27 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
1
The notice states that THIS:PAPER is kept on file at the Dake Advertising Agency in Los Angeles located at 428 North Main St and at 77 Market St San Francisco for placing contracts and advertising work through the agency.
The Board of Trustees lists Henry H. Holmes as President with A. B. Tethill W. A. Hively Aasil F. Gillett and Ethan P. Kidder among the named directors.
The recall has arrived in Los Angeles to stay and ranchers feel jubilant over the Fal. The Whitla boy kidnapping suspects are under arrest in Cleveland, marking a poor bargain for them. The Brownsville affair shadows the senate with Banquo like ghostly features.
The Independent predicts recall provisions will be drafted into the constitutions of many California cities within a short period as tariff disputes inflame Congress.
Ranchers complain of the Temescal road's poor condition amid heavy travel. The Orange County Tribune has expanded to seven columns, citing increased advertising. Residents urge city trustees to consider elections on issuing bonds for sewerage if action is needed, urging communal support.
Orange County officials face taxpayer ire over a perceived salary grab seen as an emolument in the political game. The remark frames the friction as a government action not wholly pleasing to residents.
Pasadena reports a balloon expeditioners rescue after a snow storm on Mount Wilson. The group endured a terrible experience but emerged safe and sound. Separately Willa Whitla, the Sharon Pennsylvania boy, is back with his parents after a $10000 ransom was paid. The piece calls for a national law making kidnapping a capital offense.
Citizens urged property owners in Corona to back a sewerage bond, arguing it raises land values and protects public health by preventing fever and disease, highlighting healthfulness as a key draw for home seekers.
The Listener notes street corner talk in Corona praising sewer bonds and growth. Traveling salesmen hail the town’s health, finances, and beauty. locals plan fundraisers via lawn socials to support a marching band uniform fund and celebrate civic pride. The scene closes with anticipation for the ball season.
Thomas Brown of Illinois visiting his brother Dr Brown rode the Mt Lowe incline car on a snowy ascent. He considered quitting but held on as the car climbed, declaring the trip a great experience and a nerve tester despite the fear and cold.
The report notes Curry's resignation while in a bad mood and cites President Taft not yet accepting it. The excerpt shifts to a medicinal ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming constitutional treatment and a $100 reward for failures, with contact details for F. J. Cheney & Co.
W. W. Cochran of the Pioneer ranch visited Los Angeles on Wednesday and Thursday to attend to business matters.
Government employees wanted with 200000 positions nationwide. Clerks mail carriers stenographers bookkeepers guards and other roles offered with pleasant conditions and prompt pay. Washington Civil Service School offers exam prep and salary booklet by request. Earl R Hopkins president Washington DC. Rain drenches region. northern mountains snow covered while valley roses and carnations bloom.
Advertisement notes this dangerous cold season and recommends Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for quick relief. It claims the laxative action clears the cold from the system and appeals to children who like the maple sugar taste sold at Billing's Drug Store.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a preventive cure for appendicitis and a range of ailments. It claims gentle stimulation of digestion to stop clogging and lists Constipation Biliousness Chills Malaria Headache Indigestion as cured. Sold by R. F. Billings for 25 cents.
The Glen Ivy Hot Springs Company board levies five dollars per share as an assessment on all capital stock. Payment is due by March 29, 1909, to secretary P H Lyon at 426 South Spring Street Los Angeles. Unpaid shares face delinquency and public auction on April 19 1909 to cover owed amounts plus costs.
A trial judge in Pittsburg orders the district attorney to prepare indictments against a millionaire a vice president of a national bank and four city council members on bribe charges. De Witts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as effective for kidney and urinary ailments. Teachers in local schools have begun a week long vacation with pupils also enjoying the break before duties resume.
List of advertised letters to be sent to the dead letter office if not called for before April 3 1909 including Sundalupe Butteres M Den Ludwick Blarens Mr William Coon and Mr Joe DeGrado plus a civic appeal urging residents to support a sewerage bond issue to boost local employment and income in Corona.
The Independent notes that a sewerage bond election could be called by trustees if they decide. It suggests a favorable public mood and a likely broad majority in support based on current information.
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