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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
4
A fragment from the Evening Press mentions its book store and editor's rooms. The text references the news service and wire services, with garbled layout suggesting a catalog or internal note about editorial space and operations.
Canada launches a vast wheat effort led by Frederick Oliver in Saskatchewan. A 50,000 acre Snipe Lake tract will host a ten day plowing contest using 1,920 acre units and a fleet of tractors valued at 75,000 dollars. J E Hauskins of Eston supervises as the noted sod turner.
Weather at Mount Higby for the 24 hour ending noon shows max 37, min 27, barometer 55 inches. Snow, rain, wind, and thawed roads create brief disruption while civilians discuss war effort, price concerns, and production drives. Observations touch on Liberty bonds, shortages, and public labor programs as winter recedes. The piece mixes local climate notes with political chatter about war mobilization and governance.
A notice notes Miss Anna Martin plans an independent run for the United States Senate in Nevada. It reflects on suffrage milestones and observes how married women have yet to be represented, hoping real life insight will yield practical legislation when such women gain seats.
An editorial urges that private corporate actions toward workers require public-backed fairness rather than optional praise. It argues four directly affected groups exist in large corporate ventures: managers, investors, workers, and the public. Living wages and better working conditions benefit both workers and public welfare, justifying state-backed standards to ensure just treatment and efficiency.
Grover Cleveland Alexander star hurler for the Chicago Cubs is reportedly drafted for army service by the Howard county Neb board. He is said among 12 named to report at Camp Funston within five days from April 26, with no confirmation from President Weeghman. Henry Truesdell Dead at 95. Packerville reports a former Killingly cotton manufacturer and textile expert whose sons hold engineering and mill positions in New York and Killingly.
In East Berlin on Wednesday evening a minstrel entertainment at the Athletic hall drew praise from a hearty audience. Jokes, songs, and a comic band delighted attendees while Mrs. J. Lewis received the table device for the most votes. Ray Hubbard won a cake, and local residents prepare for upcoming draft examination and service training for four men.
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