Barstow Hearing on Public Grade Crossings Set
The Railroad Commission announces a meeting in Barstow on August 14 at 2:00 PM to investigate the necessity and safety of public grade crossings near Barstow. Attendees include E W Camp of AT S F Ry Co and Lloyd E Tiernan of Barstow, with officials from San Bernardino and Sacramento.
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Railroad Commission
Barstow
State of
California
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Tarstow
County of San Bernardino
E. W. Camp
Aity
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co
Kerekhoff
Los Angeles
Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino
California Highway Commission
Sacramento
Calif
H. Sweetzer
Bureau of Public Works
Dept. of Agriculture
Mills
San Francisco
Autommobile Club of
Southern California
Lloyd E. Tiernan
Railroad Commission of
State of California
Williams
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
H. G. Mathewson
Railroad Commission of the
Standard Electric Ranges Prove More Economical
The article argues that Standard Electric Ranges offer greater energy efficiency and lower operating costs compared with competing makes, presenting comparative figures and practical savings for households adopting electric ranges.
Knight wins Tacoma Gun Club annual shoot
Gus Knight of Highland wins the Tacoma Gun Club annual tournament breaking 150 targets with no miss. He defeats Frank Joch, noted U S amateur trap shooter, in a Northwest event where Knight posted a 96.3 percent average over 1475 birds across five traps. Mrs Gus Knight, Pacific Coast laure champion, also excels in the Northwest and will bring home trophies. The Knights once owned a resort in Big Bear Valley.
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Gus Knight
Highland
Tacoma
Frank Joch
United States
Knight
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Laure Champion
Knights
Big Bear Valley
Kingman man fined and banned from driving for 96 days
Allen Floyd faced Judge Miller in Kingman this week on a speeding charge. He was found guilty and prohibited from driving for 96 days with a warning that a repeat offense would bring a harsher penalty. Floyd arrived in Barstow later that evening driving his car Sir Henry, noted for its non working lights as it headed up Main Street.
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Allen Floyd
Miller
Kingman
Mojave County
Barstow
Sir Henry
Arizona
Main Street
Standard Electric Ranges Made Summer More Comfortable
Standard Electric Ranges helped households keep homes cooler and more comfortable during the summer by powering efficient cooking and climate related tasks. The ad-like note highlights improved efficiency and user convenience for daily domestic use.
New Manager Takes Charge At Local Harvey House
Siriram Peterson moves from Barstow to Winslow Arizona to fill a vacancy left by Riley. E J Dodge of Mojave arrives to run the Barstow Harvey House. Peterson family bids Barstow friends farewell as John Peterson starts Winslow High School enrollment while the Dodge son joins Barstow High. The Petersons plan a few weeks east vacation before starting in Winslow.
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Siriram Peterson
Harvey House
Winslow
Arizona
Riley
Harvey System
E. J. Dodge
Mojave
Barstow
Peterson
John Peterson
Dodge
Petersons
Goldstone mining activity underway with new claims
Schew has purchased the War Eagle property in Goldstone and will begin developing the mine next week. He has also taken a claim and will work both properties. George Drumm and associates report a 15 hp hoist and air compressor, sinking to 300 feet with three feet of $20 ore at 270 feet. Goldstone Mining Company expects to start operations after the hot weather, with two weeks of $100 ore in sight and shipping possible this fall.
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Has. Schew
War Eagle
Goldstone
Mr. Schew
George Drumm
Bids Requested for Barstow Congregational Church Project
Sealed bids are invited for Barstow Congregational Church with a July 20 1923 deadline. Address J J Henderson Barsow Cal. Right to refuse highest bid reserved by Trustees. Public invited to Sunday services morning sermon at usual hours 9:45 Sunday School Preceding. Audience urged to support Pastor McRae if he visits from Long Beach.
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Barstow
Amboy Residents Foil Benders Homestead Attempt
Amboy residents opposed Joseph M. Bender's bid to homestead 160 acres including the town. Los Angeles disallowed the entry after petitions to the general land office. The land lies in San Bernardino County with mineral and salt deposits. Bender had been allowed township filing but did not pursue it.
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Sun
Joseph M. Bender
Amboy
Santa Fe
Ludlow
Llos Angeles
Bender
General Land Office
B. B. Smith
Los Angeles
San Bernardino County
Goffs
Fire Burns Seven Mojave Residences Saturday Evening
A blaze in Mojave Saturday evening destroyed seven residences with origin undetermined. The fire started about five o'clock, and Archie Houch, a former Barstow resident, lived in one of the homes burned.
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Mojave
Archie Houch
Barstow
Lved
Barstow News Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Items of Interest in Barstow cover Frank Marvin of Alarvin's Grocery visiting Los Angeles and Pete Osdick from Rand district visiting San Bernardino. Ads include Doble Steam Automobile and Williams addition lots. Community notes share dances, trips to Yermo, Mojave, Big Bear, and Long Beach. Earthquakes, stolen then found Chevrolet, postal line outages, and local civic updates mark a busy week.
Lichty Promotes Open Air Dance at Yermo Depot
Lichty announces an open air dance Saturday night at Yermo on the platform of the new depot. A special orchestra is engaged and Mrs. Lichty, who was in Barstow this afternoon, says everyone will have a good time. An automobile and a piano will be given away during the evening.
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Lausanne
Turkey
Thrace
Sice
League of Nations
Constantinople
Greece
Ili
Creece
Syria
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Germany
Ismet Pashma
Europe
Ismet
Lord Carson
Mediterranean
Black Seas
Russia
Paw! Lichty
Yermo
New Depot
Riggs Recovering From Second Operation
W. C. G. C. Bill Riggs reports from Los Angeles that he has recovered enough to be out of bed on Saturday. He says he feels well and plans to start the Barstow Gun Club this fall. An Ex-Aminer story about the club is expected Sunday.
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W. Cgc
Bill” Riggs
Los Angeles
Bill
Aminer
Barstow
Gasoline tax timing sparks press debate in California
A Barstow storm story notes differing press opinions on when the Breed Bill gasoline tax of two cents per gallon takes effect. Section 17 of Senate Bill 10 states the act becomes active on September 30, 1923.
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California
Senate
Christian Science Services at Antlers Club Hall
Christian Science services are held each Sunday at 11 o'clock at the Antlers Club hall. All are welcome to attend.
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Antlers Club
Silver Gold Investigation Set for August Conference
A Senate special committee on silver and gold proposes forming an export association of silver producers from North, South and Central America to lift prices. It will convene a conference of American producers in Reno Nevada in mid August to discuss proposals.
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North
South
Central America
Senat
Conference of Silver Producers of Americas
Reno
Nev
Marry Connor and Fred Harper wed last week
Miss Mary Connor became the wife of Fred Harper last week in Hollywood. Rev Hay officiated in the presence of Mrs. Margaret Connor and a small gathering. Mrs Harper is Viva cious niece of the Pitchers. Fred is a Santa Fe fireman. A serenade greeted the newlyweds as they begin married life.
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Mary Connor
Fred Harper
Rev. Hay
Hollywood
Margaret Connor
Harper
Nee
BE. L. Pitcher
Santa Fe
Fred
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