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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
5
A fragmentary April 11 note discusses a Pacific coast naval meeting. It mentions F C Hicks of New tificant statement on return to Wash and a naval affairs inspection. The House debate hints at maneuvers and training station activities, with Sentry leases and coast possibilities Robe Hicks favors secretary of the pallet.
Former Gov Whitman testifies in New York hearings about Senator Thompson’s pay and Interborough connections. He recalls dinner with Thompson at the St Re is Hotel and asserts the charge may be lies. Theodore P. Shonts declines to comment until reviewing testimony. The piece also touches on the origin of the term doughboy from Civil War infantry, noting its broader use by the American expeditionary forces.
A Virginia reader signed Rich elton describes ten years of severe itching and burning. After using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap the symptoms subsided almost immediately, and he reports complete cure after one jar and two cakes. The ad urges purchasing Resinol from all druggists.
Ted Juliex is described as a war veteran and skilled ball player while William H Miller, nicknamed Ted, is an adaptable athlete with the New York Giants at Gainsville Florida. Miller served on a Yankee destroyer overseas during the war, later training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station where he won the middleweight boxing title. He draws praise for smart fielding around first base at the Giants camp.
April 11 Meriden authorities recovered the body of Trinity College professor William L Squire son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur H Squire from his home in Hartford who had vanished last Friday after a nervous breakdown The recovery was made by Chief John F Donovan and firemen at Merimere reservoir on order of Mayor H T King.
Spokane Spokesman-Review reports global markets remain at elevated levels as labor costs and living expenses resist decline. Analysts warn the high price regime could persist, with rebalancing dependent on shifts in wages and living costs amid ongoing economic pressures.
Opening today showed brisk demand across many issues after a contrasting tone from yesterday. Marine stocks led with gains, steel issues rose, and specific names like Bethlehem Steel B and Pierce Arrow advanced. however some rails and American International softened as intraday trading fluctuated. Cotton and metal markets also moved, with cotton opening higher on favorable weather and demand, while lead and zinc futures displayed weakness in the metal sector.
Chicago April 11 corn closed little changed to slightly lower amid afternoon weakness and heavy steel stock selling. May corn 157 3 4 to 158, July 150, September 144. Park May 49.75, July 46.87. Lard May 29.45, July 28.52. ribs May 27.55, July 25.55. Bethlehem Steel strong support. American International drops to 80 3 4. Bond market steady as rail issues hold. Eight died in Munich riot as London reports April eve.
Mrs. Exsiz G. Lewis of 30 Vernon Ave Brooklyn reports misery from a cement general condition with head aches and side pains. She credits Pinkham Medicine Co. root and herb compound with restoring strength and normal health after years of struggle citing 40 years of company experience.
Middletown asks men of the 26th Division overseas to request seats via a blanked form, posted through Devens to relatives in Boston. Governor Holcomb pledges transportation reimbursement for those who cannot pay, with Sgt Joseph Lawton coordinating Middletown arrangements under War Bureau guidance.
A U S Agriculture and state colleges report 7l per junior enrolled in 1918 farm and home economics work through County Farm Bureaus across 33 northern and western states. Average food value saved per child was $27, with 1,207 Middlesex county youths participating across towns including Essex, Middletown, Durham, and Old Saybrook. The program weighs training for citizenship and leadership over cash returns, though the $27 per person offer practical value.
The passage argues that eternal vigilance and firm self-discipline guard against willfulness. It suggests discipline, even when submitting to others, helps people of all ages control impulses and cultivate responsible, cooperative behavior.
A brief piece explains how salary derives from salarium or salt money. It recounts Roman governors receiving salt for their horses and for themselves during provincial rounds, linking the word salary to salt as a key ancient payment.
A vintage beauty tip suggests squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion at low cost. The mix is massaged daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes, leaving skin clear soft and rosy.
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