Corona Seeks Local Help for Winter Fruit Packing
Corona residents urged to apply for work in six fruit packing houses and groves to meet labor shortages this winter. Manager Lang asks experienced and first timers to submit applications, noting many former workers left for other crops or military service. The community also pursues a strong Red Cross Christmas Roll Call and requests timely donations.
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Corona
Mer
Queen Colony Fruit Exchange Association
Exchange
Lang
Coronans
Lang Siys
Red Cross
Hill
Berlin Reacts as Wilson Speech Sparks Peace Conference Debate
Berlin audiences reacted to President Wilson’s Paris address urging punishment for war makers. Germans fear the peace conference may brand them guilty, while delegates prepare to receive Wilson’s terms with cautious enthusiasm as they hope for world peace.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilson
Paris
Montenegrin Parlament Proclaims Union With Serbia
Belgrade dispatch reports the Montenegrin assembly has proclaimed union with Serbia after King Nicholas denial. Samou Prava cites an official statement claiming Po догoritza assembly was elected by a majority of the people.
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Amsterdam
Montenegro
Serbia
Skupsehtina
Belgrade
Nicholas
Samou Prava
Podgoritza
East Prussia seized by Prussian Lithuanians revolt spreads
Advices report Memel Tilgit Insterburg and other east Prussian cities seized by Prussian Lithuanians who revolted from German suzerainty. The German press acknowledges the situation and views the affairs gravely from the German standpoint.
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Washington
Tilgit
Memel
Insterburg
East Prussia
Battle in Essen Between Workmen and Spartacists Turbulent
Dispatch reports bloody street fighting in Essen between workers council forces and Spartacists. Many casualties occur as Spartacists appear defeated.
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Zurich
Essen
Workmen's and Soldiers’ Council
Spartacides
Letter Recalls Soldier Wounded at Argonne
Leo Lieydia receives a letter from Fred Foster formerly of this city describing wounds from the Argonne battle and his hospital stay in New York with hope to return home soon to Corona.
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Leo Lieydia
The Hunt of the Two Franks Near Auburn-Dale School
Chief Redans and Frank Perkins tried to shoot geese near the Auburn-Dale school house. They fired at three birds, but only one fell, which turned out to be Perkins himself. The other two escaped, prompting warnings about future shooting.
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Chief Redans
Frank Perkins
Auburn- Dale
Redans
Corona
Perk
Perkins
Library Christmas Party Becomes Community Food Drive
The City Library under Miss Coffin shifts from hosting a party to collecting and distributing food toys and clothing to Corona’s needy with Mr. Pierson assisting. Citizens are urged to donate items at the library baskets and tables dedicated for the effort to spread Christmas joy.
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Miss Coffin
Pierson
Corona
Christimas
Usl
Former Corona Girl Dies in Maricopa California
Word came Saturday evening that Miss Myrle Mick a former Corona girl has passed away at her home in Maricopa California. It is understood death was due to influenza. Miss Mick is survived by two brothers one of whom Orville is also very sick with influenza, and her father and mother. She attended Corona grammar and high schools and was in her Sophomore year when the family moved away. Interment will take place in Sunnyslope cemetery of this city with a probable service day Thursday.
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Myrle Mick
Corona
Maricopa
California
Mick
Orville
Corona Grammar
Sunnyslope
Our Store Open Monday and Tuesday Evenings
C W Harris lists store hours for Monday and Tuesday evenings at 433 11 with contact detail.
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C. W. Harris
Double Funeral for Haines Brothers at Sunnyslope
The bodies of Frank and Ralph Haines were buried side by side at Sunnyslope cemetery after dying of influenza. A large crowd attended as Rev. Yoest and Rev. Sampson conducted services, with music by Mrs. Rice and a quartet. Neighbors served as pallbearers and extended sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Sunnyslope
Frank
Ralph Haines
Ware
J. C. Hoover
Rev. Yoest
Ontario
SS. Sampson
Yoest
J. P. Rice
Roy Rice
Chas. Miller
F. F. Thompson
W. (. Barth
Brother reports Jim Kirby wounded in France hospital stay
Mise Latra Kirby conveys her brother Jim Kirby’s note from a front line engagement in France. He sustained a foot wound requiring a weeks long hospital stay but reports improvement and hopes to return home soon as government plans to ship wounded servicemen home are discussed.
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Mise Latra Kirby
Jim’ Kirby
France
Iie
Flower Nichols Returns Home From March Field
Flower Nichols is home from March Field to spend a twelve day furlough with his wife and parents.
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Flower Nichols
March Field
Parentis
Canyon Road Now Entirely Closed
The Santa Ana canyon road remains closed with roadwork in progress and a new Sulphur Slide by pass under construction. Officials warn travel is blocked until the road opens next month and advise avoiding the canyon. By passes and unpaved sections affect three miles. engineers urge patience for fills to settle.
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Orange County
Santa Ana Canyon
el Modena
Santa Ana
Peralta
Sulphur Slide
Captain Henry Jameson Arrives as Civilian in Circle City
Capt Henry Jameson arrived in the city today to begin life as a civilian, with Mrs Jameson also joining local boosters for the Circle City after her husband’s service.
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Henry Jameson
Lfe
Jameson
Circle City
Abolition of Two 5000-Dollar State Jobs Recommended
The Sacramento report notes a proposal to the Legislature to eliminate two state positions each paying five thousand dollars annually. The move aims to streamline government costs and reduce payroll.
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Sacramento
War Salvaging in Copper Trade
A New York analysis notes speculative recovery of copper from European battlefields may reach billions of pounds. It cites 1,000,000 tons scattered in France and Belgium, with at least one-third likely unrecoverable by refining. Discussion covers who profits and how much Europe, especially France and Belgium, could salvage, plus implications for U.S. demand.
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York
N. Y
Europe
Germany
Serbia
Bulgaria
Austria
Italy
Russia
France
Belgium
Neta
United States
Nigland
Eiely
Tcormany
New Liberty or Victory Loan Seen For Spring
Secretary McAdoo announces a new Liberty or Victory Loan for spring. Insiders weigh public reaction after war ends as thrift becomes the driving motive, with Ingalls Kimball arguing thrift will trump patriotism for the next campaign.
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New York
McAdoo
Foberty
Liberty Loan
Ingalls Kimball
National Thrift Bond Corporation
Christmas savings drive urged with War Savings Stamps gifts
Local readers are urged to give War Savings Stamps and government securities as Christmas gifts and bonuses. The appeal highlights baby bonds as a practical present, urging firms and workers to participate to boost the drive and support national peace.
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California
Borah Calls for Return to Democratic Principles Abroad at War’s End
Senator William E Borah urges a return to democratic principles in the United States as the nation ends World War I. He criticizes efforts to repeal war measures and advocates restoring free press discourse and open public discussion alongside a peaceful postwar order.
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Washington
America
Wilson
William
Borah
Congress
Cajon Pass Route Placed Under State Control
The state takes over the Cajon pass highway from San Bernardino city limits, extending state control to about 130 miles in San Bernardino County. Routes include the Rim of the World, Foothill Boulevard, and Cajon road with five years to finalize a definite plan.
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Cajon Pass
San Bernardino
Summit
Farsiow
Cajonis
California
San Bernardino County
Bouelvard
Cajon
Riverside County
Imperial Valley
Scoutmaster and Stout Clash Over Muddy Coffee
Scoutmaster complains coffee tastes like mud while Stout defends it as freshly ground this morning, revealing a kitchen dispute with humorous tone and limited details.
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Igi
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Double Funeral
Haines Brothers
Sunnyslope Cemetery
Canyon Road
Holly
Abe
Corona Hardware Company
Uive V
William E. Borah
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