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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1918
Page
4
With autumn foliage drying and many campers in the mountains, Angeles National Forest officials warn of heightened fire risk. Supervisor Charlton plans to recruit extra rangers to patrol until winter rains ease the danger.
A Monrovia Messenger item reports Roy Tuttle writing from somewhere in France on Sept 8, 1918. He describes the front as a theater of war with no mans land as the stage, doughboys as actors, and machine guns and artillery as music while shelling and air raids test their endurance. He notes being safe yet tired and sends regards from Melvin Beatty Arney Brewer and Bart Harvey.
Arcadia's George Gigiette, serving in the ambulance corps, captured a wounded German helmet on the France front and gave it to W. H. Taylor of the Anita Baldwin ranch as a memento. Gigiette returned home to rejoin the regular army, after promising the helmet to Taylor.
The Board of Trustees of Arcadia adopts Ordinance No 83 prohibiting riding driving or propelling motor vehicles without a muffler on public streets and alleys. Violators face up to 300 dollars fine or three months in jail or both. The ordinance takes effect after publication in The Arcadia Journal. Adopted November 6, 1918.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies The First National Bank of Arcadia in Arcadia Los Angeles County California is authorized to commence banking business under Section 521 of the Revised Statutes. This 27th day of September 1918. Skelton Williams Comptroller of the Currency.
Kane Mfg Co seeks sales reps in every town in California. Hiring men with varied experience or none, training provided, potential earnings from 75 to 150 dollars weekly. Women of exceptional ability welcome. Permanent position. Include age, experience, years in community, and references in application. Address in confidence Seattle, Wash. 31-31.
Three acres of alfalfa ready to cut offered by G. G. Meade on South Second Avenue.
Mr. Thomas Lilly of Pomona is the guest of Mr. Clyde Sherwood this week. Lilly and Sherwood were close friends in Arcadia, where Lilly formerly lived, sharing ties of youth.
The piece argues Democrats blocked woman suffrage in Congress during Wilson’s presidency. It cites five defeats, with 1914 House and Senate votes, notes Southern Democrats largely opposed, and blames the Solid South for blocking constitutional enfranchisement. It urges hope for suffrage in a Republican Congress free from Southern domination.
All express shipments limited to 20 pounds and 2 cubic feet, made of wood with secure top. No perishable foods except cans or jars. Use standard postal addresses. Mark sender and contents like Christmas Box. Forward to Supply Officer at Fleet Supply Base Brooklyn.
A wartime verse laments German actions in Belgium and Europe. It recalls Louvain massacres, Lusitania, Edith Cavell and Fryatt, condemns autocracy, and cheers Allied victory led by Foch. A captive German soldier exchanges taunts with an American Yank in a brief exchange.
The Cotton Inquiry Committee reports there is no immediate plan to fix cotton prices. The study by a recongressional panel, appointed by cotton interests, lists members Senators Smith SC chair, Underwood AL, Smith GA, Sheppard TX, Ransdell LA, Simmons NC and Representatives Lever SC, Candler MS, Heflin AL, Young TX, Lee WV.
Miss Valera Kahnert and Mr. Paul Schutz spent a Tuesday afternoon motoring to Venice in a Velie 6. They enjoyed time at the beach and visited numerous places of interest along the way.
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