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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
2
The Arcadia Journal appears as a weekly Saturday publication entered at the Arcadia California post office as second class matter. The note confirms its standard archival status and regular weekly release.
An editorial praises Kansas farmers and townsfolk for joining a wartime harvest army. It likens volunteers leaving jobs to Pershing’s soldiers, noting local women cook and support, while youth train and work in fields. It cites USDA guidance and anticipates similar efforts in Nebraska and the Dakotas.
The Mooney case has seen fierce disputes over main issues and punishing the guilty. The trial exposed links to anarchistic movements and violence, with California officials praised for pursuing justice despite threats. Californians demand punishment through lawful courts for the murder of ten and injuries to fifty.
The Arcadia and Monrovia exchanges require additional wires to fix frequent busy signals. The Monrovia and Arcadia city boards plan joint talks to expand service as business grows with the balloon school. A satirical note on town history and local observations follows.
A wartime consumer morale piece in verse by Walt Mason urges thrift and sacrifice. The narrator recalls past wasteful spending, contrasts it with neighbors who saved for the war effort, and proclaims a vow to save more, stockpiling four bones as a pledge against tyranny.
An American correspondent describes a wounded GIs sufferings in a field hospital west of Montdidier. The dying man, scorched by gas, asks for return to battle and urges support for War Savings Stamps to aid his fellow soldiers.
The Food Administration urges every American to aid in a massive effort to feed Allied troops and home front workers. Lord Rhondda warns 75 million bushels of wheat must be sent abroad before the next European harvest, with rationing and reduced meat and dairy use at home to support the war.
The Food Administration urges California children to conserve food and boost production as part of a second line army. It lauds young Californians in schools as reserves in food and clothing conservation, aiming to lead the Union in increased production and reduced consumption. It stresses loyalty and aggressive action.
An article promotes barley flour as a palatable wheat substitute for bread and cakes, arguing barley’s wide US supply and wartime need. It notes barley flour’s good nutrition, recommends using it in part or whole, and advises buying in small quantities due to shorter shelf life.
The piece argues that saving each bushel of wheat directly sustains soldiers on the front line. It stresses that feeding soldiers, not just equipping them, expands the fighting force. It asks readers to pledge support to ensure sustenance through the next harvest.
The Food Administration is described as the nation’s food bank and solvent. It emphasizes that large wartime transactions rely on the savings of millions of citizens, with confidence from sufficient reserves to guarantee American supply. Woodrow Wilson calls for unity as comrades in a grand endeavor.
The U S Food Administration orders rigid sugar controls due to Atlantic submarine losses. Home canning rules require sign in purchase statements and limit sales to residents. Hoarding or misusing sugar risks criminal penalties. Also outlines minor vegetable prep tips and English prosecutions for profiteering.
A terse editorial argues that war work cannot be treated as a sideline activity. It stresses commitment to major defense efforts and warns against diluted focus or profiteering from conflict. The piece frames national duty over private gain and urges sustained support for wartime production.
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