The V D Brenner Lincoln cent and its rare initials
A look back at the 1909 Lincoln cent by designer Victor David Brenner, whose initials V D B on the reverse caused public uproar. The mint halted initials, thousands sought the early coins, and crowds traded cents on streets amid police supervision.
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Treasty Department
Abraham Lincoln
Victor David Brenner
Shavely
Russia
America
New York
Cooper Union
Paris
Abraham Tdncoln
Lincoln
Lincoln cent history and minting milestones
The piece notes scarce Lincoln cents in 1909 Boston limits per person to 50 coins and shows public interest from businesses with presentation cases. It mentions 1868 and 1866 pattern concepts, the 1909 Lincoln cent centennial, and minting by Philadelphia San Francisco and Denver in 1909 1910 with continued yearly production.
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Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Denver
Washington
Lincoln
Creel Campaign Event Set for Corona Luncheon
George Creel, Democratic candidate for governor, will address a Corona luncheon Tuesday noon at the American Legion Memorial Hall, amid a county tour and an evening Riverside appearance. Frank Burchfield heads the Creel-for-Governor club with Frank Newsom and H E Hoppe aiding. Creel is backed by local Democrats as the governor hopeful aligned with the administration.
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George Creel
Corona
American Legion Memorial Hall
Frank Burchfield
Creel
Riverside
Frank Newsom
H. E. Hoppe
Burchfield
Woodrow Wilson
Board of Public Relations
NRA
Upton Sinclair
Bourbon
Noted Chinese Heard by Rotarians Today
About 25 members of the Corona Rotary club attended an inter city meeting at Riverside Mission Inn. Dr. Fong Foo See, former Rotary International director, spoke on international relations to Citrus Belt clubmen. Nearly 250 clubmen heard the renowned Chinese student editor and religious worker whose message was praised as the most comprehensive on world goodwill.
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Corona Rotary Club
Riverside
Mission Inn
Fong Foo See
Rotary International
Citrus Belt
Lee
Sixteenth American Legion Convention Parade in San Francisco
In San Francisco August 11 to 15 the American Legion hosts its sixteenth annual convention with a massive program under Carl W. Miles. The monster parade on Monday August 13 features 14 major bands, 40 drum and bugle corps and many floats.
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San Francisco
American Legion
Carl W. Miles
Auxiliary
Sons of the American Legion
Drum and Bugis Corps
Seals Stadium
Legion Post
California
National American ‘Legion
Miami
Miles
Legion Delegates to Convention Named by Corona Post
Commander J. B. Burch Past Commander Day Jewell and W. J. Roberts were elected as delegates to the state Legion convention in San Francisco August 13 15 at a Corona American Legion post meeting in Memorial hall. Auxiliary invited to pot luck supper at city park. News notes mention district five area Laguna Beach gatherings.
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J. B. Burch
Day Jewell
W. J. Roberts
San Francisco
Corona American Legion
Memorial Hall
City Park
Laguna Beach
Hindenburg Funeral Draws 100,000 To Castle Rites
Adolf Hitler delivered praise as Paul von Hindenburg was laid to rest in a tower of the memorial castle. crowds estimated at about 100,000 watched a solemn state funeral in smoky torchlight marking a key moment in modern German history.
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Tannenburg
Paul* von “Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Primary elections heat Mississippi Kansas and Wyoming
With the New Deal as the paramount issue voters in Mississippi Kansas and Wyoming faced the largest candidate slates in state history as primaries proceeded today.
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Mississippi
Kansas
Wyoming
Vare Dies Noted Pennsylvania GOP Leader at 67
William S. Vare, a key leader of Republicans in Pennsylvania, died at his Atlantic City home today. He was 67 years old.
Roosevelt Views Mid West Drought Across Dakotas
President Roosevelt travels from Minden North Dakota to Devil's Lake to inspect reclamation and forestry projects and witnesses concrete evidence of the severe drought gripping the region.
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Minden
Devil’s Lake
Roosevelt
Reunited Pair Celebrate Golden Wedding in Sacramento
Mr and Mrs George Albertson enjoyed a golden wedding celebration today after 88 years apart. They had believed each other dead until a chance meeting reunited them recently.
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Sacramento
George Albertson
Heras
Revolution plot uncovered in Mexico City
La Prensa reports federal forces uncovered a revolutionary plot against the government led by followers of Gen. Antonio Villeras. Seventy revolutionaries were said to be jailed.
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Mexico City
la Prensa Today
Antonio Villeras
Kansas Plagued by Record Heat Wave
Kansas endures brutal heat as temperatures reach 115 degrees, stressing residents and steeling daily routines across the state. Officials warn of continuing high heat with health risks and power demand rising.
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Kansas
Kan
Vic
Banning to Get Gas Tax Money for Highway Work
Banning plans to use gasoline tax funds for road improvements within the 10 Riverside county cities including Banning. Corona officials seek state highway funds for local roads from the Circle City’s share. Banning’s proposed allocation was about $3000 and the project aims to upgrade Highway 99 segment within Banning limits.
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Banning
Corona
State Highway Department
Circle City
E. Q. Sullivan
San Bernardino
Bar! Lee Kelly
State Department of Public Works
Riverside County
Permit Granted for McMinn Home Addition on West Sixth
A permit was issued for an addition to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. McMinn at 1201 West Sixth Street. John A. Cubley, city building official, announced the action.
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H. L. McMinn
West Sixth Street
John A. Cubley
Ainapector
McCarty
Record Non-Partisan Meeting Draws Big Voter Interest
Arrangements are complete for a high school auditorium gathering tomorrow night featuring seven legislative candidates on a single program. Speakers will each have 15 minutes, with a public draw for order, and no favoritism shown. Ruth Sheffer a Claremont pianist will give a brief recital and stay with George M. Blair’s family. Several speakers have traveled from Corona and praised the unique regional meeting for Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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Ruth Sheffer
Claremont
George M. Blair
Corona
Riverside
San Bernardino
Open Forum to Feature All Legislative Candidates at Local High School
Residents from Coronado and other districts plan to attend the high school meeting where out of town guests will join candidates. The Independent sponsors the open forum and has received favorable letters praising the idea. Attendance is expected after notices in churches and at the city park vesper service.
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Coronans
The
Independent
Open Forum
City Park
Candidates and moderator listed for upcoming district meeting
Speakers announced for Congress race Sam L. Collins James L. Davis Alfonso E. Ganahl John E. King and Rev Russell E Stroup. State Assembly contenders John P. Phillips Albert A. James. meeting chaired by Michael Strasser editor of The Independent.
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Congress
Sam L. Collins
Santa Ana
James L. Davis
Alphonse E. Ganahl
Corona
John E. King
Hemet
Russell E. Stroup
Balboa
State Assembly
John P. Phillips
Banning
Albert A. James
Riverside
Micheal Straszer
the Independent
Merriam Group Rally Letter From Governor
The Young Merriam club faced disappointment after a letter from the governor said he could not attend the Monday night rally in the city council chamber in his honor. He cited prior obligations to appear before the American Legion convention in San Francisco and asked Los Angeles headquarters to send a satisfactory representative.
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Young Merriam Club
Young Merriam
American Legion
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Riverside County Sheriff and Justice Seek Re-Election
County candidates promote incumbent Rayburn for a second term as Sheriff of Riverside County citing increased crime and uprisings testing his leadership and praising efficiency. Rayburn supporters cite strong service to protect lives and property. Cubley runs for Justice of the Peace, touting plainspoken platform and undivided attention, with years as building inspector.
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Riverside County
Rayburn
Cubley
Double Funeral Tomorrow for Beloved Pioneer Pair
Two longtime ranch residents, Alva R. McCarty and his wife, died within five days of each other. A Church of Christ service 2:30 pm will honor them with H. B. Miller officiating and Mrs. Dan Huckins arranging music. Burial follows at Sunnyslope cemetery.
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Alva R. McCarty
Church of Christ
H. B. Miller
Dan Huckins
McCartys
Ordinary City Council Session Expected Tonight
Routine business on the docket includes auditing monthly bills and employee salaries. The council may hear a report on tree planting on West Sixth Street and the removal of dead trees. A budget budget preparation is set to begin after the auditors’ tentative month of July patronage reportedly rising from the municipal plunge.
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A. M. Hinkley
Dan Huckins
Free Committee
West Sixth Street
Emerson and Healy
Good Fishing at Lake Henshaw Reports Strong Crappie and Perch
The Independent reports excellent fishing at Lake Henshaw where the lake water is clear after bluestoning. Anglers are catching limits of bass, with crappie and perch doing well. Favorite lures include mudsuckers worms and spinners.
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Lake Henshaw
The
Independent Today
World steps aside for the man who knows where he is going
A concise board of aphorisms urges calm, clear purpose and frugal living as guiding principles. It emphasizes speaking truth, moving decisively, and paying cash, presenting a stoic but practical mindset.
Stanfield Heads Reorganization Talks for Dissolved District
County supervisors name Ralph W. Stanfield as representative to the county board to work on dissolving Ladera Irrigation District near Belsinore. The effort aims to clear unpaid tax land titles and settle a two year dispute over $60,000 taxes levied without water delivery. District Attorney Earl Redwine proposed the move at the request of William Rawson, a district resident seeking a deed to clear his title.
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Ralph W. Stanfield
Ladera
Sinore
Stanfield
Earl Redwine
C. “Reptbhens
William Rawson
Nst
Board of Supervisors
Veterans Rally for Collins Planned in Riverside
In Riverside county all veterans groups are invited to join a parade Friday evening August 24 to honor Republican candidate Sam Collins seeking reelection to Congress. The march starts at 7 pm with drum corps and a Legionnaire Congressman Collins to speak as master of ceremonies R J Welch leads the event.
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Collins
City of Riverside
Riverside
Sam Collins
Foe
Congress
R. J. Welch
Congressman Collins
Citrus Prices Move as Lemons Dip and Valencias Rise
California lemons slipped while Valencias edged higher at eastern and mid western fruit auction centers. Maduro and Q. Orchard Run lemons quoted in New York at 4.00, 4.75 to 4.95 in Philadelphia listings include Linwood Orc hard Run 4.85 and Minerva Standard 4.50 with other varieties cited.
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California
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