17 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
1
A compact editorial praising store advertising as essential to shoppers. It argues a good store offers daily novelty with fresh arrivals replacing sold goods, making ads nearly as engaging as the storefront for women readers.
Personal mentions cover travels to Elsinore and Santa Monica for business and wedding events. Local residents Mr A J Ware and family, Mr and Mrs B A Eagon, and others are noted along with real estate transactions and a piano sale at AL OW Bates 616 Main Street.
Dr A B Brown and family toured Corona during a flying visit from the Imperial Valley. They motored via the coast route to the valley and back inland. Crops in the valley are reported thriving and residents seem to be prospering.
Mrs Kay replaces scarce help with electric appliances. Cocoa is made on an electric hot water cup, toast on an electric toaster, and cereal cooked on an electric grill. A vacuum cleaner supports chores while the family becomes independent, mused by reliance on electricity over hired help.
The article promotes Crookes glass as a lens that does not alter the visible spectrum or dim light. It claims the glass reduces edge glare and blocks rays harmful to sensitive eyes while grinding prescriptions for wear.
The recall mentions The Floor Walker and The Rival with Charlie Chaplin in a mutual comedy setup. It notes the Vanderbilt Cup race first held October 8, 1904 in Nassau County Long Island. George Heath won driving a Panhard at an average speed of 52.2 mph.
Supervisors hear from Coronans and others as they debate a proposed Corona to Elsinore road. The discussion centers on allocating 50 000 dollars now and future years to the project, with some urging concrete paving and county alignment. No action taken. decision expected next Wednesday.
A brief note announcing time tables for Pacific Electric service and guidance for customers to visit local stores, learn routes, and buy tickets. It emphasizes informing residents of where to go for schedules and goods.
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