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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
1
A state convention planned for orchards with focus on practical experience and trade, aiming to improve citrus industry insights. Riverside visit urged to coordinate events, with officials noting limited licensing and a mix of dry and wet townships across the state.
A San Francisco discussion on liquor traffic grows heated as reformers push for tighter control. The national mood favors temperance, urging suppression of saloons and a shift toward new commercial thrift and public morality.
The article lists state by state tallies showing Taft with 55 percent of the total in January, up from 48 percent in August. It argues Taft’s support is not just in strong political machines but widespread in northern, Republican states. The shift signals a move from a slim majority to a comfortable lead in the overall vote.
The Independent reveals a large cache of garden seeds claimed to come from the White House lot in Washington. Seed distribution is advertised as guaranteed to sprout in any soil with or without irrigation or fertilizer, urging early participation and highlighting a spring focus on vegetables and flowers.
Secretary Prizer reports a flurry of information requests about Crown City and Corona from across the country. Correspondents include H. C. Abel Kansas City Emil Belford Morristown John Stierli Los Angeles A J Smith Wessington Dr P Stockschloeder Rochester H C Barnhart Whittier and Earnest C Morden Austin. Inquiries focus on real estate orange and lemon grove prospects and potential business opportunities. Public church note mentions Stephar Cain of Riverside celebrating Migs at St John the Baptist Catholic Church despite heavy rain.
D M Browning longtime Corona resident and notary public sells his successful insurance agency on East Sixth Street to H L Lyman who has taken possession. Browning remains active as secretary of the Independent publishing company and deputy county clerk while Lyman, son of W L Lynan, is described as bright and enterprising ready to continue Browning’s reputable business.
An audience enjoyed the three act farce What's In A Name at the Alden Opera House under St Johns Episcopal Church Ladies Guild. Miss Reena Walters led the cast with polished staging while Dickeon, Livingstone, Archer, Florence Archer, Rural Cooper, Hazel Booth, Bessie Cook and Anna Mowrer delivered notable performances.
Dr M B Huft and his daughter Mrs Harry Glenn were travelers detained or delayed in Long Beach amid a Thursday travel warning. The report notes their involvement as passengers in the affected group and mentions the stretching effects on travel plans.
The Women’s Improvement Club hosted a reception at Mrs. E L S Joy’s home with Helen Hudson of Los Angeles as guest of honor. Vocal solos and a Tuesday Musical Choir quartet entertained, followed by piano pieces and a dialect reading. Refreshments and club colors enhanced the hospitable gathering.
The Corona Merchants and Manufacturers Association held its first meeting in a year with President Ferguson in the chair. Reports show robust growth with almost all local merchants now involved. A director slate was chosen for the next year: Robert M. Woliitz, Tega As Newton, Joseph M. Spinning, G. Franklin Dean, Cecil B. Randall, Waldo P. Miles, and George L. Ferguson, with election of officers postponed. The group dined at Hotel Del Rey with elaborate table decor and a notable menu by host Sutherland. Secretary Stahl praised cooperation among merchants and urged unity for a bright future. W. C. Barth spoke on the Postal Parcel law and its impact on farmers and small-town merchants, whileWilliam Riddle urged unanimous support for the association’s objectives.
A year ago his eyes were clear and cheerful but despair fills his air as I meet him yesterday. He tries to smile, yet his manner shows he is going down the hill. he speaks of a bitter tale, a stumble that started it all, and a mighty will to stop the slide seems absent. He shambles through a door and leans against a gilded bar, a fallen figure from a once bright life.
Two year old boy from Prairie Grove Arkansas who had been treated for consumption in California coughed up a fragment of lead shaped like a pistol cartridge. Doctors suspect lead poisoning from a homemade top peg and report improvement as the lead is expelled and the patient recovers under Dr. M. B. Huff's care.
Frank Taylor formerly of Albid Iowa now living in Long Beach appears in Corona on a business errand. The move traces to his recent relocation and current residence in Long Beach.
A Santa Fe road construction locomotive ran into a washout at Horse Shoe Bend in Santa Ana canyon. Two men were killed and four injured as the engine toppled after the track gave way due to irrigation canal erosion. Coroner and doctors arrived. passengers walked blocks to transfer trains. a pile-supported track may be built to prevent repeats. Bews, married, died. others injured expected to survive.
A Feb celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birth recalls his views on Civil War outcomes. Senator Hour cites three missed chances: Malvern Hill, Chancellorville, and Gettysburg, where better leadership could have ended the war sooner. Meade’s inaction at Gettysburg is labeled the greatest blunder.
A brief urging residents to shop locally in Corona, emphasizing fairness to local merchants and encouraging community support for homegrown businesses. The note cites civic responsibility and local economic safeguards.
The Independent requests supply of clean cotton rags for use in wiping and cleaning machinery. Suppliers should deliver promptly and contact the office for specifications and quantities.
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