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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
1
Rome June Mount Etna erupts in a violent display sending lava rivers down the mountain flanks toward surrounding settlements. Thousands flee as fissures open, rocks and ash rain, and towns like Casiglione and Cerro are affected. No deaths reported. evacuees head toward Messina and the sea.
Three workers died near Klondike on the Santa Fe when a 40 foot bridge being lifted with a cable snapped and the structure toppled. Bruce Arien and Mick Michael died instantly, Glen R. McConkey was internally injured and died soon after. The accident halted double track work, and the body was sent to Laural, Mississippi.
Barstow residents travel to Los Angeles for summer school and vacation. Local officials and workers move offices and vehicles, with many families visiting or relocating. A dentist, pharmacists, merchants, and students appear in notices. a noted dog issue spurs commentary. plans hint at regional trade and road harmony along the National Old Trail.
Santa Barbara reports at the opening of the nineteenth annual National Tuberculosis Association meeting that Dr Lawarson Brown urges broader research for a cure. He cites two main paths: universal vaccination or a highly effective treatment, with eventual decline of pulmonary tuberculosis in hygienic societies.
J D Tucker of Tucker Bros Sacramento markets his واق invention known as the Tucker Inner Locking spoke tightening device used to keep auto wheels secure. The device has sold on the Pacific Coast for two years as Mrs Weedman traveled to Barstow to visit her husband with her mother and sister.
Barstow residents will receive pasteurized milk from Barstow Creamery starting Tuesday June 2. E L Mudgett leads the venture with supplies contracted from three local dairies. The pasteurized product will keep longer than raw milk and is delivered once daily.
The Randsburg Eagles announce a dance to be held in July at the White House open air dance floor. They plan social success for the season as preparations begin. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. George Drumm's home this afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Henderson will entertain at "500" Saturday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Reece Dillingham Mr and Mrs Leslie Curis and Mr and Mrs Walter Mudgett.
The church plans relocation due to railway extension with several sites under review. Regular services continue with Thursday prayer meetings at 7:30 PM, choir practice, morning sermon 9:45 to 12, and evening preaching at 8 PM. The choir and orchestra perform special numbers in the evening and invite the public.
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