World Attitude Changing for Metal Money
The piece argues for remonetization of silver amid a global shift toward stabilizing silver prices to bolster world prosperity. It cites Borah Hammond and King backing bimetalism, notes the silver industry’s small size yet broad economic impact, and foresees a brighter day for silver with wider commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William 5B
Borah
Idaho
Associated Press
John .Hays Hammond
Hammond
William King
China
King
Salt Lake City
Bryan
Congress
Women’s Benefit Association meeting honors director
Barstow Review No. 65 met in the Grammar school auditorium on Monday evening October 13. State Regional Director Mrs. Julia C. Ginn praised the group and captain of guards Mrs. Fred Goellner was elected. A planned social was omitted out of respect for sister Mrs. Bauer’s death. refreshments were doughnuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Grammar School
Julia C. Ginn
Fred Goellner
Mrs. Bauer
PTA Executive Board Sets Monthly Meetings in Grammar School
The executive board of the Parent Teachers Association met Tuesday to plan the coming year. Monthly daytime meetings will be the first Tuesday at 3 PM in the grammar school auditorium, with a night meeting on the third Wednesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teachers Association
Social and travel notes from Hodge area events and people
Mrs. N. Nickerson left for Los Angeles for shopping and business. The Decrows drove to San Bernardino for business. Hodge and Kansas City relatives toured San Diego, returning Thursday. A Sunday school picnic is planned at Harper Lake with regional representation. Notables include Irving Gutterson, Loew's State Theatre concert master, and local beams on public justice with Thomas Lewis chairing. Beard and Sears received five votes each as part of a local election activity. York Smith paid a $5 assault fine. 18 criminal cases listed by the public defender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Randell
Hodge
Chas. Noden
Kansas City
Kansas
San Diego
Harper Lake
Helendale
Hinkley
Irving Gutterson
Los Angeles
Mr. Gutterson
Loew’s State Theater
Elmer Clark
Jess Slagill
Jess
George
Jess, Jr
Ley Beard
George Sears
Thomas B. Lewis
Snowball
Arizona
United States
York Smith
Public Defenders Experiment in Harris County
The piece outlines a 1914 15 effort by Harris County Bar Association and Harris County Social Service Federation to test public defense inspired by Walton J Wood then a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. It notes California as the only state with official public defenders and cites Houston volunteers funded from varied sources. The excerpt is from the Houston Chronicle dated June 2 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County Bar Association
Harris County Social Service Federation
Houston
Texas
Walton J. Wood
Superior Court of
Los Angeles
California
Houston Chronicle
Special Judge Elected in County Court at Law
James Snowball, previously acting public defender, elected by the Harris county bar as special judge to serve during Judge Clark C. Wren's absence. Voters praised his character and service. 18 misdemeanor cases were quickly cleared from the docket. Snowball, 32, Houston-born, has earlier been justice of the peace in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Snowball
Clark C. Wren
Harris County
Snowball
Henry J. Dannenbaum
Office of Public Defender
Tom B Lewis
Mr. Snowball
Houston
Cattle
West
Texas
Defender of Poor and Outcast Chosen for Special Judge
Public Defender James Snowball was elected special judge of Harris County Court at Law by the bar. He received 80 votes amid praise for his humane record and service to the people of Harris County. Stan, the reporter, notes the appointment was universally popular with him as the sole nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Snowball
Harris County
Snowball
Henry J. Dannebaum
Stan
Letter from Dix Van Dyke on campaign conduct
James Snowball reports a letter from Dix Van Dyke dated June 18, 1930 from Daggett California. Van Dyke endorses fair campaigning and rejects personal recriminations. He says the people should decide and he will accept their decision with good grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix van Dyke
Daggett
Cal
Jimmy
Maxie Hederison Birthday Party Held at Henderson Home
Ten children gathered at George Henderson's home Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Maxine's sixth birthday. Guests included Barbara Hebert, Jean Hebert, Jackie Johnson, Dorothy Beahan, Francis Thursby, Barbara Jean Jonas, Ethlyn Arends, Barbara Jean Justice, Margery Johnson, and Georgie Henderson, Maxine's brother. Refreshments were served after games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
Maxine
Barbara
Jean Hebert
Jackie Johnson
Dorothy Beahan
Francis Thursby
Barbara Jean Jonas
Ethlyn Arends
Barbara Jean Justice
Margery Johnson
Georgie Henderson
Girl Scout Troop Welcomes Mrs Hartwick Back
Marie Crooks writes that Mrs Hartwick returned to her Girl Scout troop and the girls plan their barbecue contribution. Troop 1, last Wednesday, showed cheer and readiness to continue activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Crooks
Scribe
Mrs. Hartwick
Hale
Ownership affidavit for Barstow Printer 1930
Lloyd B Tiernan swears as owner publisher and business manager of the Barstow Printer that the October 1 1930 issue reflects true ownership management and circulation. He lists himself as editor and manager with no bonds mortgages or securities against the publication. Notary George Henderson certifies the oath dated October 10 1930 in San Bernardino County California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Barstow
San Bernardino County
California
State of California
San Bernardino
Lloyd B. Tiernan
Lloyd E. Tiernan
Cystex Test Promoted For Leg Pain And Night Ailments
An advertisement touts Cystex as a fast remedy for leg pains backache nervousness and bladder irritation with claims of action within 15 minutes. It promises improved sleep energy and mood under the Tron-Clad Guarantee and mentions Cunningham Pharmacy selling it for 60 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Friends of Silver
the Women’s Benefit Association
Huntington Library
Elate
Henry E. Huntington
Catamare
Biccney
Lady Hamilton
Huntingto Blue
A. S. W. Rosenbach
Stanford University
Fornia Taxpayers Associate
Belleville Judicial Township
Wren
Houston Post
Justice of the Peace
Maxie Hederson
Girl Scout
Mgr
Cunningham Pharmacy
Hotpoint
Ensign Electric Service
General Electric Radios
Postal Telegraph Bldg
Beacon Cafe
Beacon
Tiernan
Barstow Printer Building
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