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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
2
City Treasurer City Attorney City Marshal Street Superintendent City Clerk City Engineer City Recorder Lieb Stats Health Officer Building Inspector listed in the municipal roster, outlining key posts and responsibilities for the upcoming term.
The document lists Henry H. Holmes as president with A B Tuthill E B Cdllier Rausil F Gillett and Ethan P Kidder as trustees. The page presents a formal governance lineup for the organization.
The editor writes a humorous plea to Santa Claus asking for 500 new subscribers, extra ads, ink, kindness, and various favors for local officials, businesses, and readers. The letter blends requests for legal men, a hotel, a park, better sewers, and Christmas joy for children and mothers, urging unity for the bond issue.
The speaker asks for a balanced Christmas spirit with charity for merchants farmers judges and neighbors. They urge rain for crops and fair pay while condemning endless demands. The message emphasizes giving not just receiving and shares a plea for humility and shared joy.
A stirring call urges Corona residents to work hard, run businesses with a bold go ahead spirit, and set aside jealousy. It stresses unity, mutual benefit, and fearless effort to attract settlers and create a prosperous community.
The Independent invites correspondent reports from all valleys and post offices. Send plain letters with true local news in your own words. Avoid personal attacks and provide exact accounts to support the paper and regional interests.
An 1900s style ad urges mothers to treat child coughs with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to reduce fever risk. Claims the medicine contains no opium and is safe for children, with mother testimonials and note of availability by R F Billings.
The Shah says his subjects must be educated to value constitutional government. He favors a rolling promise pattern where one day a constitution is promised, the next day repudiated, then repudiated again, creating political dizziness.
An advertisement warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and health. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. The product, priced 75 cents per bottle, is claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials available. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
By order of a December 9 1908 execution from Temescal Township Justice Court Corona Riverside County California Bard W N Lewis and Mrs C S Lewis heads up a public auction January 7 1909 at 12 pm in front of Corona City Hall for Lots 6 and 7 Block F Holt's addition Corona to satisfy costs and judgment. W D Lyman constable serves notice. Freeman & Clayson represent plaintiff.
Corona California December 7 1908 notice of a special stockholders meeting at the packing house December 28 1908 at 2 30 p m to elect a full board of directors for the ensuing year review accounts and conduct other business as needed signed by F NI Speich president
Humorous dialect vignette from a southern cabin recalls Uncle Ned telling eerie host stories in summer to chillen and wintry tales to warm them. Ad copy touts Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as mild acting, non narcotic, suitable for children and sold by R F Billings.
The Corona National Bank in Corona California invites stockholders to its banking office on Tuesday January 12 1909 at 3 o’clock p m for the election of a nine member Board of Directors and other business as may come before the meeting. M Tierpening cashier.
The Philadelphia Record notes Maud and Mabel in lighthearted banter about fashion and hair care. Gertie remarks on the time Mabel spends creating her look.
A warning that frequent or long colds lead to chronic catarrh and that proper care avoids the condition. The ad endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee stating it relieved throat and lung issues. Sold by Rk. F. Billings.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Pa and Johnny with reference to the phrase worn to a frazzle and a Christmas buying racket. The text is incomplete and unclear about specific events, names, or dates. The item reads as casual conversation with uncertain meaning and no verifiable details.
The Del Rey in Corona positions itself as the leading hotel with good home cooking and sunny rooms. Rates have been reduced to meet popular demand.
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