15 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
1
A collage of items from readers and brief notes including humorous quips about politics, plants, and public life. Topics touch satire on the G O P, Fiji aviation, desert plant behavior, marriage jokes, bread prices, prohibition finance, and a child’s door escape.
The issue lists publisher and editor details and subscription rates while presenting society notes on health insurance. It highlights Mrs. Noel’s work with study clubs in Los Angeles and a resolution by a club protesting pepper tree removal from ranch sections.
M. W. Wells reports strong demand for sacks as fruit picking season nears. He produces several dozen sacks daily and has started earlier this year to keep up with orders.
The piece argues Mr. Wilson’s eight hour day concession may fail to avert a strike and faces opposition from powerful railroad interests. It notes the Adamson law's potential impact, the risk of widespread rail disruptions, and recalls Cleveland’s firm stance as a model for national calm amid labor tensions. It closes with reflections on dependence and nostalgia for gas and electric power.
Dr Rubinow outlines health and unemployment coverage including wages during sickness and medical care in hospitals. He notes international congresses, workmen compensation, and old age insurance as future steps while traveling across states to share findings. Mrs Noel describes data collection for a constitutional amendment and cites care models from Germany inspiring local health insurance efforts.
A hopeful message counsels that sunshine follows storms and every problem has a solution. The soul’s highest duty is to stay cheerful and steadfast through adversity.
The Independent reports white labor in the city is scarce and that the few available workers are willing. Last Monday 4. W. Garthwaite could not find white help, while teamsters, though employed, had been summoned by their bosses to fill the day’s need.
Public notice announces a sale of real property in Riverside County California on December 6 1916 at 10 a.m. The auction follows an alias writ of execution in favor of Union Escrow & Realty Company against multiple defendants. Property includes Lot portions 7 9 10 in Block 68 on Riverside Land and Irrigation Company map. Sale proceeds to satisfy a judgment of twelve thousand two hundred fifty two dollars and 92 100 cents plus costs.
At a meeting of the Eastern Star members last evening the following officers were elected for the coming year. Worthy matron Mrs B E Lavery, worthy patron Samuel Hawkins, associate matron Mrs A H Schoneman, conductor Mrs S Hawkins, associate conductress Mrs O A Ward, secretary Mrs Otis Ballard, treasurer Mrs Nettie Patton, trustee three years Mrs J W Grinnell. Installation at first regular meeting in December.
The notice requests advertisers to mention the paper when purchasing ad space, emphasizing brand exposure and local reach. It underscores continued support from local businesses and urges timely confirmation of advertising commitments.
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