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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for Corona California postal matter are two dollars per year, one dollar for six months, and fifty cents for three months. Payments required in advance.
The editor laments the murder of Corona marshal G. C. Alexander and warns of strong anti foreign sentiment. The piece urges more officers or deputized residents to round up Mexicans and fine gun owners to curb lawlessness.
The piece laments the decline of the old rural singing school and its social value. It notes a shift toward community music and cites examples in Lindsborg Kansas and Bethlehem Pa where local efforts foster high quality singing. It urges widespread adoption to sustain good music and curb ragtime.
Lloyd George tells visiting woman suffrage advocates that no law is possible without broad public backing. He warns that any legislation must await a clear majority of the people supporting it.
The discussion notes that prisoners on hunger strike face two options: forcible feeding or starvation, both constrained by public sentiment. Delegates left the meeting good natured, while the author compares opponents to a dog with eyes shut and teeth fixed.
The Riverside county highway bonds won by a wide margin, signaling a wave of prosperity and a plan to start nearly 273 miles of permanent county roads within months and complete the network in three years. San Bernardino plans a February vote to mirror the Riverside success and join a regional road system.
The text lauds Marshal Corona and his successor methods, noting his fearlessness and the results he achieved, while recognizing the loss to the locality and the impact of his approach on the community.
A contemplation on two nearby towns showing how civic vitality and harmony drive progress while apathy and factionalism lead to stagnation and decline. The piece contrasts proactive, united effort with sleepy or divided communities.
The passage urges embracing Christmas cheer and New Year resolve by talking about happy topics. It advises avoiding burdening others with troubles, real or imagined, and instead recounting good things to uplift both speaker and listeners.
A congressional committee denounces the lobbying methods of the American Manufacturers Association as offensive and outrageous. While the public agrees, what action Congress will take remains uncertain as to possible penalties, with prison time seen as the only tough option.
A reflection on hypocrisy noting that deceit may fool some but over time the true nature is exposed. Genuine people are trusted and respected, while sham cannot earn lasting confidence.
A reflective note argues that many boast wide minds and liberal attitudes yet lack firm beliefs. It contends such diffuse professed qualities are harmlessly good in moderation and can benefit society, even if not grounded in strong personal conviction.
The article notes Andrew Carnegie is reputedly reduced from a fortune of about $150,000,000 to around $22,000,000, sparking speculation he may die poor. Yet many would envy even this diminished wealth and the notion of being as poor as the Laird of Skibo.
A citizen writer urges readers to segregate foreigners from the city’s north end citing murders, nocturnal gunfire, property decline, and health fears. The letter argues landlords should refuse rental to “these people” to improve sanitation and safety, warning conditions will worsen if unchecked.
A 1913 letter urges calm and warns that without a leader, unrest could lead to riots or lynching. The writer ties this risk to urban improvement and good roads, arguing a clean city attracts desirable residents and stabilizes society. LOYAL C. KELLEY signs the December 22 1913 message.
The Independent asks for communications on improving conditions in the north part of town. If readers disagree with the suggestion, the paper invites a view on the matter or any alternative proposals.
The San Bernardino County horticultural commission combats a mealy bug outbreak detected in an Ontario section orchard. Officials mobilize containment and monitoring to protect crops and prevent spread.
A large majority in Congress approved a year long naval holiday by a vote of 317 to 11. The author believes the move will boost moral momentum worldwide and help ease costly naval programs and taxation, reducing tensions and fostering peace.
A speaker argues that a man who lacks belief in himself cannot expect others to have faith. Those who view themselves as insignificant will be treated as such. Success may come without belief from others, but true success requires self belief.
The passage argues that routine governs behavior as people repeat actions daily and cling to ingrained attitudes toward others. It emphasizes consistency in motivations and responses, suggesting character is shaped by prior starting points and unaltered by current considerations.
The article argues that heroism exists in enduring qualities as much as in dramatic feats. It stresses steady courage, perseverance, and service, noting such heroism can be as impactful as flashy acts that win public praise.
The article argues that civic and booster clubs help a town advance, but if such organizations do not exist individuals can still strive to achieve local goals through personal effort and initiative.
The murder of City Marshal G. Alexander sparks tension against Mexican and foreign residents. A citizen calls for local grove owners to cease employing foreign labor to starve them from the city, while another proposes segregating foreigners to improve the town.
At 11 55 p m December 31 the giant Arlington radio station will emit a spark circumnavigating the globe to mark the year’s end. Navy ships shore stations and private networks will relay it from Hawaii and Guam westward to Liverpool and Paris eastward, with the naval observatory clock registering the wave on a 2500 meter wavelength.
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