Good Old Ferry Boat Coronado Cashes In
A historic ferry boat Coronado built in 1886 at Union Iron Works is offered for sale to the highest bidder. The memoir voice recalls its rough service carrying loads for Ramona and locals during early Coronado days and a land rush of 1887, urging bidder George Holmes to secure a good bid.
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Coronado Cashes
Coronado
Union Iron Works
San Diego
Ramona
George Holmes
Morena
Fire at Coronado House Destroys Chimney in Early Week
Coronado reports its first fire of the week with Frank O'Hara carrying coals to the fireplace in a nonchalant manner. The blaze extended outside, threatening a vine covered chimney and prompting fire engines to respond and demolish part of the structure.
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Coronado
Frank O’hara
Newcastle
Coronado Cycle Club welcomes seven pound baby member
Mr and Mrs A W Klass of Holtsville share congratulations on a new child joining the Coronado Cycle Club weighing seven pounds. The Chamber of Commerce plans to enlarge Grandad Klass s store which is currently too small to hold him.
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A. W. Klass
Holtsville
Coronado Cycle Club
Chamber of Commerce
Grandad Klass
Coronado Cycle Club Plans Largest Southern California Parade
The Coronado Cycle Club reports rapid growth with sixty members in week one and 140 more in three weeks. The club backs a major parade on Ocean Boulevard May 6 with Army Navy and school entries and a race track funded by five dollar passes.
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Fane
Coronado
California
Army and Navy
Ocean Boulevard
Orange Avenue
Alameda
First Street
M. B. Value
Bank of Coronado
James Erickson
Warren Parshall
New Jersey
Errickson
Laundry worker nearly killed in steam washer accident
An Associated Press report from Ephrata Washington says Frank Johnson, a laundry employee, was trapped in a steam washing machine tub and scalded to the neck after another worker left it running. The piece mocks the AP dispatch and notes calls for machine labeling under the Factory Act.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Ephrata
Wash
Frank Johnson
Euphrata
O. K
Surprise Birthday Party For Mr Albert Gallucci
A surprise party honored Albert W. Gallucci of 167 I Avenue Coronado. His bride of three months faced planning woes as he was away on an errand with a cold. Guests arrived after he returned to find the celebration with music dancing and an old fashioned supper. A blindfold hog drawing contest drew excitement and may be decided at the county fair. Guests included Albert E Wade and Earl Soule both Navy chiefs.
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Albert W. Gallucci
I Avenue
Coronado
Galucci
Walker Mare Island Group Seeks Copies
The U. S. S. Walker at Mare Island California shows interest in Saturday Night and has requested a flock of copies, which is gratefully acknowledged.
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Walker
Mare Island
California
Fred Winchester Wins Public Backing After Election Victory
Fred Winchester expresses appreciation for the public’s confidence after Monday’s election. He pledges to honor the trust and will ensure constituents are not disappointed in his actions moving forward.
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Fred Winchester
Alcaraz Seeks City Progress in Coronado Trusteeship
In a home talk with Mr. Alcaraz surrounded by family he thanks supporters on election day. He calls the back bone of citizenship and urges harmony in city government to advance Coronado and place opportunity before poverty for all residents.
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Mr. Alcaraz
Coronado
Alcaraz
Ad Changes Requested By Advertisers Weekly Deadline
The notice invites advertisers to submit wording changes by Wednesday morning each week. It stresses providing particulars to modify advertisements. The tone is formal and service oriented urging timely submissions.
Classified Ads Note for Coronado Readers
The notice offers maid services lost and found inquiries and house rental ads in Saturday Night Coronado. It advertises the 4 cent per word rate and lists the office at 918 Orange Avenue.
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Coronado
Orange Avenue
What Class of Picture Do You Like Best
Entries close April 20 1922 with winners announced in the issue of April 29. The prompt requests readers to submit their favorite film type and reasons for a newspaper feature.
Harmony Ticket Wins Coronado Election Report
A Coronado election day turnout showed Harmony leading the ticket by about two to one at mid afternoon. Citizens cheered the Harmony slate and local notables voted early while reporters noted a festive, peaceful mood and small town camaraderie throughout the day.
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Harmony
Coronado
Winchester
O’donnell
Gene Estoppy
Claus Spreckels
Dr. Stewart
R. G. Dilworth
W. F. Holland
Tent City
Gene
Ted Thomas
Miss Allen
Bower
Miss Mozzer
Los Angeles
Fred Winchester
Harper
Alcazar
Smelts Come Tonight and Pete Glynn Improves
We hope smelts arrive tonight with a promise of a break fast. Pete Glynn shows improvement after illness since last Monday, and Dad is in good form.
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Pete Glynn
Dad
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W. A. Turquand
Kent Tah
Turquand
Harold Taylor
Island
Colgates
A. P. Dispatch
Johnson
A. P
W. E. Harper
J. E. Alcaraz
F. C. Winchester
J. H. O'Donnell
J. E. Alcarez
H. Israel Pee
F. Parks Earnest
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