09 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
1
The paper notes that contracts for advertising can be made at the Dake Advertising Agency at 428 South Main Street in Los Angeles and 77 Market Street in San Francisco, indicating the agency holds the file for the paper.
A city notice lists officials including H. A. Wood Jehan L. Merriam William G. Randall and Robert L. Harroll with roles such as City Treasurer City Attorney City Engineer City Recorder City Marshal Street Superintendent Health Officer Building Inspector and more. The document outlines positions and names with titles concentrated among municipal offices.
Henry H. Holmes serves as president on the board alongside A. B. Tathill E. B. Collier Aasil F. Gillett and Ethan P. Kidder as members. The group appears as the school or organization governing body in the document.
The paper pledges independence under new leadership to promote Corona’s growth. It urges residents to back bond issues for streets city hall and sewer, arguing such improvements attract wealth and new settlers to the Southern California town.
A western editor ends his year by noting two subscribers and odd mail mix ups. One reader asked about safe twin care and received a bizarre reply advising straw and fire. The other, seeking grasshopper care, was told to use castor oil and gum rubs with a bone.
A $720,000 school bond issue was approved by over two to one in Los Angeles, following a student demonstration at Los Angeles high and polytechnic schools. With four precincts missing the tally stood 7781 for grammar school bonds and 2980 against, 7847 for high school bonds and 2967 against. Dr. E C Moore and Joseph Scott led celebrations as board officials expressed relief and joy.
Secretary Reynolds orders clerks to calculate a March payment to President Roosevelt. He ponders exact cents to avoid overpayment and potential auditor backlash, recalling Cleveland era warrants. Reynolds weighs options between 537.68 11 31 537.64 2 3 or 537.65 as a fair daily wage.
An old warning from Fulton county Illinois cites Grandma Wright born before Washington's inauguration who smoked a pipe for 92 years and died at 124 after a streetcar accident. The moral is to beware traffic and tobacco alike to live longer.
A humorous note proclaims Aziz of Tucson the stingiest man on earth citing a frugal wedding tour around the courthouse square, a nickel candy gift, and a suggestion to save the treat for children.
Dr Earl Barnes advocates adding women to school histories alongside great men. He argues that children, both boys and girls, tire of George Washington stories and should see great women as clear role models for girls.
The region pleads for rain as hills cry out and ranges bare of feed. Weather forecasts urge timely showers to ease drought and bring relief to thirsty land and communities.
The Mobile newspaper notes the sad death of Broker Ellis who shot himself in the East End yesterday. It warns that the east end is a vulnerable point and urges caution with firearms, advising gun muzzles point south or west to avoid disaster.
A fragmentary note wonders if John D. Archbold acted as Santa this year and which U S senators may have encountered such an event. The piece hints at Standard Oil certificates tucked in Christmas socks but offers no concrete details.
A daily train service will run between Chicago and the coast, reflecting the belief that eastern travelers cannot reach sunny California quickly enough to suit them.
The speaker notes two motives for invasion of privacy. Some people lack a mind to care about others, while others have no business confronting or judging others. The remark laments intrusive behavior and echoes a social critique.
A fragmentary reflection notes discarded resolutions and questions the value of keeping promises. The piece hints at future self discipline and the potential for new commitments in the coming year.
Kentucky remains described as fendish as the region presses on into the new year with continued robust attitudes and expectations reflected in local sentiment.
W R Lipscomb of Washington North Carolina recalls a decade old struggle with consumption. After trying many doctors without relief he used Dr King s New Discovery and was cured in six bottles. The remedy relieves weak or sore lungs and bronchial affections. 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free Guaranteed by R F Billings est.
A collection of quips and witticisms about manners and social norms. Observational jokes cover topics from work and love to telephone use and curious family exchanges. A playful critique of everyday life with sharp, humorous insights.
A 100 dollar reward promise for incurable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney of Toledo is vouched for by Walding Kinnan and Marvin as trustworthy and capable. Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The People of California greet defendant V. V. Beach and compel appearance in a contract action by Thompson and French against Beach. Answer within five to twenty days depending on service. Judgment sought for money or damages and court relief. Dated July 2 1908 Justice Q P Hull. Freeman & Clayson attorneys corona California.
The People of Citamia sue W V Beach in Temescal Township Riverside County. Cottle and Stewart demand appearance within five to twenty days depending on service location or judgment by default if not answered. Justice O P Thule signs July 2 1908.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Corona National Bank in Corona California is set for Tuesday January 12, 190% at the banking office. The agenda includes electing a Board of Nine Directors and any other business that may arise. M Terpening, Cashier.
A pithy proverb notes that many who pray long may be kept from heaven because their moral measure is too short, implying ethical standards matter more than length of piety.
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