Population figures from Mohave Valley towns census
Census figures list Barstow 1066 Calzona 97 Dale 41 Hart 40 Hesperia 92 Kelso 136 Ludlow 255 Needles 38067 Oro Grande 280 Silver Lake 135 Vanderbilt 149 Victor 580 Yermo 178.
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
2
Census figures list Barstow 1066 Calzona 97 Dale 41 Hart 40 Hesperia 92 Kelso 136 Ludlow 255 Needles 38067 Oro Grande 280 Silver Lake 135 Vanderbilt 149 Victor 580 Yermo 178.
Water expert Professor D Brehaut of Pomona Business College visited Barstow to plan irrigation near the river. Ranchers will connect wells with Mohave river channels to secure ample water. Pat Zanini reports a large pipe delivering abundant flow. Stoddard’s well 18 miles south of Barstow remains a roadside watering place. T J Walker plans linking his well to the river bed for alfalfa irrigation.
Supt. Chas S. Taylor reports two fine tungsten ore specimens one high grade and one milling sample. Geo B. Parks contributed gold silver and lead ores from Desert Butte and Black Metal mines near Danby. Both groups are classified as high grade and rare.
The piece argues that the First Supervisoral District should nominate its own Supervisor candidates locally to avoid San Bernardino machine interference. It warns that nominating candidates from outside the district risks political backlash.
A new Interior Department ruling allows desert entrymen to prove claims with minimal irrigation. If one eighth of a parcel is cultivated and water is brought to the rest via head ditches, full proof is considered satisfied. This eases previous requirements for proving arid lands claims.
For sale twelve fine large geese offered by J. T. Bennette at Oro Grande Halleck P. O. Calif. Geese suitable for farm or home use.
A Bagdad mining man says the Orange Blossom mines remain idle with no certainty of resuming. Many Barstow residents hold stock in the Denair Orange Blossom, indicating local investment tied to the mine's status.
The Social Events Whist Club was delightfully entertained Monday evening at Mr and Mrs Geo B Hart's residence by Miss Laura Davis. The club will meet at the residence of Mr and Mrs Dulgar on Monday April 3.
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