27 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
1
Publication announces daily afternoon editions at 110 112 West Sixth Street excluding Sundays. Rates shown include 3.00 per year, 1.50 for six months, and 25 cents per month with home delivery.
Announcement of new paper prices starting January 1 1914 listing 4.00 yearly 2.06 half year and 35 cents monthly delivered. Encourages subscription at the old rate of 3.00 per year for one year.
Philosophical excerpt urges moving toward the right in life and in faith. It emphasizes direction over current position and compares life to sailing toward heaven, noting winds may help or hinder but action is essential.
The article notes over 450000 women in the country earn their living, showing many do not fill the traditional home role. It observes many working women are married with children, but more are unmarried or widowed, with teaching as the largest occupation among women workers, followed by typewriting and stenography.
A local paper quotes a merchant praising generous advertising as the key to business success. He asserts that persistent, attractive ads attract customers and prevent complaints about poor trade, contrasting with those who blame conditions and rarely advertise.
Not often do young married couples rush to furnish the entire home. Time allows wiser choices and adds pleasure as each piece enhances a room’s look and family comfort.
A piece contrasts a house without love and companionship with a home built on love, confidence, and mutual help, noting that wealth or costly furnishings cannot substitute for true home life. The message elevates emotional bonds over material comfort.
The Rebekahs will meet at Odd Fellows hall Sunday at seven to attend the Congregational church with the Odd Fellows. Section five of the Congregational Workers Union will meet next Monday afternoon at Miss Mary Frazier’s home to conduct important business. members should gather at two o'clock.
A reflection on labor and rest noting that meaningful work brings joy and eventual quiet pride. The speaker emphasizes that toil for the welfare of others yields the deepest satisfaction and serene consciousness after honest effort.
A reflection on how character and capability emerge only after individuals endure tough trials, comparing external success to the inner growth forged by adversity.
A reflection on how some smiles lift spirits like sunshine while frowns spread gloom. The author urges choosing cheer over harshness to avoid causing unpleasantness in daily interactions.
The quoted lines describe people who mistake stubbornness for strong conviction and confuse self confidence with calmness, labeling such traits as narrowness of mind.
The article notes there is no universal cure for stuttering but early, careful treatment can improve or gradually cure the condition. It recommends addressing throat obstructions, nasal breathing, avoiding excitement, reducing environmental triggers, fresh air, cleanliness, proper diet, rest, and mental conditioning led by parents teachers and physicians.
A maid in Stockholm hears a shabby house girl sing and reports the voice to Miss Lundberg. The singer is Jenny Lind, whose pure talent leads to study at the Royal Opera school and quick rise to fame as the Swedish Nightingale.
A Pomona store urged charities to submit names of needy families for Christmas. The next day a letter from a little girl described desired gifts including a pony, football, train cars, harp, doll furniture, piano, sewing machine, paints, and dolls, highlighting a humane plea amid holiday generosity.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a store stock issue and a child’s address. Management refused to move stock and the letter found was turned over to the Fruit and Flower Mission for aid.
The Chicago Automobile club and the Elgin Road Racing association plan the Elgin road races on August 28 and 29 next year at the Kane county course. The A A A contest board accepted assignment applications, with no planned changes barring hitches.
The document lists several 300 to 600 mile road races with dates from May to November. Indianapolis hosts a 600 mile speedway on May 30, Sioux City runs 300 miles on July 4, Tacoma and Seattle host races in early July, Corona and El Paso clubs run later events, and Phoenix closes the season. The Sioux City 300 mile race is the sole deviation from last season’s plan.
San Bernardino weather forecast attributed to Jim Pablo the elder Indian of the region predicts heavy snowfall in the mountains and wet conditions in the valleys. He notes wildlife movements as ground rises and urges caution for residents relying on mountain routes.
One Fullerton poultryman departs with several crates of Brown Leghorn hens bound for the Chicago poultry show.
Several Americans in London obtained a high end limousine for sightseeing through an agency. The hour arrived and a luxurious car with a well informed chauffeur was provided. On return the party said they had never used such a car or driver. The door bore a coat of arms linked to a wealthy American heiress married to an English peer.
Pasadena and Los Angeles county unveil the Arroyo Seco Bridge costing 240000 dollars. The structure is described as the highest and most beautiful in the county, stretching 1467 feet long with a 148 foot height and a greatest span of 250 feet.
On and after January 2, 1911 merchants in Corona Cal will close stores each night at 6 00 except Saturdays and except drug and jewelry stores. Signatories include Tate Emerson Wells Atzer Melviney Geith Larrabee Rowe Millinery Donnelly Otto Murray Druggists Oswald Miller Hines Ott Billings Newton Warner Carter Bates Kloss Lyman Penprase and others.
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