21 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
1
The Corona Independent states subscription rates and post office details. Publisher George M. Blair shares reflections on how tone and temperament shape happiness, contrasting village peace with urban vitality and the flow of sturdy rural citizens to cities.
The article praises forming farmers clubs and using country schoolhouses for meetings to improve sociability. It notes rural life lacks sociability but remains manageable and that meetings can foster community spirit and constructive discussion.
A Kansas editor urges readers to write and sign articles rather than request others to expose town evils. He mocks cowards who hide their views while loudly criticizing editors for bravery.
The piece condemns Russia for annexing part of Finland and predicts dismemberment of the country. It argues Finland may suffer a fate like Poland and denounces a cemetery desecration scandal as emblematic of moral decay.
The article argues that reclamation work is needed for the vicious poor and equally for the vicious rich. It contends that the rich pose greater social danger due to wealth, status, and education giving them greater facilities for wrongdoing and a more potent influence. It notes that sin among the poor is stark, while among the rich it appears in attractive forms, making it more harmful.
A harsh denunciation of Newport high society’s social life appears justified. If half of the reported conduct is true, the set shows little moral sense, with a disregard for moral law and sacred institutions and depraved moral tastes.
A Newport writer decries idleness and wealth as corrupting influences on the city, urging richer residents to use their means for social good. He cites Ocean Park visitors and a Thornton avenue parade of autos, noting 28 cars in five minutes and a combined value up to 41 750, suggesting tourism drives property values and prosperity.
A study of political conditions notes voters think deeply and prefer honest candidates. It argues that voters act to curb political bosses and demand integrity, while recognizing most representatives are honorable and party leaders are earnest and patriotic despite corruption unearthed in some cases.
An article advocates humane methods to develop intellect in feeble-minded children. It credits patience and observation while seeking an opening in the mind to awaken intelligence, arguing humane treatment could reduce societal mental unfortunates and improve outcomes.
In Ia Porte Indiana laborers travel to rural farms to work for farmers who pay the city for their services. Many of the men desert, a practice that serves as a cheap and convenient way to scare workers out of the county.
County Supervisor Nolmes moved a resolution per state highway commission request. It outlines a line from Ontario to Wineville via Salt Lake line, West Riverside, Perris, Good Hope mine, Murrieta, Temecula to the San Diego line. Eight and a half miles macadamized. cost covered by annual tax. would bring the route within ten miles of Corona.
Temescal Water company leases 440 acres near Rancho la Laguna to M A Gardner and M L Cambern of Elsinore and 100 acres in Terra Cotta to the same parties with Mite D Hoff of Oakland. Gardner and Cambern grant a one third interest to Charles Hudson. Work must start on the first well within 90 days and reach 1000 feet depth unless gas is found earlier. If sustained, exploitation continues for 24 months with a 24 year lease if a flow is struck, 10 percent royalty. The Toffs lease mirrors terms but 20 year lease.
New York financial officials criticize hotels and other establishments in congested districts for selling portions of the phbHe highway to cabmen. In one district along Upper Broadway tolls reach 200000 dollars annually, with no city revenue.
At the annual gathering of fire marshals from the United States and Canada in Chicago, resolutions urged schools to establish a special fire prevention day. Children would receive instruction on how to act in a fire and how fires can be avoided.
Chicago researchers warn that extensive leakage shows many miles of central city water mains have rotted from contact with electric currents from street car lines. The Bureau of Efficiency says repair will be costly and extensive.
A. Maple of Steubenville Ohio testifies that Foley Kidney Pills cured his weak kidneys and bladder trouble. He reports back ache relief and restored kidney function allowing him to work without misery. His claim is supported by the R FF Billings Estate.
The city’s splendid parks are built and fully supported by a dedicated tax on streetcar lines. The theory is that the car lines benefit from the parks and can afford to pay for their upkeep.
A period advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for rapid relief of backache nervousness rheumatism and kidney bladder and urinary troubles It mentions R F Billings estate as the source of the notice and emphasizes quick action and positive results.
Digesting and assimilating food, not quantity, builds strength. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets boost stomach and liver function. Sold by R. F. Billings Estate. Mrs. M. I. Basford of Poolsville Md praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, also sold by R. F. Billings Estate.
Mobile Alabama and Missoula Montana have adopted the commission form while Norwich Connecticut voted it down.
President Taft will turn the first spade at Golden Gate Park for the Panama Pacific Exposition attracting a record crowd. Southern Pacific announces excursion rates to San Francisco and Oakland with a round trip fare of a dollar and thirty three cents on dates October 11 to 14.
A newspaper note warns that three family members died from meat poisoning and urges buyers to demand the U S Inspector stamp of purity from butchers to ensure meats are disease free and slaughtered in sanitary houses. Ask your physician for guidance as well.
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