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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
2
A spring meditation on escaping daily toil for the quiet of Big Bear's hills and lakes. The piece extols solitary time in nature to review one’s life, correct faults, and pursue a simpler, more productive path away from bright lights and society. It recalls a man seeking “just you and God” with a canoe voyage as his sermon.
A Muskogee Times-Democrat editorial urges readers to consider the harsher conditions endured by French and Allied troops in no man’s land. It contrasts local inconveniences in Muskogee with soldiers’ trench hardship, emphasizing perseverance for all mankind.
A director of athletics in an army camp outlines exact qualifying skills for soldiers. Requirements include an 8 foot standing jump, 4 foot 2 inch high bar clearance, 33 foot 12 pound shot throw, 200 foot rope climb in 15 seconds, 50 yard dash in 7 seconds, 60 pound one handed lift, 50 pound neck-suspended sit ups, and 10 chin ups.
The piece argues that defeat of Allied forces would invite German threats, and only American food conservation can sustain Europe. It urges reducing wheat meat fats and sugar consumption to feed Europe, warning that continuing to overeat risks defeat and famine for those fighting abroad.
The Daily News discusses reforms to improve justice administration. It urges simplification of procedure and pleading, noting many counts and technicalities delay trials. It cites Edgar A. Jonas and Elihu Root on needed reform and advocates actions by judges and prosecutors.
Bear Valley prepares for a new resort named Lake View Court with 24 four room cottages a dancing pavilion and other buildings A organized company has sold its 40000 stock to fund the project led by L C Percival known for promoting the Bear Valley Tavern Construction will start once weather allows with plans already complete for all structures.
The theater presents Pauline Frederick in Double Crossed on Friday March 22. Saturday offers The Hugger with added A Safe Disaster. Monday brings Captain of His Soul and His Nine Lives plus The Hidden Hand. Tuesday features Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm for a Presbyterian benefit. Wednesday offers Real Folks with A Game Gambler. Thursday shows Mae Marsh in The Beloved Traitor with varied matinee and evening prices.
Notice filed with Arcadia Board of Trustees seeks permit to operate a balloon route along Huntington Boulevard Santa Anita Avenue Fallen Leaf Avenue and First Avenue to Foot Hill Boulevard. Hearing fixed for Wednesday March 27 1918 at 8 PM. Petitioners Wilhite Mitchell Balloon Route represented by A R Jamieson attorney.
Notice names the election officials for Arcadia City Precinct for the April War 1918 municipal election. Judge J P Brush Inspector George W Grandy Clerks Helen M Roth Charles W Stewart are listed per Resolution No 23 adopted February 20 1918 and published in The Arcadia Journal. ETHEL GRIMES City Clerk.
Capt. P. N. Grant, tied to the resort, plans moving his boat docks to Lake View Point. He holds the boating concession on Dear Lake, signaling expansion at Gilmer’s new resort in the area.
Chas W Stewart announces candidacy for Arcadia School Trustee subject to electorate will on March 29 1918. Monrovia Messenger printery.
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