03 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
1
The paper notes that contracts for the publication can be made at the Dake Advertising Agency locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with offices at 428 South Main Street and 779 Market Street respectively.
A roster lists city officials including Mayor B E Lavery City Clerk John L Merriam City Treasurer William G Randall City Attorney Oliver P Hull City Engineer W D Lyman City Recorder R R Root Street Superintendent Pee Health Officer Building Inspector and the Board of Trustees led by Henry H Holmes with A B Tathill E B Collier Ansil F Gillett Ethan P Kidder.
An old Hawaii piece notes Mark Twain’s enduring aloha for the islands. It quotes his praise of Honolulu gifts and his lines about Hawaii’s climate, landscapes, and memories from years ago and before annexation.
Spring rapidly arrives in California and gardeners should prepare seedbeds now. Potatoes are being planted in sheltered areas while hardier vegetables can be set out statewide this month. Begin by spading a small plot at the back door and avoid waiting for full pre culture guidance.
Senator Willis of San Bernardino introduced sweeping anti prize fight legislation in Sacramento. The measure would make it a felony to instigate promote sponsor or facilitate any boxing contest or prize fight including training fighters or handling challenges.
Willis presents a broad statement accusing all assisting trainers of a fight as felons. He positions himself as an organization man and declares that the performers will become reformers, aiming to lead the public against perceived wickedness and set a new pace for change.
J A Stone of Kemp Texas, Civil War veteran, recounts a plot against his health by a stubborn lung trouble. He details a cold that lingered for years and a fall in weight to 130 pounds before using Dr King’s New Discovery which restored his health to 178 pounds. The medicine is sold for 50 cents and 1.00, with a trial bottle offered and guaranteed by R F Billings.
A post office notice lists advertised letters to be sent to the dead letter office if unclaimed by February 15 1009. Names include Mr. Manuel Aguilar Mrs Amanda Bryan Jesus Castilla Mrs P G Henricksen Senora do sepa Morales Jerome Reynolds Mrs J Scott Mrs S Welch and a closing quip about men admitting faults.
Practical advice from Farm Journal on keeping hens productive in winter. Emphasizes ventilation, air quality, and steady care. suggests charcoal mash, steamed greens, and litter to encourage laying. Notes February duckling season, incubation uniformity, and mite control with smoking method.
Notice lists 1909 grazing permit applications for cattle horses sheep goats and hogs within Cleveland National Forest to be filed in San Diego California by February 28 1909. Full fee details and blank forms available from local Field Officers or the undersigned. The filing authority cites standard procedural information.
In Honiton a town fair tradition crowns the opening with a pole bearing a gilt glove and a town crier cry. The glove signals fair start and no arrest until lowered, coins fly to children, and the display lasts through the event. In Plumstead a 1000 year old churchyard holds epitaphs like Master James Darling who died after eating cherries.
The Justice Court of Temescal Township Riverside County California issues a summons to W V Beach in a contract action brought by Cottle and Stewart. The defendant must appear within five to twenty days as specified, or a judgment will be entered against him. Issued July 2 1908 by Justice O P Hull. Freeman and Clayson attorneys for plaintiffs.
In Temescal Town California Justice's Court S J French and Thompson co. plaintiffs vs V V Beach defendant. The People of California command appearance at Corona post office building within five days if in township ten days if county twenty days otherwise. If not appearing, judgment may be entered for money or damages and relief sought. Dated July 2 1908 by O P Hull.
A Scottish farmer proudly displays an antique clock to a visitor. He bought it at a town auction and boasts of a rare bargain. The clock may not keep perfect time but is said to be reliable enough to catch a train or wake him for breakfast.
Five year old Bobbie shouts scat at a cow in his mother's flower garden as the animal calmly continues grazing. Three year-old Mary dances and urges Bobbie to scow the cow, in a playful delineator scene.
Quip from New York Press exchanges humor about stance during conversation. The remark shows casual street talk and hints at broader interest in truth and cause and effect as a theme.
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