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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
3
The war week notes American French British and Italian advances with Metz possibly falling as the enemy prepares to evacuate. Serbian forces advance into their own territory while Bulgarians win back ground and the British capture 25,000 Turkish prisoners in a notable victory.
Washington dispatch reports Spanish influenza expanding rapidly with public health, War and Navy, and Red Cross coordinating to aid local communities. Camps total 29,002 cases with 2,613 pneumonia and 580 deaths since Sept. 13. Fourth Liberty Loan opens Sept. 28 with 4 4 percent interest. Two Liberty Tank tours planned in Southern California from Sept. 28 to Oct. 19 to boost bond sales. London observes women fully in war service. Bond purchases urged.
Barstow rainfall figures from June to September noted by E J White are discussed along with an official bulletin on rainfall causes. The piece cites cooling of air, atmospheric heating, and dismisses weather modification through bombardment as ineffective, asserting natural moisture and timing drive rainfall regardless of human action.
Restaurant notice appears garbled, but indicates United St Borax Company applied for patent to the Yermo Lode in San Bernardino and Los Angeles area. It references Mineral Survey No and corner descriptions, with legal language about excluded portions and adverse claims under land laws. The notice mentions a public test publication and a filed montage of names and dates, though specifics are illegible.
Public notice states action of forfeiture against cannery property located near Howie Attia and San Hernan in a county. It cites statutes and details the required procedures and dates for response and redemption, naming the Dagerty of the tax office and outlining the adverse interests and outstanding liens.
For sale furniture and other articles. Call at the house opposite Freight B S for details and inquiries.
Public notice announces an application for patent for placer mine No. 7 near Diablo Base Meridian in California. It lists township and range details, area of 19 996 acres, and advises adversary claims to be filed within the 60 days in the county newspaper and with the United States Land Department.
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