Real estate pitches lure buyers to Barstow area
White and Platt showcase Sherwin-Williams paint on their building while praising scenic Hill Residence plots. Vendors claim Los Angeles prices could reach 5000 to 10000 per lot, but Barstow finds offer quick, small profit resales at 125 to 390 each. Arthur Brisbane bought 4920 acres near Goffs from Southern Pacific for 2720, expanding prior holdings. Goffs lies 136 miles east of Barstow.
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White & Platt
Sherwin-Williams
Los Angeles
Venderson & Nicklin
Barstow
Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane
Goffs
Southern Pacific Railroad
Filipino Victim Suffered Knife Wound at Windmill Station
George Byers, stabbed by a Vilipino at Wind mill station on April 11, underwent an operation Thursday morning. Dr Forest R. Mildren opened the chest cavity and removed about 1% pints of infected fluid. The outer wound nearly healed but pus collected in the lung cavity requiring removal. The patient shows promise of a full recovery, per Dr Mildren.
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George Byers
Windmill Station
Forest R. Mildren
Mildren
Las Vegas
Mouse Takes Swipe at Cheese Temptation
A playful exchange imagines two mice arguing over a cheese heist. One mouse dares the other to swipe the cheese, claiming it will be easy and unopposed. The scene conveys bold mischief and light humor as the cheese stands as the prize.
Iowa Association Seeks Names From Former Residents
Former Iowa residents are urged to send their names to the Printer office as an Iowa association is formed in the county.
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OWA
Iowa
Cozy Dell Barstow Big Lots For Sale
East front on First street between Highway and railway station in Barstow selling at 100 dollars each. Water and electricity available. quiet resort style garden spot with scenic view as the new street is built. See Henderson and Nicklin, owners.
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First Street
New Street
Henderson & Nicklin
Barstow
Brownhill Returns to Local Press with New Paper
Timothy Brownhill, former Puente Journal editor, launches Larkspur Corte Madera News serving Larkspur, Corte Madera, Kentfield, Greenbrae, Escalle, Baltimore Park, Chapman and nearby areas. First issue praised by merchants. editor's career noted with prior awards in Oregon and the southwest.
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Puenta Journal
Timothy Brownhill
Brownhill
Oregon
Northwest
California
Puente Journal
Larkspur
Marine County
Corte Madera
Kentfield
Green Brae
Escalle
Baltimore Park
Chapman
Highway progress boosts commute between Helen Dale and Barstow
The highway piling advances between Helen dale and Barstow with a newly finished road section proving smooth to drive. Maintenance crews have been removed east of Barstow, risking poor conditions with heavy travel unless more workers are hired. later reports say funds are available to restore crews soon.
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Helendale
Barstow
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Tiernan Radio & Electric Store
Jimmy McKinley
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Harry V. Reardon
Southern Pacific Railroad Co
May A. Reardon
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Subway Terminal
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Santa Monica
Lucille Reardan
Righfield Oil Co
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American Gas Machine Co
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