Carranza Measure Reshapes Mexican Rail Control
Reports say Carranza decreed removal of military supervision over Mexican railroads, transferring trackage to Albert Paní and returning property to the lines. News from Laredo says passenger traffic improves while freight remains limited as Allied recognitions for de facto Mexico advance.
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Washington
Russia
Spain
Italy
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza
England
Mexico City
Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Albert Pani
National Lines of
United States
Republic
Nuevo Laredo
Chihuahua State
Escalon
Jimenez
Chihuahua City
By-Products to Be Emphasized at Orange Show
California citrus cull fruit waste topic at Sixth National Orange Show awards committee meeting in San Bernardino. Subcommittee named to plan by products displays and premiums while rules from last year were adopted with minor changes. Speakers included A D Shamel and S L Ames with Kingsbury.
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L. Ames
San Bernardino
California
Elks’ Club
W. L. Frost
Redlands
8S. L. Ames
Exchange
Corona
H. P. D. Kingsbury
C. M. Grow
The
A. D. Shamel
United States Department of Agriculture
Riverside
S. L. Ames
Reasons Why Coronas Do Not Buy at Home
A farmer's wife explains why she buys from city shops rather than local stores. She cites greater variety, lower prices from high-volume retailers, cash discounts, and better delivery systems as reasons to trade away from hometown merchants. She urges local merchants to merge, cut costs, expand stock, and offer fair profits to compete.
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Orona
No Protest Over Road Improvement in Corona
The trustees authorized North Main and River streets upgrades from Santa Fe de pot to city limits with bids to be advertised and contracts let by February. A protest hearing yielded no objections. Fire truck tires failed and a suitable replacement truck was arranged. A 1910 patent infringement claim over the city sewer tank was referred to City Attorney Freeman for future report. The Automobile Club of Southern California received approval to erect white lead coated iron direction signs in Corona.
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Santa Fe
Jas
Mueller
Fire Committee
F. M. Baird
Studebaker
Los Angeles
Freeman
Corona
The
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Slicing Up of Serbia Causes Disagreement
A series of World War I era dispatches report tension over Serbia's fate with mentions of a German Reichstag socialist query on peace talks, Italy's parliament rejection of a separate peace, and rumors linking Kaiser Wilhelm's Vienna visit to Austro Bulgarian diplomacy amid broader Balkan upheaval. A city fire set in a Ramona street garbage wagon was quickly extinguished by the fire department.
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Second
Ramona
A. Peck
University of California correspondence courses enrollments
During October 20 036 mail pieces were sent for UC correspondence courses in Agriculture. 876 enrolled, 192 completed one or more courses. Poultry Husbandry led with 189 enrollments followed by Swine 115 and Vegetable Gardening 75. Other popular courses included Dairy 73 Home Floriculture 70 and Adult and Child Nutrition 64.
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University of California
Villa government reorganization eyed at sovereign convention
EL PASO Dec 2 There is a report of a reorganization of the Villa government and consideration of electing a new president at a forthcoming meeting in Juarez of the Sovereign Convention governing Villa forces.
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Nogales
Ariz
Arbalejo
Villa
Carranza
Carbo
Here
EL Paso
Juarez
Display Rooms Improved at Crown Garage & Machine Works
The Crown Garage & Machine Works has expanded its display area with new showcases for smaller auto parts, tire racks, inner tubes, and large parts. Floor space now highlights 1916 Studebaker models and the remodeled offices improve service for owners, parts, tires, and repair work.
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Crown Garage & Machine Works
Studebaker
Peeler
Chamber committee endorses San Diego fair funding
A Riverside county board of supervisors meeting saw a chamber of commerce committee led by CC B McConnell W C Barth and E B Collier endorse contributing 2500 to insure the San Diego fair for another year. The supervisors granted the endorsement.
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Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
CC. B. McConnell
W. C. Barth
E. B. Collier
County Board of Supervisors
Riverside
San Diego
Duell's Cash Grocery Ad Still Reads Local Specials
An old grocery sale listing from Duell's Cash Grocery shows bulk items including Macaroni Cracker Coffee Tomatoes and flour with free delivery. The ad emphasizes bulk 49 lb sacks and assorted household staples offered to Brookfield residents.
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Brookfield
Rand
Barker seeks appointment as executor for Fanton estate
G Barker petitions the Superior Court to be appointed executor of Clarke D Fanton who died in Corona November 22. The estate includes a half interest in Margaret L Fanton’s estate, $6000 in bank stock and cash $3309 and $2000 to the estate. Decedent left a will dated November 14, 1915.
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G. Barker
Superior Court
Clarke D. Fanton
Corona
Margaret L. Fanton
Bliss sells Lot 7 Block 53 to Waydert in Riverside
Anson L. Bliss transferred Lot 7 in Block 53 to P. C. Waydert and the deed was recorded at the Riverside courthouse, making the transfer part of the official record.
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Anson L. Bliss
P. C. Waydert
Riverside
Los Angeles Business Caller Fred Strowger Noted
Fred Strowger of Los Angeles was counted among the business callers visiting the city today, indicating active local commerce and industry presence.
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Fred Strowger
Los Angeles
Ford delivery truck bought by J W Rowe
J W Rowe purchased a Ford delivery truck through Crown Garage and Machine Works. The Anaheim sugar factory finished its run begun in July on November 21.
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J. W. Rowe
Crown Garage & Machine Works
Anaheim
Orange County Fruit Exchange Estimates New Crop
The Orange County Fruit Exchange estimates the new crop at 2070 carloads, signaling a strong harvest outlook. Government reports and market analysts note sustained demand across regional buyers.
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Orange County Fruit Exchange
Fraternal Brotherhood Holds Key Meeting for Elections
The Fraternal Brotherhood plans a major meeting next Monday night where officers will be elected. A large turnout is desired as the lodge drill team makes rapid progress toward future exhibitions and participation in lodge rituals.
Canning Olives Without Brine Proves Viable
University of California tests show ripe olives can be canned or bottled without brine after salting. Process includes brief brine soak, heating to 180 F, sealing, and 212 F treatment for 30 minutes. Olives remain sound for a year with no color or texture changes, offering easier handling and freight savings.
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Division of Viticulture
University of California
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