Corona Pageant of Spring Planned for April
Corona organizers announce a Pageant of Spring to be staged Friday April 13 following a luncheon by the Woman's Improvement Club and library committee meeting. Miss Coffin leads reports from chairmen as plans for the event on April 18 are coordinated. The program promises one of Corona’s best entertainments.
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Corona
Pob Eeeonnes
Woman’s Improvement Club
Library Committee
Miss Coffin
Truck driver narrowly escapes as train hits crossing
E. W. Page of Chino creamery was struck by the westbound Santa Fe passenger train near May station at 9 15. He was injured but conscious and walked at the scene before being taken to Corona and home in Chino. Page, who collects cream daily, did not hear the whistle.
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E. W. Page
Chino
Kathan
Page
Friends Plan Pleasant Surprise At Reid Home
Saturday marked the seventh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Reid Jr. Friends gathered at their Citron Street home to celebrate with auction bridge whist led by Messrs. FE Snideer L D Bedford A H St John H L Lyman and Mesdames S L Vale F A Brubacher Mrs Garret and Mr F A Harlow. Refreshments brought by guests were enjoyed by all.
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Chas. Reid Jr
Citron Street
F. A. Harlow
Marriage License Issued in Los Angeles for Fidelia Ganahl and Edward Fleming
Edward L. Fleming aged 26 and Fidelia L. Ganahl aged 26 were issued a marriage license in Los Angeles. Fidelia is the daughter of Fidel Ganahl owner of the ranch at the head of Main street formerly known as the Cotton ranch. Fleming is part of a Pomona contracting firm that recently completed a large reservoir on the Ganahl ranch.
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Corona
Fidelia Ganahl
Los Angeles
Edward L. Fleming
Fidelia L. Ganahl
Fidel Ganahl
Main Street
Fleming
Pomona
GanaHl
St Patrick's Day Party at Country Club Draws Guests
Mr and Mrs S W Garvey Miss Eloise Jameson and Miss Vivian Ryan hosted a St Patrick s Day celebration for club members and friends at the Country Club. A blarney stone prop and shamrock treats added festive flavor while a picture drawing contest and a game of progressive 500 provided entertainment. Margaret McCully won the ladies prize and Henry Jameson topped the men s scores.
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St. Patrick's
S. W. Garvey
Eloise Jameson
Vivian Ryan
Margaret McCully
Henry Jameson
Evangelistic Services Draw Congregations at Episcopal Church
Evangelistic services at the Episcopal church begun last Thursday draw growing crowds. Absentees during the pastorless period return, while new attendees show interest. Mr Webb delivers the Old Gospel sermons without notes and uses anecdotes to illustrate truths effectively.
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Episcopal Church
Webb
Corona Chamber of Commerce 1917 Boosting Drive
The Corona Chamber of Commerce membership committee launches a campaign to raise 2000 dollars for 1917. Boosters are urged to join, contribute, and help Corona advance, with the motto boosting for a bigger better busier Corona. Members are asked to enroll and support the local chamber.
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Corona Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Corona
Highest Court Validates Adamson Eight-Hour Law
The Supreme Court ruled the Adamson eight-hour law valid with Chief Justice White delivering the decision. Railroads challenged it as an improper commerce regulation and an unlawful wage measure, while the government argued it was a valid hours-of-service act under the Commerce Clause. The dispute arose after Congress passed the law amid railroad union demands for an eight-hour day and overtime rules, leading to failed negotiations and mediation efforts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
White
Adamson
Congress
Brotherhood of Railroad
Federal Board of Mediation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brotherhoods
Railroads
New York
Wilson
Brotherhoods and Railroads
Somersieg
Meneesre
French Scientist Frees Movie Projector Light From Heat
Using two slightly separated lenses and an air gap, a French scientist demonstrates a method to cool high power motion picture projector light, reducing heat.
New Hobby Horse Moves With Pivoted Front Legs
A novel hobby horse features legs on separate rockers with the front pair mounted on pivots allowing a rider to steer and propel it across a floor.
Government to release 115 million for wartime construction
President Wilson authorized Secretary Daniels to draw on the 115 million speed fund approved by Congress. The money aims to ease issues with foreign munition contracts as tensions rise after yesterday's submarine activities. Daniels asks shipbuilders to begin 200 submarine chasers immediately.
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Washington
Wilson
Daniels
Congress
Washington Today
Navy Department
U. S
San Diego Officials Fine Bank President for Closed-Season Ducks
D F Garrettson president of the First National Bank and C O Richards president of a cold storage firm each paid 50 to the conservation fund after admitting possession of wild ducks during the closed season. Deputy Webb Toms cited the offense near Cardiff three miles north of Del Mar. Justice Solon Bryan set the bail at 50 cash, marking a stronger enforcement than the usual 25. The case recalls past prosecutions in San Diego over duck protection and notes federal migratory bird law may further restrict seasons.
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San Diego
D. F. Garrettson
First National Bank
C. O. Richards
Fish and Game
Webb Toms
Cardiff
del Mar
Justice Solon
Bryan
Eagh
Fish & Game
Hr. S. Pritchard
Garrettson
Pritchard
Sam Schiller
Nolan
Tibball
Idle Wives at Majestic March 21
Idle Wives stars Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley in a social drama playing at the Majestic on Wednesday March 21. The film exposes upper class neglect and domestic life, urging men to be more considerate at home as a wife is left with a governess and children while the husband is away.
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Majestic Theater
Lois Weber
Phillips Smalley
Serial melodrama plot lines tease scandal and danger
The text summarizes several vignettes from a picture show. A wife neglected for his time, a defiant daughter ignoring her mother, a girl led astray by a false minister who becomes a workplace typist and gains her boss intrigue. Another tale follows a girl earning a few dollars weekly to support a home, highlighting family hardship.
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Canno
French hospital attendants create X ray resistant gloves
French hospital attendants impreg nated rubber gloves with metal salts to render them impervious to X rays. This technique aims to protect personnel using X ray equipment.
Detroit inventor plans waiterless cafe with dumb waiters
A Detroit inventor envisions a cafe where meals are served by individual dumb waiters traveling from a basement kitchen to each table. The concept eliminates human servers and relies on autonomous transport to deliver courses.
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Detroit
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Chino Creamery
Reid
Majestie
Corona, California
A. J. Ware
Geo. E. Snidecor
C. C. Harrington
Laura V. Kirby
F. E. Snidecor
Cashier
Corona National Bank
F. F. Thompson
Charles Hoss
C. B. McConnell
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