First Honors To George Green In Speedway Contest
Voters begin the speedway bullet election with early voting through July 10. New entrants Miss Georgia Baldwin of 505 Victoria street and Master A Brunmier of Temescal, join a field listing numerous backers across the Portio n of the City East and West of Main street including George Green at 823 Howard street and other residents such as William Hull, Viola Peeler, Perry Whitten Jr, John Snidecor, Jack White, Wm. Bender, George Nowlin Jr, Willard Sweetser, Richard Fitch, Vera Boylan, Letha Collier, Fern Hosted, Jay Gould, Philip Glass, Harley Brown, Charles Spanogle, and Georgia Baldwin with totals around 7,006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Baldwin
Victoria Street
Master A. Brunmier
Temescal
George Green
Howard Street
William Hull
Vee
Viola Peeler
Victoria Avenue
Perry Whitten, Jr
Cama
Kendall Street
John Snidecor
S. E. Boulevard
Jack White
Garretson Avenue
Pind Olive Sts
Wm. Bender
Rimpau ‘Avenue
George Nowlin Jr
Willard Sweetser
Richard Fitch
Vera Boylan
She
South Main Street
Letha Collier
Fern
East Eighth Street
Jay Gould
Joy Street
Philip Glass
East Eighth St
Harley Brown
Coe
Charles Spanogle
S. E
Lloyd Dickinson
Victoria Ave
Ellard Brunmier
Republican Club 15 Now Organized
A meeting at City Hall formed the Republicans into a club with officers elected. President Dr. W. S. Davis and officers Jameson Bender Miller led next steps drafting by laws. An executive committee covers six precincts with Becker Maxwell Case Glenn Barth Andrews. Announcement of future meetings to boost Hughes and Fairbanks locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Becker
G. E. Maxwell
H. R. Case
D. W. Glenn
Nowa
Wlc Barth
L. L. Andrews
Hughes
Fairbanks
Subscriptions Offer Attract New Independent Readers
The notice announces a limited time promotion for new Independent subscribers. Five for One Beginning this week extra special votes will be given on new subscriptions with varied year options and clear eligibility rules. No votes for one month subscriptions. Names and addresses listed include Lorna Mayfield and Maurice Van Dyke.
Ford cars gain buyers as Call Estate acquires foreman's vehicle
Newton and Collier continue selling Fords to local agents with the Call Estate purchasing a car for foreman Roy Cross. The cars are touted as economical locomotion and sales rise daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton and Collier
Ford
Call Estate
Roy Cross
Power outage momentary renews appreciation of service
The afternoon electric power was off for a few minutes with little inconvenience. It notes this is the first such outage in many months and highlights appreciation for experienced service.
Mobilization Camp Notes at Sacrament o
The camp grew from a guard detachment to a 1200 tents in twenty four hours and now houses 3000 troops. Logistics run by Col. D. A. Smith receive praise while officers adapt to military routines. Recruits train for combat as civilians shift roles and supply lines move food and goods to the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Col
D. A. Smith
Quartermaster’s Corps
Smith
Becadeen
Oroville
Chico
D. €. Boales
National Guard
Dewey
Camp Johnson
Hughes Speaks Here Tonight at Local Methodist Church
Bishop M. S. Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal church will address Corona residents at a tonight gathering. Californians Dr. E. P. Ryland Dr. Alfred Inwood and ex lieutenant governor A. J. Wallace will bring greetings. The program also features church selections orchestra vocal solo by Mrs. Hutson piano duet by the Bairds and Miss Ethel Baird, plus a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Huche
M.S. Hughes
Hughes
M. S. Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishop Hughes
H. D. Hutson
Charles W. Baird
Ethel Baird
Llorace B Carpenter Starred in The Black List at Majestic
Llorace B Carpenter famed character actor from the Lasky company appears in support of Blanche Sweet in The Black List at the Majestic theater Wednesday. The drama was written for Sweet by William C. DeMille and Marion Fairfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llorace B. Carpenter
Lasky Company
Lasky
Blanche Sweet
Majestic Theater
William C. DeMille
Marion Fairfax
America
Berlin Fat Shortage Hits Fried Foods Across Germany
In June reports describe a severe fats shortage in German cities with butter lard and margarine scarce. Olive oil supplies are exhausted after wartime use, and peanut candy is seized by authorities. Canned sardines remain one of the few accessible foods in certain districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germny
Rotterdam
Germany
Munich
Pais
Bond Election Not In Sight Plans Discussed
Citizens heard two issues this morning as Chai fless of the chamber outlined a bond proposition plan and urged trustees to call for an election. The board considered risks if winter rains force a halt, noting stores open Sundays and sidewalk displays as controversial, with no firm rule in the current license. The piece notes continued coverage on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chai Fless
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Floward Glass
Sixth Street
Monterey Camp Men Must Pay For Training This Year
War department cannot fund camp expenses due to border and Mexico expenses. Camp attendees must cover own costs unless Congress approves an appropriation before the camp ends or refunds later. The notice cites training camp bulletin 1916 and indicates the plan remains that troops pay their own expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Hone
War Department
Congress
Army Organization
Mesico
Perfection Composing Room Model Installed by The Independent
The Independent has installed a Perfection Composing Room saw, a modern labor saving device. It cuts multiple metal slugs with the same accuracy in the same time, improving efficiency for up-to-date printing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
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