California Rail Commission Chief Backs La Follette Ticket
Clyde L. Leavy, president of the California Railroad Commission, declared his support for Robert M. La Follette. He criticized Democratic and Republican candidates and urged voters to choose honesty, economy, and progressive government, noting he will vote for La Follette electors despite being a registered Republican.
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California Railroad Commission
la Follette
San Francisco
Clyde L. Leavy
Tost
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Supreme Court
Kill Proposition No 5 on Ballot Next Tuesday
San Bernardino Post American Legion urges voters to defeat Proposition No 5 on the November ballot. The measure would invalidate state loans to ex service men for homes or farms by lacking a validating clause, risking about 4 million dollars in loans not yet awarded. James K. Fish, adjutant of the California American Legion, cites the issue.
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San Bernardino Post American Legion
James K. Fish
California Department of the American Legion
California Registration Surges Ahead of 1920 Figures
The California secretary of state reports 1,822,357 voters registered for the presidential election, up from 1,374,184 in 1920 and 1,532,384 in 1922. Republicans number 1,183,672. Democrats 397,962. Socialists 238,899. Prohibition 19,596. declined to state 195,192. miscellaneous 2,086. The record suggests the Everybody Vote campaign bears fruit and California trails historically in turnout.
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California
Calfornia
Delaware
Indiana
Kentucky
Tourists Begin California Rush with Eleven Trains
Eleven Santa Fe trains from Chicago will arrive in Barstow en route to Los Angeles. The California Limited Navajo Missionary No 1 and No 8 trains run in multiple sections, signaling a heavy winter travel season as Summer back East excursions end. Agent W R White calls eleven trains a strong start.
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Barstow
Santa Fe
Chicago
Los Angeles
California Limited
California
W. R. White
Woman's Club Holds Regular Meeting in Barstow
The Barstow Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon with President Mrs. E L White presiding. Mrs. Chas Topping was named educational depart ment chair and Mrs Phil Johnson international relations chair. The group discussed ballot amendments and planned Reciprocity Day on November 11 inviting husbands and friends for tea and social time.
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Barstow Woman’s Club
E. L. White
Chas. Topping
Phil Johnson
Arthur Burch
John Chambers
Kennedy Radios Settle The Question Where Is My Boy
Modern mothers no longer worry as sons stay home listening to Kennedy radios nightly. Programs include Hoover and President lectures, music from top hotels, along with daily news and stories. L. E. Tiernan in Barstow offers easy terms for owners and nonowners alike.
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Kennedy
Boy
Mr. Hoover
Los Angeles
Washington
Kenedy Radios
L. E. Tiernan
Barstow
Personal Items Picked Up About Town
The Shuckhart family are driving a new Ford touring car. Mr and Mrs Bob Deuchrass visited Los Angeles over Saturday and Sunday. Rusty Garrett and brother returned Wednesday from their old Texas hometown. Engineer Harry Kelly and family sport a new Chevrolet. Frank West has built a garage in the Williams addition. Mrs A Burch entertained the Bridge Club at her home Monday. Michael Firebaugh candidate for Assemblyman 57th district visited Barstow today. first and only candidate to personally visit this section before the election. Bert Howell and Harry Kelly traveled to Los Angeles this week to view Hallowe'en costumes. Mrs Lillian Jones added shoe department space to her store. Open season on quail and cotton remains starts Saturday. hunting licenses available at Gilham's store, Barstow.
Local dealer tunes Kennedy radio for daily market reports
A. H. Pendleton, a local meat, fruit, and vegetable dealer, keeps in touch with the latest market reports by tuning his Kennedy radio daily. He uses the broadcasts to track price movements and stock locally for customers.
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A.H. Pendleton
Kennedy
Briggs Guests Include Marine Nephew Visitor
Ma and Mrs H A Briggs of Hank ley host for several days their nephew Edward J McCormick stationed at the Marine Base in San Diego California.
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H. A. Briggs
Hinkley
Edward J. Mc. Cormick
Marine Base
San Diego
California
Mrs. Chester Howell Visited Needles Weekend Guests
Mrs. Chester Howell of Needles spent the weekend here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burke Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tripp and visited with other friends.
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Chester Howell
Needles
Ed. Burke
Floyd Tripp
Grocerteria on Wheels Visits Barstow Homes
Barstow hosts a mobile grocer service named Grocerteria conducted by Messrs Howell and Smuin. The operation is built on a Ford truck and travels from house to house bringing goods directly to residents.
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Barstow
Messrs Howell and
Smuin
Visitation Notes From Los Angeles Family Gatherings
Harold Orner of Los Angeles visits his sister and family, brother of Mrs. Reece Dillingham. Mrs. F. E. West returns home from Inglewood after visiting her daughter, and she was ill during the absence.
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Harold Orner
Los Angeles
Reece Dillingham
Sistr
F. E. West
Inglewood
George Reed of Ludlow Visits Bar Stow en Route Home
George Reed of Ludlow stopped in Bar Stow today while traveling home. He is a member of the firm that owned Oasis interests in Ludlow.
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George Reed
Ludlow
Barstow
Reed
PTA Meeting Set For Next Tuesday at Grammar School
The Parent Teachers Association will meet next Tuesday afternoon in the grammar school auditorium. All who have children and those interested in Children are urged to attend.
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Parent Teachers Association
Grammar School
McCoy Couple Attend Barstow Shopping for Halloween Plans
Mr and Mrs McCoy from their ranch visited Barstow on Monday and announced a Halloween celebration at Fairview Schoolhouse on November 1 featuring a dance and supper.
Eight-strong party visits fossil beds for specimens
On Monday Mr and Mrs LaMarsh joined J LaMarsh and six co workers forming a party of eight. They collected many good specimens after strenuous hours of climbing and digging. A frankfurter roast in the open air followed the labor and proved greatly enjoyed.
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Mrs. LaMarsh
J. LaMarsh
Sal Bernardino County Board backs bond to build new courthouse
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors urges electors to vote a bond issue for a new site and building to replace the congested current courthouse. They note 12-cent levy last year raised about 72000 for a future addition but prefer bonds, which would lower levies to about eight-and-a-half cents and decline as valuation grows. The board emphasizes safety, commodious design, and long term cost savings. Members: A. G. Kendal chair. E. Grier. Geo. S. Biggin. M. Cheney. C. S. Crain.
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Board of Supervisors
A. G. Kendal
San Bernardino
E.~grier
Upland
Geo. S. Biggin
Redlands
M. P. Cheney
Colton
C. S. Crain
Victorville
San Bernardino County
County Teachers Institute Session Planned in Barstow
San Bernardino county teachers north of the mountains will gather in Barstow for their annual institute. Miss Edwards helped move the meeting to Barstow last year and again chose the large grammar school auditorium. A playlet directed by Miss Ruth Crilly will entertain visitors and a dance will close the gathering under the Parent Teachers Association. The event likely occurs in the second week of December.
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San Bernardino County
San Bernardino Mountains
Barstow
Edwards
Ruth Crilly
Parent Teachers Association
United States
Mojave River Diversion Protest Deadline Set
The Division of Water Rights in California broadcasts a hearing on Mojave River water diversion by Mojave River Irrigation District. Protests may be filed before November 14, 1924 after an extended period. Residents needing protest help may contact Dix Van Dyke Dagzett George Siemon Hinkley or Hill Barstow.
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Division of Water Rights
California State Department of Public Works
Mojave River
Dix van Dyke
Dagzett
George Siemon
Hinkley
Hill
Barstow
Eva Edwards Promotes Geography Lessons After European Tour
Miss Eva Edwards, returning as assistant county superintendent of schools, shared enthusiasm and helpful insights from travels in Europe. She spoke in Barstow to teachers and pupils, promising improved project work in geography across schools. printers for sale noted in drug stores.
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Eva Edwards
Desert
Barstow
P T A to Show Educational Films Beginning November
The P T A will begin showing educational moving pictures in the second week of November. The exact list of pictures will be published after verification by the Visual Education Department of the C. A. Anyone interested may attend. This program is sponsored by the P T A.
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Visual Educational Department of
the. C
Barstow Pupils Enter National Essay Contest
Barstow pupils from sixth seventh and eighth grades are engaged in the essay contest of the electric power company.
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Barstow
Electric Power Company
PTA Meeting and Program Next Tuesday at 3
The regular monthly PTA meeting will be held next Tuesday afternoon at 3 00 with a program by the children. Miss Edwards will attend and give a talk on health work. A large attendance is expected.
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PTA
Miss Edwards
Highway Committee Meeting in Los Angeles November 6
The California Highway Committee will hold a conference with boards of supervisors and civic groups in Southern California on Thursday November 6 at 9 am at the Highway Commission office in the Pacific Finance Building Los Angeles. Attendees include chambers of commerce Automobile Club of Southern California and National Old Trail Association representatives. The committee travels to San Francisco November 9 and will then compile its report to the governor based on data from every county.
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California
San Francisco
Local teachers plan Saturday trip over mountains
Miss Mary Cook, a local music teacher, and Miss Horner, a third grade teacher, will motor to the other side of the mountains Saturday. Horner will go to Baldwin Park, while Cook visits Prof. Thomas and wife and the Gillett family, formerly Barstow residents.
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Mary Cook
Horner
Balwin Park
Miss Cook
Prof
Thomas
Gillett
Barstow
Bowers Family Weekend Visit Near Barstown and Williams
Mr and Mrs Bert Bowers and their young daughter from Monrovia drove two new Willys Knight cars to Barstown and Williams for a weekend visit with Mrs Bowers sister Mrs Eu Lazenby and brother Mr Sullivan who runs an oil station in Williams. Coming soon is The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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Bert Bowers
Daughtr
Monrovia
Barstown
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Shuckhart
Mrs
Bob Deuchrass
Rusty Garrett
Brother
Texas
Harry Kelly
Frank West
Williams Addition
A. Burch
Bridge Club
Michael Firebaugh
Firebaugh
Bert Howell
Lillian Jones
Gilham's
Board of Supervisors of
Sal Bernardino County
Mojave
Pp. T. A
Highway Committee
Notre Dame
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