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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
2
GEO. BLAIR, Editor and Publisher notes daily edition details at 110-112 West Sixth Street. Rates include 4 dollars per year, 2.60 for six months, and 35 cents per month with in-city carrier delivery and advance payments.
Washington officials debate the Germany US rift as diplomats trade long notes. Public mood shifts against jingoism, with broad segments of society opposing rapid militarization and seeking an orderly, honorable settlement.
The English government reports success in raising men through voluntary service, dampening the earlier push for conscription that had gained some momentum. observers note the shift in public support and policy as the war continues.
The text notes European military observers once derided Grant and Lee’s forces as armed mobs during the American Civil War, but their opinion shifted as the conflict progressed and outcomes changed. It reflects on pride in discipline and effectiveness seen in American troops.
A father explains his reason for not attending church is to satisfy his son’s craving for the comic supplement in the Sunday paper. He suggests the boy’s appetite for such reading outweighs the appeal of church.
At Ur bita Springs Park a Sunday vaudeville program drew large crowds. The bill featured Mons Herbert laugh producer Lillian Kirksmith flute soloist Dick Eastman Browder and Browder German Fun Makers and a 1:30 pm swimming diving contest followed by more performances. Dancing continued in afternoon and evening.
The New York Wall Paper Co at 1901 South Main Street Los Angeles offers best patterns from top makers at lower prices than other houses. Free sample books available.
Advert says Kellogge's Ant Paste quickly drives ants from homes and prevents reentry with a single package available at modern druggists. The bold claim pitches the product as a near supernatural remedy for pantry pests and annoyance from ants.
The article notes Dacca’s continued lead in shell bangles and anklets made from the cank shell. Women cut the shell with a primitive saw and color the sunk design. Some rare pieces with reversed openings have sold for as much as 70 pounds. The shell is sacred to Vishnu and sankha parts are often left on the body at burial.
Thackeray stood six feet two inches tall, and Sir H W Lucy notes Dickens and John Bright wore seven and five eighths inch hats. Gladstone's hat measured seven and three eighths inches, Beaconsfield seven, and Macaulay seven and three eighths. Daniel O Connell’s hat would top them all at eight and a half by ten inches.
A fragmented dialogue from Detroit Free Press and Munich Blaetter phrases a banker named Baron and a note for five thousand dollars. A man denies money, while a plan to marry the banker’s eldest daughter is proposed. A judge quips about wealth accumulation and ease turning difficult with reluctance.
Local newspaper promotes financial benefit from ads in the Corona Independent urging readers to subscribe and share the East edition with friends.
An old style advertisement touts a product named TIZ or JIZ claiming to draw out poisonous oxidations causing swollen feet and pain from corns and bunions. It promises relief for tired feet, swelling, and tight shoes with a 5 cent box sold at department stores.
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