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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
3
A simple four post gateway built into a lot fence uses a large pole and rope to trap and hold cows by the neck for dehorning or marking. A 4 inch diameter pole rests between top and bottom boards with a rope tied to its end to pull over the animal as it passes. Popular Mechanics Magazine.
A well bred Holstein calf weighed 112 pounds at Kansas State Agricultural College, while Illinois calf births show Holstein males 90, females 88 pounds on average with other breeds lighter. Factors like breed heredity and dam condition influence calf weight. Separately, Miss Yvone Ravencroft and Miss West of Redlands were selected to represent the San Bernardino Elks in a July 14 parade in Los Angeles, featuring an orange-themed float for the Orange Belt lodges Pomona Redlands Riverside and San Bernardino.
Water report updates residents on family reunions and travel plans. Los Angeles visitors check claims while another resident homesteads west of Edwards ranch. Kilbourne visits Manhattan Beach. Graham travels to Fresno. Barstow High School grads enjoy vacation and a Cliff House picnic. Ice business thrives as Lew Paige promotes a swimming hole and ice cream sales rise.
For Sale A 4 h p engine western all overhauled ready to run andton Smith former truck 1917 Ford new tires and good running order and 1917 Ford touring car and 1917 Dodge road ster R M Campbell Daggett 69 For Sale At a bargain Ford sedan 5 motor coolers H L Miller Hotel Melrose 6-9-2mp Wanted A man who wants a home the year round Light work J A Mahnk Hinkley Itp
A new ruling effective June 2 prohibits purchase of Wine of Pepsen, Pe ko, Hoffman's Andyne, or Wine of Beef without a doctor's prescription. Many soft drink parlors stocking these medicines will face surplus stock and unsold inventory.
Wanda Uawley, a first time Barstow visitor, was spotted at the Liberty Theatre Saturday night in the film The Snob. She toured nearby with a movie company Sunday, using a Santa Fe engine and train cars for shooting near Barstow. Mr and Mrs Leslie Curtis left for Hollywood Wednesday to visit Mr Curtis's parents and will return to San Bernardino Friday for Alfred Henderson's high school graduation.
A line extols advice as a refined remedy that brings genuine relief to the person dispensing it, suggesting a calming effect beyond mere practical guidance. The verse asserts confidence in the healing power of thoughtful counsel for the giver.
Senator Sorghum quips that respect for kings grows only in a personal sense. He notes a monarch’s job is currently risky, demanding nerve rather than luxury. The remark frames a wary view of royal power in contemporary politics.
A humorous exchange about cooking skills ends with the plan to live largely on bread and cheese and kisses, with a joke that some meals will be taken out and to not take the kisses out. The line suggests playful domestic optimism and affection between the speakers.
In a strategy remark the fair defendant's counsel tells the witness to cry on signal and smile through tears to strengthen the defense argument. The exchange underscores theatrical courtroom tactics and the potential impact on the case's perception.
A humorous dispatch shows a husband irately demanding supper and vowing to dine out, while the wife delays five minutes and then suggests going together, highlighting domestic banter with quick punch lines.
A fragmentary exchange cites a woman seeking to buy two shares at ten cents per share. A warning remarks she would cause trouble if the deal goes awry. The text reads as a private note on stock dealings with no formal action.
In San Bernardino the NEW HOTEL EL CAJON invites travelers to a bygone era. The ad promises plain speaking service, old fashioned manners, and equal treatment for all guests, with rooms at pre war prices starting at one dollar near the depot.
Battle Creek and Youngwood scouts undertake civic duties and shelter efforts. Chicago Troop 816 notes its mission to keep streets safe from debris and to protect city property. A veteran actor recalls quitting after a high speed stunt and a director’s demand for more action.
The dialogue satirizes political accountability as Senator Sorgum jokes about outsourcing promises to a hired man. He admits he administers sharp rebukes when promises fail, with disappointed constituents as an approving audience, highlighting cynicism in governance.
A fragment notes Elsie avoids hairpins and patent arrangements while her husband is described as a passionate man. It quotes his language when excited as strong enough to make anyone’s hair curl, implying a volatile domestic scene.
A curious Toastmasters group meets nightly to introduce a man they have never met before. The poem-like verse hints at ritual introductions and unfamiliar faces on stage.
The Pasadena boy scout council held its annual meeting in January at the Hotel Vista del Arroyo mission patio. A banquet followed with a snappy scout program for about one hundred local Scoutmasters and troop committee members, who approved the affair as a success.
Elk Givens of Great Falls Montana offered five prizes for the five best essays by registered scouts on The History of the Constitution of the United States. The contest will be annual and aims to boost interest in national history and government.
End of season baseball game between local police and lodge players turns tense after special cop Jim Clancy argues a close play. Umpire insists he is out. Clancy objects calling the umpire part of a unlawful speed debate. The incident captures town sportsmanship amid Stars and Stripes.
A wry dialogue on the Styx has Diogenes claim he found an honest man. The inquirer asks if Diogenes succeeded, and the punchline reveals the supposed honest man would have deceived Diogenes unless the tax assessor had questioned him in view.
In Noo Nan the scene is lively as Farmer Green hustles with Joshua. Folks rush about, cows thought to be loose in the cabbage patch, and the town buzzes with hurried activity amid farm life.
A fragment recounts a cousin's holiday in Boston. The writer notes relief at home after the visit, with family members retiring to bed soon after she departed. The tone is light and intimate, reflecting family conversation.
An irate tourist berates garagemen claiming ownership and authority over his vehicle while a dirty-faced machinist under the dead machine corrects him, pleading for proper pronunciation saying Say engine mister.
A witty exchange compares a beauty doctor removing skin from society queens to a sexton ringing church chimes. One character questions the likeness while another quips about peeling the belles.
A brief exchange between two fish discussing sleep at night. The first asks if sleep comes easy and the second affirms not being rocked in the cradle of the deep.
A short verse urges performing favors with a pleasant smile to keep goodwill. It suggests that kindness should be natural and not forced or harsh, so favors remain appreciated rather than resented over time.
A fragment from the Edinburgh Scotsman references two artists and violent acts. It mentions knocking off a couple of girls heads and finishing off the mayor of Midmouth in a deranged tone.
In a social scene a woman drew attention with a low backed gown, described as causing a sensation in the ballroom. She had forgotten to remove a porous plaster she wore, drawing questions about the dress’s allure and propriety.
A terse domestic exchange unfolds with sharp retorts as a wife accuses, and the husband responds with icy defiance, claiming authority in the dispute. The fragment hints at underlying tension and authority dynamics within a troubled marriage.
The national council of the Boy Scouts of America announces the appointment of three new members to its executive board. George W. Perkins, renowned financier and conservationist, Dr. John H. Finley, former president of New York state university and NY education commissioner, and Gen. George W. Gabethals of Panama Canal fame join the board.
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