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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
Capt Hennebert recalls a young Black woman at a White Fathers mission on Lake Tanganyika who escaped a lion by shedding her cotton gown. The gown blinded the animal, which fled with it, leaving the girl unharmed and celebrated in the village.
A humorous verse describing a man cursed with perpetual chatter. The speaker notes his restless tongue and shallow depth, joking that he died from exhaustively talking friends to death and was buried with the inscription that he died for want of breath.
A verse satirizes political figures arguing tariff walls oil control and public ownership. It mocks Brink Honeywell a college president and lawmakers noting shifts from privatized profits to calls for state control and corrupt or jailed officials.
A portrait of Marcel the famed Paris hairdresser who invented a lasting wave for hair. He rose from a crowded Paris salon to fame with Jane Hading and the Rue de Péchelle shop. Marcel’s business practices included dramatic price jumps and priority over waiting clients as rivals bid for his next turn.
The article surveys the rise of scrapbooks from family keepsakes to costly modern collections. It notes major volumes like the Dewey book and Roosevelt clippings, discusses clipping bureaus and pricing, and highlights readers, personal mentions, and unusual clipping requests. It cites examples from New York and The Hague and reflects on the broad cultural impact.
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre hails Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy that cures lung trouble and long standing threats, surpassing other treatments. The medicine, described as a renowned cough and cold remedy, is sold at R F Billings drug store for 50c and 1.00, with a trial bottle offered free. There is money in a well placed liner encouraging readers to use the In dependent s liner column to trade or buy.
Reports describe twenty five Kansas high school principals as women who excel in their duties. The text alleges a bidder’s bid rising to 100 francs and notes Marcel’s shifting practice toward wealthy clients. It mentions a school run by him and his claim of living in refined leisure due to wealth from a so called unique specialty.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina calls Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the best and claims it cured a fluid sore on his thumb. He states it always heals cuts burns and wounds and recommends buying it for 25 cents at R F Billings drug store.
R N Farrar of Cat Island La reports severe diarrhoea in 1902 and 1907. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief and believes it would have saved a $100 doctor’s bill. Sold by R Billings.
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