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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
4
Entry notes second class matter under the 1870 act with in advance rates five eighty eight per year, two fifty for six months or sixty cents monthly by carrier. It states papers continue until a direct cancellation order is received and arrearages must be paid in all cases.
W I Myers of Cornell told the Chamber of Commerce of the United States that the American farmer is the world’s most efficient food producer. He cited a drop in farm workers from 87 percent in 1820 to 26 percent in 1920 as evidence that farms produce ample food and clothing with far fewer hands, leaving a large export surplus despite corporate dominance in other sectors.
A farmer achieves higher efficiency than a neighboring large-scale producer, highlighting advantages in yield per acre, resource use, and cost control. The comparison emphasizes practical farming methods over industrial scale and suggests potential shifts in local agriculture dynamics.
A Melrose Wisconsin Chronicle item jokes about a married woman kneading bread with gloves and jokes that the editor needs subscribers to pay. The note warns that without payment the editor may face harsher conditions, mocking the delays in collection.
Stanley O Beery president of The Michigan Society of Southern California announces a rally and band at the Ebell Club House 1719 So Figueroa Street on Friday evening June 19 with special numbers for the program before dancing. The dancing contest continues at the party and Mrs Nellie B Van Slingerland director of Womens Activities says The Womans Hour will offer special interest with many subjects introduced and discussed.
The figure "Snooky" the movie monkey will be shown at the California State Wide Beauty Pageant June 10 to 14 to benefit youngsters. He wears a censor approved bathing suit and is famous nationwide. He has appeared in hundreds of motion pictures and is known by children across the United States.
In 1924 California farmers planted 1,418,009 acres of fruit crops marking a record expansion. The figure highlights statewide agricultural progress and the growing fruit industry amid the period.
The Riverside American Legion forms a building committee to proceed with a clubhouse on the western shore of Lake Evans. James M. Wheeler will supervise construction, with start date left to the committee after completing architectural plans.
The Eighth Annual citrus institute is planned for June 26 at Anaheim. The pest control school will be the following day. The auditorium of Anaheim High School is named headquarters for the events. The programs are under the auspices of the agricultural extension service and Farm Bureaus of Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Mrs. E Irene Anderson announces the poultry department meeting will feature officer elections. The session is at the Farm Bureau offices in Riverside next Monday at 7 30 PM with a good attendance hoped for.
Louis B Mayer of Metro Goldwyn Mayer announced an international amalgamation with Gaumont to operate Gaumont theatres and offices across France Switzerland Belgium North Africa Syria Egypt and Palestine. The announced deal unites the two film concerns in a global collaboration.
A fragment from Page 1 lists lemon varieties and prices across regions. Items include Valencia, Golden Cross, Upland King, and Sailor lemons with prices ranging roughly from 4.55 to 12.20. Several entries show origin states such as OR OK ST and WD.
A 1923 Ford Touring with new paint and good rubber leads a lineup of late model used cars. Includes 1924 Ford Coupe 1923 Chevrolet Coupe Nash Speedster Oldsmobile touring Jewett touring and Studebaker models with good rubber and ready condition. One Rev Speedwagon truck remains in garage sale with owner authorization to sell at any price.
Financing finalized for a railroad terminal project worth $4,000,000 and a new Henford hotel at 423 KE 7th Street Los Angeles with 250 fireproof rooms, hot water, elevator service and in-room telephones. Local capital funds part of the hotel costs. Rates start at $1 with family accommodations.
Train schedule shows westbound departures from Corona and arrivals in Los Angeles with times including 8:02 9:20 9:30 11:00 4:49 and 6:15 A M P M and eastbound from Los Angeles with 8:00 A M 1:15 A M 6:15 P M arrives at Corona 10:07 A M 12:52 P M 6:38 P M.
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