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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
4
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Weather report from Mt Higby for the noon today shows a maximum of 46 and a minimum of 5 with clear conditions and north winds. The piece veers into wartime optimism, exhorting work over reliance on magic, praising public service, and noting political voices and shortages while urging unity and resilience during difficult times.
Washington reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a broad probe of 43 telegraph and cable firms, including Postal Telegraph and Commercial Cable groups. The inquiry covers ownership, stock, bonds, and financial arrangements, with hearings set as officials demand production of records. The move appears linked to possible government ownership.
Rev. David Hutchinson of New Haven will deliver a patriotic address at St. Francis church flag raising Sunday afternoon. If weather allows the ceremony will be held outside. otherwise inside the church. Father Jordan invites the local Home Guards to attend. The flag, a gift from the Holy Name society, bears 35 stars honoring parish youths now serving the country.
Mrs Matilda Magnuson of Hockanum visits Cromwell friends while the Freers return to Richford Vermont after visiting Mr and Mrs F E Freer. Frank C Pierson of Exeter spends days at his home. Mrs S S Butterworth shingling her South Street double tenement. Covenant meeting at Baptist church led by Rev Frank Ludington. Ladies Minstrel at Briggs Hall Monday April 6 for Red Cross. tickets 35 cents.
Washington April 5 delay at the Hog Island ship yard stemmed from American International Corporation demanding a large fee. William H. Denman told the Senate Commerce Committee profits and profiteering claims were exaggerated. He cited initial demands of twelve to fifteen million dollars for supervising about 125 million dollars in work. Denman said reductions followed and labor calm was sought. He also clarified gossip about Admiral Capps retirement from the shipping board was due to illness, but he would continue his duties as a soldier.
Readers learn that workers on their feet suffer sore burning feet and that Tiz helps by drawing out poisons and reducing swelling. The ad claims instant relief for pain, callouses, and bunions, promising comfortable feet after use. A 25 cent box is marketed as yearly foot comfort from druggists.
Mrs Charles Bailey spent the week with her husband at Camp Devens. The community attended the funeral of Howard Burwell in Deep River yesterday afternoon. The north group of the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational church postpones entertainment until April 24. A L Burpee of Bridgeport was a business caller in town yesterday.
Coming Tuesday Rasputin a seven reel special on the overthrow of Russia headlines a busy program. Alice Brady stars in The Dancer's Peril with Alexis Kosloff and the imperial Russian ballet. Holmes' travel and Victor Moore comedy also on the bill. Closing reception tonight at Deep River Town hall for A J Giacoma's dancing pupils. Exhibition of stage dancing by Miss Dubois and Mrs Mildred Hess of Springfield. Music by Getchel's string orchestra.
Centerbrook on April 5 reports road work around the railroad station by section men. Mr and Mrs C L Jones and daughter visited Hartford for an auto show. James Lynch of New London was in town on business. Mrs Bert Carroll of Pittsfield Mass spent Thursday with Miss Esther Jones. Some farmers began spring plowing. Alfred Ingraham returned from Middletown for a short family visit. Parties gathered arbutus. Thelma shows Jane Cowl in The Spreading Dawn Saturday night.
East St Louis plans a new service flag by planting a tree near each enlisted local boy. The trees will bear the names of the soldiers or sailors they represent. The effort is organized by the Women's Civic Federation and the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense.
Local druggists report strong interest among mothers for Vick's VapoRub a external treatment offered in 25c 50c and 1.00 packages on a 30 days trial. The ad promotes avoiding dosing with medicines by applying the salve to throat and chest with flannel and heat. It claims vapors pass through airways aiding breathing and easing chest colds and incipient pneumonia with safe frequent use.
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone as a simple cure for corns and calluses. A few drops soothe soreness, dry the corn, and lift it out painlessly. The sticky liquid supposedly irritates no surrounding skin and a quarter ounce costs little. Millions of American women may welcome the relief amid high heel fashion.
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