15 May 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1916
Page
1
John S. Chambers issues a 1915 financial report showing state expenditures at 36.53 million, municipal outlays of 69.99 million, and county expenses of 69.97 million, with sharp increases since 1911. The piece blames Progressive rule and calls for prudence and reform.
Jonhn Borden Norris H Bokum Charles K Knickerbocker and Rochester B Slaughter, boy millionaires from Chicago, depart Seattle May 15 for a whaling and big game hunt in the Bering Sea and Asiatic Siberia aboard the schooner Big Bear equipped with hunting gear.
Delegates at the seventy seventh annual convention of Christian churches of Indiana gathered in Danville heard a plea for greater cooperation among pastors. Rev George H Clark of Indianapolis urged ministers of all faiths to help purify their ranks and uphold the hands of righteous ministers.
Members of the California Ripe Olive Association announce plans to form a statewide marketing organization to promote olive growers and products across the state. The move aims to coordinate advertising, standards, and outreach to retailers and consumers.
C E Lillibridge announces candidacy for the office of supervisor in the first supervisorial district. The primary election is set for August 29 1916 and will be decided by the vote of party directors.
The item lists GEO. M. BLAIR as editor and publisher with G. J. THOMPSON as editor, and shows subscription rates of $4 per year $2 for six months and 386c per month in-city delivery. It notes payment in advance and the paper is published every afternoon except Sunday at 110 112 West Sixth Street.
The Country Club vaudeville program drew big laughs with rapid sketches led by Mam ma aKtzenjammer and Si Slocum mule sequences. G W Waterbury and cast delivered clever impersonations and morsels of pratfall joy. Elizabeth Andrews scored a major hit with a Mrs GC Waterbury bridge bit and the hospital scene drew hearty applause from the audience.
A compact report notes Mr. Andrews appeared in suitable attire for the role and drew a decided hit from the audience during the evening program. The observer credits his stage presence and execution as a highlight of the event.
The twenty first annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers opened at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Speakers of national prominence will address topics on industrial security export trade patent reform immigration accident and fire prevention and industrial education.
A short directive on sustaining brand presence through consistent ads. Emphasizes routine promotion to fix business identity and location in customers' thoughts.
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