Kelly Silver Mine Near Osdick Station
Los Angeles reports on the Kelly mine as the richest silver strike in forty years. Mining experts warn of rumors about sales while noting potential profitable development and rising gold content. A New York financier cites strong dividends and outlines future need for scientific methods to boost profits.
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Kelly
Col
Bakersfield
Jamieson
Rialto
California
Williams, Kelly and
Nosser
Kelly Mine
New York
Muckers
Central Garage Adds New Truck and Exide Battery Service
Central Garage has added a Repton truck to their fleet and promises prompt hauling service. They recently installed Exide Battery service and test all batteries free of charge, giving customers a card valid at any Exide station for consistent battery care and extended use.
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Fred Bauer
Mr. Slation
Exide
Sperry Reviews Barstow Phone System Before Mountain Vacation
Ray Sperry checked Barstow telephone lines for proper operation yesterday before departing for a vacation in the mountains above Bishop. The inspection focused on ensuring reliable service ahead of travel through the region.
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Ray Sperry
Barstow
Bishop
Lemons Rally Behind Sinclair in Southern California
Lemon growers across San Diego county endorse B W Sinclair Republican candidate for Congress citing tariff policy as just and necessary. El Cajon Valley Citrus association and Chula Vista growers pledge support with calls to citrus exchanges to back Sinclair’s nomination and election. The candidate gains backing throughout Riverside Orange and San Bernardino counties as he intensifies campaigning to secure every county’s votes.
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San Diego County
B. W. Sinclair
Congress
Sinclair
el Cajon Valley Citrus Association
Chula Vista
el Cajon Association
California
Europe
United States Senate
San Diego
George Legge
H. E. Maydole
Citrus Belt
Riverside
Orange
San Bernardino
Trowers
California and Pacific Coast gasoline boom signals record oil use
The report projects California crude output near 100 million barrels and Pacific Coast consumption around 110 million, drawn partly from reserves. Gasoline supply is the largest in state history, aided by imports. Oil sales rise sharply from 1918 to 1920, with Standard Oil selling 48.4 percent more gasoline year to date than last year, and overall consumption supported by vehicle and engine growth.
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California
Pacific Coast
Standard Oil Company
Mill Under Construction Near Calico Promises Local Stimulus
Mark Gemmill and his brother are overseeing about fifteen workers erecting a mill between Calico and Story’s cyaniding plant. The project aims to begin operation within a month and is expected to boost mining activity in the Calico district. The brothers also build tanks and prep the Waterman tailings at the Waterman ranch.
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Mark Gemmill
Calico
Story
Gemmill Brothers
Waterman Ranch
Pathfinders Route Aims to Link Western Parks by 4500 Mile Highway
A. L. Westgard of the American Automobile Association launches the long scenic highway project linking national parks from California to Colorado. The 4500 mile path, backed by the National Park-to-Park Highway Association, will pass Barstow August 9 and Denver August 25, with stops at Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and more. Stephen Mather will join the official party on the westward tour beginning August 25, a sixty day journey to promote theり scenic route across nine states.
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America
A. L. Westgard
American Automobile Association
Ife
Surftow
Great Circle
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Denver
Mountain Heights
National Park Service
National Park-to-Park Highway Association
Gus Hols
Cody
Wyo
Coyote Invades Parlor Before Ed Lazenby Returns
Local farmers have hunted a troublesome coyote for years as it steals chickens. A pair of young bull pups cornered the animal in a foothill chase, but it slipped inside the house through a back door and hid behind a piano. Ed Lazenby later arrived, and the coyote was captured and skinned for a souvenir.
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Lazenby
Mr. Coyote
Mrs. Lazenby
Mrs Lazenby
Salt Lake Overland Schedule Change in Barstow Arrival Times
Salt Lake Overland No. 102 known as 206 will arrive Barstow at 4 15 p m instead of 2 05 p m. Salt Lake Overland No. 101 known as 205 will arrive Barstow at 1 45 p m.
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Salt Lake Overland
Santa Fe
Barstow
Salt Lake No
Bees Do Not Sting Skunks Says Eyewitness Testimony
E L Denslow of Conneaut township testified that skunks eat bees. He observed one skunk moving his hives provoking the bees to emerge, then the animal fed on them. Denslow fired but missed. The skunk returned later and repeated the act, escaping again.
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E. L. Denslow
Conneaut Township
Denslow
Billy Bauer Arrives in Pittsburg After Navy Service
Billy Bauer reached Pittsburg on Monday after a two year absence. His wife is expected to visit Barstow around the fifteenth of next month. Following his discharge from the navy he married in the east and this will be his wife's first trip to Barstow.
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Billy Bauer
Pittsburg
Billy
Barstow
Engineers Operating FTO Needles to L. A
Santa Fe plans shift of passenger locomotive service from Barstow to Needles effective August 15, routing trains between Los Angeles and Needles. The change aims to cut fuel oil use and roundhouse work at Barstow, with engines previously used there redirected to other divisions. The Needles Winslow run was lengthened already and the desert operation is reported successful.
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Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Needles
Barstow
Arizona
Winslow
Seligman
Desert
Grail Denies False Report On Barstow Highway Route
A letter from S. Crain candidate for supervisor rejected rumors that he would shift the state highway from Victorville to Daggett via Stoddard Wells to diminish Barstow’s highway advantages. He confirms support for Barstow and the National Old Trails road, notes bond legislation already designates Barstow, and urges community defense of Barstow’s interests.
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A. C. Wilson
S. Crain
Victorville
Daggett
Stoddard Wells
Barstow
Camp Kearney Abandoned on Santa Fe Lines
Camp Kearney near Linda Vista was officially erased from Santa Fe records this week as abandonment notices were issued. Once housing 5,000 personnel during the war, the camp has diminished in importance and will see tracks torn up and buildings razed.
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Camp Kearny
Santa Fe
Linda Vista
Santa Fe Changes Passenger Power Handling August
Around August 15 the Santa Fe will swap to through routing for Needles to Los Angeles passenger power. The engine that previously terminated here will now run through to the terminals. Enginemen will change here as before, but the engine will continue through, saving about ten engines for other work.
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Santa Fe
Needies
Los Angeles
New Division Created for Santa Fe Coast Lines
Santa Fe announces a Phoenix division to absorb the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix lines. The division will officially form August 1 as the Peavine lines lose their name, with Ashfork Cadiz connections and Arizona routes under Santa Fe coast line supervision. W A Drake to serve as assistant to the vice president and continue in charge.
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Santa Fe Coast Lines
Phoenix
Santa Fe
Prescott
Peavine
Ashfork
Cadiz
Arizona
Santa Fe Coast Line
W.A. Drake
Wil
Villa Quits Banditry Ends Northern Mexico Rebellion
Francisco Villa and about 1800 followers were entrained for Terren to pursue reentry as private Mexican citizens after negotiations with the de la Huerta government. The plan provides a year of army protection for his troops and a move to Torreon with escort where they will be mustered out and land granted. Villa is said to receive financial guarantees.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Terren
de la Huerta
Sabinas
Villa
Torreon
Sugar-saving method for jelly and jam from USDA kitchen
United States Department of Agriculture kitchen experiments show one fifth to one quarter less sugar can be used in jelly and jam. Another tested step adds one quarter teaspoon salt per cup of fruit juice to offset sugar absence in non-acid fruits. Salt flavor fades after weeks but enhances overall taste. salt was used in England during the war. For strongly flavored fruits or when peels or spices are used, syrups can replace part of the granulated sugar, typically half and half in substitution.
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United States
Department of Agriculture Experimental Kitchen
England
Barstow Advertiser Sees $75,000 Payroll Attract Local Tailor
An opinion piece argues Barstow’s $75,000 payroll and active advertising draw big players. A merchant doubts ads, but the writer notes people learn about mail orders via advertising and urges a live wire to start a men’s furnishings store in the railroad town.
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Barstow
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Burns Growers
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State Highway Commission
Camp Kearney
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