Gladiolus blooms thrive in desert climate near Santa Maria
On U S 101 one mile south of Santa Maria California the Gladiolus bulb gardens of A C Nichols bloom this season. A H Nichols gifted bulbs for experimental plantings after learning Barstow is my hometown. Four dozen bulbs planted August 1 produced green leaves and gradual blossoms over three months. A Santa Maria bulb gardens booklet arrived with growth tips and a list of affordable varieties.
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U. S. 101
Santa Maria
Calif
A. C. Nichols
A. H. Nichols
Barstow
Santa Maria Bulb Gardens
Santa Fe To Run Sleeper To Death Valley Junction
Santa Fe will run a weekly sleeping car from Los Angeles to Death Valley Junction starting November 20 to handle winter tourist and business travel. The Pullman departs LA Thursdays at 7 35 p m and arrives next morning. return car leaves Death Valley Junction Saturdays at 5 30 p m reaching LA Sunday morning. Connections for Ludlow and Tonopah & Tidewater at Ludlow are available, with options to extend stays in Death Valley and return on subsequent Saturdays.
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Death Valley
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Death Valley Junction
Jas. B. Duffy
Death O'Clock
Valley Junction
Death Valley Trnestone
Chicago
Tonopah & Tidewater
Ludlow
Duffy
Notable Luxury Hotels Shine in Sunset Valley
Sunset lovers can choose several new luxurious hotels offering premier accommodations. Among them the Amargosa Hotel and the Furnace Creek Inn stand out for rich entertainment and refined lodging.
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Amargosa Hotel
Furnace Creek Inn
West Point Competitive Examination Announced
Representative Phil D. Swing urges a Civil Service Commission run test at county post offices starting January 10 1931 for youths aged 17 to 22 and at least 5 feet 4 inches tall. Top three will face further tests. aware applicants must secure a letter from Swing for entry.
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Phil D. Swing
U. S. Civil Service Commission
West Point
Civil Service Commission
Swing
Washington
Chevrolet Debuts New 1931 Models Nationwide Display
Chevrolet unveiled its 1931 models priced lower than before with a two inch longer wheelbase and roomier Fisher bodies. The cars offer enhanced appearance and performance with Mohair or broadcloth trims and are shown by Bauer and Slaton in San Antonio ahead of the usual release. Production plants are active and shipments to dealers begin to assure quick delivery.
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Chevrolet
Fisher
Bauer and Slaton
United States
Chevrolet Organization
W.W. S. Knudson
Evenson
First Street
Santa Fe Holds Loss and Damage Meeting in Stockton
Santa Fe Coast Lines will hold its annual loss and damage meeting in Stockton on December 9 and 10. About 150 representatives from the operating and freight traffic departments will discuss loss and damage to freight shipments and other service matters. Reservations have been made at the Clark Hotel. F. J. MacKie will preside as chairman with committees meeting a day early to prepare reports.
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Santa Fe Coast Lines
Stockton
F. J. MacKie
Clark Hotel
MacKie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adel
Chevrolet Motor Company
Bauer & Slaton
Teese
E. Tiernan State Press Assn
Nat. Editorial Assn
Wember California Newspaper Publishers Association
San Bernardino County
California
Pelifornia
Santa Claus
Kansas
Denver
New York
St. Louis
Minneapo
Rple
Fred Harvey
Grand Canyon
Esaa Santa Fe Ticket Office and Travel Bureau
A. AL Morgan
New Atwater Kent
Riley Electris Shop
Barstow, Cal
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