Barstow's Logical Geographic Center and Gateway Role
Barstow proclaims itself the logical commercial center of the Desert Empire, boasting Mojave river irrigation to 125,000 acres and a $25,000,000 yearly harvest, rail and depot facilities with 36 daily passenger trains, and immense mineral resources plus ideal climate to attract homeseekers investors and miners.
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Barstow
California
Mojave
Sire
Santa Fe
Salt Lake
Union
Utah
Colorado
Nevada
San Bernardino County
Desert Empire
Letter of Appreciation from County Official to San Bernardino
A county official in 1915 San Bernardino issues a formal letter of appreciation dated November 5. The document honors local efforts and acknowledges service rendered to the community during a period of civic work and public cooperation.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Columons
Good Roads Benefit Farmers and Communities
Rail to market and farm access hinge on united taxpayer action. Good roads are a safe expediter and raise farm and property values, making investment in roads the best use of public money.
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Barstow
Boy Scouts Teach Readiness For Life Emergencies
Citizens see value in embracing Scout training for all ages. The program emphasizes self sufficiency timely first aid shelter signaling and meals with no firearm use. It promotes physical discipline and preparedness through practical drills and community minded skills.
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Boy Scouts of America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barstow Printer
San Bernardino Co
Barstow Printing Co., Publishers
F. O. Wilson
J. Harold Wilson
Secon
Government L. Land
Mojave River Valley
Theo. Robinson
Halleck
C. A. Vandever
7Th and
D Sts
Victorville
Cal
Srv
Thomas Williams
Yermo
Wesert Empire
Foster
International Correspondence Schools of
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Geo. W. Wilson
Mgr
Hotel
Stowell
Los Angeles
Yagerut
Isiagad
Panama Hotel Corporation
J.P. Stocksdale
C. E. Martin
Charles L. Pollard
New York City
Wombat
Dingbat
Kansaa City
John S. Mason, M
Santa Fe R.R. Barstow
B. C. Anderson
Santa FE R.R
Union Church
C. E. Stauter
H. C. Hall
M. D
Orrick and Residence
Barstow Hotel
Barstow, Cal
MAX Church
AT Law
Clarence R. Naff
International Bank Bld
Land, Mining and
T. O. Carter
Agt
Gerald A. Doyle
Merchants National Bank Building
Dr. Marlenee
Optomerist
Third Street
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