The Arcadia Journal Notes Post Office Status
The Arcadia Journal records its post office status in Arcadia California as second class matter and announces publication every Saturday.
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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
2
The Arcadia Journal records its post office status in Arcadia California as second class matter and announces publication every Saturday.
The Arcadia Red Cross announces a membership drive from December 16 to 23 asking for one dollar per year to support humane work worldwide. It urges loyalty and urges wearing a Red Cross badge, arguing large member support sustains relief and reconstruction efforts, and encourages small contributions if a full dollar cannot be given.
Arcadia woke to a bright Sunday as snow capped Sierra highs glittered in sun. Orange trees, roses, pepper trees and green lawns framed a peaceful city with Pacific views and busy boulevards. Locals enjoyed ideal Southern California weather while East and North faced cold.
A regional poem by Walt Mason reflects winter shortages and hard times with humorous grit. It laments scarce bacon meat and coal while urging hope, claiming peace remains at the door despite cold and want.
The piece argues Henry Ford profited during the war and credits private enterprise with national mobilization. It warns against politicians seeking government control of industries and asserts that public fate hinges on people, not authorities. It cites Shakespeare and historic figures to illustrate misunderstandings of ownership and permission.
In Cartoons Magazine notice, the piece argues for gradual demobilization of war terms from everyday speech. It suggests letting long-serving words like Blighty Fritz and cooties retire first while newer terms fade later, urging a careful, public safety minded reduction as veterans return. Pasadena plans Victory Tournament of Roses to mark peace, with abundant roses and celebratory festivity joining Southland in a large event.
Arcadia with population 1500 boasts a free public library, gas electricity and telephone service, extensive irrigation, and a new $10,000 city hall. The town lies near Mount Wilson, 40 miles from beaches, with interurban rail and rich citrus and fruit production.
The former German Crown Prince says he would prefer internment in England if necessary. The London Daily Mail interview quotes him as a sportsman of English type, but critics warn England could not accept him and would view him as a missing person if he traveled there.
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