settlers plan cheaper fuel for ranch engines at Mace
A group gathered at J. D. Richs home in Mace to seek cheaper ranch engine fuel. Distillate has doubled in two years while crude oil is wasted at Bakersfield. Distillate to Barstow ranchers costs 15c per gallon. A Bakersfield firm offered tops at 6 of fuel. Miss A L Waterman offered 5c per gallon in tank at her Barstow area ranch. A second meeting is set for next Thursday night at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Rich
Mace
Bakersfield
Barstow
Frost
A. L. Waterman
Opal Mine Officials Visit Barstow in Mining Tour
John Samenfeld of American Opal mines north of Barstow met secretary treasurer Miss E M Hammond and director Mrs R Dennis to plan visits to the mines for ten days. Samenfeld shipped opals while in town. Thomas Schofield prepares to return to Danby with funds for business after selling the Cadiz iron mountain to an Eastern company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Samenfeld
Barstow
E. M. Hammond
R. Dennis
Samenfeld
Thomas Schofield
Danby
Iron Mountain
Cadiz
Eastern Co
Silver Lake visitors return from coast mining twosome
Mrs. Percy McCabe Mrs. G Brauer and Miss Selma Schuerman return from a two months coast visit. Percy Jr a 12 lb prospecting unit accompanied Mrs McCabe. Howard and Kelly struck good ore on their Cave Springs claims 25 miles west of here. Brauer attended a San Bernardino convention. Prospects look bright for lively mining times this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy McCabe
G. Brauer
Selma Schuerman
McCabe
Percy, Jr
Howard & Kelly
Cave Springs
San Bernardino
Salt Lake plans gap rail facilities near Otis Colton
Oro Grande reports Salt Lake will build in the gap between Otis and Colton to provide western mesa railroad facilities. J. C. Turner plans to plant 40 acres of alfalfa and 40 acres of apples pears and cherries on the Decrow ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Otis
Colton
Western Mesa Railroad
J. C. Turner
Decrow
Owners of Needles Dives Transfer Titles to Evade Injunction
Prosecuting Attorney Goodcell traveled to Needles to pursue the case and collect evidence as the owners reopened operations after transferring titles to avoid the court injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needles News
Needles Dives
Goodcell
Needles
Local Nursing Training Open To Ambitious Girls
San Bernardino County hospital invites girls of good character to enter its nursing training school. About 150 patients treated annually. applicants should contact Dr. Philip Savage County Physician San Bernardino California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino County Hospital
Philip . Savage
San Bernardino
Calif
Man or Woman Wanted for Barstow Store Branch
Advertises an opportunity to open a branch of Variety Notion or Rackett Store in Barstow. Seller provides stock and advertising plans. requires honesty and hustle, no more than $20 needed upfront. Applicants send stamped envelope and two references to California Nation Co. in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
California Nation Co
Slauson
Normandie Avenue
Los Angeles
Calif
Harding Family News and Local School Opening
Judson Helen Mrs. C. R. Harding and daughter return from a northern state vacation. The local school opened last Tuesday with Miss M. J. Hatzell of Log as teacher. M. L. Harding recently proved up on his desert claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson-Helen
C. R. Harding
M. J. Hatzell
Log
M. L. Harding
Barstow News Highlights Local Industry and Events
Citizens discussed home industry and Halloween plans for Barstow Mohave Valley and nearby towns. Articles mention Reedley California visits John Starnacle shipping mesquite wood to Johannesburg and local improvements including a millinery store opening October 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Alvey
Reedley
Calif
John Starnacle
Johannesburg
Barstow
M. J. Smith
Charles Scully
Arizona
Santa Fe Water Service
S. A. Bedell
Water Service
F. G. Mitchell
Henderson
Miss Allen
Miss Mitchell
Mohave Valley
Sloan & Hart Hall
Los and
S. B
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Mining Industry
Silver Lake
Zanini Bros
Portland Cement
Golden State Portland Cement Co
DEP
A. R. Montijo
Santa Ana
Alex Falconer
Daggett
A. G. McShane
A.M. Clark
Judson
Cal
D. Daggett
McCormick
Central Garage & Machine Works
J.T. Evans
Mgr
California
Dillinghams
California State Fair
Sacramento
Knights of Pythias
Washington, D. C
L. E. Woodbeck
Nat Coal Lands Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Daniel Baker
Victorville
S. B. Meridian
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
William Mishler
W.H. H. Jones
Anderson A. Whitlock
William Hamilton
Frank Buren
Register
Meridian
James E Evans
Angeline
Oen
C.E. Stauter
Santa Fe Gate
Harvey
Ioeic
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