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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
3
A lively exhibition yesterday at Elysian Park drew a large crowd with 18 to 20 costumes and colorful play. Firemen and players entertained from a smooth diamond as Bowser Payton Miller and others performed in a playful, distinctive style.
Residents of Vicentia street hosted the Honeymoon Whist club reunion honoring former Coronans. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Veach Manteca Calif Mr. and Mrs S B Miles Sunnyslope Mr and Mrs Earl MacDonald Riverside and Dr and Mrs E C Reid city. A three course duck dinner followed by games and whist filled the evening.
Italy joined the Allies in May 1915 and learned to unite politically, militarily, and socially for war. The piece notes Italy’s schoolboy phase ending by 1915, a firmer government line, and Italy declaring war on Germany after a Rosselli cabinet formed, with troop dispatch to Salonika and France.
Mr. Lloyd Smith and his family from Lemore California are visiting his mother Mrs. W. H. Sargent on East Boulevard.
Dr Frank Carpenter of Los Angeles telephoned J W Garthwaite this afternoon warning that clearing skies this evening could bring a killing frost. He advises fruit growers to take every precaution to protect crops as fruit has reached a vulnerable stage and losses could be costly.
The Business Alien's Section of the Corona chamber of commerce seeks votes to name Corona's Queen for the Tournament of Roses parade. Candidates include Dorothy Puthill, Katherine Ware, Adiew Kirti, Jennie Wilson, Dorothy Lincoln, with voting closing tomorrow at six o'clock. A New York company will film the event with color motion pictures showing flowers, horses, and costumes in natural settings to showcase Southern California's midwinter climate.
Denver reports a proposed Colorado amendment would cap monthly household intoxicants at one quart of whiskey and a half case of beer with county clerk records for imports. The measure contrasts with current law that allows unlimited personal import quantities.
New York dispatch urges women to patch up quarrels by improving appearances. It condemns abusive husbands who ban makeup and promotes open face make up using powders rouges lip color and beauty aids. The piece cites fashion names and beauty products to encourage self presentation.
Washington dispatch reports that peace will be the leading theme for the State Department in 1917. Germany's submarine warfare, Belgian deportations, mail interference, and English embargoes loom large as the United States seeks to safeguard American rights while working toward broad peace negotiations.
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