21 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
Opinion piece celebrating Santa Claus as a timeless, universal figure of joy. It argues the myth endures beyond biographies, linking belief to wonder in children and the festive spirit across social classes. It evokes reindeer, bells, and Christmas eve anticipation.
A local Missouri pig born with only two legs has drawn unusual attention and comparisons across states, including remarks about similar animals in Corona. The creature’s condition prompts discussion on animal resilience and curiosity about unusual births.
Hemet Valley ranchers organized a consumers league to protect water users while appealing to the state railroad commission in the ongoing litigation.
A brief line notes the sting of charitable pressure, urging removal of pity from aid. It frames charity as invasive and seeks dignity through restraint. No additional names, dates, or locations are provided.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or entities. The readable fragments reference Ned and Harty but lack identifiable dates places organizations or outcomes to summarize into a coherent news item.
The University of California reports on reclaiming 160 acres of alkali land at the M Theo Kearney estate near Fresno. Flooding the land then pumping via a 21,842 foot drainage system lowered the alkali. after three years the area yielded 180 tons of grain hay and may grow alfalfa soon. Costs ran about $100 per acre, with plans to cut to about $60 per acre in future projects.
The United States plans to field powerful warships armed with the best guns, but faces a manpower shortage as essential crews are hard to recruit.
A clipped newspaper line hints at a writer praising Mexico while noting others question how he avoids trouble, reflecting lively editorial chatter from a recent page.
The independent carrier boys urge careful evening deliveries and management will take steps to ensure subscribers receive papers. If delivery is missed, inform us. Melvin Wrestler serves Victoria street east phone 1182. Percy Lillibridge serves Ramona street upper city outside boulevard Belle avenue phone 734. A. C. Emerson serves Sheridan street west no residence phone but 171 can be used. Chas Green covers business district Main street library to South Boulevard Washburn avenue and lower Main street 284 is reachable.
In remarks recalling a past event a speaker notes the loss of life due to the absence of submarines. The statement implies a fatal outcome might have been avoided with greater naval assets, while asserting the speaker’s stance remains firm.
An advertisement touts Adler-i-ka a simple mix of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients that supposedly acts on both bowel sections to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas. The copy claims a single spoonful can relieve or prevent appendicitis and that short courses help chronic stomach trouble.
Excerpts describe travelers dealing with language barriers in Japan. Hosts give vague answers about carriages. a Dartmouth graduate suggests walking, while the party ends up riding twelve miles in chairs to Lake Shoji amid rain. Stories reflect humor and cultural friction during hospitality encounters.
Community members urge timely payments as ongoing funding is needed to keep operations running. The message notes an upcoming Mexican pot collection appears due for its regular cycle and emphasizes the goal of reaching financial stability.
A remark notes the common class column lead about a lost dog or missing husband. The line implies the item tied to the column’s appeal often involves domestic or humorously dramatic losses and publicity.
An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears blocked nostrils and head passages. It urges readers to tell their druggist for a small bottle and describes immediate soothing of swollen mucous membranes for quicker breathing and comfort during colds.
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