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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
The independent publisher declares Corona voters must choose sides in a municipal campaign. It argues against a party linked to sustaining the saloon and demands alignment with a national movement to end the traffic, urging the people to oppose the "disreputable saloon."
The article laughs at local politicking as mock wise men from Tuley Street claim to decide who will represent the city at the county convention. Delegates floor managers and motion makers are named while voters are urged to beware of this self serving arrangement.
The piece argues the current system strains against true voter voice in nominating City Trustees. It claims a small group secretly crafted the ticket, replacing a withdrawn candidate with a man linked to anti-saloon ranks who suddenly shifted positions.
The piece condemns trusting officials described as good fellows and names notorious figures like Coughlin McKinney Butler Ames of Minneapolis as examples of public plunder. It portrays barriers to reform and suggests systemic corruption in city halls and political circles.
The piece denounces high and low degree lawbreakers as good fellows who buy votes. It condemns saloons as recruiting stations for undesirable citizens and calls for breaking saloon influence to restore decency in politics.
The Jersey City Journal notes lingering memories of the Wilson tariff and argues Democrats face weak demand for tariff revisions. It cites Governor Johnson claiming past victories on reform but warns the logic favors caution, comparing reform to a burned child fearing fire.
The registration deadline passed for the Spring election on Wednesday. An April 13 vote will exclude unregistered suffragists. Corona shows a large turnout with 703 registrants in 1908, up from 554 in 1906, reflecting broad public intent to participate.
The Civil Service Commission announces an April 23 24 1908 exam for forest ranger positions at National Forest headquarters including Hemet California. Applicants aged 21 to 40 must have outdoor fitness and self reliance with field and written tests and potential for advancement to 2400 yearly.
A T to P and S F Railway buys 2,800,000 ties of chia wood from Hawaii amid rail tie timber scarcity in the United States. The company also plans ties from Japan using oak from that source, after Forest Service tests showed chia wood ranks with oaks in strength.
Mrs Dorothea Hoaglin Hayden entertained a large stylish crowd at the Auditorium last Friday with most of Justin McCarthy's If I Were King read in part The performance showcased her voice facial control and stage presence Emphasized by her interpretation of Wilson and other roles she earned long applause and a warm welcome for a possible return to Corona.
Frederick H. Brown once bought an Orange grove after Harvard and later became a New York lawyer. George L. Bush, who had sold the same property, sent Brown a box of choice oranges, a nostalgic reminder of Brown’s early days in the Atlantic coastal colony.
Friends of CG J Birdsall urge his return to the Corona school board noting his enviable record and valued service. The Independent argues his re-election would credit Corona voters and reflects conservative leadership.
Early in March a group of thirteen Corona area candidates joined Riverside lodge No.43. Mason Terpening, Corona National Bank cashier, delayed treatment but attended Monday evening with fellows Melvin Morgan Yourex Wollitz Ride Cochran Spinning Perking Sutherland as witnesses. A banquet followed at the club rooms with Corona members as guests of honor.
During a High Mass in a Mexican church a disruptive intruder shouted that the Devil was coming. In the ensuing rush to escape the doors nine people were trampled to death while the assailant fled.
The President established Verde National Forest in Arizona spanning 721780 acres in Maricopa and Yavapai counties. It sits along the Verde River watershed, with Jerome near the northern part and Mingus mountains to the west and southwest. The land includes limited commercial timber with a focus on watershed protection and regulated grazing to prevent erosion and safeguard Salt River Valley irrigation.
Professor D H Otis of the University of Wisconsin reports alfalfa hay fed to dry cows sustains weight in winter and yields 880 pounds of digestible protein per acre at four tons per acre. He estimates grain replacement and profit increases of 50 to 75 percent from liberal alfalfa use.
Thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy after my bereavement and for the floral offerings. Mrs. Josephine Mitchell expresses appreciation to those who offered support during this difficult time.
Envoy Malloy of the Salvation Army in Corona reports a powerful revival at the barracks. Last Sunday he preached with such fervor that nine unregenerate Spaniards came forward, tearfully seeking salvation, encouraging plans to reach more individuals from across the border.
Seagoe and Erwin, former Pomona buyers, purchased 320 acres of the Ford and Chase ranch six miles north. They have seeded about two thirds of their average and express high hopes. Seagoe, who came from Washington eleven years ago and borrowed money to start here, built an orange grove near Charter Oak, sold it, and now holds a half interest. A $50,000 proposition underscores the tale of hard work and pluck in Southern California.
Land Office surveyors Louis L. Dent of Washington and I A Pegues of Chicago, engineers for the General Land Department, are guests at the Del Rey to prove up surveys of government lands near Corona. Their work involves rough canyon and forest terrain, often dangerous, and they expect to remain about a week or ten days.
Poster announces that the Girls Athletic Association will present a newspaper social on Friday March 20 at 7:30 in the auditorium. The display features a sketch of a girl in tennis attire with racket and ball honoring Miss Marcie Hunt.
Experienced Tuner 1 KE of the Pomona Music Company plans to expand his piano tuning itinerary to Corona. The move will benefit owners of fine instruments across the city who seek expert care for their pianos.
Post Master Brown trusts the Hall safe after the March 38 yeggman blowout. He replaces the damaged box with a new strong box placed in the front office beside a plate glass window for visibility. He hopes the conspicuous location deters future traveling safe blowers.
A fragment discusses the belief that the body is a composite of cells and that cell life depends on perfect blood circulation. Normal function is claimed to require perfect structure, attributed to medical observations by authors including Johns and Corona.
The note lists a residence and office address on East Sixth Street with telephone numbers Sunset 341 and Corona California details 1052 and 704. It appears as a brief contact listing for a person tied to Corona California.
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