24 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
1
In grateful reflection this Christmas season the editor notes loyal subscriber support and continued activity in the Up building of Corona. The message emphasizes gratitude and ongoing community efforts during a time of celebration.
The Independent raises 1920 funding by accepting advance subscriptions, with early donors including W. J. Pentelow and Dr. R. A. Todd. Prices shift to 50 cents monthly or five dollars yearly. A separate report details a Congregational Sunday school Christmas program with narration, songs, and gifts for the needy, ending with a community social.
February event at Urbita Park draws crowds for the San Bernardino Orange Show. Despite erratic weather and confusing notices, organizers press on with planned exhibitions and activities for attendees.
Fragmentary text from a local newspaper lists scattered words and phrases with no clear event or names. The readable bits include stray terms like establishment, blew, and arate, offering no coherent news to summarize.
A 1919 20 dedication poem from Corona California venerates a future of peace and brotherhood. It proclaims God’s peace entering the soul of man and urges the Bride of Christ toward the Bridal Supper, describing war’s end, charity, and universal goodwill. The piece names Prof. Mo and Ward Stimson and frames the era as a divine fulfillment after years of pain.
Joy street’s settlement house buzzed with activity as donations arrived for the needy. Sunday schools contributed gifts and several townspeople, led by Rev. F. C. Reid and others, gave time to distribute warm bedding food and clothing to families in need this Christmas.
Southern California civic groups announce the National Orange Show will be held February 13 to 23 at Urbita Springs Park. Labor leaders demand moving the show due to Pacific Electric boycott, but Orange Show directors insist on Urbita Park for the event and bar union labor from attendance or work. Resolutions backing the directors flood the Orange Show offices as citrus groups push 100 family tickets per chamber and association.
In Breckinridge Missouri the Bulletin cites a figure of 60,000 Reds listed in the United States. The notice frames them as individuals and groups in opposition to the government, signaling a charged political climate.
The Methodist Sunday school held a full church celebration to spread Christmas spirit to the less fortunate. A large tree, decorations, and an extensive program featured songs, recitations, and a Santa visit with treats for the children. Gifts collected by the school were distributed through the Settlement House to aid those in need.
A Christmas pageant titled The Great Gift delighted viewers at the Baptist church Tuesday evening. Children portrayed the Spirit of Christmas, receiving gifts from figures such as Innocence, Wealth, Industry, Faith, Hope, Poverty, Liberty, Freedom, Patriotism, Love, Gratitude, and more. Santa Claus distributed candy bags, aided by assistants, as a decorated Christmas tree graced the backdrop.
Santa Rosa expert Luther Burbank plans a four year effort to evolve a mulberry plant with large leaves for silk worms and easier leaf access. He envisions a broader breakthrough in work discipline and employment harmony as a future global priority. A Santa Barbara Morning Press item notes a key burglar jailed after a break in.
The fragmentary piece mixes humorous jabs at Missourians and Californians with stray notes on War time prohibition, a sheriff named Applestill, painter unions, and a quirky claim about sowing half a ton of California on Benny Island for publicity.
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