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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
4
Governor Richardson to present the biennial state budget with a call signed by H R Braden of San Francisco. Agencies must submit departmental budgets by September 30 for the seventy eighth fiscal year. Self supporting departments should estimate expected revenues for the next two years. Emphasis placed on careful economy across all departments.
Eighteen water appropriation permits totaling 200 million dollars authorize a large hydroelectric development by Southern California Edison. Acting chief Edward Ilyatt, Jr. says the Fresno and Madera county project is the largest proposed in California and among the nation’s biggest. Work will be confined to Fresno and Madera counties with storage reservoirs expanding the San Joaquin river watershed above the 1000 foot level.
A $100,000 fund raised by Los Angeles and San Francisco chambers of commerce will be handed to the state engineer by the California Irrigation Association. The water survey began in 1921 with a $200,000 legislative appropriation, paused in 1923 for lack of funds, and is expected to seek further 1925 support. 1924 projects cost $36,802,484, with water needs of 12,512 cubic feet per second and 3,669,018 acre feet annually across 2,354,449 acres.
Deputy Labor Commissioner Johnston warned corporations to strictly follow the semi monthly payroll law after receiving numerous complaints from laborers about irregular pay. He then swore out complaints against two lumber companies for violating the pay law, noting market dependence affected their ability to meet payroll.
Will H. Marsh, chief of the motor vehicle department, announced that counties will receive 2,536,719.35 from motor vehicle fees collected in the first half of the fiscal year ending June 30, with a similar amount allotted to the state. Of the county apportionment, 138,990.65 was deducted to pay traffic officers’ salaries.
Governor Richardson named a nine member committee to survey the state highway system and propose a plan for full construction. George G. Radcliff, chairman of the board of control, says a sub committee is drafting a report on reclassifying all California roads.
State Senator Ralph E. Swing donated the latest California Blue Book to the Barstow Branch of the County Free Library. The handy reference volume, now on the Barstow shelves in the Telephone Exchange area, covers California state government and statistical data on other states and territories, aiding library patrons. The notice adds a local ad pitch offering a year’s subscription to the Barstow Printer in exchange for two dollars.
A witty remark credits the inventor of poker with trying to be patriotic amid his faults and ends with a cheer for the red white and blue. The line closes with a playful nod to the king.
Clarence S. Morrill, director of the State Bureau of Criminal Identification, urges a new State Bureau of Law Enforcement to handle identification, arrest and prosecution. He argues existing inspectors could form a central force without big new costs and would likely reduce crime. Also notes 1925 school budget seeks a San Francisco teachers college and a deaf and blind facility in Berkeley. University of California and Carnegie Institute plan cave exploration in Kings River canyon after Fresno journalists’ discovery of fossil bear remains in Denver Church cave.
The state finance board approved issuing 2,008,000 dollars in veterans welfare bonds to fund farm and home aid for former service members. Securities go on sale October 19 at 4 percent interest. Only 4,000,060 dollars remain of the original 10,000,000 bond issue, with a potential next legislature move for another 20,000,059 dollars.
State Agricultural Director George H. Hecke rebutted claims that California is overly restrictive on Hawaiian fruit shipments. He cites potential pest risks of fruit flies to California’s $250 million annual fruit and melon industries and argues California must safeguard crops by preventing any entry of dangerous pests.
Victorville hosts a public event at the American Legion hall this Saturday with a Balloon Dance featuring novelties like a confetti battle to give a miniature Mardi Gras atmosphere. The new Legion building frames the evening's festivities.
A playful letter from the Shipping Register, San Francisco, argues that engines are likened to women. It lists attire and parts, notes how they attract men, and suggests they need supervision and fuel, claiming abuse leads to scrap and questioning cost.
A banker first takes interest in you and then later collects interest from you. Yet we stand with them the same way in the end, sharing the financial burden and obligations implied by the deal.
A noted saying links personal stake in local life to shared gains, asserting that those who care for their community will reap a fair share of its overall prosperity.
Be Sullivan highway division engineer says bids will be advertised immediately for improvement of the National Old Trails Highway at Barstow. The project will eliminate five dangerous grade crossings and shorten the highway by two miles at that point.
Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad to be sold at public auction on October 29 under court direction. Special master Cass E. Herrington announced the sale named by Judge J. Foster Symes. Minimum bid set at 17,935,700 dollars.
Germany has made an initial payment of 20 million gold marks on a loan project arranged by an American expert finance commission. The funds will back a loan raised in England and the United States to buy raw materials for German industry. The program aims to revive European prospects and industrial stability, expanding opportunities for American investment and goods.
A lighthearted quip notes domestic life. The joke frames marriage as a practical shift in shopping habits, suggesting a man adapts to cheaper or larger sacks for treats rather than refined boxes. Published as a humorous aside in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper column.
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