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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
2
A land law ruling finds a homestead entry invalid as a pretended residence where the entrant only visited occasionally and kept a house with stove and dishes while being a partner in a threshing machine venture. The decision emphasizes genuine occupancy and improvement as required for validity.
T G Nicklin of Barstow Printer acts as agent for land scrip offering perfect and immediate title to government land not mineral. Price ranges from $11 to $13 per acre depending on tract size. Includes townsites, with bank references and transfers available.
A note directs readers seeking the newest land laws to contact Barstow Printer by phone or mail for current regulations and guidance.
Alfalfa river bottom lands offered as acre tracts near Barstow at low figures. Large or small tracts priced from 10 to 25 dollars per acre. For details contact T G Nicklin about this good home building opportunity.
For sale one 10 by 10 Fairbanks Morse air compressor and receiver complete. Original cost $825.00. In good as new condition. Asking price $450 F O B Hinkley. Contact M. Hennine Hinkley California.
Publicity is the life of trade as Barstow Printer advertises. Postmaster Kendrick and wife return from Los Angeles while Wm T Hendry and family come back from near San Diego. Health officers inspect county dairies and Dr Anderson checks Barstow Dairy. County Surveyor Bright reports a new map praised as the best yet. C E Williams sold 30 lots in Williams Addition to Barstow for 3000 dollars, nearly all cash. Barstow's growth hints at upcoming incorporation.
Maps of the Kramer district oil lands are available at the Printer office. Some choice lands are for sale cheaply to promote development. Interested parties may contact T. G. Nicklin.
A. G. Trendell, horticulturist in Victorville California offers No 1 grade 4 to 6 ft apple and pear trees. Irrigated stock, climate suited, guaranteed free from contagious diseases. Packed and delivered free to nearest depot at a low price. Write for prices.
The Santa Fe line faced washouts at Siberia on Tuesday and Wednesday while Roadmaster Ray reports crews laying 90 pound rails and upgrading bridges from Summit to Cottonwood to speed trains. Materials are being assembled to build the Y west of the Mohave river bridge. Jack Hughes, Barstow roundhouse night foreman, plans a vacation to Buffalo Cleveland and Detroit. Las Vegas Review notes Salt Lake Railroad plans a 24 mile water pipeline to Jean near the Nevada line.
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