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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
9
The puff adder is described as a striking snake with long fangs and lethal venom that acts slowly when not injected into a vital vessel. Immediate incisions and ligatures were advised to remove venom, while individuals bitten near arteries can die rapidly. The note details its feeding on rats mice frogs and toads, and its habit of preying on and eating other adders.
A Philadelphia Press editorial argues that U S government wartime policies fostered bad faith in labor disputes, citing the New York harbor strike. It claims arbitration was rejected after an award and that war agencies later pressured private owners, signaling state control over workers and undermining honor.
Cincinnati Enquirer reports divorce statistics for Ohio show desertion as the leading ground for legal separation with 1,427 cases from a total 7,607. Courts liberalize interpretations as grounds like cruelty and nonpayment of public, humiliating conduct rise in divorces.
The caption notes Mrs J Borden Harriman as the American delegate at the peace conference, shown third from the right in Red Cross uniform. The image highlights her role and attire among other delegates.
Providence Journal notes a Monthly Weather Review explanation for red snow seen in the Middle West. The meteorological observer calls it a dust fall, with light dust showers common but red colored snow rare. Dust in rain water can color snow brown yellow pink or even black rain occasionally causes excitement.
Police Commissioner Enright introduces a reform placing a uniformed officer at police headquarters to run the hat and coat check room at a salary of 1650 dollars a year. The role, though costly, frees patrolmen for more presssing duties, notes the New York World.
A reflective note on choosing to turn back after a misstep, highlighting that reversing course early is easier and more pleasant than after multiple errors. The piece stresses courage in recognizing a wrong path and the value of timely correction.
The New York Tribune argues for a congressional inquiry into military justice. Lt Colonel Ansell criticizes the system as antiquated, noting a need to modernize the code to fit a conscripted army since 1917. He is praised for defending the rights of the common soldier.
Swift and Company presents the human face of business. Wages for packing house labor rose an average of 125 percent over three years, with the lowest rate increased 167 percent through voluntary action and arbitration.
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