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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
2
Yale expert Dr. Irving Fisher estimates only about 1 percent of Americans are truly well. widespread illness keeps 3 million people per year in bed and costs over 1.5 billion dollars in lost productive power. He cites neglect of daily hygiene as a key cause and calls for healthier habits and scientific living.
Monrovia’s 2th Company lists enlisted men under families’ service flag. Names include Paul Morrison Lewis M Collins George Kirchenschlager Arthur Maddock John Casner Kenneth Carter Robert Densmore Charlies Downs Paul Rockwood Montaville Flowers Donald Jackson Edward Evans Bartle Harvey Maurice Hodges Arney Brewer Eugene La Rosse Leslie ODay Frank Painter Herbert Berry Godfrey Olson Melvin Beaty Herman Stewart Joseph Gallagher Harry Barber Herman Brownfield Frank Carter William Crandall Paul Gaines Theo Gibson Lloyd Jacobs Claude Knox Lloyd Robey Grant White Bryan Akard Cyril Carter Leon Carter Otto Koch Justo Leano Leo Sargeant Joseph Sullivan Alvin Whitcomb Edwin Whitcomb Richard Young Charles Beaman Robert Elsinger Paul Spence Harold Stanton Harold Cone Robert Cone
The Presidents move shifts direction of railroads to protect national finance and assure minimum net revenues. It promises government support for needed capital, while directing continued operation and maintenance of lines, with potential traffic diversions and price stability amid the war effort.
Arcadia is a growing municipal area of 1500 residents with a free public library a new city hall under construction at 10 000 dollars and an extensive utility network including gas electricity and telephone. The town features two overland steam railroads a Pacific Electric interurban line and strong agricultural output with oranges lemons strawberries and other produce. It lies near Mount Wilson and the Sierra Madre with climatic advantages cool nights year round and natural drainage on a granite soil landscape suitable for homeseekers merchants and manufacturers. For information contact the Board of Trade secretary.
Monrovia residents with relatives in other war companies are listed as entitled to service flags. The notice names numerous individuals and their relationships including brothers, sons, nephews, and grandsons, with the final line inviting corrections if any names are omitted.
The article surveys the pike and battleax in ancient wars, detailing the Greek phalanx a compact square of pikemen with joined shields and crossing ranks. It notes the original four thousand men later doubled by Philip of Macedon creating the Macedonian phalanx and Polybius description of a sixteen by five hundred square.
H D Sedgwick argues in the Atlantic that the schoolgirl is an American modern invention not found in continental fiction. He suggests authors from Hardy to Bennett would treat her differently, while Wells or Galsworthy would place her in broader moral or social contexts.
Philadelphia Ledger notes Professor William A. Dunning traced the phrase Are and of right ought to be from Jefferson to Swift to Richard Henry Lee and even Pope Boniface VIII, showing a long lineage of rights language across centuries and monarchs.
British astronomers report the Earth's rotation is slowing, adding about three seconds to each day over the past century and another three seconds by the next century. The piece uses humorous comparisons to historical figures to illustrate the changing length of a day.
The London Mail reports on ongoing coast erosion worldwide including England where Lowestoft and Cromer faced heavy costs to defend shorelines. It notes England may have lost over 50 000 acres in fifty years while highlighting new defenses like groynes breakwaters and cement structures amid advancing seas.
Morley quote urges balance between vigor and patience. It emphasizes steady effort, avoiding restlessness while pursuing action. The saying promotes disciplined, calm productivity and persistent focus.
The Executrix Anna P. Grimes announces to creditors and claimants of Geo. E. Grimes deceased that all claims must be filed with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims may be filed at Walter F. Dunn law offices Monrovia or at the Superior Court, Los Angeles County California. Dated December 14, 1917.
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