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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1917

Page

1

Five Hundred Japanese Farm Unit Offers U S Enlistment

In Washington on April 9 news arrives that five hundred Japanese from Seattle mailed President Wilson pledging devotion to the United States and proposing to form a unit to fight the common enemy. Other items note a U S embargo threat on Argentine coal over wheat exports to the Allies and Austria breaking with the United States with seized interned Austrian ships.

Washington Seattle Wilson United States Austria U. S

Coronan Shows Patriotic Spirit at Red Cross Auxiliary Meeting

The Corona Red Cross auxiliary held a well attended gathering at the Woman's Club House with Miss Munn from Los Angeles outlining all departments. Headquarters will be at Citizens Bank with entrance applications daily 4 to 6 pm. membership blanks available at three banks and Perkins store as the drive aims to start work within a week.

Red Cross Auxiliary Red Cross Miss Munn Los Angeles Miss. Munn Citizen’s Bank Illimuni T. O. Andrews T. C. Sias Corona Perkins

Red Cross Membership Dues Allocation Details

Red Cross dues are apportioned by local chapters and national headquarters. Each membership level directs specific shares to headquarters and the local chapter, with life and patron memberships funding the national endowment and magazine inclusion for all members. Pins are sold only to members for 25 cents each.

Red Cross American Red Cross Magazine National Treasury Washington Executive Committee Board of Directors

Red Cross Editor Answers Questions in The Independent

Power outages limited today's Inde pendent edition. The Red Cross Editor invites questions and will publish answers in the newspaper.

Red Cross The Independent

Beaded Belts and Girdles Rule the Fashion Field

New York welcomes a bead laden season as belts, girdles, and neck chains dominate wardrobes. Indian, Central and North American influences appear in beaded belts, metal links, and tassel ends. Beads from China India and Turkey travel to form vibrant accessories for coats bonnets and outfits.

New York China India Turkey Americas Italy

Special Votes In Effect Now for Shetland Pony Contest

The Independent announces a Teal contest offering free vote coupons for subscriptions to The Independent and California Cultivator. Under sixteen entrants may nominate themselves or be nominated and receive 2000 votes with a single nomination blank. Prizes and cash commissions apply. ties split equally. Continued on Page Three.

Independent California Lola

Pleasant Easter Surprise Reunion Reaches Corona

The family of Dr. E. H. Smith enjoyed a pleasant Easter when Ed. T. Smith of Hanford arrived with Maj. A. W. Smith Mrs. Ed. Smith and a friend in a car from Bakersfield after leaving at 4 a.m. They traveled from Hanford California and planned to return to San Diego after a brief Corona visit. Wintor Smith, 82, said he was tired but happy to be back in Corona.

E. H. Smith Ed. T. Smith Hanford Maj. A. W. Smith Ed. Smith California Bakersfield Wintor-Smith Corona San Diego

Pageant of Spring Plans Work Intensely at Club

Women of the club devote nights and days to staging the Pageant of Spring at the club house on April 13 and 14. Rehearsals for songs, costume preparations, and scenery setup are in full swing to ensure a successful event.

Woman's Club

Reid Blair Family Attend Sunday Facsts at Home

Dr and Mrs E C Reid and son Wnos and Mr and Mrs George M Blair and son Eugene were Sunday guests at the home of aie.

C. ‘Reid Wnos George M. ‘Blair Eugene Aie

Chautauqua Returns in Corona With Patriotism and Humor

Corona chautauqua prepares a patriotic season under Charles F. Horner with balanced programs. The event emphasizes value, inspiration, and education, featuring humor, heartland music, and varying entertainment while keeping ticket prices stable.

Corona Charles F. Horner

Mr and Mrs Ross host whist club entertainment

The H D Auction Bridge club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R N Ross Saturday night. Before the auction whist, the group enjoyed a squad dinner featuring roasted bird. At three tables, Mr L L Andrews won the gentlemen's prize and Mrs Ross held the high score among the ladies. The evening ended with singing and informal conversation.

H. D. Auction Bridge Club R. N. Ross L. L. Andrews

Afraid He Was a Cannibal

A new town arrival dines at a restaurant and, after dining on his neighbor’s bread and potato with skin, chicken, and finally roast beef, asks for a double roast beef while fearing his neighbor might be a cannibal as the waiter brings the bill. Both men share the table and a moment of relief when the guest exclaims.

Biology class reports successful Mayhew Canyon trip

A Mayhew canyon biology class camped overnight after unloading three machines and a trailer. Students built a campfire, slept in scrub nooks, and hiked two miles up the canyon before returning to Corona with memories of a rugged field trip. Miss Clark and Miss McPhee led the group with Adele Baird Ruth See feld Dorothy Fear Esther Williams Emily Garcia Jeannetta Burks Erma Bruckman Mary Belle Stockton J T Barnett John Wightman Ora Wrestler Burdette Tower James Coplen. Max Baird and John Coplen provided two of the transport machines.

Mayhew Canyon Coldwater Corona Miss Clark Miss McPhee Adele Baird Ruth Seefeld Dorothy Fear Esther Williams Emily Garcia Jeannetta Burks Erma Bruckman Mary Belle Stockton J. T. Barnett John Wightman Ora Wrestler Burdette Tower James Coplen

Untitled religious exhortation fragment for youth

Fragmentary religious exhortation appealing to young people about living with integrity before God. Mentions Jesus as Master and seeks blessing and trust in daily conduct.

Wissecti Jesus

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U.S Argentine Covonan American Red Cross Mgu Orona- Mutual Building & Loan Assn Milady Margaret Mason Althea Players Metropolitan Me Singers Peg’ Hill Hawaiians Pinafore Orchestra Mrs. R. N. Ross Whist Club Canyon Max Baird John Coplen First National Bank Corona, California A. J. Ware Geo. E. Snidecor C. C.harrington Laura V. Kirby B. Snidecor,caarhlier Thompson CHARLES_HOSS McConnell Udb McConnell Asst Cash
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