June a Hammer for Corona Red Cross May Produ ction Report
The Corona Branch of the American Red Cross reports strong May production across departments. The garment department shipped 162 hospital shirts, 86 pajama sets, and 6 underwear sets to Riverside. knitters produced 219 socks 26 helmets 1 sweater and 1 pair wristers. Surgical dressings shipped 1475 No 3 pads 620 No 2 pads 3375 yd gauze folds 400 2x2 gauze wipes 746 4x4 gauze wipes 2075 4x8 gauze compresses 25 split irrigation pads 25 pneumonia jackets. Financials show $2627.75 resources with $1517.02 spent on materials and shop income of $1026.77 plus other receipts. The note urges continued effort and June as a record month.
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Corona
American Red Cross
Altho
Riverside
Sias
German Lie and Propaganda War Tactics
A Taylorville correspondent reports rumors that the government buys large quantities of whisky for soldiers in trenches and that whisky would be diverted for battle use. Generals decree soldiers in France may not buy or accept alcohol beyond light wine or beer, and drinking is discouraged among troops.
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Taylorville
Ill
Committee On Public Information
Pawnee
Tom Sawyer on Screen at Majestic Theater
Ten to ninety year olds will welcome Tom Sawyer at the Majestic Theater on Friday. Jack Pickford, brother of Mary Pickford, stars in the adaptation, praised by the actor for capturing Twain's immortal boy hero.
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Tom Sewyer
Mark Twain
Majestic Theater
Jack Pickford
Mary Pickford
Mr. Pickford
Tom Sawyer
America
Fire Department Plan Water Fight in Corona
Corona Fire Department members voted to settle a rivalry between two teams with a hose connection contest next Monday at 7 pm near the high school on Main Street. Pope Hartford and Ford teams race to the hydrants at Main Olive and Main Boulevard to soak the other, followed by a barrel fight with six men per side and ice cream treats for the losers.
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Corona Fire Department
Main Street
Pope-Hartford
Ramona Avenue
South Boulevard
Olive Street
Main and
Olive
Main
Boulevard
Rumor and Confusion Over Alcohol in Army and Rainbow Division
A war era cable from General Pershing denies rumors that whisky served to troops in France and supports strict army prohibition with French cooperation. The piece debunks a tale of mass death, noting a Charlotte Michigan rally claim of 7,000 Rainbow Division deaths as unverified.
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Pershing
Washington
France
Charlotte, Mich
Rainbow Division
Red Cross
Fourth of July Celebration Plans and Fund Drive
A local committee outlines a full day of events for Independence Day including a parade with hats from Chicago, box lunch tents, free coffee and ice cream, ball games, races, tug of war, and evening music and vaudeville. Neighbors from Riverside to Los Angeles invited. fund drive targets 300 dollars to cover expenses with free travel savings emphasized.
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W. L. Peeler
Peeler
Chicago
Bachelor
Benedicts
Dr. Geithach
Riverside
Colton
Pomona
Prado
Elsinoge
Los Angeles
Reclassification of Draft Glasses Expands Class 1 Review
Exemption boards 1 and 2 begin immediate re examination of Class 2 3 and 4 questionnaires to place doubtful cases in Class 1. National corrective procedure aims to raise Class 1 strength above 28.7 percent with boards 1 and 2 targeting under 15 and over 20 percent respectively. Legal advisory boards deliberate first using questionnaire facts and may summon registrants for full inquiry.
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Board No. 1
Board No. 2
Uncle Sam Still Shy on Workers
Government war effort hinges on clerical work and home front efficiency. In Washington Civil Service expands from 30 000 to 80 000, mostly clerks, with a shortage of applicants for specialized positions like stenographer and bookkeeper. Women urged to serve in wartime clerical roles. Continued on page two.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
You Want Your Money Invested or Tavested
A faded plea urges residents to save and invest money for their own security and to fund the war effort, warning that taxation will demand funds and that neglect will harm the community. It emphasizes personal financial responsibility and loyalty to national needs.
Local Red Cross poster presented by Sam Tigner
Sam Tigner, who has been creating free hand War Savings posters for Corona merchants, donated a black and white Red Cross themed poster with a red sunburst to the local Red Cross chapter. Merchants will display it in store windows by tonight or tomorrow as part of a drive urging all Americans to support the War Savings program and defend liberty through purchases and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam. Tigner
Corona
Red Cross
Chatvisan Whitten
Cae Paden
Bill BASKET PICNIC GOVERNOR'S BAY at Casco Ranch
A historical 1918 notice describes a Bill Basket Picnic near Beaumont with routes from Redlands and Riverside areas to Casco Ranch. Gov William D Stevens will attend with four minute addresses, a Pacific Colony topic, and music by brass bands. Transportation coordinated by auto from Beaumont and Redlands. No fires. gates close at 6 pm.
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Casco Ranch
Beaumont
Redlands Chamber of Commercce
At & Oclock
Om. Thoute
Reservoir Street
Yucaipa-Beaumont
Ciasco Ranch Cremmiless
Plenie Grove
Hanning
San Jacinto
Ilemert
U. m
Beaumont-Yoraipa
Casco
Piddice Grove
Riverside
Colton
Sam Bernard
San Timoteo Canyon
EY Casco Ranch
Prentice Grove
K. Kk. Snoot
Chester Cline
J.ck Gabbert
Hton
YY. Dewhirst
San Bernardino
William D. Stevens
Maisic
Pacific Colony
Franklin J. Cole
el Centro
Frank L. Miller
Banning
W. J. Pentelow
Corona
Chas
Bb. Bayer
Pomona
John BE. King
Hemet
Dean
S. Mook
Riverside County Weekly Press Association
C. D. Hamilton
Weekly Press Association
A. T. Gantt
Redlands
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce
San Timoteo Creek
Registration of German Alien Females Details
Notice outlines registration duties for German alien females aged 18 and over in the United States under 1918 proclamations. It specifies that Austro Hungarian subjects are exempt unless covered by the prior rules, and it extends to all land and waters under U S jurisdiction with penalties for failure to register.
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United States
Uni
German alien females to register in Corona California
German alien females must register with the Postmaster in Corona California starting June 27 1918. Registration continues daily excluding Sundays through June 26 1918 with penalties for noncompliance including restraint imprisonment and deportation under U S statutes and wartime regulations.
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United States
Sunda
Corona
Calif
4000 Ranch Deal Closed for Daily Use
Red Bluff reports 8 cars of wool shipped east with an average price of 180 dollars per bale. The deal totals 4000 ranch units and underlines ongoing wool commerce in the region.
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Red Bluff
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Fire Department
Uncle Sam
Nickles
U. S
Dawanna Tandernen
Hanver
Corona Drug Co
Vululy Niuwad Vu. Wee Save
L. J. Otto F
Alden & Co
R. F. Billings
Joel Kloss C. W. Harris
Circle City
Becker C. Mitchell P. Ceremony J. W. Rowe
W. L. Lyman & Son
Norman Reeves
R. A. Newton Corona Cash Market
Newton & Harding
E. D. Howard, Agt
Met. Life Ins. Co
Corona Mercantile Company
First National Bank
Corona National Bank
Citizens Bank
Sam
Ditrepest
Tigner
Phritt
Bill
Governor's Bay
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