Salvation Army Drive Under Way in Barstow Weeklong Campaign
Barstow joins a regional drive to fund Salvation Army home service work with Elks lodges in 28 counties coordinating efforts. Governor Stephens backs the March 24 to 31 campaign urging generous support as soldier boys praise SA aid. A San Francisco headquarters gift arrives from a working girl, followed by checks totaling $14,000.
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Barstow
Battle Front
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William D. Stephens
California
Stephens
France
San Francisco
London House of Commons Defends Military Service Bill
Telegraphic notes report Winston Churchill calling Egypt in a state of incorrection and urging mobilized men at risk to return to save comrades from murder as the bill faces opposition in the house of commons.
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London
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Egypt
Freethinker's Letter Draws Barstow Debate on Faith
Barstow March 22 1919 readers discuss last issue's answers to Why and Wherefores joining a critique of Freethinker a man who rejects God and mocks religion. The letter argues for a mind beyond nature and cautions against blind tolerance while praising free will and fallen humanity.
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Kat
Blind Pig
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Kipling
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Nature
Miles Show Company
Victory Theatre
R. E. Madsen
Omaha
Nebraska
Moses
Devil
Psycopathic Ward
Barstow Topics News Briefs and Civic Notes
Barstow residents hear Vernon Carter arrived in New York after serving in the A E F and air service. Calls for highway bonds and demobilization work to curb Bolshevik influence. Local events include Bible study at 11, church services, and plans for Dr. Marlenee and Mrs. Barnes visit. Mohawk mine advances with new gear. two high school trustees to be elected March 28. The Victory and Fletcher cinemas offer local entertainment. stage and jazz dance planned at the Victory Theatre. Los Angeles graft case involving Mayor Woodman cited. California debates German teaching ban amid language-propaganda concerns.
Red Cross Drive for Old Clothes Encourages Donations
The Red Cross conducts a clothing drive that ends next Monday. Bring old clothes shoes and blankets to the local Red Cross headquarters Monday afternoon for packing and shipment or call Mrs Gaul din to arrange pickup.
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Red Cross
Untitled Excerpt Censorship and Madness Theme
A fragmented monologue mocks censorship and moral panic. The speaker laments an unknown subject’s limited intelligence and hints at eventual revelations about God Moses Christians and human fallibility. The passage imagines deletion sterilization and return to a psychiatric ward.
Reception in Honor of Returned Soldiers in Victorville
Victorville plans a April 4 reception and dance to honor local soldiers. All returned service members are invited to wear uniforms. Tickets 50 cents for children and 1.00 for adults. Program includes talks by 8. Crane and Senator Charles Cook, songs by Parmelia Gale, and dancing. Barstow residents traveling to Victorville should inform the Barstow Printer for transport.
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Crane
Charles Cook
Connecticut
Parmelia Gale
Chicago
Barstow
Calico Picnic Boosts High School Spirits Before Big Game
Freshman sponsored Calico picnic drew about forty students to Calico Canyon weather held fair aside from a drizzle. The event featured mine and canyon explorations, a hearty meal, and enthusiastic support for Saturday's Victorville versus Barstow Union High School basketball games.
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Calico
Gentleman’s Academy
Victorville
Barstow Union High School
Initiation Ceremony at Elks Lodge in San Bernardino
Last Monday night 17 candidates were initiated into Elkdom at the San Bernardino Elks Club joining 836 lodge members. District Deputy Michael F. Shannon and State President Harry M. Tichner spoke. New Elks from Barstow included E. L. White Nene Platt Reece Dillingham and Will Kerr. k. M. Benedict was initiated two weeks earlier. Gilbert the deputy defessor also wore the emblem Monday night.
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Aast
San Bernardino
Nene Platt
Reece Dillingham
Will Kerr
K. M. Benedict
Mr. Gilbert
Defessor
Barstow
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes and Sympathy
We thank friends and neighbors for floral tributes and sympathy during our bereavement. Signed by Mrs. J. O. Wire and Family and Dillingham. Reece Dillingham returned Tuesday afternoon from a trip to San Bernardino.
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J. O. Wire
Reece Dillingham
San Bernardino
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