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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
2
The piece urges citizens to support their town, describing patriotism as duty to home and community. It highlights town protection by laws, local businesses paying taxes and aiding churches and improvements, schools, churches, and the role of newspapers in informing and aiding residents and the local economy.
The piece argues that business success hinges on visible advertising. It contends that proactive, generous ads guide customers to products, while lack of ads leads to poor business. It asserts fair advertising yields prosperous commerce and that people seek what is advertised in the local paper.
At the Carter home yesterday afternoon W. W. Kressen and Grace Quiver of Los Angeles were married by Rev. Chester Ferris. The couple plans a honeymoon at the beaches before settling in Long Beach. Kressen has served as vice principal of the local grammar school.
Notices alert members to a special Corona Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Masonic hall tomorrow night. After more than a month without a general gathering, officials expect an interesting session and urge all members to attend.
Newark man James B. Mershon describes a long battle from lung hemorrhages to near death. After eight months unable to work he used Dr King’s New Discovery for three weeks and greatly improved. The ad claims it helps weak lungs and coughs with trial bottles offered.
On Saturday a man named White drove a mare and buggy into G. N. Miller’s Main Street livery, offered to sell the outfit, fled after a failed purchase, was caught by Nightwatchman Raney near a wash, and later handed to Sheriff Ruddick. The rig was stolen from Fullerton.
Bowen and Whitten report deals closed in ten days. Transactions include George E. Snidecor trustee to William Johnson lot 9 block 180 and Harry S. Schmidt to P. J. Whitten. Stanley W. Garvey to W. A. Black and Rose Black. Mrs. Alice Sargent to John Ruiz. Fred Wilkins to H. R. Moore. Francis J. Hastings to Sadie L. Glenn with an orchard and residence on game. Glenn to Hastings. Ada B. Dessan to P. J. Beacher. Beacher to Dessan.
Riverside lodge degree team conferred the third degree on Corona lodge members, a class of 384, with skill and enthusiasm. A cafeteria banquet followed, and next Tuesday evening 49 to 45 members are slated for degree work.
From county seat notices on tennis in Riverside, Marjorie Wyatt, once a local resident, and her partner R Weedon defeated two skilled opponents 6 2 to 6 score on Saturday showing rising success in the popular game.
Train fare discounts announced for California stations with one way under fifteen dollars. Rates go on sale July 1 to 4 with return limit set for July 5, 1911, via Santa Fe.
A charming woman is defined by health as well as looks. The ad claims weak and sickly women grow nervous and irritable from constipation and kidney poisons, and promotes Electric Bitters to purify blood, regulate organs, and improve complexion. Foley Kidney Pills are also marketed as kidney and bladder regulators.
A brief pulpit editorial by Rev. Chester Ferris at the Congregational church Sunday evening will discuss the proposed constitutional amendment on women’s suffrage. The piece notes both opposition and support with calls for careful public consideration by men and women alike.
Negotiations ended last week with B A Eagon purchasing a controlling interest in the Davis undertaking and embalming business. Eagon, resident four years, has directed the operation since September and is a Chicago College of Embalming graduate with over ten years’ experience. Mrs. Eagon remains as attendants with the new firm.
180 acre farm in Imperial California offers fenced small fields, sandy loam soil, fully water stocked and deeded. 125 dollars per acre for 100 acres with alfalfa. Possible orange or lemon grove potential. Contact See Wilson about it, Imperial box 173. July 5 notice.
A feature extols the modern woman with health good temper bright eyes and lovely complexion as the result of correct living and digestion. It advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and notes sale by R. F. Billings Estate.
Los Angeles to dedicate its new Orpheum Theatre on Monday night June 26 for public use. Officials note construction is nearly complete with final touches and seating in place and prefer a perfect opening over rushing to debut. The old house will continue shows until the switch to the Lyceum.
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