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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
5
The Barstow Printer, Barstow California, published weekly with archival notices. It lists Lloyd E Tiernan as publisher and editor, subscription rates for one year two dollars and other terms. The text references cards of thanks and notices of entertainments with admission charges and advertising policies.
An excerpt quotes Paul Shoup of the Southern Pacific Company arguing taxation reflects government success. He notes the public’s unawareness of tax burdens, the historical role of taxes in America, and how tax costs permeate prices for goods, services, and even death.
On November 15 in Pittsburg the University of Pittsburgh announced plans to start a 52 story Gothic structure called the Cathedral of Learning. The 680 foot tall building will house nearly all university activities, accommodate 12000 students, and rank among the tallest in the nation alongside New York's Woolworth Building and Metropolitan Life tower.
London reports aeroplane deliveries of out of season delicacies like raspberries and melons from France for West End restaurants. Rizzi, manager of Ciro's, journeys London to Paris to select purchases, having flown there and back 27 times last year. He says these flights bring new Parisian creations to London before Paris gourmets fully know them.
London and Liverpool figures report Harry Mace, a 12-year-old boy, has passed all required tests for Oxford University entry. He excels in Latin Greek and mathematics and longs to matriculate, though university rules prevent such early enrollment for a student of his age.
Christian Science Services held at Antlers Club House every Sunday at 11 o'clock with Sunday School at 10 15 am. All are welcome to attend.
Elementary students in Southern California are urged to enter the fourth annual national safety essay contest run by the Highway Education Board with support from the Automobile Club of Southern California. Essays on "My conduct on the streets and highways" must be under 500 words, include an illustration, and are due by December 20. First prize is a gold watch and trip to Washington, D C, with medals and cash awards for other top entries.
The Western Pacific Oil Company announces a seventh assessment of four cents per share on its capital stock, due December 6, 1924, at 415 Hollingsworth Building, Los Angeles. Unpaid shares after December 6 face delinquency and public sale on December 26, 1924 to cover the assessment, advertising costs, and sale expenses. F. G. Gilland, Secretary.
A. L. Cram states the Marietta and Bonanga mining claims in the Summit mining district Kern and San Bernardino Counties California are now worked under bond and lease. The owner will not be responsible for any labor or materials furnished for the claims. Dated March 18 1924. First publication March 13.
St Joseph's Catholic Church in Barstow California offers Sunday morning services at 9 30 a m Mass on the second Sunday each month at 8 30 a m and Mass with a sermon in Spanish every second Sunday at 9 30 a m Rev C T Kerfs leads the parish
Department of the Interior notice from Los Angeles dated October 29 1924 states E Morris Kinslow of Hinkley California filed intent to make final desert land proof to claim land described in Desert Land Entry No 082396 Section 23 Township 10 North Range 3 West SB M before the US Commissioner at San Bernardino on December 10 1924 at 9 am Witnesses listed are C Phillips J T Jenkins Gee Seimon and J D Rich all residents of Hinkley California Non coal No withdrawals. Dudley S Valentine Register. First pub November 6 last pub December 4 1924.
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