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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
7
Cardinal Mezzofanti died in 1849 at seventy five. He spoke more than fifty languages fluently and could converse with English, French, and German visitors in their own dialects. Lord Byron quipped he would have made a fine universal interpreter in Babel times.
Wil lieboy muses on change while Silli man questions the idea of Adam's makeover. Humorous dialogue suggests a real relief in altering appearances as the cartoon scene unfolds in a light exchange.
Quote attributed to Dinah Maria Mulock about poverty and keeping house for personal comfort rather than pleasing neighbors.
A tribute to Benjamin Lundy, early abolitionist and Underground Railroad pioneer. He published The Genius of Universal Emancipation, faced mob violence near slave states, aided escaping enslaved people via Lowell Illinois, worked with Elijah Lovejoy, and died in 1850 after a lifetime of anti slavery advocacy.
The article notes the grave of a liberty advocate in a Magnolia village churchyard near Putnam County Illinois. A simple monument marks his resting place near the scene of his death. The Society of Friends dedicated the grave.
For sale for a short time two houses and lots corner of Tenth and Washburn streets lots 17 and 18 block 108 Corona. A rare opportunity to secure a fine residence property close in. For particulars address Geo. S Thacker Santa Ana Cal.
A man refuses a dress suit loan saying no thanks to potential trouble. Corrigan once lent his suit to a man who died suddenly and wore Corrigan’s suit in his own funeral. Corrigan mourned deeply and swore never to replace the worn garment. An aeronaut asks for the earth in a separate exchange.
A concise Latin proverb attributed to Juvenal notes censure affects both bold and meek. It contrasts sanctions on the aggressive with rebukes for the peaceful, reflecting a skeptical view of mercy and discipline in public life.
Short note promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism relief and better sleep. Advertisement mentions R F Billings as seller. Includes light humor and literary quotes but centers on relief product.
A sales-aid style notice touts Burdock Blood Bitters to tone liver and stomach and Purify the blood and claims DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills restore energy and relieve debility. Endorsed by Mrs. Chas Freitoy of Moosup Connecticut and others.
A vintage advertisement touts Dewitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve with the slogan don’t forget the name and accept no substitute. It claims effectiveness for piles and notes sale by R. F. Billings.
Travel Magazine critiques stage caricatures as broadly humorous travesties. Irish and German stereotypes appear with green whiskers and imbecile depictions, while in France the Englishman is mocked and in Germany Uncle Sam is parodied.
A few doses of this remedy will cure ordinary diarrhoea and severe cramp colic. It treats cholera morbus summer diarrhoea and cholera infantum in children, saving many lives yearly. When diluted it is pleasant to take and every family should keep it at home. Price 25c large size 50c. Buy it now.
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