03 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
1
The notice identifies THE DAKE ADVERTISING AGENCY INC with addresses in Los Angeles and San Francisco, indicating where contracts for advertising can be made and kept on file.
Board of Trustees includes Henry H. Holmes president A B Tuthill W A Hively Ansil F Gillett and Ethan P Kidder as members. The record presents a civic body lineup from the period with these individuals cited in official capacity.
The Board of Trade endorses a sewerage storm drain and street program for Corona with Kellogg's pipe line plan. The Independent urges swift bond funding, and warns from east roads deterioration affecting ranchers and travelers.
The Independent urges upgrading east entryways and all approaches to Corona to sustain a sizable yearly trade. Readers are invited to contribute thoughts on improving transportation routes to support regional commerce.
The piece praises Corona California as a safe, solid investment with good streets and civic loyalty. It argues Corona offers no risk to property investment, highlighting enterprising citizens and a stable, established proposition that supports growth and hometown pride.
Mayor Harper of Los Angeles faces recall as Uncle George Alexander, a longtime Los Angeles county supervisor known for a clean record, is nominated against him. Campaigning is described as already turning torrid ahead of the May vote.
The speaker expresses belief that President Taft will provide a good, clean administration and notes his nature is to do the square thing. The remark emphasizes confidence in Taft’s leadership for the country.
Bakersfield reports no progress on the death by fire of Mrs. W Beekman and her four children. An autopsy was held but findings remain private until Monday's post mortem. Chemists will analyze mattress fibers and doctors study lungs to assess suffocation. Relatives arrive, unsure of enemies. Beekman's will surprises kin. Funeral plans not yet announced.
In Chicago on March 2 a jury in Judge Kersten's court sentenced three holdup men to life terms in the penitentiary for the theft of forty six cents. The harsh penalty followed a two year old law imposing life terms for highway robbery aided by deadly weapons.
Mr. H A Prizer, secretary of the Board of Trade, reports many letters about Corona from distant states as people seek relocation. The Corona booster notes the town’s climate, sunshine, and welcoming spirit as reasons to move to Southern California. Washington news notes Senator Flint introduces a Pacific coast steamship line bill from Panama to Tacoma as a Senate duplicate of a California proposal.
The Glen Ivy Hot Springs Company announces a five dollar per share assessment approved at the February 10 1909 board meeting payable by March 29 1909 to P H Lyon secretary at 508 Delta Building 426 South Spring Street Los Angeles. Unpaid shares become delinquent and will be sold at public auction April 19 1909 to cover the assessment and sale costs.
In the matter of the estate of Nellie Glass deceased, George S. Thacker administrator will sell by private cash sale on March 16, 1909, at H. K. Stahl’s office in Corona. The sale includes Lots 3 and 4 in Block 108 of Corona as delineated on the map of South Riverside Land and Water Co., recorded in San Bernardino County. Court confirmation required. Corona, California February 25, 1909.
The mother of H. M. Adams of Henrietta Pennsylvania claims seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured her son after five years of eczema and severe blood disorders. The ad promotes Electric Bitters as supreme for eruptions, eczema, salt rheum, sores and rheumatism, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by R F Billings.
Corona has reached a stage of growth and population where sewerage is an absolute necessity and nothing is too good for the town.
Mrs Ida Soper of Bid Pond Pa recounts a life saved by Dr King s New Discovery after years of severe lung trouble and near death. The medicine acts on coughs colds sore lungs la grippe asthma croup and bronchial complaints. 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by R F Billings.
A fire in Corona last Sunday morning caused substantial damage but was not fatal and authorities report no further injuries. Fire crews battled the blaze, and residents expressed relief that the destruction remained contained.
Advertisement claims De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are unequaled for weak kidneys backache bladder inflammation and urinary disorders. They are antiseptic and act promptly in cases of weak back backache rheumatics and rheumatic pains. Acceptance of substitutes is discouraged. merchants recommend them.
Advertises 200000 federal positions for men and women 18 and over with Pleasant conditions and prompt pay. Lists several roles such as Clerks Mail Carriers Stenographers and Guards and mentions a Civil Service School with sample questions and salary list mailed on request. Addressed by Earl R. Hopkins President Washington DC.
In Riverside County Superior Court guardianship of Mervyn George Lilly and Duello Moss Lilly minors, A J Ware guardian will sell at private cash sale the undivided half of Lot 1 2 3 Block 86 Corona and half of NEQ NWQ of Sec 34 T5 R6 8S B M Riverside, subject to court confirmation on March 16 1909 at H K Stahl office Corona.
A call to residents of Corona and surrounding communities to back their hometown when away from home. The note emphasizes there is no cost but potential benefits for local vitality and pride.
Advertisement notes a merciless murderer being appendicitis and claims Doctors King’s pills prevent the disease. The pills supposedly stimulate the stomach liver and bowels and cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headache indigestion. 25c at R F Billings.
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