Picture Plays at Colonial Sunday in Monrovia
Mrs. Ruth Cassill, owner of the Colonial Theater, will present motion pictures on Sundays. Her first offering is Their Compact starring Francis X. Bushman. She aims for morally clean, attractive films to draw soldiers posted at Arcadia balloon school and prevent trips to Los Angeles. A Sunday matinee is scheduled at the Colonial at 2:39 p.m.
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Ruth Cassill
Colonial Theater
Arcadia Balloon School
Francis X. Bushman
Ground broken for new Outpost theater near city hall
The new theater site shows eucalyptus logs staged at the lot beside city hall. E L Sapp from Monrovia plowed the ground with a small Beaman garden tractor that drew crowd attention. Contractor C C Beaty says the theater should be ready in about three weeks with post holes to be installed this week.
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E. L. Sapp
Monrovia
Beaman
C. C. Beaty
W. S
Burglars Loot Baker’s Toggery Near Monrovia
Thieves cut a screen and window at Baker's Toggery on South Myrtle Ave Monrovia and stole stock valued over 300 dollars. They took suits trousers silk shirts hats gloves and other items and later hid many stolen articles in cactus near the Santa Anita wash by Arcadia.
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Baker's Toggery
Monrovia
Santa Anita Wash
Arcadia
Demarest Pioneer Dies in Los Angeles Hospital
Homer H. Demarest longtime Monrovia agent for the Pacific Electric railway died at a Los Angeles hospital shortly after 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon after about two weeks with an internal trouble he had been treated there.
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Homer H. Demarest
Monrovia
Pacific Electric Railway
Los Angeles
Arcadia Board Urged to Pay in Mothershead Claim
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce asked Arcadia Board of City Trustees to settle with E A Mothershead for crop taken under government lease for the balloon school. Mothershead values crop at about $1000 plus $275 paid and $275 owed on the lease. letters were returned when no agreement was reached.
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Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Arcadia Board of City Trustees
E. A. Mothershead
Baldwin
Bathing Girls Parade in Venice Fashion Show
Venice to stage its annual Bathing Suit Fashion Show on June 9. Pacific Electric promotes the event with vivid prose, promising a panoramic procession of models along the broadwalk and a highlighted attraction for Monrovia residents.
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Venice
Artichokes with Eggs Recipe for Monrovia Housewives
Beat egg whites and yolks separately. Stir in one cup rich milk one cup boiled artichoke hearts cut small. Season with salt and pepper. Bake half an hour in a well buttered dish in a moderately hot oven. Mrs. W. A. Spinks.
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W. A. Spinks
Muffin Recipe From Mrs H C Denknatel
A recipe using corn meal flour milk eggs baking powder salt and shortening. Beat yolks with milk then add dry ingredients sifted several times. Fold in beaten egg whites and bake in greased muffin pans. Optional sugar adds sweetness.
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H. C. Denknatel
The Week at the Theater: June 7 to Thursday lineup
Friday features Billie Burke in The Land of Promise and Lincoln's Life Story sixth chapter A Presidents Answer with matinee and evening prices. Saturday shows Monroe Salisbury Ruth Clifford in The Red Red Heart Mack Sennett comedy An International Sneak and Universal News Weekly war front. Sunday matinee two thirty Francis X Bushman Beverly Bayne in Their Compact evening shows Two more days include The Man Without a Country and Little Red Decides plus Dorothy Dalton The Price Mark and The Stolen Keyhole. Thursday Vivian Martin in The Fair Barbarian and Lincoln’s life seventh chapter with three showings.
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Billie Burke
Lincoln
Monroe Salisbury
Ruth Clifford
Mack Sennett
a _ Universal News
France
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Dorothy Dalton
Vivian Martin
Lincoln’s Life
Federal food administration urges straw conservation for California cattle
The Federal Food Administration for California warns farmers to store straw from beans and grains to feed cattle as 1918 range conditions are viewed as critical. Officials prohibit burning straw and urge citrus and fruit growers to avoid using straw as fertilizer, while cattlemen should conserve manure for fruit growers.
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California
Federal Livestock Commission
United States Food Administration
Gordon True
United States Food Administration For
Food Administration
Lest We Forget to Do Our Part
A wartime plea urges citizens to supply essential materiel for soldiers. It frames the home front as vital to victory, requesting food clothing weapons and endless supplies to sustain endurance and protect those at the front.
Wheatless Till Harvest Club Urges National Effort
The notice calls Uncle Sam the nations quarter master and urges every American to join the wheatless till harvest club. It frames the war as a team effort of soldier sons and fathers, urging recognition of the wheat crisis and participation in home front measures.
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Uncle Sam
Arcadia Notes Gather Local News And Visits
Mrs Geo Grimes left Friday for Imperial to visit friends Mrs BE Glass and Mrs H P Dullin with her son. San Antonio visitors arrive for extended stay with Mr and Mrs D Harris. Poet Bill Stinger to entertain at Presbyterian church. Chet Schwarzkopf accepted for Navy engineering training after tests. City hall designated as meeting site for board of trustees with first reading. Mrs James Brisendine to relocate from Winter Haven. Southern Counties Gas okayed for meter gauge house at White Oak and Santa Anita. Creighton Neb resident buys Arcadian Acres lot for bungalow. Stockings plan new home near Arcadian Acres.
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Southern Counties Gas Company
White Oak and
Santa Anita Avenues
San Gabriel Valley Packing Protests City License Fee
The San Gabriel Valley Packing company protested to the city trustees Wednesday night that the four dollar daily license is prohibitive and asked the rate be lowered. It is probable the ordinance will be amended so that dealers with established routes will pay less.
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San Gabriel Valley Packing Company
Y M C A County rally and cabin dedication at Covina
The Covina Y M C A closing dinner and rally featured speeches on team work by Dr Daniel F Fox and other leaders. The Red Triangle Cabin in San Gabriel canyon was dedicated Sunday with about 290 attendees.
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Covina
Daniel F. Fox
Red Triangle
San Gabriel Canyon
Baldwin Park
H. Dpd
Slick
Joe Fowler
Monrovia
Duarte
Shoe Hospital offers savings on men's dress and work shoes
Mr Boge the Shoe Hospital Repair Man in Monrovia says he can save you money on men's dress or work shoes if you visit when in need. Located at 403 S Myrtle Ave.
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Boge
Monrovia
Shoe Hospital
S. Myrtle Ave
Balloon School Activities Start at Arcadia Camp
The article notes preparations for a balloon school at Arcadia with Major J. M. Harris and 200 men arriving from Omaha to fuel construction. It details logistics for food, supplies, and temporary housing in tents as crews work to open the camp amid shortages of enamel dishes cots and mattresses while factories run day and night shifts to keep up with demand.
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Arcadia
J. M. Harris
Omaha
Sells His Hardware stock to Arcadia Hardware
Frank McCoy sold his entire hardware stock to Arcadia Hardware Company. The transfer occurred early this week as the stock was moved to the Arcadia store. McCoy states he will focus on groceries and general trade while his family medicines business was previously taken by Mr. Urben.
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Frank McCoy
Arcadia Hardware Co
Ben
Arcadia Hardware Company
McCoy
Urben
Memorial Service in Arcadia Honors Day With Sermon and Choir
A Memorial Service directed by Rev. M. M. Noaker featured prayers, music by the choir, and readings of the President's Proclamation by Harry Metcalf. Dan W. Simms gave the main address, with Prof. J. V. Kelleher sharing a follow up talk. The congregation sang The Star Spangled Banner as the benediction concluded, though turnout was regarded as disappointing.
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M. M. Noaker
Harry Metcalf
Land of Mine
Dan. W. Simms
Arcadia
J. V. Kelleher
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Myrtle Ave
H. H. Demarest
City
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Enoch Morcan's Sons CO
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Cement Contractors and Builders
Primrose Avenue
Joseph Fowler
L. V. Watt
John F. Smith
Bathing Girls IN Parade
Southland
Ss. S
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Red
Ralph P. Merritt
Merritt
Herbert C. Hoover
Geo. E. Grimes
Imperial
BE. F. Glass
H. P. Dulliie
Little Son
San Antonio, Tex
D. Harris
Dulliig
Mrs. Harris
Bill Stinger
Los Angeles Herald
Presbyterian Church
Chet. Schwarzkopf
Navy
San Pedro
Service
Board of City Trustees
James Brisendine
Mr. Brisendine
Winter Haven
N. M
H. M. Stocking
Creighton, Neb
News of the County
Y.M.C. A
Albert Miller
Mailloux
First Presbyterian Church
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