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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
8
Bantaghoya Calvert reports on a 400 mile annual race training in Barstow for next summer. The trek runs from Los Angeles eastward through the Falleys and lagoons, past forests and rivers toward the New York border, amid hardship and endurance.
An item lists a rotary crusher and other items for sale in Barstow by Printer or Chas Williams. It also advertises choice lots at reasonable prices with easy terms under the Barstow listing, and mentions application numbers and dates from 1923 related to land or resource claims.
Mrar Van Aman began a climb toward Los Angeles today but turned back before the summit due to heavy snow and rain. Weather conditions forced the abort as teams reported reduced visibility and slick trails.
A Barstow column surveys dusty topics from rail worker unity to farm lessons, oil scandals involving Smith, and plans for auto skeletons redrafted into farm tools. It notes almond crops, radium flower growth claims, water resource hints, and local civic meetings on bonds, highways, and a planned Barstow steel bridge while reporting on Calico mines and nearby mineral prospects.
Barstow boosters discuss road expansion from Barstow toward Las Vegas and Nevada line, linking mines and waterworks with regional outlets. A Kiwanis meeting on October 18 in Rose Low covers sewers with a Los Angeles speaker while Barstow considers water policy and utility takeovers. Community notes include weather, factory sites plans, mine operations, and upcoming executions.
The Illinoisans of the Southland invite members to an all day Fall picnic led by President Henry J. Brubalric on Saturday October 20 1928 at Sycamore Grove Park.
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