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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

2

Local Notes From Corona Area Aids Holiday Hints

Local notes report toy and game sales at A W Bates and social events including Coronans at the Tuesday Musical Membership concert at the Elk's club in Riverside. Christmas package notices appear at the post office and Wells Fargo, while other items mention church events, club gatherings, and a move to register auto licenses at Circle City Garage before Friday night.

James Taylor Jr Coronans Elk’s Club Riverside Wells Fargo Express Office Circle City Coronana

Ford Touring and Runabout Prices in 1917 Listing

The 1917 Ford Touring priced at 416.70 and the Runabout at 400.70 with a chassis at 380.70. Prices are F. O. B. Corona. Newton and Collier.

F. O. B. Corona Newton & Collier

Request for information from Fred Metzger Kansas City

A reader named Fred Metzger of 830 East 8th Street Kansas City Missouri asks for prompt information. He signs with respectful closing and requests any available data or updates.

Pittsburg Chamber Probes Alleged Fruit and Produce Abuse

The Pittsburg chamber of commerce plans a full investigation into claims that food supplies decay or are dumped by merchants to raise prices. It invites shippers, producers, and dealers to send information to F. Marshall, secretary of the Investigating Committee, with confidential handling for named reports.

Pittsburg F. Marshall Kae Oran Building Liberty Avenue

Mrs John Fletcher Returns From LA Visit

Mrs John Fletcher returns to Corona after a three week visit with a Los Angeles friend and relatives.

John Fletcher Corona Los Angeles

Southern California Auto Club Plans Riverside Branch

The Southern California Automobile club, the world’s largest, will open a Riverside branch and an inquiry office in Corona within weeks. Er Brook Randall reports 1915 theft recoveries show all 300 stolen cars in Los Angeles area were club members’ vehicles. Randall tours Mato Del Rey seeking new memberships and will meet interested motorists.

Southern California Automobile Club Riverside Er. Brook Randall Corona Auto Club Randall Los Angeles Automobile Club of Southern California Mato del Rey

Information Wanted On Relatives Of R A Patterson

A plea from Fred Metzger of Kansas City seeks any knowledge of the relatives of R A Patterson once in the paper hanging business. Patterson lived at 407 Main Street and a card bearing testimony is mentioned. A letter from Patterson's former roommate in Corona California notes his death and requests helpful information on his family and possible union ties.

R. A. Patterson Fred Metzger Kansas City Patterson Main Street California

Fate of Penrose in the Balance

Harrisburg Pa December 13 At Pennsylvania s biennial general assembly convening in January debates will focus on progressive laws already in place with amendments likely. Gov Brumbaugh aims to add a housing bill as his second and final legislature. Senator Penrose faces uncertain political future amid local Philadelphia power struggles. A key fight will be over a county local option liquor license bill shifting grant authority from county judges.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania General Assembly Martin G. Brumbaugh Boies Penrose William S. Vare Edwin H. Vare Philadelphia Brumbaugh Penrose Altho Washington

Hemet Gallery Manager Visits From R H Barnes Branch

Emerson Reichard manager of the R H Barnes branch photograph gallery in Hemet was in town yesterday on business connected with the Hemet establishment.

Emerson Reichard R. H. Barnes Hemet

The Sign of Quality In Our Printing Ad Message

Advertisement praises the Sign of Quality in printing and notes that the most successful merchants are the biggest advertisers.

Kreven Off for California After Thanksgiving Win

The Pennsylvania team finished practice for the Cornell game which they won 23 to 3 at Whitemarsh Valley near Philadelphia. About $25,000 was wagered by Pennsylvania adherents with team members contributing nearly $5,000. The Olympic Club of San Francisco invited the Pennsylvania team and undergraduates to use the club as headquarters while in California.

Cornell Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Philadelphia Pennsylvania Olympic Club of San Francisco California

Irrigation Project Advances Near Chandler Arizona

About 1500 acres east of Chandler Arizona now irrigation water under the irrigation project first unit complete three more units nearly ready to turn on water and begin farming.

Chandler Arizona

Vaudeville Actors Threaten Nationwide Strike

Vaudeville performers warn of a countrywide walkout, challenging managers and union leaders as tensions rise. The dispute centers on curbs to performances and performers’ demands, signaling a possible industry-wide disruption.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corona Hardware Main ‘St Phene A. W. Bates RR. D. Lamson Chas. H. Reid Eighth Ramona James Clark West Olive Street Corona. Country Club Chamber of Commerce Farrar Starlight Rebekah Lodge W. Becker Victoria Avenue Rebekah Friendship Circle Odd Fellowship Majestic Holbrook-Blinn Violet Mersereau In “the FORD Crisco Makes RISCO CIA Soren Makin Kry EPK Santa Claus Kryptok Optometrist Bates’ Store Spirit I A. Newton & Son Beldhing Red Cross East 8Th St Kansas City,m H. McCauley Hope St Kreven Corona’s Basket Grocery Tale Eet
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