17 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
1
On site at i ER the Dake Advertising Agency Inc located at 428 South Main Street Los Angeles and 779 Market San Francisco invites contracts for advertising.
Mayor Elias and city officers including City Clerk City Treasurer City Attorney and City Recorder listed alongside Board of Trustees with Henry H. Holmes as President and Ansil F. Gillett P Kidder among the trustees.
A large year sees about 960000 Europeans depart leaving the continent. A small share returns after a few years, while many seek better opportunities abroad.
A plan proposes arranged ship lights in a definite triangle to show a vessel’s course to observers, detailing a method to gauge distance and approximate speed as a safety safeguard against collisions.
Rumors say a state law and city ordinance require bicycles and motorcycles to carry a lamp after dark. Local officials have not enforced it before, but sources claim enforcement may begin, with potential arrest risks noted by Cook & McDonald.
A Youth's Companion note predicts English will be taught nationwide in public schools of Guate mala. It argues that if English spreads, Americans could travel globally and converse without learning other languages. The piece frames language adoption as a path to universal communication.
The commonwealth Minister for External Affairs Mr Batchelor reveals a wealthy Chinese organization with agencies at major Australian ports, aided by ship officers, has long smuggled Chinese into Australia. The inquiry stresses the systematic nature of the illegal influx.
Geologists survey reports 58.0 billion cubic feet of coal gas made in 1907 by 5138 companies. Of this 54.6 billion cubic feet sold for $36,327,897, with 3.4 billion cubic feet lost or stolen. Average value per thousand feet was 68 cents in 1907 versus 81.4 cents in 1906, indicating gas cheaper.
The piece notes Cambodia as a French protectorate larger than Pennsylvania with about 4.8 million people living on rice bananas and fish, preferring peace over fighting. It mentions Mekong drained plains, northern mountains, and wildlife like elephants and tigers, plus engineering efforts for storm drains and sewers with Kellogg surveying lines and September specifications.
City projects will not allow post bid changes. owners must submit plans to ensure lasting street upgrades. The piece argues early action proves progress, reduces future disruption, and spreads traffic as new residences and shops rise, benefits all in the growing city.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local reference on North Wain between Third and Fourth involving a ditch or mower event. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable.
Local print shop promotes its broad capabilities including brochures posters and business cards with emphasis on reliable service and quick turnaround for businesses and individuals seeking affordable professional printing.
Board of Directors of Corona Pressed Brick and Anchor Company in Corona Riverside County California levies an assessment on capital stock unpaid as of July 31 1909. Delinquent shares sell at public auction August 21 1909 at 3 PM at the company office to cover delinquent assessments advertising costs and sale expenses. By order of the Board Secretary C W Bennet June 30 1909.
The Bible school meets at 9 30 a m Sermon at 10 45 a m Junior BY P U at 3 p m Senior BY P U L at 6 30 Union mass meeting at 7 30 p m Pastor’s morning subject Worth Striving For Rev D M Gandier of Los Angeles will preach at the union meeting at night Special music all day public cordially invited and welcome Moats free
Sunday at 11 00 A M service follows Sunday School at 9 45 A M Wednesday evening meeting at 8 00 P M Reading Room opens daily 2 00 4 00 P M except Sunday Topic for July 18 is Life.
A set of keys was found on Main Street and a finder is urged to return them to the Post Office for a reward. The notice requests prompt contact with the Post Office to claim the reward.
Rev Arthur Crane will speak at 7 30 p m at First Christian Church with special music both morning and evening Pastor E J Harlow leads Bible school and welcomes visitors to the service and events.
The Congregational Church led by Rev Chester Norris invites attendance at 10 45 a m service and 7 30 p m sermon at the Baptist church on the topic On the Footpaths of St Paul Greece. A union evening service with the Baptist Church is planned with Bible School at 6 30 p m and Young People meeting at 6 80 p m. Midweek service Wednesday at 7. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
The spring cold cure called Pine-Tar-Honey from Dr Bel claims to relieve coughs and chest discomfort. The ad notes only one Bell Pine-Tar-Honey product with Bell’s trademark and directs buyers to Murray's Drug Store for purchase.
A union meeting of the Baptist and several other churches is set for Sunday evening at the Baptist church. Rev Do M Amidier will deliver an address on the annual program. All are cordially invited to attend.
Rev. Geo. Ely serves as pastor at St John the Baptist Episcopal Church. Sunday School conducted with morning service at the church.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Corona Dressed Brick Co will be held at the company's office in Corona Riverside County California on Tuesday July 2 1909 at eleven o'clock A M for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and for other business. The notice is signed by UG H Bennett and A F Gillet.
A promotional notice urges readers to buy Kodol Digestist to aid digestion and strengthen the stomach. It promises a money back refund if no benefits are felt after a full bottle and notes the large bottle contains more product than the smaller one.
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