16 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
1
Poem by Nelson Robins celebrates effort over victory with lines urging perseverance in sport and life. The piece contrasts hard work and grit with winning or losing outcomes, praising the value of giving one’s best.
A morning remark about pancakes sparks a small irritant over breakfast. The piece notes wartime language slights, jokes about national prestige, and snippets from college humor, including a Harvard Lampoon quip about sleep and a saw.
Geographical publication details list subscription costs 4 dollars per year 2 dollars for six months and 40 cents per month with carrier delivery in city. Subscriptions must be prepaid papers continue until canceled arrears must be paid in every case and orders to discontinue must be received in advance.
C A Downs, a Corona California painter, testifies that inhaling turpentine irritates his kidneys and causes back pain. He says Doan's Kidney Pills relieve the symptoms quickly and that he feels one hundred percent better after use. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York.
A writer contends modern people chase money above faith, urging readers to put religion aside and focus on the dollar as a dominant daily motive. The piece mocks religious seriousness by asserting money is the true driving force behind actions.
A quirky piece notes objects with known traits cannot speak walk or see and muses on how odd these roles appear in everyday life.
Observation notes many storefront awnings appear shredded and torn following the norther gusts. The weather event left several shops with tattered coverings and scattered debris.
A regional financial analysis notes better fall business conditions in America with high crop prices pushing circulation and low interest. California sees strong lumber and oil demand, while grain shortages push up wheat barley and corn values. Despite prosperity, seed costs rise and flour may hit ten dollars a barrel as prices for basics climb. real estate improves, manufacturing builds grow, and overall mercantile activity remains robust with few large failures.
The Independent publishes readers’ forum exchanges debating free trade versus protection, wage levels, and economic policy, including a query on the Stephens bill and a note about a chain-letter scam and its misleading promises.
Classified notice urges readers to use want ads to find work rooms to rent help housing and selling options. It emphasizes action and results and targets job seekers landlords and sellers. The short advisory signs readers to place or respond to listings.
Corona residents report rapid results from Adler-i-ka a simple mixture of huckthorn bark and glycerine. One spoonful supposedly relieves constipation sour stomach and even prevents appendicitis by acting on both bowels. A short course is claimed to help chronic stomach trouble.
A devotional verse asks for divine protection over a son, seeking strength bravery kindness and upright conduct. It emphasizes compassion for the poor and a readiness to help those in distress and ends with a plea for return to prayer and mother.
Joe Tinker believes 19 year old Ed McGinnis from Boston may win a first base spot with the Cubs if Vic Seier’s eyesight fails next season. McGinnis played semi pro ball in Maine two years ago and last summer with St Johnsberry after being signed by Boston.
Rio de Janeiro November 16. Senator Erico Coelho proposed a 5 percent government tax on the bicho gambling game, annual turnover about 2.5 million contos or reis or roughly 800 million dollars. If approved the game would be legalized and played openly rather than under police banks.
Many local residents attended the Santa Monica races today and numerous others plan trips to the beach city on Sunday to enjoy the events.
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