17 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1916
Page
1
The record lists CORONA CALIFORNIA with M BLAIR editor and publisher and THOMPSON city editor. Subscription rates are 4 dollars per year 2 dollars for six months and 35 cents per month delivered in city limits. Published every afternoon and Sunday at 110 112 West Sixth Street.
W J Pentelow was selected as mayor amid concerns over a $7000 city debt and stalled finances after a severe January flood. Trustees debated secret ballot for leadership and urgent issues including storm drains and septic tank conditions in the northwest.
The new board of trustees orders retrenchment in city officials salaries to ease finances. Mayor Pentelow backs the plan as necessary. Savings total $720 yearly, with the street superintendent down to $90 monthly, the city marshal to $100, and the city attorney to $75. The city recorder stays at $40 and the tree warden at $50.
Minneapolis April 17 Little Miss Dangy I Just a University of Minnesota Dental College junior trains to become dental surgeon to Queen Maud of Norway. Her aunt served the Queen’s dental surgeon and the Minnesota girl would inherit the appointment on retirement. A prior brush with royalty happened when she bumped into the King in Christiania.
Easter Sunday flowers in Pittsburgh will not reach peak due to Easter on April 23. Parks Superintendent George W. Burke notes tulips narcissi and hyacinths fade after one warm spell. Lilies red cinderellas amaryllis crocuses and primrose will still appear.
District Republicans meet in San Diego to push a party convention as a method to narrow candidates. Delegates from Inyo to San Bernardino counties are allocated for a July 1 meeting, with selection by primary or county convention to ensure broad voter voice. Notable attendees include Maj. Fay, Senator King, and R C Harbison, among others.
Lost nose glasses with chain on Corona Elsinore road. Finder to notify D F Loder Corona Star Route and receive reward. ait 6215.
A lively note on Sousa's famous music and its power to energize crowds. The piece recalls marching drums, eager dancers, and the iconic sound that fills with energy and patriotic spirit.
Maclyn Arbuckle stars in The Reform Candidate during the Dallas Elks national convention. Texan Fred McJunkin joins scenes at Sanchez street as Arbuckle prompts him to walk into the shot and greet the camera. The rodeo of Texas personalities promises lively applause in Arbuckle’s Dallas area screenings.
Springfield adopts the commission form of government making it the 403rd city to do so joining earlier adopters including Washington D C Memphis Galveston and Houston in a historic municipal reform marked today in April.
Advertised remedy Adler-ika combines buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients for quick action on both lower and upper bowels. One spoonful is said to relieve constipation sour stomach or gas and may clear foul matter that could lead to appendicitis. Short treatment aids chronic stomach trouble. Town City Drug Co. Adv.
Advertises Schiffmann's New Concentrated Expectorant with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Claims eight times as much medicine as old formulas, no narcotics, pleasant to take, suitable for bronchitis coughs croup and colds. Sold by druggists with Asthmador comparison and local guarantee through R F Billings Ber Saint Paul Minn.
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