29 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports two major issues loom as Congress convenes prohibition and woman suffrage. Proponents seek swift votes before the election, while the Judiciary Committee may delay or block action, reflecting district pressures and political risk. Hadley’s Missouri Senate bid sparks party strategy debates amid Roosevelt era tensions.
A. W. Cole notes Hesperia lies on fertile plains with dry farming yields and riverfront farms, promising growth once water is secured. The Appleton company struggles against rival interests and injunctions, but locals remain determined, predicting a reinvigorated town within two years if water arrives.
The piece notes Philander C Knox could become a Pennsylvania senator after a rare path through cabinet service under two presidents, then the Senate, a return to the cabinet, and back to the Senate. The narrative highlights his unique political movement and endurance.
The first of many Barstow area exhibits arrives showing irrigation grown corn over ten feet tall, sugar beets pumpkins gourds and wheat. A Santa Fe Farmers' Special member extols the Barstow district as a top opportunities for agriculture and fruit raising noting M R Brumbaugh Blair County Pa treasurer and cousin to Governor Brumbaugh.
On the 16th, Mrs. B. F. Gouldin hosted about twenty ladies for Mrs. Belle Moore’s shower. Guests brought linen and china gifts while an embroidery contest and a blindfolded veil pinning game provided entertainment. Miss Irwin won the embroidery race and Mrs. Pendleton the veil contest. prizes were Gouldin handiwork. Cosmos decorated the parlors and refreshments were served.
The famed advocate of pure food, Dr Wiley, marked his seventy first birthday with a press club event. He arrived looking decades younger, with a clear eye and youthful bearing suggesting many productive years ahead.
O. J. Lemon’s Todd home burned on the 16th causing an estimated loss of 1400 dollars. He thanks neighbors from Hinkley Todd and Hicks for assistance.
A light turnout backed a strong defeat of eleven amendments across the state. Observers say voters tire of many laws and call for improved government efficiency and business administration.
Swine plague warnings urge segregating afflicted hogs from the herd into an isolated pen and starving them for two or three days to prevent spread, noting no danger of the animals starving.
George Santhu and Belle Moore wed at the Gouldin home with Rev. Hall officiating. Attendants Deskins with a pink white theme. reception followed by a supper. The couple planned a San Francisco Exposition visit and will reside in Barstow after returning.
Congressman William Kettner of San Diego announces in a public letter that he will not seek re election in 1916. A Democrat he won renomination last year by a 27000 plurality in a heavily Republican district. He says he must return to his San Diego business interests.
Many women’s suffragists believe the president and cabinet statements on woman suffrage arrive too late to affect this fall’s elections. Some administration supporters may vote for suffrage, but advocates say earlier declarations would have helped more, after women urged the White House for aid.
Dallas Nichols of Toledo Ohio and Chas Weaver robbed the Central garage stealing about 40 dollars in auto accessories. Constable Harris traced leads to Oro Grande where they were arrested while attempting to sell loot. They confessed and were sent to the county jail by Judge Carter.
Santa Fe officials will gather in Chicago next Saturday to honor President Ripley on his seventieth birthday and his years as president. A Coast Line car delivered oranges apples fruits and flowers for the event. All prominent Coast Line officials are expected to attend.
Washington reports that the administration’s proposed national defense plan faces mixed support. Democrats largely back the president, while some oppose heavy military expenditures or caucus directions, raising the possibility of a nonpartisan approach with Republican support.
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