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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
2
A call to readers to support war savings stamps and thrift certificates to aid American soldiers overseas. The piece urges buying Liberty bonds, war savings certificates, and stamps to provide food medicine and comfort for servicemen fighting in France.
The piece notes a tremor in mule driving lore as military orders push gentler methods over profanity. It discusses guarded optimism about using poetry to spur mules and glimpses a broader tone of change in society and publishing. It also reports Upton Sinclair launching a monthly magazine with fresh ideas after fame from The Jungle and Manassas.
Public notice urges voters in California sixth class cities to register by March 9 and all electors by July 27 for August primaries. It urges citizens to act now, to ensure participation and to help neighbors register.
Verse by Walt Mason urges unity in wartime duties. It praises sacrifice, shuns meat to beat Prussians, saves coal, and supports soldiers while those at home are urged to work hard and stay true to the cause.
A controversial column contrasts Russia’s perceived collapse with future war dynamics including Japan and the United States. It references Elbert Hubbard, notes Arcadia California climate near Santa Anita canyon, and comments on German war resolve and armaments.
A Los Angeles man bought a $600 flivver three years ago and rented it for $25 a month to an Imperial Valley operator. After 36 payments totaling $900, the car still runs. He plans to keep renting or trade for a new one if needed, joking about bacon prices.
The War Department announced that re distilling seized spirits is not cost effective. Transportation and re cooperage costs would exceed current payments, and the average yield from confiscated liquor would not exceed five percent.
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