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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
The notice identifies the Independent Publishing Company as incorporated with A L Hardy serving as editor and manager.
City Clerk City Treasurer City Attorney City Engineer and other officials listed include City Recorder City Marshall street Superintendent Health Officer Building Inspector and President in a municipal roster doc.
The piece argues that brewers and saloon keepers saw a setback, hoping for relief from ongoing sensational coverage. With De Ragan and the Gould woman abroad, readers are urged to seek a brief respite from the ongoing scandal and its tawdry details.
A nostalgic slogan promising a cleaner dry town of Corona with improvements in streets sewers and new hotel as Cold Water Canyon grows to ten thousand residents in a spirited civic toast.
The Milton city council enacted a tax on all bachelors sparking a note on local marriage prospects as most single men reportedly left town after the measure.
A 19th century line shifts from Where there's a will there's a way to Where there's a still there's a way as saloons vanish. The note satirically hints at former patrons seeking loopholes or alternate routes to drink.
In Corona the electorate fulfilled duty at the polls and decisively rejected the saloon. The public mood appears to align with reformist ideals, signaling a turning point for local governance and social standards.
Fragmentary text describes a scene with unclear names and events. It mentions a senator and a case involving someone named Hadgehiter, with references to personal affairs and a distant journey. The passage is intelligible only in scattered phrases.
Mary Baker Eddy voices support for President Roosevelt asserting there is nothing like gas. The statement aligns with her Christian Science views and political stance during the era.
The passage notes Mrs. Eddy’s assertion that a powerful navy preserves general peace between nations and that a large majority of Americans would back this proposition if voted on.
The piece argues voters should decide who attends the COMMY convention in Riverside rather than allow a caucus controlled by state leaders. It condemns endorsements by “state makers” and urges a fair, untainted nomination process by the caucus itself.
Reader impressions swirl about county conventions and who will press for Riverside. Mentions of Matt Findley, Fairbanks influence, and criticisms of Bryan adoption shape a vivid snapshot of party maneuvering and leadership fights during a presidential era.
The passage argues Roosevelt can mobilize patronage to secure Taft's victory, noting Roosevelt's power as president and Hanna's loyalty to McKinley. It suggests Roosevelt, if committed, could ensure Taft's success more readily, contrasting past nomination actions with current possibilities.
Local chatter links Corona to a possible Huntington system line through Santa Ana Canyon with claims of surveys from Whittier and a Los Angeles attorney seeking canyon land for a country home. The tale mirrors ongoing hype about rail access and economic gains, though no plans are confirmed.
Joseph Smith and Miss Mabel Leonard quietly wed at All Saints Episcopal Church Riverside with Rev. Cotten officiating. The couple plans a brief absence from Corona while a new home is prepared and the Independent extends best wishes.
City grocers and their employees will close Tuesday April 21 to attend the great naval parade at Redondo Beach. A special morning train from Riverside will carry them to the sea shore, with plans to return home the same day. Other stores will also close for the event.
Clarence Daton of Tacoma, noted pulpit orator, will lecture Thursday evening April 25 at the Opera House under Coro na Christian Science Church auspices. He has lectured recently in Los Angeles. Admission is free to the general public.
At Sells circus in Riverside a panic erupted as elephants broke free from confinement during a matinee. The herd charged through groves and the crowd fled in terror before handlers recaptured all but one animal named Schneider, reported by the Press.
A collection of aphoristic lines on faith character and inner life. It contrasts being faithful with warmth and urges compassion over self interest while warning against burnout and cynical religiosity.
Local churches schedule special Easter services with morning and evening worship. The Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist Episcopal, and other churches host sunrise prayers, cantatas, and choir performances featuring pieces like Happy Easter Morn and Resurrection Morn. Notables include speakers Geo Snively and Kant Lewis.
Prado community updates include Mrs Will Krutzkamp recovering and moved home to Avusa, Miss Mattie Richardson visiting Riverside, and J J Clark Ramon Corona reelected school directors. Visitors Walton Mayberry Mary Williams from Los Angeles attend a canyon picnic. Newberrys enjoy water wells and proposed Prado water works. A dance honors Mrs Ben Clapp and Miss Pearl Swift. Inez Sheld returns to Los Angeles for medical studies. Residents push to restore Prado as station name amid Santa Fe Railway name changes causing mail mix ups.
The saying emphasizes preparing thoroughly as a key to earning a raise. It contrasts action with prayer and urges deliberate effort to improve performance and outcomes.
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