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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
2
The Arcadia Journal edited by A L Wooldridge announces publication details and post office mailing status. It identifies Wooldridge as editor and owner and notes the weekly Saturday publication schedule.
In a mobilizing appeal on National Pledge Day the city calls for June’s all-out sale of War Savings Stamps. Los Angeles County must raise 21 million dollars with a per capita allotment of 20 dollars, deadline June 28, then remaining balance via monthly payments.
The Venice beach event drew large numbers by road and rail as bathing girls paraded in minimal attire. Spectators, including families, watched the varied costumes and daring show while some adults criticized the display as indecent.
The United States government will permit stock raisers to graze up to 20,000 cattle in California national parks under restrictions. The move aims to ease hay shortages and boost beef supply while protecting forests. Forest Service adjusts range allotments, improves trails, drives, and watering facilities to support grazing.
The article notes the Anti Loafer Law taking effect June 1 in New York and discusses possible migration to California for relief and security. Governor Whitman aims to enforce work requirements for able bodied males 18 to 50 and argues for similar statewide laws. It also suggests including women in such efforts and highlights Californias active aid through Red Cross work and wartime knitting.
The airedale dog gains favor as a military war messenger for the Signal Corps though War Department authorization is not yet issued. Training centers have opened, dogs are sourced from citizens or officers, and females are in higher demand for their intelligence.
In a France YMCA hut a young boy approached a counter where a Y woman served. He asked if there was anything he could do, then said he just wanted to hear her talk. The anecdote is recounted by K H Sothern.
The New York World argues Rose Pastor Stokes, convicted under the espionage act, will not gain martyr status. It says Americans favor liberty and democracy and will overlook her sedition, noting she has offered no worthy cause to redeem.
A wartime verse urges maintaining fitness to support soldiers against Germany. The speaker warns against vacation fatigue and stresses ongoing labor, physical training, and discipline. He plans to fish and rest briefly in June but returns ready to work and perform, boosting morale and productivity at home.
A humorous wartime tale recalls Jazbo the donkey mascot and his ant eater companion during the Marne battle. Soldiers strapped a gas mask and shrapnel helmet on Jazbo. the pair reportedly survived the fight and may be shipped to the United States for Red Cross demonstrations.
A local notice urges safe fire practices to prevent forest and grass fires. It advises not lighting matches or cigarettes along brushy roads and to curb thoughtless disposal. The article also notes Guatemala has declared war on the Kaiser with a playful call to action.
Arcadia features free public library gas electric and telephone services and an elevated city hall under construction worth ten thousand dollars. The town lies on granite soil with natural drainage good climate and proximity to Mount Wilson and Santa Anita canyon. It boasts oranges lemons and other fruits with ample irrigation and a Pacific Electric interurban line linking to Los Angeles.
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