24 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
1
The paper notes that contracts for advertising can be arranged through the Dake Advertising Agency Inc located at 428 South Main Street Los Angeles and 779 Market Street San Francisco.
City Clerk and Treasurer positions clarified with City Attorney Engineer and Recorder staffing noted. Board of Trustees lists Henry H. Holmes as President with A B Tathill W A Hively Ansill Gillett and Ethan P. Kidder among members.
A columnist laments the sinking of the Maine and the brutal assassination of its crew. The piece honors brave sailors, condemns the Spanish aggression, and questions modern society’s fixation on wealth over true worth.
All west bound overland trains arrive on the coast loaded with homeseeker tourists who stay and help the state grow. The community invites them with a glad hand, promising room and opportunity for all as they join the great effort to improve the state.
The Republican reports Fresno plans a tempered town with open saloons. The ordinance bans saloons but allows liquor sales in quart quantities off premises and bottled beer for home consumption. Beer may be sold in restaurants with meals costing at least 20 cents, while any sale or gift in saloons faces severe penalties.
The article extols Corona California as perpetually prosperous, claiming the town enjoys constant prosperity beyond other areas. It emphasizes sustained economic vigor and a communal sense of thriving during all times.
If you seek property investment head to Corona to view our orange and lemon groves. See the orchards firsthand and avoid hunting elsewhere for a second option.
Riverside is echoed as the county seat grows, with plans to enlarge Glenwood. The notice salutes regional progress while noting neighboring strides and continued development.
The battleship squadron returns to Hampton Roads after a voyage around the world. The report lauds American strength and pride in the nation and its navy, celebrating the achievement as a marvel of the age.
A reflective aphorism on leadership stating that a man’s true grandeur shows when he stands among a remarkable minority, emphasizing character and influence in diverse groups.
The piece notes that those not invited to Taft's inaugural ball should not feel excluded as many others also miss official events. It highlights a wider social round and the variety of gatherings tied to the occasion.
A local rivalry unfolds as supporters debate which candidate should lead after a week of campaigning. Community groups and neighbors weigh up promises and past record while polls hint at a tight race ahead of an upcoming vote.
An advertisement claims deafness results from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises to pay one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, and urges sending for circulars.
The following names appear on the advertised letters list: K G Ballestuos Julian Burgos J C Caman Antonio Cortez Kahling A Hamilton H A Hind Lenorde Terling Feld Smith Adelia Vasquez. Call or visit to claim before the deadline.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas recalls that doctors offered little help for a spider bite with blood poisoning and five weeks in bed. He credits Backlen's Arnica Salve with a complete cure. The ad touts arnica salve for eczema boils burns and piles at 25e by R F Billings.
The Territory of Hawaii plans to settle about 50 families on 1800 acres in Maui to foster diversified farming. Governor Fear backs the project with federal support, aiming to create a large citizen small landowner population and reduce reliance on sugar estates. The site near Kahului offers pineapple cropping, good transport, and scenic conditions.
A French scientist purportedly reveals a blood based secret to longevity while American users credit Electric Bitters with life extension. The tonic is claimed to purify and vitalize the blood rebuild nerve cells and strengthen the whole system. One testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Maine reports full cure of kidney trouble. Fifty cents at R F Billings.
The annual roll call of the Baptist church will be held Friday at 7 30 p m. Two short addresses by Rev M B Shaw of San Bernardino and Mr D R Ward of Pasadena address topics about pastoral leadership and church character. Miss Reena Walters will read and there will be special music with public invited and welcome.
Three doctors told M. E. Fisher of Detroit that only an operation could help her severe rectal trouble. She later used Dr King's New Life Pills and was wholly cured. The pills prevent appendicitis, cure constipation and headache. 25c at R. F.
In the Superior Court Riverside California probate matter the will of Richard Gray deceased will be proven on February 27 1909 at 9 30 AM in the court room. The hearing also covers the application of Charles M Scoville for letters testamentary. Clerk A B Pilch and attorney H F Scoville are listed.
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