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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
4
Montville Flowers at the Monrovia Methodist Church delivers a forceful address on unity against Germany. He lists ten reasons to reject peace now and urges nationwide mobilization and generous support for the Red Cross as the nation fights for liberty. The sermon honors 30 church members enlisting in the armed forces.
Jack Zimm, UC graduate and new agriculture instructor in Monrovia, replaces Dan E. Clower. State Board of Education reports a shortage of qualified teachers as vocational agriculture expands, with short training plans proposed to credential teachers. Monrovia real estate demand rises as Hoffman & Mildren announce $40,000 in sales to January 1918, including properties on Lemon, Lime, and Olive avenues plus a foothill estate and a Delano ranch sold to investors.
Four women from Pennsylvania honored at a January afternoon birthday reception hosted by Mrs. Jennie A. Wells at 232 West Palm Avenue Los Angeles. The guests included Abigail Avery 82 Hannah Newman 80 Louisa Burgess 71 and Luana Burgess 71. Guests from Monrovia Alhambra Perris San Bernardino Pasadena and other cities attended as photographs were taken under a white and lavender decoration theme.
Hon James W Bell and S M Kristensen will speak Friday at 7 30 p m at the Woman's club house Monrovia on the Torrens Land Title Law its operation and advantages for property owners. The free meeting invites both men and women as property registrations grow nationwide.
The First National Bank trimmed its board to five after deaths reduced the ranks. Current directors are J. H. Sartori H. S. McKee Joseph Fowler J. H. Bartle and W. A. Chess. Officers were re elected for the coming year. Established 1887 the bank began with 590000 paid up capital and now stands strong in Southern California.
Instructions describe making sugar candy in a granite kettle with sugar glucose or corn sirup water and cream of tartar heated to 280 degrees. Flavor with peppermint wintergreen or sassafras, color half red, pull and twist around white, braid or form into baskets and canes.
Slice figs and cook with water and sugar until thick paste forms. Roll fondant cream, add chopped nuts, spread fig paste when cold. Seal with a second fondant layer, press lightly, and wait about twenty four hours before cutting into short strips.
Centuries ago Helgoland in the North Sea was larger and held little strategic value yet drew mainland peoples. Myths linked it to Forseti the god of justice and possibly Hetha veneration among Angles. It later hosted Radbod and welcomed St Willibred in the seventh century to preach Christianity.
The Board of Trustees of Arcadia warns alfalfa growers that irrigation water may be insufficient unless rains start soon. Dated January 2, 1918. City Clerk Ethel Grimes signs the notice.
Help wanted by Mrs. C. at 175 N Myrtle Monrovia. Practical nurse position offers patient care duties and minor related tasks. Contact via phone Red 286 for details.
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