Mojave United Mining to Drill for Water
P. H. Lietzow manager of Mojave United Mining and Milling Co visited town to arrange a water drilling program at the mine. A well rig is on order. a four-building camp is set up, an ore shaft down 52 feet with a 24 foot tunnel, and a two-compartment shaft planned as heavy machinery arrives. Ore averages 66.65 a ton and shipping is expected in about 90 days.
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P. H. Lietzow
Mohave United Mining and Milling Company
Balch
Cal
Lietzow
Wim. Boortz
Charles Williams
W. D. Riche
E. T. Hillis
Dele Sam Targets Food Hogs In West
Mark Fleming former U S marshal of Missouri and Kansas now in Fresno on a trip to Barstow reports government actions against food hogs. He cites hundreds of tons of potatoes and other goods found in warehouses in San Francisco and Los Angeles confiscated for government use. He notes government leniency in prosecutions but warns cornerers face financial loss as Uncle Sam takes the goods at cost.
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Mark Fleming
U. S
Missouri
Kansas
Fresno
Barstow
Mr. Fleming
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Away
Uncle Sam
Red Cross Week Urges Nationwide Relief Drive
The Red Cross War Council seeks one hundred million dollars for military and civilian relief at home and abroad during the war. President Wilson proclaims June 18 to 25 as Red Cross Week and urges national support for this essential effort. Miss Waterman of Barstow invites public turnout at Sloans Ball this Friday evening to discuss the cause.
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Red Cross War Council
Wilson
Red Cross
Miss Waterman
Barstow
Santa Fe Employees to Get Ten Percent July Bonus
The Santa Fe employees will receive a bonus on July seventh equal to ten percent of the gross earnings for the first half of the year. Mrs. Donald Henderson has left for Randsburg to manage the Interstate Telephone Co. business there for three weeks. Mrs. P. P. Hoover and her husband left to spend their vacation at the beaches, while Mr. Hoover installed new phones during a business trip in town.
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Santa Fe
Donald Henderson
Randsburg
Interstate Telephone Co
P. P. Hoover
Barstow Town Topics Showcases Local Moves and Travel
Barstow reports a thriving tourist trade despite heat with hotels busy and visitors arriving from San Bernardino Mojave and Los Angeles. Local residents make business trips, take vacations in San Bernardino Hemet and Bishop, and new staff join shops while public notices announce events at Union Congregational church and a dock of demolitions and reconstruction at local properties.
Meeting to form Mojave River Valley Red Cross Chapter
Petition granted to form a Daggett Barstow and Hinkley Red Cross chapter to be named Mojave River Valley Chapter. A meeting is set for Friday June 22 at eight o clock in Sloan's hall to organize and elect officers under the Chamber of Commerce. The piece urges support for the Red Cross in war efforts and membership drive.
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Pacific Division
The
Red Cross
Daggett, Barstow and Hinkley
Mojave River Valley
Sloan's Hall
Chamber of Commerce of
Valley
Barstow Warmth Stuns Tourists Amid Cold Coastal Nights
In Barstow tourists seek cooler climes and find relief as the day’s heat tops the season at about 112 in nearby cities like San Bernardino and Redlands report high temperatures. Los Angeles sees 105 by day with muggy humidity lowering comfort at night. Barstow’s 2000 foot elevation and arid air yield milder nights and less discomfort despite the heat.
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Los
Barstow
Barstow Bathing Beach Improvement Noted
Barstow has enhanced its bathing beach this week with raised water depth improving the swim experience. Residents with pool access should support efforts to maintain the site and seek further depth increases where feasible.
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Barstow
Western Mining Camp film shot in Daggett
A Los Angeles moving picture outfit in Daggett this week vets material for a production titled Western Mining Camp. About 15 actors participate with Dix Van Dyke in a leading role. Judge Van Dyke Mr McMillin and other prominent locals are expected to appear on screen in unspecified capacities.
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Moving Picture
Los Angeles
Daggett
Dix van Dyke
Judge van Dyke
McMillin
New Principal George W Wilson Arrives in Barstow
George W Wilson, elected principal of the Grammar School, visited Barstow this week with Rev. Price. He praised local coalitions and people and said he and his wife will move here to make their home about September first.
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J. Saxon
Colorado
Barstow
Denver
F. C. Wilson
Geo. W. Wilson
Rev. Price
Commencement Yearbook Thanks Advertisers
The High School extends heartfelt thanks to all who supported the commencement book project. It acknowledges financial assistance and expresses hope the book meets expectations and readers feel rewarded for their contributions.
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Wei
Santa Fe Double Tracks Between Rached and Gaffe
The Santa Fe completes double tracking along the Nine between Rached and Gaffe, a 6L mile section, with Stronghold overalls and Fagerberg's noted.
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Santa Fe
Rached
Gaffe
Fagerberg
Daggett Ditch Pool Fun Amid Heat and Movie Stunt In Daggett
Daggett locals enjoy swimming in the company ditch despite heat. Los Angeles Examiner notes district attorney bans desert travel for women and children between Barstow and Needles. Essanay film crew staged stunts here with cowpunchers. visitors include Chester Swan and I S Garinger group. Local residents and relatives, alfalfa hauling activity, and movie fame mark a bustling Daggett spell.
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Los Angeles Examiner
Barstow
Heat at the County Seat Prompts Somber Tales
An old county tale recounts a Southern gentleman of color napping beside spilled tar and waking in a rousing panic, as a district attorney’s warning on the local beat remains absent.
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San Bernardino
Sansise
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