Assays From Grady Shows Ore Over $1000 Per Ton
Randsburg reports a key strike at the Sill and Grady lease on Kelly mine ground with ore assays above $1000 per ounce. The 420 foot level reveals an opening and further 80 feet to depth, while landholders and engineers show strong interest in a second Kelly mine. Local officials note moonshine fines as miners gather for St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Randsburg
I T. Grady
Sill & Grady
Kelly Mine
Jameson
Kelly
Bill
Grady
Elos. Blanck
John W. Kelly
Mr. Sodenburg
Justice of the Peace Magginnis
John J. Nosser
St. Patrick's Day
Mojave Desert
Old Jack
Union Hall
Bakersfield Orchestra
Dave Greathouse
W. H. Anderson
R. E. McConnell
Tom Whalley
J. M. Hill
Rand
Income Tax Collector in Barstow Saturday
The deputy collector for the income tax will not be in Barstow on March 12 but will be at the Santa Fe depot on March 5 6 and 7 only. Taxpayers should bring mail forms and have returns filled for checking and acknowledgement. Those unsure of liability should consult the deputy as filing may be required even with no tax due.
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Barstow
Marc
Santa Fe
State Highway Select Routes Direct Old Trail Paving
State Highway Commission and Supervisors choose a direct five and a half mile western route for the Old Trails Highway from Cajon pass to near Hesperia. Deeds from numerous property owners are to be secured and bids called. No schedule given for Barstow Needles segment though $350,000 bonds were voted for that part.
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Sumimit
Victorville
Commmisson
Board of Supervisors
S. Crain
Cajon Pass
Fesperia
Hesperia
Wesveeria
Su Lvisols
Joseph W. Keen
Samuel Ss. Carter
Peter, Rudolphson
Herbert I. Whitson
Harry B. Pasig
Howard W. Pasig
H. W. Altman
Harry O. Lews
Etta KE. Gillard
Raymond Johnston
Lillian DB. Simonton
LeRoy Bolar
Herman C. Platt
Rolan
Mace L. Haydock
Guy G. Richards
Sharles DD
Sharles DD. Darling Estate, Seward W. Stone
Theodore I. Miller
Thurene Woody
Frank M. Simmons
Heise
William G. Seacord
Frank A. Hunt
Emma Hunt
Howard W. Smiley
Josephine M. Schill
Arlo V M. Shaw
Thomas W. Williams
Wiliam Hudleson
Ray McBride
Southawn Pacific Land Company
Appleton Land & Water Company
Highway Commissioners
State funds allocate per pupil and school in 1920 21
Barstow receives 826.53 for fiscal year ending June 30 1921 based on daily attendance 48. Victorville shows 3d and Needles 65. The state fund distributes 611100 per school plus 5.01 per pupil, urging parents to improve attendance to boost school funding.
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Ymo
Barstow
Oan
Victorville
Supreme Court Rules Rights Cannot Be Signed Away
Judge Edgar Luce upheld a ruling protecting rights in contract. In a Redlands orange grove sale, Sheets could not forfeit his own legal rights by failing to pay. The San Bernardino case began in 1916, Gaume won then on appeal, and the Supreme Court sent it back for retrial.
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Edgar Luce
Redlands
Joseph Gaume
William P. Sheets
Sheets
San Diego
Gaume
Supreme Court
Barstow High Wins Special Prize at Orange Show
Barstow Union High School received a special award for its domestic science display at the Orange Show. The exhibit included tempting marmalade jars, orange cake, and candied peels by girl students aiming to represent Barstow at the event. Other San Bernardino schools were listed with minor awards and totals.
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Barstow
San Bermardino Sun
Barstow Union High Schools
San Bernardino High School
Redlands High School
Lavoisire
Barstow Union Nigh Seenou
Ramona School
Pat McBride Dies in San Diego After Illness
Pat McBride died in San Diego Wednesday morning after influenza contracted in the army in France. Pneumonia was listed as the cause. He leaves two children, Martin, 6, and Tielen, 4, with their grandmother Mrs. Jen Mullins of Mojave. Burial will be in Mojave Friday afternoon beside his wife, who died about three years ago.
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PA. J. McBride
Barstow
San Diego
Mr. McBride
France
Martin
Tielen
Jen Mullins
Mojave
Pat McBride
Barstow News Roundup Affects Town Folks and Commerce
Town notes report Reece Dillingham leaving for Los Angeles Sunday for a short honeymoon and return to Barstow to join his brother in a general merchandise partnership. Local updates list ranch visits, painting jobs, school baseball results, theater plans, moving pictures, and new pumps showcased by Armstrong-Watson in Los Angeles.
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Reece Dillingham
Los Angeles
Barstow
W. 8. Walker
Liberty Theater
Community Adopts New Road Labor Pay Scale
The Board of Supervisors, on the recommendation of L. R. Lothrop, approves a wage scale for the road workers for the new season. Laborers south of the mountains will be paid 3.50 dollars per day, team and driver 7 dollars. in the mountains and north laborers receive 4 dollars per day, team and driver 8 dollars.
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Board of Supervisors
L. R. Lothrop
Martz Promoted to Agent Express Office
O C Morain formerly the American Railway Express agent at Barstow is reassigned to Redlands to run the office there. Morain was popular and active in Barstow affairs serving as vice president of the Barstow Chamber of Commerce. Frank Martz, previously night manager, is promoted to Morain's Barstow post and praised for his accommodating manner.
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O. C. Morain
American Railway Express Company
Barstow
Redlands
Morain
Visitors Win Ball Game In Last Inning
Barstow defeats Santa Fe of Los Angeles 11 to 6 after a late surge. Frank Roberto pitched for Barstow as errors and hits shaped a swingy nine inning contest with multiple lineup changes and disputed calls from umpires.
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Barstow
Santa Fe
Los Angele@sc
Eaven
Coppeat
Frank Roberto
Larson
Supreme Court Favors Farm Loan Return to Loans Expected
The Supreme Court last Monday upheld the validity of the farm loan net, prompting San Bernardino County Farm Loans Association officers to resume accepting loan applications. W H E Reed, secretary treasurer of the First National Loan Association of San Bernardino, said he expects instructions soon to govern activities and clear the way for renewed lending under the federal act. A significant number of farm loans exist in the valley and county, and with the law's validity settled, more applications are anticipated.
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United States Supreme Court
San Bomarding
Barstow Merchants Urged to Sweep Streets Clean
Arthur Doran proposes merchants sweep trash from back doors into boxes to keep streets tidy. If followed, a city sweeper will be assigned weekly to clean the main street. Barstow Chamber of Commerce secretary Lloyd Tiernan urges collective effort.
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Arthur Doran
Barstow
Lloyd Tiernan
Chamber of Commerce
Burstow Star Roberto Arrives From Los Angeles For Barstow Preview
Roberto, who pitched for Burstow last year, arrived from Los Angeles on Saturday and could pitch for Barstow this summer. The move links past season with upcoming plans as Barstow evaluates pitching options.
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Rank Roberto
Burstow
Los Angeles
Barstow
Champ Clark Dies in Washington After Illness
Missouri political icon Champ Clark veteran Democratic leader and former speaker of the House died Wednesday afternoon in Washington. His death marks the end of a long career in national and state politics.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
House of Representatives
Washington
New Mill Installed at Caliga Mark Genavill
New ball mill installed at Caliga site of the old Calico mill replacing rolling mills. The upgrade should boost output and efficiency. Nearby Devore district poppy fields are blooming as warm weather turns the fields golden, offering a pleasant Sunday drive to see the vibrant blossoms.
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Mark Genavill
Devore
California
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IE. Dockslater
Barstow Grammar School
Hinkley
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HW. L. Miller
Melrose Hotel
Riverside
Robert White
White
George Smith
Joseph McCue
Needles
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Joliver
May
Mansfield
L. B. Wilson
Barney Oldfield
Phoenix
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Armstrong-Watson Company
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Fred Perchal
Martz
Agent Express Office
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Phelp
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