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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
7
Wise women advise ambitious girls in New York that a genuine entertaining accomplishment opens doors to society and work. A stenographer, governess, and artist built progress through mimicry, recitation, and performances, securing better salaries, positions, and social introductions.
Thomas W. Bullitt, a Kentucky Cavalry lieutenant and former prisoner, visits the Ohio Penitentiary cell block to deny outside help in Morgan’s 1863 escape. He attests Captain Hines led the tunneling using improvised tools, says Merion knew nothing, and recalls guard avoids close scrutiny during the breakout. Four of seven escapees died later.
A historical poem contrasts Easter joy with the plight of poor children who suffer early losses of childhood. It asks if the afflicted know the message of mercy while church bells ring and prayers rise for compassion, humility, and justice.
L C Ackley purchases W H Crose seven and a half acre orange grove for eight thousand five hundred dollar valuation plus one thousand cash in a combined realty and business deal brokered by Bush and McNeil. Crose plans to move to Long Beach while Ackley expands feed flour and fuel operations in Corona. J Conrad of Pacific Clay Company cites improving business and Corona as a manufacturing center in town.
A fragment notes staff deserted the back shop for two days to glimpse the armada at the seashore. Workers left their usual duties, pausing rules and tools to view the spectacle, then returned to their tasks after the tour ended.
Spectators queued for a place in the line for the excursion trains and the fighting machines. They endured delays and discomforts of the journey while hoping for a glimpse of Fighting Bob and his gallant Jackies, returning with pent up enthusiasm.
Miss Elsie Brown daughter of the local postmaster and assistant to him traveled 18 back from a seaside trip to witness a naval parade. She viewed war ships at Long Beach and San Pedro then visited Ocean Park Venice and Redondo before a Los Angeles welcome from Mr George Mac Gillivray family. She called the vacation the time of her life.
An Independent advertisement notes furnished rooms with light housekeeping available for rent. Signs printed in large letters promote the offer, with pricing at 15 cents for one and 25 cents for two signs.
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