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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
2
Monrovia issues bonds totaling 3170,000 for a modern sewer system and municipal water supply. An Independent column targets Corona merchants with a reader-focused article and urges readers to check if their tradesman has seen it.
The note advises sending Christmas packages early to ease the workload of mail clerks and reduce local post office congestion, claiming it will bring peace of mind.
Neat Belle Street homes with tidy lawns illustrate street pride as residents on that corridor consider petitioning the council to pursue the Vrooman street procedure.
The Cuc amonga Press debuts as Volume 1, No. 1, edited by Mr. John J. Gentry. The cleaner type and ample local news signal a promising start for the new paper in Cuc amonga, north of Corona by about eighteen to twenty miles.
Letter criticizes roadside dumping of tin cans and debris along a busy street. The writer praises city efforts to improve the business district and urges extending garbage removal to residential areas to prevent rubbish piles beyond the dumps.
The tree trimmers under Tree Warden Pentelow have completed most trimming around the colony. Where branches lay on the ground for weeks, the property's owner seems to have little effort. City removal or burning of cuttings is unlikely. those hoping for it should abandon the plan.
The report notes an ordinance sets the age limit at sixteen for pool hall patrons and only restricts playing, not merely loitering, suggesting the law’s intent is being thwarted and prompting questions about enforcement.
In an old display heading the Pacific Electric advertises trips to San Pedro for war dog viewing and to Covina Glendora Sierra Madre via orange grove routes. It touts Newport and Mt. Lowe journeys with Alpine tavern dining, promising the Corona Comfort Route amid mountain scenery and rich mineral deposits.
A steel ship named General Hubbard slid into Long Beach harbor on Saturday, a milestone for Craig Shipbuilding Co as the first steel vessel built south of San Francisco. The launch signals a major industrial triumph for Southern California.
Thousands gathered along the channel as ships from the late company formed a half mile long phalanx on the opposite shore and loaded every available craft, underscoring Long Beach citizens’ assurance in a harbor for large vessels.
A critique extols home design that fuses artful originality with restraint. It praises the I. P. Newton residence on Garrison for its balanced, natural beauty and argues for using natural art over commercial motifs in housing.
Washington dispatch notes a rapid drop in attention as members left the chamber during the President's message. By an hour after reading began only fifty House members remained, and voices drowned the clerk's delivery. In the Senate only fifteen stayed with similar chatter.
Dr. W. S. Davis and his wife have moved to Corona and will make it their permanent home. Davis, a physician and surgeon with many years of experience, has opened an office in the Burton block. He also purchased a 20 acre orange and lemon grove in the Orange Heights tract.
Interest ran high as Mel Morgan bet J. N. Hogg of White Motor Car with a Riverside auto club. The demonstrator showed a four mile Main street hill climb in high gear at 20 mph then 30 mph for the final mile. The run ended at Ben White ranch with gears unchanged and drew wider attention.
The Temescal Water company annual meeting elected directors S Hamp ton A F Call T Jameson F F Thompson F F Chase H B Chase and W N Tilson replacing Joy Jameson and EB Sparr. The pipeline project for a new domestic water system was approved and Lee lake reservoir capacity was expanded to save 40 to 50 inches of water daily.
Public auction planned for citrus fruit sales in Los Angeles under the Pacific Coast Fruit Auction Co. Incorporation papers show capital of 100000 dollars with stock at one dollar par. The constitution was approved at Levy's cafe by several firms and individuals from Los Angeles and surrounding cities.
Eight first class limiteds and three tourist limited trains operate daily eastbound via the Southern Pacific. J R Downs, commercial agent, Riverside, promotes punctual service and dependable schedules for travelers seeking timely arrivals.
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain requiring hypodermic injections. He reports the lumbago began as backache and grew paralyzing until Foley's Kidney Remedy eased the condition, leaving him no longer bothered by the ailment as claimed by R F Billings.
Sealed bids will be received for the purchase of a house and barn on lot 5 block 63 City of Corona. Bidders may bid separately for each building and must remove structures within 15 days after sale. Ten percent certified check required. The trustees may reject all bids. Send inquiries to the undersigned B M Browning.
A bold advertisement proclaims Tuberclectde a complete cure for consumption. It claims the tubercle bacilli are destroyed within eight months, with improvements seen in two to six weeks. The firm invites readers to request full particulars from Tuberclectde Co. in Los Angeles.
The service claims to clean every part of a garment rather than just sponging, emphasizing a complete treatment with an advanced method. The message highlights a meticulous approach to stain removal and fabric renewal.
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