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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
3
The condemnation case of Santa Fe against Mrs. Gilham Pete LeSage and the Richardson estate, owners with seventy five feet frontage between the flight and passenger tracks where Barstow's old business section stood, is slated for hearing on November 17.
Congressman Adam Martin Wyant of Pennsylvania tours Radio Camp in Lenwood with his family. He travels the National Old Trail highway to inspect waterways and agricultural conditions at his own expense.
The first fall PTA meeting Tuesday afternoon was led by President Mrs Prya. Speaker Mrs Joe K Rankin missed the event. A brief musical program by Weld children with mother Mrs A J Weld at the piano, and solos by Mrs Ernest Caley, enlivened the afternoon before a tea and cake reception.
Barstow fire notes replace the printer copy with a signal code chart. It lists whistle sequences for locations such as Roundhouse Sand House Rip Track New Co houses Harvey House and Stock Yards and the agent’s office. It also describes siren signals for fire warning and completion.
Fienderson and Nicklin offer two to four sections of land two miles north of Newberry Springs near the water zone highway and railroad at 15 dollars per acre with terms. News items note Mr and Mrs C F Greer visiting Riverside and family updates including Albert Craig's mountain trip and Mrs L J Henderson’s return from a Los Angeles vacation amid her daughter Mrs Leslie Curts illness.
Tiernan advertises a two burner Standard Electric stove available for 12 dollars. The offer highlights a bargain price and directs readers to inquire with Tiernan for purchase details.
Judge Henderson accompanied Mike O'Chea to San Bernardino on Wednesday where he received his citizenship papers.
Ray OBrien has spent several days this week in Barstow handling income tax work for local merchants.
J Z McMullen arrived in Los Angeles as a business visitor on Wednesday to meet local executives and discuss collaboration opportunities in the region. He is scheduled to tour facilities and attend planned presentations with partner firms.
Dairy products alfalfa and minerals lead the Mojave River Valley exhibits. Partial lists of contributors are shown with Barstow as a key railway and business center. The article notes abundant water from snow fed sources and subterranean channels sustaining crops. Prizes were awarded to contributors at the Barstow exhibition.
Joe Shale wins first prize for a new silver discovery at East Calico mine. The operation uses ten mules to move rich ore to a refinery. Chas R Topping visited the property Tuesday and confirms Shale’s statements as ground near is patented. The find yields about 200 ounces per ton and renews interest in Calico mining districts once productive at the Waterman mines.
E L Seymour and Jimmy Upton win onion honors at Barsow Fair with three to four pound Sweet Spanish onions. G Clyde Compton earns top alfalfa pioneer prize for a notable Barstow Daggett ranch and almonds grown from seed. Department Administration takes first prize for dangerous railroad crossing. Call for safety tunnel and Barstow to become a county seat.
The piece laments federal neglect of western mining and the decline of gold and silver, noting fiat money dominance and rarity of gold coins. It mentions slow progress on a cement plant near Barstow, tied to local Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce interests.
George Siemon and S. S. Hill shared first honors at the Barstow Fair for a range of products. Siemon excelled in turkeys and alfalfa while Hill led in dairy and fruits. Both earned blue ribbons for alfalfa corn wheat rye and garden products, showcasing Mojave River Valley potential.
A. Speth of Hinkley demonstrates hands on leadership in alfalfa fruit and garden product production, showcasing Mojave River Valley soil cultivation in a robust farming effort.
The Waterman Dairy supplies high quality stock to Barstow Creamery for butter production serving the Mojave River Valley. Shipping to Los Angeles for processing adds unnecessary costs and logistics, calling for local manufacturing solutions.
The Barstow Fair honors the Waterman ranch with first prize for wool and Sudan grass, seven feet tall, highlighting local dairy feed potential. The note suggests buying lamb chops and beef locally to retain payroll benefits and reduce costs, with a teaser that T. G. Nicklin will continue the story.
Geologists and enthusiasts invited to the Den of the old Miners at Barstow Fair where Mrs Hillis and Pete LeSage win first prize for Mottled Marble. Noted for finishes in public buildings banks and mantels at homes. Talk to the exhibitors, Barstow.
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