Arcadia City Plans April 8 1918 Municipal Election
Resolution by the Arcadia Board of Trustees calls a general municipal election on April 8 1918 to elect three trustees for four years one for two years a city clerk and a city treasurer. It sets compensation for election officers and the presidential compensation question for board members with polling at the City Hall Council Chamber. The notice requires publication in The Arcadia Journal and filing of election details 25 days prior.
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Board OF Trustees
City OF Arcadia
Cy OF Arcadia
City of
Arcadia
State of
California
Board of Supervisors
County of
Los Angeles
State of California
Arcadia City
Arcadia Journal
Arcacia
Millard
Parker
Simms and
Stoker
Slater
Wanted Position Ad by 17 Year Old Seeks Work
A 17 year old boy seeks any kind of employment with good references. He can be reached via Messenger office, Main 115, or at Karl Brandt 324 East Lemon avenue.
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Karl Brandt
East Lemon Avenue
Glendora Gas Rates Face Railway Commission Review
Southern Counties Gas Company official S H Bivens discussed rate adjustments ahead of a February 15 hearing before the State Railway Commission. He noted Glendora’s current average charge about $1.00 per 100 cubic feet, with other districts showing lower or higher rates, and argued the case aims to prevent district losses and ensure equity.
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S. H. Bivens
Southern Counties Gas Company
Gleaner
Glendora
State Railway Commission
Fullerton
Bivens
Glendora Gleanor
Free Mail Delivery Begins April First in Azusa
Postmaster General office announces Azusa to start free mail delivery on April 1 with one carrier performing two residential deliveries daily one north one south and two business deliveries each day morning and afternoon. A similar program will begin in Glendora on April 1.
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Azusa
Belles
Glendora
Azusa Pomotropic
Gas company pays city franchise tax in full
City Attorney Ham announced that Southern Counties Gas has fully paid the city franchise tax overdue for over two years, presenting a 538.00 check. State law requires two percent of gross earnings on all city granted franchises, while a complex legal question rests on public utility rights amid conflicting supreme court decisions. Gas officials predict no upward rate changes from Railroad Commission hearings, with downward adjustments more likely for Sierra Madre.
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Ham
Southern Counties Gas Company
Supreme Court
Sierra Madre
Railroad Commission
Heat Kills Citrus Scale In Pomona District
F G Wyman reports extreme heat last summer weakened citrus scale across the state. The fumigating gangs under the exchange in the Pomona district completed control work easily. He notes the pest has rarely been so reduced since it first foothold appeared.
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F. G. Wyman
Pomona
Wyman
Alhambra
El Monte Boy Ora McCoy Among Tuscania Casualties
Ora L. McCoy of El Monte is named among the dead when the liner Tuscania was torpedoed off the Irish coast on February 5. He had joined Aero service training in San Antonio after enlisting, served with his brother in El Monte, and was 30 when lost. his family notes his last letter mentioning a $10 000 insurance policy.
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Tuscania
Ora L. McCoy
Aero Service
San Antonio
Texas
Gazette
Kaiser
Ora McCoy
F. M. McCoy
Benjamin
Shasta County
Benjamin McCoy
New York
Annexation Proposal Adds Chayman District to Pasadena
The Chayman School district seeks annexation to Pasadena. Chapman district valuation exceeds £800000 and extends from Lamanda Park to Arcadia with sixteen children. most would attend Lamanda Park. Pasadena Board favors plan and annexation could happen before March 1 to give rural students access to a metropolitan educational system.
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Chayman
Pasadena
Chapman
Lamanda Park
Arcadia
Board of Education of
Lamanda Park School
Pasadena Star-News
Father and Son Banquet at Christian Church Feeds 110
One hundred ten guests attended the Fathers and Sons banquet at the Christian church last Friday night under the auspices of the County YMCA. Both fathers and sons were on the program with many speakers including William Palmer Rev L G Parker Dr A L Smith Ellis Willits R H Schwarzkopf C Verge C H Ainley C A Griffith Azusa W E Stevenson and Rev H A Fisk.
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Fathers and Sons
Christian Church
Y. M. C. A. Fathers and Sons
William Palmer
L. G. Parker
A. L. Smith
Ellis Willits
R. H. Schwarzkopf
C.&. Verge
C. H. Ainley
C. A. Griffith
Azusa
W. E. Stevenson
Mr. Anderson
H. A. Fisk
Printing that brings results from the Monrovia Messenger
The Monrovia Messenger job department reports printing work that delivers tangible outcomes for readers and advertisers. The note highlights efficiency and reliability in publishing tasks and service.
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Monrovia Messenger
Toasted Cigarettes Boosted By Simple Cooking Discovery
The American Tobacco Company tested toasting Burley tobacco to improve flavor and moisture retention. They produced toasted cigarettes named Lucky Strike and found demand surged, claiming to offer a healthier, better tasting product akin to cooking improving foods.
Home-coming of the Fifteenth Company Coast Artillery
Monrovia welcomed the Fifteenth Company Coast Artillery for a one day homecoming. 108 soldiers arrived with band, were greeted by committee and city leaders, enjoyed a salute, band concert, meals, drills at Monrovia high school field, theater, dances, and a grand dinner at the Baptist church as joyous locals celebrated their service.
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Coast Artillery
Monrovia
Pacific Electric
Craig
Henry S. Gierlich
Chamber of Commerce
Board of City Trustees
Red Cross
Granite Club
Library Park
Walter F. Dunn
Kaiser
Monrovia High School
Mae Marsh
Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias
Occidental Glee Club
Hileman Promoted to Agent at Artesia
Carr J. Hileman, formerly at the Pacific Electric depot in Monrovia and recently transferred to Glendale, has been promoted to agent at Artesia. Word to this effect was received here yesterday.
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Carr J. Hileman
Pacific Electric
Monrovia
Glendale
Artesia
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