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17 Oct 1912
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Corona Independent in Corona, California
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
1
Federal Union Seen as Experimental Laboratory for Reform
The article argues that a federal republic like the United States offers advantages by testing political social and economic reforms at the state level. It contends that states serve as experimental stations where initiatives referendum and recalls can be tried without harming the entire nation. If successful the nation may adopt the plan. if not only one state suffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Old Fashioned Marriage Ideals Versus Ante Nuptial Arrangements
The article discusses traditional marriage ideals of lifelong union contrasted with modern ante-nuptial proposals that aim to modify or lessen the sanctity of marriage. It notes such provisions may conflict with state marriage laws and could be void without divorce, highlighting the absurdity of these approaches.
Hard to parse public discourse and high ideals
The fragment critiques rhetoric of high ideals and high art as euphonious terms masking nastiness. It notes serious arrangements and aid to people at home, questioning the sincerity of lofty language in public life.
Corona Business Men's Association Gains Ground in City
The Corona Business Men's Association, organized last spring, has flourished through summer and ongoing activity. The Independent praised the group for boosting local business methods and urged all Corona businessmen to join, highlighting the association’s role alongside chambers of commerce and its aim to advance business interests and city development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Corona
Business Men's Club
Merchants’ & Manufacturers Association
Chamber of Commerce
California
Voting for the Nation’s Best Welfare Urged
A call to citizens to vote for the party believed to serve the country’s best welfare. Emphasizes staying calm, trusting others’ patriotism, and keeping national unity despite party uncertainties.
Average People Power Highlighted in Collective Strength
The passage emphasizes the value of ordinary men and women whose combined impact surpasses any single individual. It argues that while one person may seem insignificant alone, the mass of common people reveals substantial power when considered together.
Average person as a daily contributor to common good
A historical reflection asserts that while not a genius, the average person remains intelligent and useful by fulfilling daily duties and thus contributing to the common good. It emphasizes steady, faithful work as the foundation of society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jooks
Superstition Rises as Clairvoyants and Mascots Gain Popularity
The piece laments a revival of superstition in education and society. It notes more clairvoyants palmists and crystal gazers than ever and a fad for mascots to bring luck. It urges religious and educational leaders to expose and discredit such signs and omens.
Farmers urged to modernize houses to attract children
The article argues farmers must upgrade farm houses with modern city conveniences or risk losing their children to urban life. It says clinging to old standards leaves a generation unsatisfied and ignores the new generation's expectations.
Local option home rule in taxation proposed
The referendum would grant counties cities towns townships and school districts the right to adopt a local taxation system suited to their conditions. It excludes street taxation which remains governed separately under current laws.
Lasting fame in politics will be rare this century
The piece argues lasting fame comes to few, with temporary popularity to many. It notes a sifting process where only a small number achieve enduring distinction that future ages will revere, while most prominent figures of today will be forgotten within a century.
Back to the Land Movement Expands Among City Dwellers
The article notes a growing return to farming by men who once left rural life for cities. It argues this trend would both boost production and ease urban congestion, calling it a twofold blessing.
Political party leaders praise ballots as hopeful sign
Managers of all political parties say they are satisfied by the ballot results, daydreaming of a political millennium on November 6. The writer cautions that such blissful feelings are unlikely to endure.
Americans Are the Largest Spenders
Cambridge Oct 17 Physicians and philanthropists of the American Federation of Sex Hygiene report that Americans spend about 6.0 billion dollars yearly on various items. Major outlays include intoxicants 2.0 billion, tobacco 1.2 billion, jewelry 800 million, automobiles 500 million, church work at home 250 million, confectionery 200 million, soft drinks 120 million, tea and coffee 100 million, millinery 90 million, patent medicines 80 million, gum 18 million, and foreign missions 12 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
American Federation of Sex Hygiene
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Riverside Poultry Show Planned for November 14 16
The Riverside Poultry Breeders association announces its first poultry show in Riverside from November 14 to 16 with E. J. Hammond of Riverside serving as the secretary of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Poultry Breeders Association
Riverside
E. J. Hammond
Beginners Tennis Tournament Planned by Corona Country Club
The Corona Country Club plans a two event Beginners Tournament for late October into November. Eligible are players who have never competed in a tournament before, with ladies singles and gentlemen singles. Matches are best two of three, with preliminaries of three matches to reach semi finals, then straight elimination in semis. Organizers include Stanley Garvey Mable Scoville Elizabeth Andrews Edwin Birdsall and Frank Harlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Country Club
Noveber
Stanley Garvey
Mable Scoville
Elizabeth, Andrews
Edwin Birdsall
Frank Harlow
Fifth L A to Phoenix Race Starts Saturday Evening
The fifth annual road race from Los Angeles to Phoenix begins October 26 with twelve entries including Cadillac and Buick teams. The 511 mile course travels through Alhambra El Monte Pomona Ontario Bloomington Bearmont Palm Springs Mecca and Yuma ending at Phoenix fairgrounds. purse is 5650 split 65 25 10 percent. Local spectators will watch along Colton Ontario and nearby spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Cadillac
Charles Soules
Buick
Louis Nikrent
Wm. Bramlett
A. McKee
Franklin
Ralph Hamlin
American
Mark Burnell
W. F. Pipher
Schacht
G. M. Floersheim
Simplex
al. G. Faulkner
Mercedes
Chas. Bigelow
National
Fred Fuller
Hupmobile
M. (. Nason
Alhambra
el Monte
Pomona
Ontario
Bloomington
Cetton
Bearmont
Hanning
Palm Springs
Mecca
Brawley
Yuma
Fair Grounds
Arizona
Colton
Burbank Cactus Solution Proposed for Lower Living Costs
Duncan R. Mc Kinlay cites Luther Burbank's cactus farming as a cure for high meat prices. He notes Western ranching declines and argues cactus can replace alfalfa for cattle, sheep, hogs, and chickens as naturally grown feed across intermountain lands and desert areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Great Plains
Burbank
Inter-Mountain States
Wineries in Los Angeles County Set Five-Dollar Per Ton Price
Wineries in Los Angeles County are offering wine by the ton at five dollars. The offer targets buyers seeking bulk quantities and signals a low price strategy amid market shifts. Local trades indicate a limited window for purchases and potential inventory implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County
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Ninth St
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Chas. E. Johnson
LL. B. Scranton
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Corona Hardware
Corona, California
Pew
Main Street
Mission Store
E. E. Penprase
Main
Corona, Calif
M. Born & Company
Great
Chicago Tailors
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