10 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
1
The Corona California Gorana Independent lists subscription terms with rates of 2 dollars per year 1 dollar for six months and 60 cents for three months payable in advance and notes post office second class matter status at Corona.
A page of varied editorials discusses reform movements in Southern California including Perris and Colton, debates on bribery during the India senatorial investigation, and public guidance on women’s roles versus men’s duties. It voices support for lawful work as a societal good and notes Hemet’s traffic ordinance with enforcement.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders freight-rate reductions on western routes, welcomed by shippers and businessmen who argued the long and short haul rule had been violated. Railways at western terminals must adjust to increased water competition and cost pressures.
The Independent argues for city trustees to secure a park site through prudent options before a bond election, warning that delays would raise land costs. It lauds common sense generosity as a model for public spirit and notes a young man’s $20,000 windfall from a sleeping car gesture as moral reward.
Readers condemn the ongoing quarrels among publishers and the airing of dirty linen in several Los Angeles dailies and weeklies. The Independent and others are cited as supporting or opposing such feuds, seen as demoralizing to the community.
The article notes Germany has long been seen as blocking disarmament and arbitration but now favors the United States arbitration treaty proposal. It cites German positions on Turkey Russia Austria Hungary Herzegovina Bosnia and Morocco as context for the shift.
The News of Monrovia reports a public subscription drives repairs on the canyon road near the city. Citizens contribute labor and cash equivalent, and work proceeds well. The plan arose from funding limitations, aiming to accelerate road improvement.
A public debate gathers many voices over whether the Sherman Act fulfills its purpose to curb anticompetitive practice and protect market competition, with experts and citizens weighing implications for policy and business.
An editorial voice argues that trusts remain guilty and unprosecuted while reorganization won’t alter behavior. It notes the public’s spectacle of burning a hammer, defends the knocker as sometimes necessary, and urges towns to stay clean and progressive to curb fault finding.
The piece notes Britain plans government ownership of the entire telephone network valued at 80 million dollars with 500000 instruments and 18000 employees. It argues civil service limits abuse while acknowledging rising collectivism in Britain and elsewhere inclining toward municipal and state control of public utilities. It cites examples in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand as evidence of this shift.
Corona residents wonder what happened to the two per cent on gross earnings owed by Corona Gas & Electric for two years and the similar franchise tax from the gas company. They argue the overdue sums plus eight percent interest could bolster the city’s general fund and help repair Quarry street and the bridge, urging action to recover the revenue.
The Riverside Enterprise argues against nominating little known candidates with minimal local business or agricultural ties. It urges voters to choose qualified figures with real district knowledge and interests, predicting better material exists in each county.
The Independent notes several men discussed for federal office but favors G. R. Freeman of this city as a capable candidate. It cites Freeman's legal skill, business sense, and knowledge of the local citrus industry as making him well suited to represent the district.
The census shows Southern California’s population surge over the last decade, driven by climate and a wide range of productive industries. Corona’s year also saw rock crushing plants, extensive orange and lemon acreage, an alfalfa mill, substantial building improvements, and a planned bond issue for municipal upgrades, signaling ongoing expansion.
The piece argues for a seven day rest to protect health and national life. It recalls historical shifts from Sunday observance to a ten day rest during the French Revolution, then back to a seventh day. It urges people to take rest in nature to renew strength, despite cost, as true economy.
There is no need for alarm over cholera in New York City. Disease brings danger but cleanliness good habits diet and lack of fear are best safeguards. Fear itself often makes people fall ill and outbreaks lead to unnecessary deaths.
Authorities in New York expect to control outbreaks with sanitation advances and medical science. They note yellow fever and cholera have been nearly stamped out in civilized countries and quarantines on ships from Europe will limit spread.
Chino Ranch farmers in San Bernardino county are slated to receive about $160 000 for their sugar beet output this season reflecting payments from sugar processing markets and crop yields.
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