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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1908

Page

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Woman's Improvement Club Opens Year With Meeting

The Woman's Improvement Club begins its new year with a 2 o clock business meeting at Miss Stella Platt's Kellogg Avenue home. A reception for members and public school teachers follows as part of Miss Platt's president’s day remarks and year plans.

Stella Platt Kellogg Avenue Woman's Club Kelloggavenue Boulevard Woman's Improvement Club Miss Platt Riverside

No decision reached on proposed city bond issue

City council Wednesday night debated funding street improvements and sewerage under the Vrooman act. Officials urged timely action while cautioning on bond sales, with votes to issue bonds gradually and to save taxpayer money as work progresses. Various bills for labor, materials, and services were approved for payment.

Holmes Collier Harrell Gulley Kidder Kelloge Kellogg E. Rush Bagshaw Corona Gas & Electric Co Corona City Water Co Corona Lumber Co Russ Lbr. & Mill Co Corona Planning Mill Corona Hdw, & Imp F. Sargent F. L. English A. Bowen Hadling M. Johnson Work T. Baker

Democrats Open Campaign in Corona

The Corona rally at the Alden Opera House drew large crowds with Riverside Democracy praising the effort. Lafayette Gill and Walter G. Maloy spoke while Paul Brown, a Lakeview newcomer, impressed as a rising figure in the party.

Corona Lafayette Gill Walter C. Maloy Paul Brown Alden Opera House Riverside Democracy Corona Democracy Demosthenes Bryan Taft Gill Walter G. Maloy Collier Lakeview Paul

Vigor in Democratic Campaign Echoes at Speech Night

A lively address stirred attendees as a hoodlum shouted Hurrah for Taft. The speaker concluded with a note that real vigor remains in the Democratic party and left the hall. Mrs. George Van Kirk wrote a campaign song sung by her three daughters to an appreciative audience.

Taft Democratic Party George van Kirk

Hat craving ends marriage in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles woman sought a fifteen dollar hat, secured it, and filed for divorce as a consequence. The case highlights personal fallout from a material desire amid a city facing roadblocks in resource use and broader social changes.

Los Angeles

Baraca Young Men Entertain Phileatha Class Ladies

The Baraca Young Men of the Methodist Church hosted the Phileatha class ladies at Mrs. George L Ferguson residence with a reception and business discussion. The Phileatha ladies met at the church and were escorted to the Ferguson home for refreshments. An all day picnic for 61 women eight men 16 children was held at Mrs Randall's Magnolia Avenue home.

Phileatha Mrs. G. Ferguson Braca Methodist Church Sunday School George L. Ferguson Ferguson the Methodist Church Randall Magnolia Avenue

Sleeping in church nap fines at Sunday school

The Lawrenceville Sunday school will charge sleeping attendees 25 cents per Sunday for lodging after the superintendent complained about straggling into class and taking naps. The policy aims to deter dozing during sessions, per the Columbus Dispatch report.

Lawrenceville Columbus Dispatch

Oregon Apple Shipments Exceed Last Year Across Valleys

The Portland Oregonian reports Oregon will ship over 1000 cars of apples this year, up from about 600 last year. Hood River forecasts its banner crop with 400–500 cars, double 1907’s 200. Grande Ronde readies 300 cars, double last year, while Medford growers plan about 200 cars.

Portland Oregonian Oregon Hood River Grande Ronde Valley Medford

Santa Ana Conference Ends With New Board and Social Focus

The Santa Ana Congregational Conference closes as a pivotal event, forming a 21 member board with 11 clergymen and 10 laymen to guide expanded public work. Sessions highlighted social issues from temperance to child welfare and education, including plans for Imperial Valley Collegiate Institute and talks by Dr. Loba and Rev. Day. Officers elected: Moderator Dr. George by Soper, Vice-Moderator J P Fisk, Scribe Rev. C P Dorland, Assistant Scribe A B Chittenden.

Congregational Lata Santa Ana Bééri Irist Busingea Kingdom of God Capt Dodd Los Angeles C. P. Dorland Long Beach M. Nealy Imperial Valley Collegiate Institute Heber M. Thig Loba Pasadena India George By Soper Pomona J. P. Fisk Redlands A. B. Chittenden

Present Life Dream of Simple Philosophy Poem

A whimsical verse notes preachers praise living in the moment and a plan to share a home with Winnie. The speaker imagines future comfort when Winnie’s father provides a house, celebrating present happiness and companionship.

Winnie Lippintott's

Tehama County Orchard to Ship Pears for Eastern Markets

A Tehama County orchard will supply at least 100 carloads of pears for shipment to Eastern markets. The Cone orchard covers about 100 acres and, despite a low price year, profits are estimated at around $28,000 by H. P. Stice with two thirds of the crop expected to be shipped.

Tehama H. P. Stice

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