08 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
1
A collage of quirky quotes and reflections on life, including a dying farmer's bequest, a harsh note on animal poisoning, and a humorous cafe scene about food orders. The piece weaves personal loss, moral stance, and everyday oddities with a Western newspaper voice and scattered regional flavor.
The article notes that Valencia oranges are being planned more extensively than other varieties while Florida Valencias must be marketed by late May. It mentions price guidance from M. O. D. and discusses size trends toward smaller fruit, with Californias noted for late ploom novels references.
The Sicily lemon sale offered 26 000 boxes with the market on 360s steady from Friday. Reds opened fair but declined 25 5c per box by close. Verdelli fruit ranged first choice 360s at 6.75 to 7.14, seconds 6 to 7.25, best ripe 300s 4.75 to 6.75, 360s 4.50 to 6.6.
Sotari celtous shipments from the Southern California section for the week ending August 2 were 54 cars, making the season total from that section 2 859 cars. Two cars of grapefruit were shipped from Tulare county this week, giving a season total of 5 774 cars. Butte county shipments reach 626 cars, and the state grand total for the season stands at 38 759 cars.
The La Habra Merchants and Manufacturers Association organized to secure new industries and promote local business growth. The group aims to attract investment, create jobs, and boost economic development in the La Habra area.
A discussion on arbitration versus industrial warfare over a proposed hundred million dollar wage increase. The piece notes railroads in public service, with the public bearing part of the costs and Western railroads showing 1915 wage figures for train employes.
The notice lists subscription rates four dollars yearly two dollars for six months and thirty five cents per month with carrier delivery within city limits in advance. It states papers are continued until explicit order to discontinue and arrearages must be paid. It ends with a wartime reflection on American munition plants and a hopeful tone for peace despite potential heat.
Promotes daily morning cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver and bowels. Claims this inside bathing before breakfast improves appetite and purifies the system, urging readers with health complaints to buy a quarter pound of limestone phosphate for a penny-pinched regimen.
An observer notes that after each optimistic claim of lasting European peace, renewed upheaval follows within days, illustrating cyclical hopes and eruptions in press commentary. The remark captures a pattern of brief optimism followed by renewed conflict across headlines.
A short exchange discusses the curious subject of spoiled food or spoiled goods with a focus on the term and its implications. The dialogue notes the topic is of limited relevance to the writer and offers a concise reflection without elaboration.
A call to support J. S. Edwards in the Republican and Prohibition pri maries on August 29th. Voters are urged to persuade neighbors to cast ballots for Edwards as part of the party slate.
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