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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
1
A Sioux Falls doctor cites Bishop Hare on skepticism and recalls a Philadelphia businessman who doubts the ark's feasibility. The piece includes a churchgoing quip about a girl and a punchline about looking for Sal Jones, reflecting light anecdotes and moral musings.
Mr and Mrs A W Brown and family of South Joy street drove to Long Beach for a overnight sightseeing trip. On return they suffered three blowouts and a puncture, finally reaching Corona at five in the morning and spending the day sleeping and recalling the events.
The paper lists subscription rates of 4 per year 2.00 for six months and 35c per month delivered by carrier in city limits with advance payment required. Published every afternoon except Sunday at 110 112 West Sixth Street and continued until canceled. All arrearages must be paid.
Stella J. Platt, long associated with art teaching in Cooper Institute Brooklyn and later a resident of Corona with her three sisters, devoted time and money to humane society work, civic improvements, and charity. She supported the Woman's Club House and Congregational church and was remembered for kindness and honesty throughout her life.
Advertising rates shown as three fines or six lines with 3 issues or 6 issues priced at .50 or 1.00 per block. Sums under are listed for each classification.
In Corona, neighbors mourn the life of a devoted companion and counsellor. Miss Anna Platt died after a period of illness and decline, with her heart failing at 6:00 pm. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm at the home, with full details to appear in tomorrow's Independent.
The Corona chamber of commerce seeks an ordinance to close all business houses one day a week and on holidays to curb trade. Provisions include licenses for bankrupt sales at 15 dollars daily, new ventures 10 dollars daily, itinerant drug sellers 100 dollars daily, and retail licenses varying by hours open. Out of town hand bill distributors would pay 15 dollars daily.
Reverend Ferdinand F. Schultz of Chillicothe Ohio declares he will serve wherever needed in wartime. He is a 17 year old pastor and practical engineer offering to work in a battleship fire-room or as a marine chaplain in the field. He appeals to Major General George Barnett for assignment to Old Glory’s service.
Felix Cortez was taken to the city jail after officers found a dirk in his pants while he sat in a Main Street pool room yesterday afternoon. He faces a brief period of reflection and repentance for the weapon ownership.
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