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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
2
The Arcadia Journal is entered at the Post Office in Arcadia California as second class matter, indicating its publication status for mailing. The notice outlines the newspaper’s official classification and distribution handling.
The Red Cross asks every American to join for one dollar for a year. The campaign runs December 16 to 23 to fund postwar relief programs in Europe and Asia, with pledges of ongoing mercy and aid for wounded and distressed civilians. It frames membership as a peacekeeping act aligned with Christian duty.
Monrovia Messenger notes the Woman's Club missed Dr W Earl Flynn last Wednesday. Flynn argued mental influence, diet, and regular exercise build a sound body, lampooning overeating of pickles and fatty foods as causes of indigestion. He urged patience in eating to strengthen digestion.
Dr James L Barton chair of the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian relief estimates 3 950 000 destitute Armenians Syrians and Greeks will depend on American generosity. He cites Asia Minor Caucasus Syria and Persia totals with limited relief access and calls for a 30 million drive the week of January 12 to 19. Southern California aims 500 000 with Arcadia quota of 200 dollars.
A satirical column notes the uselessness of the married man with an absent wife and the emptiness of bachelor life. It urges readers to support Red Cross drives, join, and reflect on postwar duties while joking about social habits and wartime fund appeals.
President Poincare hailed American soldiers as brave crusaders whose “contempt for danger” and courage impressed France during the war. He noted their early landing and fearless combat led by General Pershing and said their work would be remembered in history.
The week of December 16 to 23 marks a national Red Cross roll call aiming to enlist 6 million adults and 8 million children. The campaign promotes giving a heart and a dollar as a Christmas gift to support forces and war relief.
A captain remarks that Americans would back the soldiers with their last dollar and lives after the battle at Chateau-Thierry, stating that public support would be strong once the people fully understand what the boys are enduring.
The Monrovia Messenger reports that Meredith Waterman and other soldiers expect to return from France soon. Letters describe victory, questions about occupation, and plans to sail toward the United States amid weathered camps and reorganization.
J R Mildren and E L Sapp acquire the Buick agency for Monrovia and vicinity and plan to exhibit the new line this coming season. The Buick is praised as highly popular in Southern California and ideal for touring through the rose land.
Local dealers report an official notice that gasoline grade will rise to pre war levels. No price cuts expected, yet quality already improving as war fuel stocks are exhausted. East of the Mississippi faced gasless Sundays while shortages loomed. now Southern California stations see heavier business as motorists resume usual trips.
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