14 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
1
The young ladies of the M. E. B church held their regular meeting at Miss Mae Cechin's home. After adjournment a social with the Baracas honored Mrs Frank Thompson who leaves Tuesday for an extended visit east. About fifty attended the musical and literary program and the farewell plan included best wishes and a song.
President Taft entrusted Dr Brown to attempt a weight loss for the 356 pound chief executive. The specialist said thirty pounds could be shed over the summer. Taft spends mornings on golf links and afternoons on official business.
In Kansas City Missouri a tariff dispute centers on twenty seven carloads of zinc ore from Mexico. The ore arrived five hours before Taft signed the tariff bill, and importers seek free admission under the Dingley law. The case has been referred to Washington for decision.
Karl McDonald reports a small gent’s gold watery with a plaid fabric and scroll buckle watch lost between 7 and 9 o’clock Friday night. Finder please return and expect a reward.
The piece warns that idleness and lazy liver bring trouble and lists symptoms such as constipation headache jaundice and pimples. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to banish liver trouble and restore health.
A local judge mounts a desk searchlight to detect perjury in the courtroom. After long bench service he uses the strong facial illumination to read expressions and observe truthfulness. The device reportedly reduces perjury as prisoners testify.
William H Nolan a pioneer shoe dealer in San Francisco collapsed and died in a Steiner street restaurant on Thursday. He was about 60 years old and had come to the city in 1849.
Western railroads report no serious trouble moving wheat and other crops despite possible car shortages. Dispatched notes from Chisago indicate that the fleet can handle large daily orders, though they acknowledge constraints in peak years of extraordinary harvests.
The best remedy for kidney and bladder trouble is DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. They are antiseptic and support kidney function. Be sure to insist on DeWitt's as imitators may try to substitute. Sold by R. F. Billings.
Local ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as instant relief for burns cuts bruises boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. The 25 cent remedy is sold by R F Billings.
Fragmented local items note Brothers moving into a handsome new store and begin business. Names appear with others leaving for two weeks and planning trips to Riverside and Los Angeles beaches. A grocer announces a two week sale on china and groceries starting Monday with an advertisement on the page.
Mrs Tra Misenheimer and sister Miss Florence Van Dyke visit Corona friends for a week. Miss M Findley joined them and left for Queen Park this morning. The article suggests checking ALB Tuthil's stock on Maan Street between Third and Fourth for buggy purchases.
S A Dudley reports a new barn structure completed with the foundation in place for his house. Carpenters show quick progress and believe the house may be finished in a short time.
Mr Mace delays opening after brick section of his storefront must be removed for safety. The faulty brickwork will detain planned launch until the work is completed.
Penprase Beothers finalize a remodel of their former saloon space now renamed the Sheny Case. Shelving and displays are installed as the store vetting process begins to stock goods ready for customers.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, colds and whooping cough. It claims no danger and promises relief, urging readers to buy 21 bottles from all druggists.
The Baptist church hosts the morning service with Rev. B. B. Jacques preaching on The Secret of Strength and Victory. The evening service at the Christian church features What Think Ye of Christ? Special magic. All are welcome.
Fort Cylins Colorado pastor Reverend J Findley, of First Christian Church in Mar Ling, arrived on the 2 34 train Thursday and will continue to Long Beach at 4 40. He spoke of Corona's sixteen years of growth and inquired after O A Smith R B Taylor and Hotel Temescal, noting pleasant recollections. He said California looks good and plans to return.
Be sure to take a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy on your trip this summer. It cannot be obtained on trains or steamers. Water and climate changes can trigger sudden diarrhoea, so preparation is advised. Sold by all druggists.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers liver pills as a pleasant safe easy remedy. It promotes De Witt's Garbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and notes sales by K. F. Billings.
Dr Bell's Pine Dar Honey is advertised as the quickest and most pleasant remedy for cold coughs lagrippe bronchitis and hoarseness at Maryana drug store. The ad highlights rapid relief and ease of use.
Mrs A T H Sehoneman left this morning for Redondo on a one month vacation. T H Mace plans a new dry goods store in the M L Lyons building with an opening date to be announced. Ek A Meaders left for Riverside and Redlands after resigning from Corona National Bank. Rube of Pioneer Camp Nevada reports mining at $6000 daily ore production.
Mrs. T Cy Jameson and companions including Julia Powell-Rive Marcie and Jessie Hunt Inez Smith and Ernestine Kinney formed a camping party above the Prado wagon bridge and returned home yesterday.
Misses Mabel and Ethel Scoville traveled to Los Angeles yesterday to arrange attending a college there this year instead of Mills College. They plan to visit beaches before returning home.
The plate glass front was installed yesterday and contractor Kroonen expects completion by next week. Once painters finish and shelving is rushed in, September 1 will see Newton & Warner in their new quarters.
Mrs. George Allensworth hosted a Wednesday night event honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Mayfield with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Feiring Dr. and Mrs. Brown and Mrs. C. D. McNeill. The Southern California Baptist Assembly in Long Beach ran from July 25 to August 11 with Rev. B. B. Jacques as secretary and W. H. Jameson on the Board of Directors.
An early 20th century health notice markets a cholera and diarrhoea remedy for both children and adults. The advertisement claims dysentery is curable with the product, noting reliability and wide use.
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