Constitutional Amendment 21 urged to ease county taxes in California
A township committee chaired by C. and Grier promotes Amendment No. 21 to California’s Constitution. It would allow state reimbursements to counties from state surplus when Amendment No. 1 causes local tax losses. The measure aims to provide immediate relief by reallocating excess state funds to counties bearing the tax inequity.
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California
Assembly
Joint Legislative Tax Commission
Young
Silver Loan to China Aims World Economic Reform
Senator Key Pittman outlined a plan to lend several hundred million ounces of silver to China to stabilize prices and revive global finance. He argued a silver loan would boost world buying power, curb slumps in exports, and foster international cooperation among China Britain France Japan the US and others through a silver pool. The proposal envisions loans in ounces not values and repayment in silver, with wartime leaders in China to join national administration.
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China
Salt Lake
Pittman
Great Britain
France
Japan
United States
Amendment No 21 Appeal Urges Broad Support
A broad appeal is issued to organizations to back Amendment No 21 in November, urging collaboration to ensure its success and mobilize community backing across groups and regions.
$20,000,000 Diversion Dam Near Parker Contemplated
Needles Nugget reports Metropolitan Water District filed with California water resources for a $20 million dam ten miles above Parker, 270 feet high and 590 feet long, impounding 717,000 acre feet and generating 168,000 horsepower. Site spans San Bernardino California and Yuma Mojave Arizona. Bullshead site remains unconfirmed.
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Metropolitan Water District
California Division of Water Resources
San Bernardino County
Parker Dam
Needles
Water District
Aqueduct
Board of Engineers
Sacramento
Nugget
United Press
Williams River
Colorado
Parker
California
Yume
Mojave
Arizona
Opening the Martinez-Benecia Bridge dedication event
The Martinez-Benecia Bridge spans 5,603 feet, the longest two track rail bridge west of the Mississippi, with 44 million pounds of steel in the superstructure and 105,000 cubic yards of concrete in 22 pedestal piers. It lifts to 185 feet, weighs 1,580 tons, and serves Southern Pacific Overland and Shasta Route trains replacing the 1879 Port Costa Benicia ferry. Southern Pacific locomotive No. 1, Huntington, will lead the first official train.
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Mississippi
United States
Southern Pacific Overland
Shasta
Sevice
Port Costa
Benicia
Local Pageant and Water Carnival Add Variety to Bridge Fest
A schedule for the bridge festival promises a pageant water carnival an air circus fireworks and many other events drawing crowds to the riverfront. Organizers say the lineup highlights diverse entertainment for all ages and runs through weekend days.
Congregational Church News Highlights Church Events and Activities
The Sunday morning sermon will be How to Study the Bible and Rev Reed will discuss A. P. M. Christian in the evening. Boys lead girls by 14 in a church contest. A Primary Department party under Mrs Burton Leak. Friday October 24 is the hard times dinner with a sign up pot. Twenty five Ladies Aid members met with hostesses Mrs EB Maurer and Mrs JH Leggitt. talk on Africa travels followed. Mrs Lubin Henderson welcomed back. funeral of Mrs Bauer shifts next meeting to Oct 17. Alfalfa sells in Barstow at about $20 per ton.
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Reed
Ladies’ Aid
EB. M. Maurer
J. H. Leggitt
Bauer
San Bernardino
Resolution in memory of Agnes Bauer of W B A Barstow No 65
A memorial resolution for Agnes Bauer member of the Woman's Benefit Association Barstow No 65 in good standing. It honors her as a pioneer in the local W B A chain and notes her duty and cheerful kindness. The resolution states a copy will be sent to the bereaved family Barstow Printer San Bernardino Sun and W E A Ladies Review.
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Agnes Bauer
THE
Woman's Benefit Ass
Woman's Benefit Association
Baretow
W. B. A. Barstow
Barstow
San Bernardino Sun
W. E. A. Ladies Review
Committee On
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C. & Grier
Southern Counties Committee
C. V. Oxenford
Martinez-Benecia Bridge
Southern Pacific
P. Huntington
Horn
Tennie McKinnon Dillingham
Apt
Waycott’s Flower Shop
Oxie’s Optical Co
Post Office
Congregational Church News
Burton Leak
Lubin Henderson
A. H. Pendleton & Frank Ryerse
Pendleton’s Market & Grocery Phone
Barstow, Calif
Millett’s Dining Room
Daggett, California
Beacon Cafe
Beacon
Tiernan
Barstow Printer Building
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