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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
The article explains Brahman caste and cult marks with Hindu divisions Shiva and Vishnu. It notes forehead markings and cultural implications. It reports Western missions aiding caste reform through Interchurch World Movement, schools, hospitals, and social agencies. America promotes Christian civilization in India.
The Post Office Department restamps millions of old two cent post cards for use at the present one cent rate. This saves paper and printing costs. Santa Fe lines prioritize empty furniture and automobile cars for eastbound shipments amid high demand. Minneapolis notes flour at 15.15 per barrel after a 50 cent drop, while March exports hit 820 million and imports 484 million, signaling strong trade.
Union Directory lists B of R C of A and S U of N A No 235 and 872, plus Machinists Local No 1288. It records meeting days first and third Mondays, first and fourth Tuesdays, and presidents and secretaries for each body including S W Grady A C Meikle T J Connelly O P Williams S A Shotwell IK Rochette H Husted Geo Myer.
Census figures show 1,363,649 births in the U.S. registration area for 1918, a small drop from 1917. Births exceeded deaths by 34.4 percent, with 1,014,620 deaths, a slight rise from the prior year.
For sale horse wagon and harness priced at 100 dollars. Contact C. 8. Crooks Barstow. Also wanted chambermaid at Hotel Melrose by hour or salary with good wages offered.
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