20 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
1
A jumbled extract combines a poem about a pepper tree and longing for Michigan with a political aside on German moves and a comic line about a piano and a daughter. It ends with a note that Eastport drug stores are closed on Sundays under mayoral enforcement.
News notes that three children of the recently deposed Russian ruler are afflicted with measles. The report frames it as a parallel to a local outbreak and offers a cautious note of consolation to those currently affected.
An agent encounters a boy at a gate and asks if his mother is home, as he approaches a house. The scene centers on the unanswered question of the mother's absence and the boy’s response.
From reading the papers it seems nearly every town in Southern California plans a Sunrise Easter service except Prado where no notice has yet appeared. The writer urges neighboring cities to unite with Riverside, the originator of the custom.
Pelicans flocking near Lake Elsinore collide with Southern Sierras Power lines and puncture circuits as they attempt to alight, effectively turning off electric lights. The birds’ flying against high wires disrupts service, creating periodic outages in the area.
Porterville California begins construction of what is described as the largest magnesite kiln in the world. The project marks a notable industrial development for the region as workers prepare the facility for operation.
The notice lists publication details for the Corona paper published at 110-112 West Sixth Street with editor George M Blair. It states subscription rates of 4 dollars per year 2 dollars 9 cents for six months and 40 cents per month within city limits, advance payment required, papers continue until explicit discontinuation, and arrearages must be paid.
A brief ethical reflection warns that those who habitually kick at others incur lasting harm. It notes the kicker gains a bad reputation, loses friends, and may find no help when in need, ending with a caution: Don't kick.
The government plans a broad campaign to combat malaria by treating patients and protecting residents in affected regions. Authorities will also destroy disease carrying insects and drain swamp areas to reduce transmission.
The Independent reports an unindexed morgue cut of a public figure. It asks readers to identify the likeness, noting several other cuts lack labels or proper indexing. Readers with knowledge are invited to respond to help label the collection.
The independent carrier boys urge careful evening deliveries and seek steps to ensure subscribers receive papers. If papers are missing, inform the office. Carrier assignments include Melvin Wrestler Victoria street east phone 1182, Percy Lillibridge Ramon a street upper city phone 724, A C Emerson west of Sheridan street residence unknown but reachable at 171, Chas Green main street library South Boulevard Washburn lower Main street with no residence phone but reachable at 284.
A whimsical piece personifies cheese to argue that fault lies with humans not the cheese. The essay traces cheese from sweet milk to sour product and laments neglect that turns it into cheese, urging pity rather than censure.
The ad promises quick head relief from nasal congestion with Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and clear air passages, easing nasal stuffiness, headaches, and snuffling.
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