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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
2
A Reuters-like comparative poem presents two versions of In Flanders Field The first honors fallen soldiers with the torch passed to the living. The second “An Answer” reverses tone with grim war imagery and a renewed oath to fight on until victory or sleep.
The piece urges a larger bond take for the Fourth Liberty Loan with patriotic appeals. It notes rise from 3,000,000 to 20,000,000 25,000,000 holders and stresses duty to support U S troops in Europe, pledging no failure in Southern California. It also cites Red Cross clothing pleas for Belgium relief and an inoffensive note on poetry by an Occidental College student.
W I Manns of the U S Chamber of Commerce told the Laundry Owners National Association in Chicago that shorter skirts and cloth savings bolster the war drive. He cited 3 383 000 yards conserved in men’s wear and projected total wool savings over 30 000 000 yards with the broader program. He warned about public reaction to moral policing in fashion and noted a planned cut in steel use from 1917 levels.
The text credits the U S entry into World War I with rapid mobilization. It highlights swift deployment of destroyers to the Atlantic, a vast shipbuilding surge, railroad and supply logistics in France, and massive troop movements through the Channel to halt the German offensive. It asserts American industrial and military coordination overwhelmed German plans and signals Kaiser Wilhelm’s looming defeat.
The Portland boiler makers began a strike seeking a 44 hour week with Saturday half holiday amid I W W stickers declaring SABOTAGE. Critics say the slowdown benefits workers while opponents frame it as sabotage that harms war production and compare to patriotic efforts by farmers and business.
The text asserts allied powers will not seek peace while Germany remains capable of future war. It cites Secretary Baker’s pledge to deploy ten million troops if needed as proof peace will come only after German defeat and avenging harmed civilians, with liberty restored worldwide.
Throop college president Dr James A B Scherer condemns hazing as a juvenile lynch law and says it has no place in reputable schools. He notes hazing is obsolete and calls for its removal from Throop as students who beat a boy in Monrovia canyon face justice and college condemnation.
In wartime economy a simple khaki or serge outfit could replace costly dresses for Monrovia High School girls. A suggested middle blouse with a khaki skirt would ease family expenses while keeping girls equally dressed, aligning with uniforms used in other cities and education settings.
A dated column promotes remodeling old homes in California with a government allowance of up to 2500 for modernizing interiors and adding fixtures. It also sketches a playful scene about daylight saving time and a rapid-fire assortment of brief news bites on politics, crime, and social quirks.
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