20 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
1
The paper lists The Dake Advertising Agency Inc with addresses 428 South Main St Los Angeles and 779 Market St San Francisco, stating contracts for advertising can be arranged there.
City officials include Mayor Henry H Holmes and City Clerk John L Merriam with Treasurer William G Randall and Attorney Robert L Harrell. Engineer Oliver P Hull Recorder W D Lyman Marshal Robert L Harrell Health Officer B E Savery. Board of Trustees lists Henry H Holmes president along with A B Tuthill W A Hively Ansil F Gillett Ethan P Kidder.
Excerpts from R C Win throp's 1848 oration on laying Washington's cornerstone urge renewed allegiance to the American Union. The speaker calls for a monument as a pledge of unity and a symbol of national brotherhood built on Washingtons enduring principles. The text urges readers to honor Washington through precepts and example, not stone alone.
Assemblyman Collier's measure named the Audubon bill cleared the California Assembly on Wednesday. Backed by the Audubon Society of California, it imposes sweeping restrictions to protect song birds in the state.
Assemblyman Collier wins support for a $25,000 appropriation to build a state highway from Beaumont to Moreno. The measure, tied to a proposal on shooting song birds, faces rural opposition over crop damage claims but remains favored by Collier’s influence and assembly backing.
A South Water street merchant touts California asparagus as the new season’s aristocrat. He reports low early shipments, with crates priced at 12 a crate or 1.25 a pound, noting higher prices historically reaching 2.50 a pound.
A new commandment for San Francisco observers bars discussing juror qualifications in the Calhoun case and forbids indicating which juror favors the prosecution or defense. The rule aims to prevent opinions about jurors’ positions as a danger to fair trial procedures.
A booster message highlights rapid construction in Corona with new homes and business blocks. The speaker urges residents to take pride, expand their horizons, and embrace Corona as a thriving home town.
A Colorado chemist says he once spanked Theodore Roosevelt as a boy and vows to prove it to gain permission to fight Jack Johnson. The unusual claim ties a scientist to a historic figure and a boxing bout.
The Spirit Guide Society is incorporated in Louisville to offer expert guides for speaking tours with prompt, careful arrangements and deatness services.
A historic note describes Texamethylenetetramine as a Geran chemical claimed to aid kidney troubles, with a claim that most people would prefer the disease over this remedy. The reference reflects period skepticism toward unproven treatments.
Congress formally ratifies the presidential result naming Taft winner. Mr Bryans last hope has fled as the electoral outcome is proclaimed.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers 100 dollars for any Catarrh caused deafness cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure and promotes DeWitt’s Liver Pills as a constipation remedy sold by Billings.
A dialectal reminiscence asserts that George Washington was born in summer. The speaker defends own memory, claiming flowers were blooming and birds sang, arguing history books misdate his birthday and recalling caretaker duties and affection.
Beaumont weekly sales report notes two homeseeker trips to Beaumont despite rain. Apple land sales totaled about 6500 with G H Bailey of Billings buying nine acres for 2400 and R C Newton purchasing two adjoining acres for 550. George Reeg of La Mirada expanded to 186 acres in Beaumont for 17400 and plans apple growing and poultry farming. Eucalyptus planting planned in Cherry Valley West for 200000 trees in three months under Beaumont Eucalyptus Association with Burson and Mears handling contract.
Detroit woman M. E. Fisher suffered rectal trouble before three doctors advised surgery. She then used Dr. King's New Life Pills and was wholly cured. The pills claim to prevent appendicitis cure constipation and headache and cost 25 cents at R. FE. Billings.
Independent ads report that in Riverside County California Superior Court the estate of Richard Gray deceased will be probated. On February 27 1909 at 9 30 AM in the court room at the Riverside County Court House the will is to be proved and the application by Charles M Scoville for letters testamentary is to be heard. Clerk A B Pilch and attorney H F Scoville are listed as officials in the case.
A French scientist claims a blood based method yields longevity. Electric Bitters, advertised as blood purifying and nerve revitalizing, is touted as prolonging life and aiding weak, sick, and debilitated individuals. Testimonial from W. M. Sherman of Cushing, Maine, credits the remedy with a full cure. 50 cents at R. V. Billings.
The verse recalls the gaze upon Washington as a noble figure of the West, praised by Byron for his virtuous reputation and the honor he bestowed by taking the name of Washington. The poem contrasts glory with humble statesmanship and defends the legacy against envy.
The following advertised letters will be sent to the dead letter office if not collected before March 1 1909 Isidoro Aguierri Rafael Cacho Mrs J D Farrell Miss Frances Ss Palomariz Agusteen Ramirez A W Tucker.
A brief note discusses bathing options with a gallon of water including friction massage or shower bath and seeks advice on the best method. The tone suggests casual guidance.
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