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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
4
A hotel guest disrupts Christmas Eve sleep until a dream sequence shows toy armies assaulting his bed. Awakening, he buys gifts for wandering children and the poor, then rests content as a toy parade honors the conqueror in a moral ending. New York Nail.
Mrs. Anna Tompkins of San Diego returned home today after visiting her cousin Mrs. G. R. Freeman in this city for the past several days.
President William Sproule of the Southern Pacific returns from New York and predicts a good 1914 for California and the Pacific Coast based on ample rains and strong crops. He cites tariff debates and currency bills as unsettled factors affecting business, notes railroad earnings decline, but sees retrenchment as temporary and urges continued investment and public support as money markets tighten. He praises shippers and travelers for their cordial support during the year.
A long playful piece celebrates prunes shifting from scorn to luxury, noting rising prices in Chicago and eastern cities. It recalls Santa Clara valley orchards once overflowing, now hailed as healthful delicacy and even wealth, with prunes imagined adorning theatergoers.
A editorial stressing that inner character matters more than appearance for a beautiful home life. It urges young men to value personal graces over a pretty face and to heed this lesson for their own benefit.
An advertisement notes many young women suffer weak backs dizziness headaches and weakness. It claims kidney and bladder ills cause these troubles and that Fetey Kidney Pills relieve them promptly when taken as directed, with no habit forming drugs. R. F. Billings Estate.
The writer laments shoppers who travel far for minor purchases like thread or a cheap whip, ignoring local merchants. He argues such habits prove a town is not dead, quoting the Wise Man about fools seeking distant goods.
Klamath Falls Oregon December 22 a baby Christmas tree cut near town will be shipped by parcels post to Cherokee Oklahoma by Postmaster W A Dalzell to his brother. He will obtain a young pine small enough to meet the weight limit.
The writer notes mail order houses seldom contribute to public libraries or local improvements, praising local business men who support progress. They argue that men who give back to the community are the true benefactors, while mail order firms offer no such help.
A Corona resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved long standing kidney trouble, headaches, and dizziness. She praises the remedy and notes it remains beneficial for her family. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S sole agent. Remember the name Dean's.
The Midwinter Number of the Los Angeles Times, issued January 1, 1914, promises exhaustive coverage of Southern California and the evolving Southwest. It will detail opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and investment and urge readers to advertise to eastern audiences by sending a copy postpaid for 15 cents.
The coroner's inquest at city hall examined five witnesses about the death of City Marshal Alexander. Testimony described the scene, with Dr. Smith noting near four hours since death and close range gunfire. two bullets were found in the murder room by Deputy Sheriff Reyburn.
Mrs Mary Sperry Morton mother of Mrs S R Byler died at her daughter's home Monday morning aged 73 years and nine months after long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at two oclock from Davis and Eagon parlors. Born in Auburn New York her husband died in this city four years ago this month. Friends of Mrs Byler express sorrow.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as relief for coughs colds and lung troubles with claims of permanent relief. The note cites J A Kimbro and R F Billings Eatonte as endorsers and warns against substitutes.
In a special session on Monday the city trustees unanimously voted to pay a 500 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for shooting City Marshal G. Alexander early Monday morning. A Burns Agency detective from Los Angeles was hired to work the case, Frank Ewing named temporary marshal with deputizing power, and trustees formed a committee to assist the bereaved family.
The Corona National Bank offers handsome season greeting calendars, 16 by 21 inches, featuring large California subjects in color photo like reproductions. R. B. McKinney at 517 Main Street also offers attractive calendars, smaller but still decorative for wall display.
The San Bernardino city council will submit to voters on January 30 the issue of wet and dry conditions along with the dice proposition. Councilmen churchmen and business leaders are sharply divided over the best course.
The Baptist church held Christmas exercises last evening in a cantata titled Santa Claus and Co. Sunday school pupils led the performance with support from Spanish mission scholars. Candy was distributed to school members afterward.
In Riverside County California Superior Court probate matter for A. C. McDonald deceased. Time and place set for proving will and hearing Gov. E H Snidecor's petition for letters testamentary on January 10, 1914 at 9 30 a m in the court room at the courthouse. Clerk A B Pilch Deputy. Attorney W S Clayson for petitioner. Dated December 22 1913.
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