Arcadia Journal Weekly Publication Notes
The Arcadia Journal is issued weekly every Saturday and entered at the Arcadia California post office as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
2
The Arcadia Journal is issued weekly every Saturday and entered at the Arcadia California post office as second class matter.
In Los Angeles a wave of self destructive deaths hits the city as a Monrovia man Dr Porter H L Carpenter and others join a pattern of ruined lives. A desert dream leads to despair and suicide with a note found on a former desert lover.
A call to sustain demand for war financing through private industry and taxes. The piece argues government regulation hinders production, urges business leaders to expand, invest, and maintain profits and wages to fuel the war effort.
Poet Walt Mason contrasts Abdul Hamid with modern tyrants, noting past crimes and virtues. He argues judgment should await a higher court, praising his unwillingness to wage total war while condemning abuses under his flag and the broader brutality of rulers.
A wartime public plea urges Americans to support mandatory service and productive work. It likens Germany’s military economy to a machine and calls for every fit man to be employed or enlisted. The piece urges vigilance against slackers and urges crowding into service.
An item clip argues against consolidating city and county government, citing Zelzah in the San Fernando Valley as an example of local needs unmet by external control. It notes Zelzah’s limited access to public school facilities for community events and a raised $800 for a clubhouse, criticizing denial of a community-led project.
Arcadians urged to keep spending at home during the summer slowdown. Merchants paying public expenses rely on local shoppers to keep the town running and attract future construction at the Arcadia balloon school site.
The Red Cross drive exceeded expectations as patriotic citizens contributed generously. Local canvassing teams earned praise for their effectiveness and citizens welcomed the prompt response. Wives and officers slated for duty in France are not accepted as telephone operators, reflecting a limit on wartime postings.
Arcadia is a growing city with 1500 residents and a new $10,000 city hall under construction. It boasts two grammar schools, a free public library, a packing house, and two overland railroads. The area features orange and lemon groves, fresh strawberries, a strong Pacific Electric interurban system, and a mild climate 40 minutes from Los Angeles theater district. The Santa Anita canyon air mass cools summers, supports natural drainage, and promotes healthy living. For information, contact the Board of Trade secretary.
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