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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
5
Classified items include help wanted for Barstow district, a Toggenburg buck for service, seed oats for sale, cigars by J J Gans, Stradivara phonographs on display, and a San Bernardino county agent recruitment drive. Local notices report residents returning home, borax strike near Yermo and a Santa Fe fireman’s death, plus Standard Oil reward after a Barstow robbery.
A lot opposite the Harvey House is offered for sale by Barstow Real Estate Co at 175 cash. The asking price is 25 to 50 dollars below its true value, as the owner urgently needs funds.
Forty acres of prime land near Fresno with 16 acres planted to Thompson seedless grapes. Remaining land ready for next spring crops. Priced at 16000 dollars with 2500 dollars down and long-term payments. House and improvements. Owner moved to Arizona per physician. Details at Barstow Real Estate Co. 8-25tf.
Prohibition officers and local constables raided Honduras Slim's cabin Tuesday morning and seized a small copper goose-neck still, arresting Slim. A crowd gathered before Justice Maginnis' office as one bootlegger openly offered product and drove for Inyo Kern. November 16 musical in Randsburg announced by Midland Lyceum Bureau from Des Moines Iowa.
An ad lists Hinkley area well drilling and pump services by Briggs & Shafer with used engines for sale or trade. A second note promotes farm trades including poultry and beef cattle. Also Barstow Real Estate Co advertises breeding rabbits and rabbit hutches plus 50 egg incubators.
Sam Morris sold half interest in the St George Sam Rice and St Toy claims two miles north of the Kelly Mine to a Bakersfield syndicate, first payment made November 8. Morris to finalize sale of 12 silver and lead claims to the same buyers in Bis Pine, with Inde pendence recording pending. Hamp Williams reports high grade silver near Barstow Calico district, while missing person John Ingalls is sought near Searles. Pasay Ransburg forms first Parent Teachers Association, and a newborn prince of Valdemar Schmidt prompts birthday cheers. Short items note tax view on war supporters, apex misinterpretations, and a robbing incident in Honduras Slim’s house.
Gratitude is extended to the Masons of Barstow and Ian Bernardino for tender last service. Thanks to kind friends who aided during illness and death of our husband and father. Signed Mrs. Milton Armstrong and Family.
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