21 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
1
A mosaic of short items and quips from a historical page includes verse on small joys and a political jab at Wilson’s war stance. It notes Brigadier General Crowder’s declaration that Mexican field operations resemble actual war, plus light anecdotes from editors and voters and a nod to Prohibition campaign tactics.
The piece argues the Adamson law limits collective bargaining and forces workers to accept legally fixed wages, suggesting the law is a serious joke on labor. It contrasts three kinds of courage and endorses the third, the courage of trying again, as essential for advancement.
A Gridley woman’s assault led Judge Gray to sentence Frank Ferguson to fourteen years in state prison. The Oroville Register notes the judge derided drunken defense as a common plea, condemning liquor licensing as a catalyst for crime and urging action to curb alcohol sales.
A donor at the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief gave $25,000 and another $18,000 anonymously, with more gifts totaling over $100,000. The drive aims to aid four to five million Armenians and Syrians as total relief nears $1.25 million. Funds come from churches schools and events including football seasons and theatre receipts benefiting relief work.
The paper lists rates of 4 per year 2.00 for six months and 40c a month with carrier delivery in city limits. It notes publication every afternoon except Sunday at 110-112 West Sixth Street and that subscriptions continue until canceled with all arrearages due.
A historical ballot style list presents FOR PRESIDENT Charles Evans Hughes of New York FOR VICE PRESIDENT Charles Warren Fairbanks Indiana FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR Hiram W Johnson FOR MEMBER OF CONGRESS Robert C Harbison.
Miss Cherrie Armour hosts a afternoon birthday party with a peanut hunt witch party games and cake. Guests include Myrtle Buzan Bertha Genereux Ethel Black Helen Fitch Lorena Hubble Mildred Atterbury Jane MacGillivray Gladys Hoover Ruby Buresh Edna Raney Laura Raney Esther Black Myrtle Ruzan Margaret Root Julia Lusk Elizabeth Gimper and O Byram Armour.
New York reports suffrage organizations affiliated with the National American Woman Suffrage Association urge voters to withhold support from congressional candidates who will not vote to submit the Susan B Anthony Federal Suffrage Amendment. Non-committal candidates face strong opposition. two in any position also prompt non endorsement.
Tax on all personal property secured by real property and half of real property taxes due on the third Monday in October. Delinquent on the first Monday in December at 6 pm with 1 percent added. If half not paid by last Monday in April at 6 pm, 5 percent added. Remaining half due on or after the first Monday in January and delinquent on the last Monday in April with 5 percent added. Pay at the County Tax Collector office in the Court House, Riverside, California.
The item quotes a Local W C T U statement by L P C condemning a law as a cause of crime and calling it shameful to sentence individuals while endorsing the law’s existence. The note frames the stance as spreading the cause of crime without effort to curb it.
Leroy Holt has been chosen as temporary president of the Imperial Irrigation District, according to district officials. The move designates Holt to lead the board during the interim period while a permanent leader is sought.
Ventura County crews plant trees along the state highway in the Conejo district to beautify the corridor and reduce runoff. The effort involves multiple stretches and local coordination with road authorities and environmental groups.
An OCR fragment notes that advertisements in The Independent cost little compared with results. The line hints at cost efficiency of ads versus outcomes, but lacks full context.
A new Farm Bureau center has been formed in Paso Robles within San Luis Obispo County to serve local agricultural stakeholders and coordinate countywide farming support.
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