Camping Park for Tourists Started in Barstow
Work began on a new camping ground behind Harvey House Barstow by the river with clearing, trimming, toilets and a well planned for auto tourists and picnics. J. J. Murphy and E. T. Hillis spearhead with local businessmen funding the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Harvey House
J. J. Murphy
E. T. Hillis
Cajon
Pioneera
Victorville
Auto Club of
Southern California
Harvey
File Tax Returns Extended to June Fifteenth
John P. Carter announces extended filing deadline due to printing delays. Returns for periods Feb 25–Mar 31 1919 and Apr 1–Apr 30 1919 may be filed by June 15 1919 with no penalties if taxes are paid. after June 15 penalties will be invoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carter
Internal Revenue Tax Collector
Enjoy Wienne Roast Outing
A group of young people camped near Hicks Wednesday evening. They roasted food, enjoyed a camp fire meal, and devoured ice cream. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Furlough, Mr. and Mrs. Honey, Mr. and Mrs. Massee, Misses Clara Hopping, Pearl Furlough, and Messrs. Tom McCue and Reece Dillingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Wiennes
R. M. Benedict
Furlough
Honey
Massee
Clara Hopping
Pearl Furlough
Tom McCue
Reece Dillingham
Cattle Shipments Reported From Barstow District
Cattle inspector Barstow Dix Van Dyke reports 111 beef cattle loaded for Los Angeles from Barstow. Owners Ed Haskins of Atolia note the range between Atolia and Copper City springs. E Sandoz shipped 242 head from Arizona. Williams well district hosts cattle. L Cattle Company brought in 400 head ranging near the Black Mountains north of Minkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix van Dyke
Barstow
Los Angeles
Ed. Haskins
Atolia
Copper City Springs
E. Sandoz
Arizona
Williams Well
L. C. Cattle Company
Black Mts
Minkley
Poultry Farmer Earns Net Return From Sideline in Arizona
Glen dale Arizona poultry raiser under USDA extension supervision reports a sideline net of about 300 dollars in two and a half months. He runs 210 hens producing an average of 10 dozen eggs per day across four winter months as part of his general farm work.
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Glendale, Ariz
5Eer
Uni States Department of Agriculture
Barstow High School Accredited By University Visit
Dr. Thomas of the University of California visited Barstow Wednesday and announced the high school would be placed on the accredited list. Graduates will enter the state university without entrance exams and he will admit this year’s graduates without examination.
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Dr. Thomas
University of California
Barstow
Thomas
Barstow Union High to Hold Graduation Exercises
Barstow Union High School announces graduation programs at Fletcher Opera House on June 12, 15, and 16. Senior class night on the 12th includes readings and a class prophecy. Dr. W. D. Ward of Occidental College will preach June 15. diplomas will be awarded and Dr. James A. Francis of Los Angeles will give the commencement address on June 16. all events are free to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Union High School
Fletcher Opera House
W. D. Ward
Occidental College
James A. Francis
First Baptist Church of
Los Angeles
Francis
Barstow
Telephone Company Raises Local Rates This Week
The company sent out monthly statements each showing the rate increase approved by the postmaster general. District managers face home trouble handling subscriber complaints while explaining the rise due to higher costs for materials, taxes, and labor. Business phone rates jump from 3.00 to 4.25 with a 0.50 discount if paid by June 18.
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R. D. Sperry
Sperry
Fortuna reports tie camp opens with full crew on Humboldt Miling Co. property
Fortuna notes the tie camp on the Humboldt Milling Co. property has opened with a full crew. Construction of a $60,000 plant for curing sweet potatoes is about to start at Turlock. Plans for a $100,000 theatre in this city are nearly completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortuna
Humboldt Miling Co
Turlock
Revenue agency denies tax inspectors earn commissions
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued a statement denying rumors that revenue agents receive commissions on taxes found due. It said inspectors are salaried and have no incentive to increase tax amounts.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Revenue
Barstow Notes On Appointments Accidents And Bonds
Barstow reports a Ford delivery added to the transportation department of Barstow Utility Company. W H Greenleaf and son, Thomas, F Yoran and B Solomon traveled from Santa Barbara. Thomas Greenleaf to stay at Grenleaf Sharman drugstore. Mrs W D Riche sells automatic electric washers agency for district. Gas price rise to 27 cents in Barstow. San Bernardino impacts nearby garages. Barstow voters urged to back $40 million state bonds for roads, July 1 at Barstow Grammar School. Homer Humble returns from military service to join Chevrolet Scrips-Booth agency. Local telegraph offices strike halting messages except railroad business. Various social visits, travel plans, and minor incidents abound. call for safer driving and caution at grade crossings.
Poultry Talk At Waterman Ranch Barstow Event Planned
The Farm Bureau schedules a Daggett morning meeting on June 17 with a Waterman ranch session in Barstow afternoon. Professor Luce will discuss scientific methods of raising chickens at 3 o clock, inviting all interested parties to attend.
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Farm Bureau
Daggett
Waterman Ranch
Barstow
Luce
Farm Bureau Poultry Meeting at Van Dyke Ranch Daggett
A Farm Bureau poultry meeting will be held at the Van Dyke ranch Daggett on June 17 at 9 30 a m Miss Lillian D Francis county home demonstration agent with the University of California will be present. Topics include Breeding Culling Housing Care of Chicks Brooding Incubation and related poultry topics. The event is open to all and authorities expect a large turnout.
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Farm Bureau
van Dyke Ranch
Daggett
Lillian D. Francis
University of California
Randsbury Mines Push Gold Prospects And Ore Shows
Randsbury D A Blue opens Black Hawk property and aims to prove revival of old wine. Sierra Power Co. powers mill and hoist underground work. pay ore mined by Gunderson, Howe, and Benson on the Stringer district. O’Leary group blocks ore. three mills show strong returns with high tonnage and per ton values. First carload of Rand district silver ore heads to Salt Lake City. Jim Ford dies in Santa Ana. stage service and daily desert mail petition planned.
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D. A. Blue
Black Hawk
Sierra Power Co
Bob Gunderson
Howe
Stringer
O'Leary, Johnson and Haley
Donnie Benson
Rand
Salt Lake City
Jim Ford
Jim
Santa Ana
Orange County
Giltedge
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Wienne
Telephone Company
Transportation Department
The
Barstow Utility Company
W. H. Greenleaf
F. Yoran
B. Solomon
Santa Barbara
Thomas Greenleaf
Grenleaf & Sharman
W. D. Riche
San Bernardino
B. F. Gouldin
Giese
Barstow Grammar School
Mojave
Needles
Homer Humble
Atlanta
Georgia
Motor Trans. Co
Presedio
San Francisco
Chevrolet
Scrips-Booth Motor Cars
Postal and Western Union Telegraph
United States
Landes Sharman
Dr. Hook
Dillingham
Mrs. Murray
Chas. Williams
Williams Addition
R. M. Dillingham
Studebaker
Big Bear
R. M. Wil
Jackson
Mrs. Forest Dillingham
Venice
Railroad Commission
County of San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Kramer
Frank Tiernan
Long Beach
Sanger
Marguerite Tiernan
Littie
Berkeley
A. L. Gonzales
San Diego
Alfred Erickson
Herbert Gouldin
Frank Marvin
Floyd
Big Bear Lake
Harry Hopper
Art Colcord
Ora Grand
Overland
R. B. Finniken
A. F. Colcord
Mrs. L. S. Dickerson
A. C. Johnson
Evans
Bakersfield
Forest Dillingham
Arthur Lockwood
Merced
Strom
Goffs
Farm Bureau Meeting
Randsburg
Tex Lovatt
Paymaster
O'Leary
W. Rutheven Flint
Electro Alloys Company
Rand Atolla Tungsten Company
Flint
Desert
Johannesburg
T. C. Royal
Catalena Island
Wriglyville
Mr. Royal
John McLeod
Glenn St. Peter
Tonapsh
Tonapab
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