Barstow Soldier Recalls French Front in 1918 Letter
A Barstow family receives a letter from Chas A Mitchell written in Albrey France January 25 1919 describing his hospital stay and service in World War I. He details first learning in Chaene Santovebel and the Argonne woods and notes his army roles chief wagoner chief mechanic and artillery assignment with the 91st Division later in the First Army. He reflects on longing for home and danger from bombs while recounting enlistment dates ranks and unit movements.
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Albrey
France
Leona
Chaene
Santovebel
Argonne Woods
Wagoner
Wagner
Lieut
Holt
Fresno
California
Johnny
Argonne
Red Cross
Waconer Cnas
A. Mitone
Ward
Allerey
First Annual Ball of Railroad Clerks a Grand Success
The Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks held its first annual ball Tuesday night in Sloans Hall. Publicity by H. B. Martin helped raise funds with window cards and ads from town businesses. The hall was crowded and the festive crowd enjoyed the evening, though some bumped in the crowded space.
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Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks
Sloans Hall
Martin
Congressmen Back Plan for Sierra Nevada Highway Across
California and Nevada lawmakers support a proposal to route a major highway through the Sierra Nevada region, aiming to connect coastal cities with inland communities and boost regional commerce. The move involves federal and state cooperation and potential environmental reviews.
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California
Nevada
Sierras
Color Clash Grips Barstow High Weekly News
The Barstow Union High School weekly notes a continuing color contest among classes, with freshmen in gold and white, seniors in green and white, and sophomores in blue and white. Rooftop decorations, oil on the flagpole, and disrupted access mark the tensions ahead of quarterly exams and an impending university inspector visit.
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Barstow Union High School Weekly News
High School Trustee Election Friday in Daggett
Election for the High School Board is set for Friday March 28. Terms of Mrs. R H Greer and Mr C C Compton expire with neither candidate yet declared. The report notes Compton and Greer have served long terms and urges a Daggett representative be found. Only those declaring in writing five days before election can appear on ballots. Notices will be posted soon.
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R. H. Greer
C. C. Compton
A Few Whys and Wherefore in Barstow
A reader asks a series of questions about Barstow's incorporation, Sunday laws, bootlegging, Boy Scout groups, a president, youth in church, and a Christian revival. The note states the writer did not originate from any preacher.
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Barstow
Ten 9400 Ton Steamers Under Construction at Bay Point
Bay Point shipyard reports ten 9400 ton steamers under construction. The project highlights ongoing shipbuilding activity in the port with multiple vessels progressing through the yard.
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Bay Point
Town Topics Barstow Church Services and Local Notes
Regular services at the Free Methodist church on Sunday March 9 include Bible study at 11 a.m. led by Mrs. P. Barnes, Sunday school at 10 a.m., and preaching at 7:30 p.m. A revival is announced for Sunday. Jack Hughes returned from vacation. Donald Henderson of Needles visited Barstow on Tuesday evening en route to Los Angeles. Special Officer Gray now in Bakersfield division was in town. The Chautauqua ended its Barstow run last Thursday. State aid to high schools lists Barstow $501.74, Victorville $536.88, Needles $555.04. The Mission Play at San Gabriel draws many visitors by car from Los Angeles daily. Mrs. Almeda Craig circulated a petition urging Congress to return the A. E. K. F. and grant six months pay. Rev. P. S. Smith of the Southern Nevada and San Bernardino Episcopal Missionary program now stops in Barstow regularly, with services at Union church on Tuesday night March 11. Lieut. Soules won a four-round boxing match at Fletcher hall last Friday. opponent from San Francisco named Lammerson, noted for experience.
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Free Methodist Church
Barnes
Chautauyne
Barstow
Victorville
Needles
P.S. Smith
Nevada
San Bernardino County
Union Church
Soules
Fletcher Hall
Soule
San Francisco
Lammerson
Paving of Highway to Start This Spring
H. D. Darlington, chairman of the California Highway Commission, says work may begin on the Summit to Victorville section this spring with 15 ft concrete paving. He cannot confirm progress between Victorville and Barstow this year, and notes a possible bond issue to complete the present system and add Barstow to Needles and Barstow to Mojave highways.
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H. D. Darlington
California Highway Commision
Barstow
Highway Commission
Summit
Victorville
Needles
Mojave
Beet acreage expansion to strain sugar factories
Reports from sugar beet states say beet acreage will rise enough to tax factory capacity. Union Oil strikes big on Mayberry property in Whittier. San Diego and Imperial Valley Oil Co. resumes drilling at Coyote Wells with oil expected between 900 and 1100 feet.
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Union Oil Co
Mayberry
Whittier
San Diego
Imperial Valley Oil Co
Coyote
Local Red Cross Board Reports March 1919 Meeting
Mojave River Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross met March 3 1919 at Red Cross headquarters with Mrs L White presiding. T C McCue reported 1046 38 balance on Feb 1 1176 Christmas roll call 18 magazine 6 annual memberships plus war fund donations totaling 2456 20. Disbursements 774 leaving 1682 balance and 82 81 cash balance difference noted. Canteen distribution totals 186 cigarette 440 gum 3 boxes 50 matches 600 postal cards 44 chocolate bars. approx 1000 cookies and 300 pounds homemade candy. Production committee reports 3 sweaters 1 helmet 4 pair socks 1 shawl. refugee garment quota planned as last season work. Meeting adjourned.
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Mojave River Valley
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bk. L. White
T. C. McCue
Borosolvay
War Fund
McCue
C. L. Garver
Canteen Committee
B. P. Gouldin
Celebration in Honor of Soldiers Invites Barstow
Victorville plans a Sunday April 4 event at Victor Valley High School with reception cards dancing and entertainment to honor desert soldiers. Barstow is invited and Barstow guests should arrive in uniform. admission includes all activities with soldiers free and others paying.
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Victorville
Bcards
Victor Valley High School
Barstow
A. L. Waterman
Lloyd. E. Tiernan
Harris Garcelon
Shipping Board seeks 1500 trainees for merchant marine firemen
The United States Shipping Board invites 1500 young men from California and the West to train as boilers firemen aboard the merchant marine training ship Ins on the Pacific coast. After training, firemen proceed to deepwater voyages earning 75 dollars monthly. uniforms and board provided. Apply at room 315 369 Pine Street San Francisco with birth certificates.
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United States Shipping Board
California
Western States
Ins
Pacific Coast
The
Shipping Board
Pine Street
San Francisco
West Coast Industrial Update Highlights Postwar Plans
Reports from California and nearby areas show wage cuts at Shasta mines in Redding, major new construction like a $85,000 San Francisco apartment, and a $158,000 Porterville highway project. Growth includes cantaloupe farming in Livingston, a $50,000 Santa Barbara theatre, a $1,000,000 San Francisco pier replacement, and a push to expand sugar beet farming to aid postwar demand.
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Shasta
Redding
Bush Street
San Francisco
Porterville
Turlock Mellon
Stanislaus
Livingston
Santa Barbara
Congress
West
Alaska
Visalia
Talae County
Robin G. Gemmell
Utah Copper Co
California
Fresno
Oakland
American Tuna Corporation
Libby, McNeill and Libby
Sacramento
Horst Ranch
Wheatland
Tax Extension Notice From Treasury Chairman Washington 1919
John P. Carter Los Angeles collects a Treasury decision extending May 15 for certain returns 1099 1096 1041 1042 1098 1018 and partnerships calendar year filings. Partnerships and corporations with 1918 fiscal year extensions receive March 15. Public announcement urged. Individual and corporate returns still due March 15 with at least one quarter tax due.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Treasury
Roper
John P. Carter
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Chas. A. Mitchell
Florida
B. RC
Jack Hughes
Donald Henderson
Gray
Bakersfield
San Gabriel
Pacific Electric Station
San Gabriel Mission
Industrial News
Internal Revenue
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