Mojave Desert Empire Forms Improvement Association
The Mojave River and Valleys Improvement Association unites Barstow area leaders to promote irrigation mining and agriculture. It aims to form a new county, improve towns and schools, attract immigration, build roads, and secure state funds with a two-class membership and a nine-member advisory board.
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San Bernardino County
Los Angeles County
Arizona State Line
Mojave
California
Mojave River
Colorado
Mojave River and Valleys Improvement Association Adopts Meeting Rules
The annual meeting is set for the last Saturday in May each year with monthly ceremonies at district sites to be chosen by the Advisory Board. Special meetings may be called by the President or Chairman or by five members in writing. The President presides, with Vice Presidents acting in his absence. The Secretary keeps records and handles correspondence as ex officio secretary to the Board and committees. The area holds custody of all funds.
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Advisory Board
Big Harness Meeting Planned at Panama-Pacific Exposition
San Francisco prepares for two major harness racing meets at the Panama Pacific track with about 227000 in purses. The first runs June 5 to 19 featuring 20000 stakes for 2 10 trotters on June 12 and 2 06 pacers on June 19, followed by a fall meet October 30 to November 13 ending with another 20000 purse for 2 06 pacers. Bud Doble and Ed Geers headline attendance with Hamith's elite stable in the lineup.
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San Francisco
Rockies
America
Bud Doble
Ed Geers
New York
Hamith
Petaluma Egg Measures Pushed Before Governor
A Petaluma egg men delegation urged Governor Hiram W. Johnson to sign three egg bills by Assemblyman Knox Boude to brand imported Chinese eggs and require establishments to label imported eggs. Opponents said branding costs fall on consumers and Chinese eggs are as sanitary as California eggs. A new patented egg carrying device was also reported as a factory expansion in Richmond, while UC student Vern Smith faces a new trial after a suspension for searching clothing in Harmon Gym.
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Petaluma
Hiram W. Johnson
Sacramento
Knox Boude
Sebastopol
Boude
San Francisco
W T. Plunkett
California
M. E Jarga
State Pure Food Laboratory
University of California
Lord Curzon
China
William Jennings Bryan
Vern Smith
Harmon Gymnasium
Desert Empire Sees Barstow Growth and Mutual Prosperity
A visitor argues the Barstow region is not a desert but a developing empire with alfalfa and orchards. The letter touts Barstow as a gateway, notes expanding roads, pioneer wealth, and suggests potential county unity and future dominance of the eastern side through energy and industry.
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Barstow
Victorville
San Bernardino County
Large Potash Deposit Halted Amid Ownership Dispute
In the northwestern desert, a major potash deposit valued at about two million dollars faces work stoppage after a recent decision against the Pacific Borax Company. The firm has spent nearly a million on improvements and plants, with work to resume once title is perfected, boosting Barstow’s industry prospects.
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Desert Empire
Pacific Borax Company
Barstow
Highway Engineers Plan Major Desert Road Upgrades
Engineers led by Kellogg outline widening from Pisgah crossing to Needles and new turnout spacing. The Cadiz cut-off will remove deep sand stretches while a 8000 foot detour avoids Kleinfeller wash near Needles. Work spans Newberry and Barstow areas with Kaliche deposits noted as abundant.
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Kellogg Wit
Baisoum Needles
Pacy
Pisgah Crossing
Needles
Newberry
Cadiz
Kleinfeller
Kellogg
Barstow
Victorville Leaders Show Split Over County Division
The Victorville community signals broad support to withdraw from the old county when proper time comes, while urging restraint and unity. The Victor Valley News-Herald’s critique is seen as misunderstanding the new association and its aims to secure a fair desert revenue share and cooperative regional advancement.
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Victor Valley
Victorville
Victor Valley News-Herald
Desert Empire Cementing Good Ties Between Territories
The article discusses efforts to strengthen relations between two major territories in the desert region. Leaders pledge cooperation across trade, water, and security domains to foster stability and mutual prosperity.
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