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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
2
City Clerk City Treasurer City Attorney City Engineer City Recorder City Marshal Street Superintendent Health Officer Building Inspector Board of Trustees Henry H. Holmes president A B Tuthill E B Collier Aasil F Gillett Ethan P Kidder listed in local government records.
The list names William Howard Taft for president James Schoolcraft Sherman for vice president George C Perkins for U S Senator S C Smith for Congressman Bakersfield candidate and Miguel Estudillo Riverside candidate for Senator 39th District Emerson B Collier Corona for Assemblyman.
San Francisco reports a breakthrough in Pacific communication as wireless telegraphy connects the coast with the Hawaiian Islands for over two hours. Prospects include relays at Guam and Samoa to reach Asia and Australia, signaling a shift from copper cables to air wave networks.
In a sparse courtroom the plaintiff and defendant did not appear as two lawyers stood for the prosecution and defense. The judge criticized the proceeding and remarked that the case resembled a legal farce that should make Judge Pike famous.
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollars reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
San Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institute report record fall enrollments from the West and claim its graduates fill about 50,000 U S appointments annually. The school invites inquiries for govt or commercial prep while advertising Kodol digestive aid sold locally.
George M. Felton of South Gibson Pa recalls chronic diarrhoea since 1863 while in the army. He reports trying many remedies without lasting relief until A W Miles urged him to try Chamberlain's Calic Choleyxal Diarrhoea Remedy, one bottle stopped it at once. For sale by R F Billings.
The Corona Independent Publishing Company in Corona California levies an assessment of 1.00 per share on its capital stock at its office on Sixth and Ramona streets. Unpaid shares as of October 31 1908 become delinquent and will be sold at public auction on November 24 1908 at 10 a.m. to cover the delinquent assessment and advertising costs. S E French Secretary.
The annual meeting of Corona Mutual Building and Loan Association stockholders will be held October 13, 1908, at 7:30 p.m. in its office with First National Bank of Corona to elect directors and conduct other business. Secretary MNO Pi: Key. Corona, California. September 23, 1908.
A notice from Corona California reports a Board meeting on September 14 1908 levying a 10 per share assessment on subscribed stock excluding company stock. Unpaid shares by October 19 1908 become delinquent and are to be advertised for sale November 10 1908 at 3 pm to cover the delinquent amount and advertising costs. By order of the Board C H Bennett.
Advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills described as famous small gore safe pills. Sold by K F Billings.
A Sunday evening sermon turns comical as a voice from the rear pew shouts to “Speak on pills” prompting the preacher to pivot to the topic of pills and the brother’s late-night habits, delivering a humorous misinterpretation of the biblical text.
An old ad-like note touts Chamberlains Liniment to treat back pain caused by rheumatism with applications and massage. It is sold by R F Billings. A quoted exchange mocks a magistrate fine as a woman explains her stubborn need to work.
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as best for burns bruises cuts and piles. It urges readers to buy the salve from KR F Billings, claiming quick soothing healing.
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