Victorville News Briefs Preserve Move and Local Updates
Supervisor G. E. Butler says the Victorville bridge repair will take about 30 days while the floor is temporarily fixed. C. C. Porter visits his Roy Fruit Ranch after purchase from Los Angeles. The Santa Fe plans a spur to connect with a Water Service line as a side track. Victorville school opens with 27 pupils.
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G. E. Butler
Victorville
C. C. Porter
Los A
Roy Fruit Ranch
Santa Fe
Water Service
Hardy’s
Otis News Briefs From Otis Daily Life
Dr Prosser reports drilling progress at wells near Coyote Lake and Will Frakes reports trapping two mountain sheep near Afton for the Zoological Gardens in Washington DC. Camp Bravender on the Cady Reserve expands with two cabins and land clearing. Dr Stauter of Minneola advertises dental services on Main street. Mrs Chas Perry departed for Las Vegas where her husband works. Mr McCormick displays pears from his Otis ranch. Good Times Club hosts a Saturday dance with Daggett visitors. Supervisor Mr Butler approves local improvement work around Otis.
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Prosser
Coyote Lake
Will Frakes
Afton
Mr. Frakes
Zoological Gardens
Washington, D. C
Howe's Circus Comes to Barstow for One Stop
Howe's Big Circus will perform in Barstow on October 10 before moving to Needles via the Santa Fe route. State law requires the show to stop to feed and water the animals.
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Howe
Barstow
Needles
Santa Fe
Barstow School Attendance Reminder for Parents
Barstow schools urge parents to ensure their children attend classes, citing compulsory education laws. Officials stress consistent attendance supports student progress and district requirements.
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Barstow
Political Recall and Women's Suffrage Amendments Debate
Editorial argues recall power over workers should apply to political officials and endorses two amendments. It notes Otis and the Los Angeles Times oppose recall and women's suffrage measures, while voters often reject Otis and the Times in elections.
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Otis
Los Angeles Times
Otis and
the Times
Why shouldn't women vote in a larger California
The piece argues for extending voting rights to women, noting five states allow women to vote and that governors support it. It highlights that in many states women vote on municipal issues and in foreign countries they vote and succeed, claiming the ballot empowers and improves wages and keeps women competitive in business.
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Washington
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
California
Ladies Aid Meeting and Community Gathering Recap
The Ladies Aid plans a Wednesday evening meeting at Miss Wilda Dillingham’s home. A prior Tuesday party honored Miss Hattie Cortrite and Miss Edna Cortrite of Los Angeles at Miss Ruth Myers’s home with music games and refreshments. Mrs. A Wilson and relatives from Hinkley visited Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Myers.
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Ladies’ Aid
Wilda Dillingham
Ruth Myers
Hattie
Edna Cortrite
Los Angeles
A. ©. Wilson
Hinkley
Piano Contest Lineup Names and Totals
The list shows participants Azel Pursley to Mrs P McBride with scores and fees across many performers. Notable amounts include Ethel Craig 186 600 Pedro Duran 22 000 and Matheson 169 200.
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Azel Pursley
Ethel Craig
Pedro Duran
May Taylor
G. C. Compton
Arthur Colcord
Viola Young
J. Cramer
Flora Henderson
Mabel Haines
Jenny Honey
Hazel Leasa
Minnie Gentzer
Alice Chilson
Bessie van Gundy
Mary Hillis
Miss Lucile
Barstow Bridge Repair Nears Completion for October 15
Barstow bridge workmen are repairing the Barstow bridge and expect it to be ready for travel around October 15. Local authorities announced the schedule and advised motorists to seek alternate routes during the closure.
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Barstow Bridge
Barstow
Local Notes Highlight Travel And Town News
Mrs Carter and Mrs Ballard visited Bakersfield last week while Mrs Lane spent Sunday and Monday in San Bernardino. Mrs Hutchinson went to Chicago to visit relatives and J M Darneille of Otis visited Barstow on business. Judge Sprecher of this county died in San Diego. Parks saw 40 mountain sheep in Old Woman Mountains. fines apply. Foreman Holbrook moved telegraph poles to Elm street Barstow. The Mexican Independence celebration was a success with decor and songs. Parks returned to Danby for another ore shipment.
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Carter
Ballard
Bakersfield
Lane
San Bernardino
Gaylord Row
H. L. Hutchinson
Chicago
J. M.darneille
Otis
Barstow
Hart
Laura Davis
Coast Points
L. M. Sprecher
San Diego
L. J. Henderson
Geo. B. Parks
Old Woman Mts
Kansas City
Bright
Holbrook
WAT Co
Elm Street
W. H. Brown
L. A
Pursley
Marie Lurber
Danby
Rail line news and accidents in the Southwest region
Roadmaster Ray reports predecessor Walter Perris lost fingers in an explosion while rabbit hunting near San Bernardino Mountains. A Barnwell branch washout delays trains two to three days. RailWork advances include 90 pound rail upgrades and 715 miles of track. Double tracking between Goffs and Needles. Judge Pittman fines Santa Fe $200 for full crew law violation. appeal filed. Dr. Anderson took Brakesman L. H. Smith to hospital after foot crush at Amboy.
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Ray
Walter Perris
San Bernardino Mountains
Barnwell Branch
Santa Fe R.R
Goffs and
Needles
Pittman
San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Lumber Sale Of Charred Timbers At Barstow Bridge
Charred lumber including timbers and planks from a fire sale will be sold to the highest bidder at Barstow bridge on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. By order 8. P. Marker.
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Barstow Bridge
Water Rights Correspondence Sparks Mohave Valley Debate
There is belief that water companies pursue a friendly suit to seize Mohave valley waters for distant west points. Warring firms may consolidate later. Mohave river ranchers seeking to preserve their water should be heard in this case.
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Mohave Valley
Mohave River
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