Tin mines revival eyed by Pittsburg and Arizona capitalists
Report says wealthy Pittsburg and Arizona financiers will visit Corona to restart operations of the United States Consolidated Tin Mining Company. They plan to pump the old workings and explore nearby ledges, reviving a project long linked to President Harrison era and Dr. M. B. Huff’s ongoing efforts.
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Pittsburg
Arizona
Temescal
United States Consolidated Tin Mining Company
Harrison
M. B. Huff
Corona
Mrs Bradford's Lemons and Wash-Navels Bring High Returns
Mrs John Bradford of Kellogg avenue reports lemons selling at 5 50 a box in New York and Wash Navels oranges fetching double that price. She manages groves amid sewer work and irrigation plans while seeking Chicago teachers visits to Corona. Bradford also owns three Arizona gold quartz claims with a $50,000 offer on one, which she plans to resist for higher gains.
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John Bradford
Kellogg Avenue
New York
Bradford
Chicago
Corona
Jno
Pres. Pentelow
Board of Trade
Los Angeles
Honest act restores lost purse with full contents
Mrs. W. D. Somerville misplaced a pocketbook containing a sizable amount of money and valuables while returning from Corona. She retraced her steps and found the purse in the ranch mailbox on Ontario Street, all contents undisturbed.
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W. D. Somerville
Corona
Gratitude Expressed For Return Of Missed Mail
Mr Somerville thanks a friend for returning articles to the mailbox and expresses appreciation for the kindness equal to the value of recovered valuables.
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Somerville
Snakes Take to Boats in Yuma Mine Trip Tale
Geo W VanKirk, recently to Yuma Arizona for mine work, recalls a river rise that sent boats manned by Yuma Indians to shuttle men to mines. A seven foot rattlesnake threatened the party, but swift rowing and teamwork kept them afloat and the snake swam away. VanKirk plans a return to Yuma to pursue a mine yielding 30 percent lead and 15 percent silver and gold with a bright future.
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Geo. W. VanKirk
Yuma
Ariz
Yum
Mr. Vankirk
VankKirk
Vankirk
Cow Objection Delays Modern Milking Machine Picked Up At Prado
J R Newberry, Southern California grocer now settling near Corona, bought a 50 cow milking machine from Los Angeles for 150 dollars. On first use a cow kicked the device and knocked Newberry and his hired man into the barn floor, wrecking the machine. The duo are sidelined for repairs as the machine awaits another trial.
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J. R. Newberry
California
Prado
Rincon
Corona
Mr. Newberry
James FE. Mayberry
Bessie
Do Not Neglect the Children Remedy Advice
At this season of the year the first unnatural looseness of a child's bowels should have immediate attention. The best remedy is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil as directed with each bottle. For sale by it F Billings.
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Chamberlain
F. Billings
Corona area eyed for large sanatorium resort project
Promoters from Los Angeles form Citrus Belt Realty and Building Co to develop 2000 acres near Corona for a 500000 dollar sanatorium with parks, tent city, and extensive irrigation. The plan includes 150 acres lemons and 40 acres high grade oranges, water rights and a 10 inch pipeline to secure ample mountain water. Long Beach has offered cash and stock to attract the project.
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Independent
Citrus Belt Realty and Building Company
Orange Heights
Corona
Ontario Avenue
Hill Street
Mangular Avenue
Buena Vista Street
Ontario Street
Atlantic
Pacific
Temescal
Queen Colony
Arlington
Riverside
Chino
Azusa
Ontario
California
Smiley Heights
LeGage Sky Ranch
Brown
Corona Heights Water Company
Temercil Wash
Long Beach
Derelict land plans for a modern sanatorium complex announced
A company outlines a fireproof main building with administration, patient quarters, and labs plus tent houses around a landscaped core. Estimated costs total 150000 for buildings and tents and 50000 for furnishings with a 350000 stock plan and projected 70000 annual dividends. City actions include barn permits and street improvements while Salvation Army meetings prompt ordinance and monument purchases.
Have You Smoked a Corona
S Gildard proprietor of the cigar manufactory at Main and Second streets makes two cigars The Queen Colony and The Corona The Queen Colony sells for five cents and The Corona for ten cents He is pleased with Crown City and notes good business prospects and a need for more workers. Scratch pads at Independent office six for twenty five cents.
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S. Gildard
Cigar Matufactory
Main
Second Streets
Queen Colony
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Lo C G. Throop
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William L. Brown
San Bernardino
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Olive Street
Vrooman
Willard
T. C. Jameson
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Uniae Company
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