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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1918
Page
2
The piece urges timely payment of war taxes before March 1 for married men earning 2000 dollars and unmarried men earning 1000 dollars. It condemns tax dodgers as slackers and imagines harsh penalties, urging cheerful compliance, bond buying, Red Cross support, and self denial to win the war.
The piece roasts a public figure nicknamed Terrible Teddy who breaching Congress and hurls attacks at the President. It notes his waning influence as media space shifts to anti-Administration outlets and predicts his career may end as Roosevelt and La Follette rise.
A critical verse about wartime conservation zeal mocks faddish schemes that urge impractical shortages and quirky regimens. The speaker rejects loud but unsound plans while urging sensible, useful actions without embracing extreme or ridiculous ideas.
Arcadia is a growing city with 1500 residents, a free public library, two grammar schools, a weekly newspaper, a large packing house, and two overland steam railroads. It has gas electricity telephone, a $10,000 city hall under construction, and excellent drainage with granite soil. The city sits 40 miles from beaches, six miles from Mount Wilson, and 40 minutes from downtown Los Angeles by trolley or car. The Pacific Electric interurban system serves the area, and the climate is cooler in summer with cool nights. Agricultural output includes substantial oranges lemons and other fruits and vegetables. For information, write to the Secretary of the Board of Trade.
Multiple Arcadia residents are mentioned in a roundup of weekly happenings. Dr. C. A. Billings visits Long Beach on business while Monrovia’s Ben McLain digs a cesspool for F. W. Treen. Homes are being remodeled or built by A. L. Parker and E. F. Esplin. Mrs. Hulda Parker tours Covina. the Sumwalt family returns to Arcadia. and local gatherings include guests from Duarte and Pasadena. A folding organ is donated to a church. The Co operative Arcadian club debates park improvements as Mrs. Millard hosts a meeting with local residents.
Mrs J O Slemmons entertains sister Mrs W H Falkner of Carmel By the Sea. They motor to Carter's Camp with Mr and Mrs Lyons and enjoyed a delightful ride into the hills. Dr H Valconer at Fort Miss Mildred Grimes and Miss Vera McLaughlin joined in Sunday's outing.
Howard Sails traveled from San Francisco this week for a brief Arcadia visit. He and Miss Beulah Valprey were guests of Mrs. George Grimes and the Misses Grimes at dinner on Wednesday.
Members of the First Presbyterian church missed Sunday night services to attend a special musical program at the First Baptist church in Monrovia.
The next meeting will be held in La Verne on Tuesday evening February 5. All who can attend are asked to notify Chas W Stewart at phone 5033.
Mr and Mrs Angel of Springfield Massachusetts visiting Pasadena for a few months were guests of Mr and Mrs Will Wheeler at their Santa Anita avenue home Wednesday evening.
Arrangements are underway for a benefit dance at Odd Fellows hall tomorrow night hosted by women of Monrovia. Attendees are urged to wear summer white deck and flannels with opal, Edna Chess, Eva Harvey, Anna Crews, and Opal Rives leading the event.
The Co operative Arcadian club entertained their husbands Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Ireland. The event featured card play with Emerson winning first prize and Glass second. Refreshments followed, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, Millard, Grady, Emerson, Parker, Glass, Cruzens, Caver, Brisendine, Newall, and De Long.
The Monrovia branch of the County YMCA invites boys aged 11 to 13 to a meeting at the YMCA office near P E station and Hoffman's office on Monday February 4 at 4 oclock. Lee Collins, president of the High School Student Body, will lead the club. Attendees will learn about the club and joining date.
A facetious man in Ocean Grove mocks a girl by claiming he does not love her. Nellie retorts that love is due to those who hate you, declaring she hates him yet insists his love must extend to them. The scene is described with humor and moral edge from the Washington Star.
The Monroya Messenger advertises its job printing offerings to attract local businesses seeking affordable and timely printing solutions. It emphasizes quick turnaround and reliable service to meet community needs.
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