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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
4
A Stagg California tribute honors Richard Griffith who fell in France on October 2 1918 at age 22. The notice consoles his parents KE O Griffith and siblings with lines about patriotism sacrifice and the afterlife. It laments the war’s toll and quotes verses praising duty and memory.
He Iendale reports school reopening after a two week influenza closure. Mrs L C Chapman and son recover from flu while section foreman Mr Ousley spends ten days in hospital. A Mexican gang member dies of influenza after transfer to Los Angeles hospital. Hubert Miller returns home after five months away. News of peace sparks rejoice. Chris Beck drafted for Texas camp but may be exempt. Carrie Langford moves to Desent to tend stock.
The U S Treasury Department has issued the last call for holders of 4 per cent Liberty Loan bonds to convert them into 44 percent bonds. The final date for this conversion was November.
Regular correspondent notes M Woolridge installed a West Coast engine and Layne Bowler pump on his ranch. Mr and Mrs Kerby, leasing the Hunter place for C Stanford, traveled from Los Angeles with four horses. influenza cases and recoveries among residents are listed along with travel to Blythe and Los Angeles visits.
A San Francisco field dispatch reports that peace will alter global food needs but not reduce conservation. The Food Administration says exports to Europe will rise, with stocks of wheat and corn released while fats and meats remain scarce. Americans must intensify saving, use local produce, avoid long shipments, and curb waste to avert famine in France Italy and neighboring regions.
Government takes control of the Santa Monica Bay Telephone Co and plans. The government will spend two million dollars to enlarge the Trojan Powder Works. Placerville reports chrome deposits in the county showing good production.
Barstow San Antonio Oil Co and M F Hogan notify I J Norris as co owner that expenditures exceed 24100 dollars for labor improvements and protection of The Quality Group claims in Barstow Mining District San Bernardino County California through December 31 1917. If Norris fails to contribute within ninety days after publication his interest will be forfeited to the subscriber or subscribers under section 2324. H F Perre state agent. 8 9
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