New York California Oil Co Nears Spud In Santa Ana Canyon
The New York-California Oil Company prepares to spud in a new well in the Santa Ana canyon. A 114-foot derrick, latest machinery, and water-rich tanks are in place. Geologists predict a major California oil field, with leases rising in value and Corona poised for growth as drilling expands on a 1500-acre lease. Mr. H. J. Winfield oversees purchases and support for Corona’s development.
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New York-California Oil Company
Santa Ana Canyon
California
New York-California
H. J. Winfield
Corona
Warning on freight rate hikes and consumer costs
Charles D. Orth of the National Security League warns that Interstate Commerce Commission freight increases do not justify higher everyday prices and could mask profiteering. He explains how shipping steps add costs to leather and shoes and argues the 2 percent overall rate rise has a limited effect on individual prices.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles D. Orth
National Security League
Legue
Mr. Orth
Orth
United States
Goat cheese from Corona fetches 1.25 a pound in New York
Corona produced goat cheese sells for 1.25 per pound in New York markets, reflecting a carload shipment via the Santa Fe from Hoag's canyon farm owned by V. Inga. The Hoag's canyon operation holds about 500 mild goats and local retailers price the cheese at 85 cents a pound, suggesting market potential.
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Corona
N. Y
Santa Fe
New York City
Hoag’s Canyon
V. Inga
Inga
Brockman Tops Campaign Totals in Sales Push
The Salesmanship Club campaign enters the second period with bonus votes. Each 30.00 of new business earns 175,000 bonus votes or a 25,100 vote decrease from the first period, with different totals through August 26. Canvassers urged to maximize five year subscriptions and return votes to supporters.
Chamber of Commerce to Meet Tomorrow
Corona Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting at 1 o clock in City Hall as many directors are away. President W E Hill urges strong turnout to discuss several important matters including developments in the Steinke auto case.
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Corona Chamber of Commerce
W. E. Hill
Steinke
London Prices Tumble in July Sales
London July sales show production catching up with demand for many essentials. For years July sales were pretenses, but this year buyers find real bargains. Storekeepers now compete to attract customers after a period of standstill competition and rising prices.
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London
Centenarian woman of Mansfield seeks aeroplane loop the loop
A Mansfield resident aged 100 years took an airplane flight and expressed a wish to perform a loop the loop, reflecting remarkable stamina and adventurous spirit for her age.
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Mansfield
England
Sinking fund for banning road proposed
County board discusses tentative budget and tax rate. West Riverside bridge sinking fund rises from 10000 to 20000. Jackrabbit road funding considered at 20000 though linked to Corona Elsinore road plans. General fund trimmed, school tax rates set for September 7.
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West Riverside Bridge
Board of Supervisors
Corona
Charles J) Iieid
Swing Declares For TTH District Support
Judge Phil D. Swing Republican candidate for Congress in the Eleventh district speaks at a local labor temple, pledging to be a friend to organized labor in Washington while urging a cautious, principled approach to labor programs and bipartisan cooperation. He condemns overstatement and promises to listen and act when he can in conscience.
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San Diego
Congress
Washington
Phil D. Swing
Swing
Ile
Washinton
Stade Eroun
Organized Labor
Ome
Housing in Corona Demands Repairs and Rents Reform
Local interviews reveal a housing shortage as vacancies persist in Corona. Landlords refuse to invest without higher rents while renters fear price rises. residents urge remodeling of existing homes to attract new residents and support growth driven by potential oil finds.
Californians Urged to Preserve This Hot Weather
Italian pruner Frank Veniero, long-time resident of the area, mails a note from Moreno Country urging Californians to use this hot spell while it lasts and to prepare for colder days. He warns those without wood for warmth to conserve the remaining warm period.
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Frank Veniero
Pruner
Moreno Country
California
Olive Industry Faces Bad Publicity Over Olive Shortage
California industry reels as thousands of workers and taverns warn of fake olive shortages. A regional spread claims ripe olives are scarce, prompting editors to publish warnings about food spoilage and misleading advertising.
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California
Fragmentary OCR Reads Like Erratic News Snippet
A garbled OCR passage mentions California and beaches with scattered names and phrases. It reads as an incomplete, non coherent clip lacking clear events or identifiable people, places, or organizations.
Brockton Hotel To Host Visit By Corona Visitor
Mr Tribouw ordered The Independent moved from Corona to an eastern home. The visitor plans extended stay in Brockton Massachusetts to tend property interests and visit friends and relatives before returning to Corona this winter.
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CG de Ee Boda
Brockton
Massachusetts
Corona
Mr. Tribouw
Shooting the Mountains and the Wild West Film Boom
Moving picture companies spend large sums to stage mountain scenes on the Him of the World trail. Materials, sets, and props are abandoned after filming with no attempt to salvage. Wild West themes dominate the enterprise and studios employ their own lighting systems.
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Wild West Pictures
Menacing foothill fire near Yucaipa prompts county warnings
Riverside County Fire Warden F M Baird and fire prevention officials were alerted to a large brush fire east of Yucaipa that threatened timber on the slope between San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Fire wardens from both counties and Angeles Reserve rangers rushed to contain the blaze, with no volunteer callouts beyond the regular prevention team.
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F.M. Baird
Yucaipa
Riverside County
F. M. Baird
San Bernardino
Riverside Counties
O. Sk. Kel
Compciece
Pairol
Riverside W
Angelés Reserve
Lessons from British campaigns shown in Blue Book notes
The Blue Book on British operations in North Russia and Mesopotamia is cited by Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. He argues that land engagements require large sustained forces and warns against approving troop requests outside the empire without weighing major commitments and wider war aims. Riverside meeting pursues a public water system with Riverside Irrigation cane.
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London
North Russia
Sir Henry Wilson
Murmansk
France
Beisittia
Sir Ftienry
British Empire
Riverside
Tomard
Public Utilities
Rubidouy
Mairiotin Park
Two Corona Deaths Mark August 1920 Burial Plans
Died Thursday August 12 1920 in Corona Jennie Chacon aged 37 years one month and 14 days burial in Sunnyslope cemetery this afternoon. Arrangements by J C Hoover. Died Wednesday August 11 1920 in Corona at 4 pm Ignacio Serrano aged one month and 20 days burial in Sunnyslope cemetery this afternoon under J C Hoover care.
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Corona
Jennie Chacon
Sunnyslope
J. C. Hoover
Ignacio Serrano
Women opticians scarce in the profession
A brief note observes the number of women opticians remains small and does not acknowledge the field as an ideal profession for women. The statement hints at gender disparities within the industry.
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Opticians
Canside
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