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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1928
Page
6
The Barstow Printer published weekly in Barstow California announces subscription prices for one year two dollars six months one dollar twenty five cents and three months seventy five cents with payment strictly in advance.
An article questions rising murder rates in Chicago and nationwide, citing 760 murders in 4926 and 1927, only 10 executions, and a 22 percent conviction rate. It links crime to swift past punishments, legal loopholes, court backlogs, alien immigration, and calls for faster justice, reduced laws, and stronger civic education.
The homestead notice for Joe Prata appears in this issue. Prata, a World War II disabled veteran and member of American Legion Post 170 in Torrence California, is among veterans with gas scarred lungs. The homestead lies near Newberry, noted for its desert air as a remedy.
California warns it cannot spare 22 million dollars for national banks operating within the state. The measure would restore banks to the state tax rolls, reversing a Supreme Court decision. Voters are urged to vote YES.
Thomas Q Williams of San Bernardino County California announces he will apply on December 8 1928 to the State Land Office Sacramento for a duplicate Certificate of Purchase No 185 issued to Joseph W Badger March 24 1911 for 80 acres in Los Angeles Land District Location 8857 SE quarter of Section 3 T N B 2 E5 in San Bernardino. First publication November 1 1928. Thomas O Williams.
An owner in Barstow offers a 50 by 170 foot lot on Main Street one block from the post office for 2500 cash. The ad promises a guaranteed income of 9000 in five years and about 160 monthly if a building is erected, with contact at Lloyd Beternan Barstow Printer Office.
Lloyd Tiernan, Barstow printer office, offers 1100 feet of frontage on a paved highway for 11600 with 4000 cash and balance in one year. Modern utilities, city water, telephone, electricity. Traffic from two transcontinental highways passes by. Barstow described as payroll town and rail point for miners and farmers. Nearby owners reportedly refused 2000 and 5000 for adjoining lots. Also notes deer sightings as visitors travel through Barstow en route to Southern California.
Bakersfield area officials announce that the board of supervisors has approved plans and specifications for a new Mojave branch library. Bids for construction will be sought shortly, per the Journal of Commerce.
The Boy Scout Building committee reports the purchase of four lots paid in full. Revised plans for the Scouts building are expected soon and bids for the construction will then be advertised.
The article traces a broad campaign to register voters ahead of a deadline, highlighting posters, cartoons, and megaphone banners across Southern California. It notes efforts by clubs, organizations, and the California Development Association planning a November 1 dinner at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to mobilize participation. An advertisement for an automatic clothes washer and Tiernan Radio and Electric Store Promotion concludes the piece.
A newspaper clipping contrasts Petaluma and Santa Rosa, praising Petaluma as the world’s biggest egg basket and noting Luther Burbank’s fame. It argues towns succeed when they focus on a single lowly product, urging unity to develop local strengths and attract attention. The piece ends by inviting readers to consider a similar town plan.
Low grade oils drop 25 cents per barrel at Standard wells forcing broader price declines. Bakersfield Taft and nearby oil camps suffer as larger firms swallow smaller producers in a market downturn.
Co-owners Thomas Be. Penrose and Baxter Lewis notify all co owners Frank G Wagner Jacob Gohl C K Gregory Randolph B Hutchinson and Frank K Lewis that $100 was expended during year ending July 1 1928 for labor and improvements on the Prince mining claim in the Rand mining district San Bernardino California to hold the claim under the Revised Statutes. If any co owner fails to contribute within 90 days of service or publication, their interest will become the property of the remaining co owners. Randsburg California.
Department of the Interior Land Office Los Angeles California issues notice that Joe Prata of Newberry California, who filed homestead entry number 044758 for the SSE, SE4 SW4, Section 2 Township 9 North Range 3 East San Bernardino Meridian, will attempt Soldiers and Sailors three year final proof to establish claim. Proved before Notary Orville O Jonas at Newberry December 11 1928 9:00 a.m. Witnesses: A A Durance Mary Mellon Louise Osborn Co E Burckhartt and B B Smith register. First pub November 1 1928.
Department of Interior Land Office Los Angeles issues notice for Julian P. Phillips of Yermo California to file final proof for land in Section 30 Township 10 North Range 3 East B Merid. The proceeding occurs before Notary Public Orville O. Jonas on November 12, 1928. Names Fred A. Shorey Tom O. Williams A. 9. Long Earl Lillard are listed as associated parties. Non coal. Not withdrawn. First published Oct 11, to Nov 8.
Western Pacific Oil Company, Los Angeles, fixes the twenty-eighth assessment at four cents per share in a board meeting on October 20, 1928. Payment due by November 17, 1928 to the secretary at 415 Hollingsworth Building. Delinquent stock will be sold at auction on the Sunday of December 1928 to cover the unpaid assessment and costs. Kirst Pub. Oct. 25, 1928.
U S Land Office Los Angeles October 12 1928 notice that Henry J Andrews of 1648 No Vine St Hollywood Cal filed for final proof under the 1915 act to establish camp on land described in Sec 8 Twn 4 E 8th Meridian. The notice lists witnesses, dates, co owners Thomas Penrose Laura Stillwell Jessie Sherk M C Wilcox and co owners from Rand Burns California. Also details a labor expenditure notice for Laddie Boy Placer Mining Claim in San Bernardino County with co owners Jacob Gohs C K Gregory Victor Rocheville and others.
The measure proposes statewide control by Los Angeles San Francisco and Oakland districts. Originated by the California Farm Bureau Federation, it seeks a 100 percent Yes vote to shield the state from city-dominated legislation.
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