14 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1916
Page
1
Fragmented clippings note humorous and cautionary items from 19th and early 20th century papers. It mentions a Batavian law banning oranges and carrots for color, Napoleon’s era, a city rail tale, humor quotes, and glimpses of local civic ideas and oddities.
Clarence Rowland, manager of the Chicago White Sox, faces sharp criticism from fans who blame him for a pennant miss. Critics say Rowland would not have received credit even with a title, as Gleason and other factors shaped the season's outcome. Joe Tinker also faces scrutiny for alleged mismanagement.
A local note underlines social duty over idle weather. It reminds a debtor who owes four dollars on a subscription and paid fifty cents last week that paying a full dollar next time would be greatly welcomed.
Parishioners of Rev. A N Guest backed the Swimming Vicar in a 100 yard side bet at Stantonbury Pool. O H Bull won the race and the $5 purse went to a charitable fund. Freddie Welsh may knock out if he follows Bombadier Wells in a staged bout.
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