Local Homes and Ranch Activity Near Mace Siding
Mace Siding area sees M. W. Malone finishing a cottage, J. M. Johnson building a five room bungalow, and Beevy taking over 287 acres from Osburn for 4650. Riley drills a new well, installs windmill and pump for domestic use, plans irrigation with an engine. Rich has lumber ready for a new house and barn. Ek Riley travels to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. T. Riley
J.C. Osburn
Beevy
Mr. Osburn
Mr. Beevy
Surprise party honors Palliser man called to colors
In Palliser California on June 14 a surprise gathering celebrated Robert Hodge of Palliser as he was summoned to join the colors on June 28. Remarks by Nelson Bledsoe of Judson praise his character and duty, invoking wartime patriotism and the memory of fallen and serving soldiers.
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Palliser
Cal
Barstow
Palliser and
Judson
Robert Hodge
Nelson Bledsoe
B. Bk. Bledsoe
Los Angeles
N. E. Bennett
Thomas Moore
California
Pitcher
Justice of the Peace
Barstow High School Graduate Enlists in Heavy Artillery
Barstow Union High School graduate James Mudgett enlisted in the U S heavy artillery at Camp Kearny after leaving Barstow for San Diego. His father, N L Mudgett, resigned as local ice plant manager and moved with his wife to Elizabeth Lake to run a ranch. Jim, not yet 21, reportedly claimed a sick grandmother to avoid obstacles to enlist. The Printer wishes him success and a safe return when his service ends.
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James Mudgett
Barstow Union High School
United States Heavy Artillery
Camp Kearney
San Diego
N. L
Mudgett
Jim
Elizabeth Lake
Los Angeles County
Mudgetts
Barstow
Capps
Sam
Barstow Hale
Barstow Registrant Praises Shipyard Exemption Board
Letter from GEO. E. ANDERSON of Long Beach California to Local Exemption Board Barstow describes two months work at Los Angeles Ship Yard and Dry Dock Co San Pedro. He notes ships under construction at Frisco and readiness to sail praises Kaiser efforts and American success.
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Long Beach
Cal
Barstow
Los Angeles
America
Geo. E. Anderson
8Th St
Special Taxes Due Before June 30 in California
John P. Carter announces that all fiscal year special taxes must be paid by June 30 to avoid penalties. Taxes due include for druggists hospitals brokers pawnbrokers theater owners pool room operators and uncolored oleomargarine dealers. Also, an Ohio reunion picnic is set for July 6 at Santa Monica Beach with thousands expected and a full day of activities.
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John P. Carter
California
Ohio
Santa Monica Pleasure Pier
Santa Monica Beach
United States Civil Service Commission
Daggett
Cal
Wis
Dapyett
Two Armies Define Patriot Victory Strategy
The statement argues victory requires dual forces: a contesting army and a saving army, with every patriot assigned to one. It emphasizes unity of purpose and clear roles in mobilizing national effort.
Wartime Savings Urge Support Through Bonds
The message promotes buying War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds as safe investments and direct aid to the government. It references a social event on the Fourth of July and asks a direct question about understanding the appeal.
Atolia Fourth July Show and Red Cross Drive
Town notes reveal Atolia parties plan a Fourth of July moving picture show and a dance at the Atolia Club House with net proceeds to the Red Cross. Local efforts include a 24 pound tinfoil sale and calls for public support of war relief activities.
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Atolia
Red Cross
Fourth of July Dance at Barstow Benefits Red Cross
A dance in the Fletcher Opera House Barstow on July 4 will raise net proceeds for the Red Cross Chapter. Miss Flora Allen manages the event planning music by the Mojave Indian band. She guarantees good music even if the band does not arrive. Everybody welcome. Shell shock has laid out several Y M C A men with American troops in front-line duties.
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Miss Allen
Red Cross
Fletcher Opera House
Barstow
Flora Allen
Four Men Called for Mechanical Branches
The Local Exemption Board lists four men to report for mechanical branches. Quota four. to report to the commanding officer at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on July 1 for instructions. Men named are Dan Wallis San Pedro Cal Kendal J Stone Victorville Cal Archie Leinberg Taft Cal Jay W Cummings Benson Ariz.
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Los Angeles
Dan Wallis
San Pedro
Cal
Kendal
J. C. Stone
Victorville
Archie F. Leinberg
Taft
Jay W. Cummings
Benson
Ariz
War Stamp Drive Praised by State Director in Barstow
A Barstow War Savings drive letter from G. A. Davidson state director lauds local efforts. The correspondence notes Barstow's strong support, references past Santa Fe Railway ties, and wishes continued success for the campaign aiding the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California
Barstow
Kh. L. Piteher
War Savings
California
Piteher
Santa Fe Railway
G. A. Davidson
Letter From Barstow Boy Describes World War I Truck Accident
Homer Humble writes from Camp Gordon June 22 1918 to Mrs Mary Fletcher recounting a transport accident in the Georgia mountains. He notes deaths and injuries among soldiers and drivers, recalls Civil War stories, mentions a Pierce Arrow truck, and expresses desire to go to France while inviting Grandma to a Fourth of July Red Cross dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fletcher
Homer Humble
Barstow
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
North
Georgia
Tennessee
Sherman
Foreign Service
France
H. P. Humble
Q. M. Detachment
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mace Siding
M. W. Malone
J. M. Johnson
Toland
Riverside
W.B. Maule
J. D. Rich
Ek. T. Riley
Marie Herron
Y.M.C. A
Barstow High School
H. A. Bowles
San Gabriel
Walter P. Hubbard
Goldstone Development Co
Goldstone
Dan Greenwalt
W. R. Richie
Elizabeth Miller
Chaffey High School
Upland
Melrose Hotel
Anheiser Busch
Liberty Bonds
Rex EB. Croodeell
Superior Court
San Bernardino County
Gooodeell
Goodeell & Goodeell
Ile
Samuel Storrow
Goldstone Mining Company
Worth Sun
Archie Wright
James Connor
Alexander Hlogg School
Star-Telegram Newsboy
Wright
Alexander Dogy School
EK. L. Pitcher
RK. Haan
Gee
J J Edwards
Boyle
James Connor Cease
R. B. Layman
Homer
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