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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
4
A wartime appeal emphasizes unity beyond religious and racial lines. It denounces intolerance as a traitorous force, praises democracy over autocracy, and urges Americans and allied nations to unite in sacrifice to support the war effort.
Weather at Mt Higby ending noon today shows max 69, min 52.5, barometer 27.1, wind and clear skies. Article blends local farming optimism, Liberty bonds drive, and wartime sentiment praising home efforts and national measures. Mentions Czernin and Austrian context, U S casualty lists, and labor/work mandates for counties amid war.
Washington observers note gaps in airship and ship production while Hurley and Piez push for faster yard output. The April yard reports spur action and calls for stronger Washington control, with praise for ongoing shipyard progress and efforts to standardize aircraft parts. Secretary Baker returns from Europe to report on aviation and artillery needs and to urge rapid US mobilization.
The writer argues the United States would be safer had it prepared for war at the war's start in 1914, aligning with France and Britain. He contends two German leaders would have pleaded for peace and Russia would be a free nation instead of under German influence.
Secretary of War Baker, returning from Europe, praised American troops in France. He said he was proud of the boys and would have liked to stay longer, stressing the nation’s duty to uphold republic traditions. The remark came as he arrived at an Atlantic port on April 16.
The Stamford Advocate notes with concern that Creel speaks foolishly yet remains in high favor and secure employment with the powers that be in Washington. This situation unsettles readers who doubt the wisdom of such support.
Washington reports a $144,853,450 rise in third Liberty Loan subscriptions with total initial payments at $806,465,250 across eleven districts. The far west and middle west show strong results including Oklahoma Tulsa's $4 million and Iowa at 138 percent of its quota. Cleveland district leads with 234 honor flags, Toledo totaling $138,090,000, New York reporting 100 honor flags, Dallas adding many small subscriptions, and New England near 70 million with 146 honor cities. Massachusetts contributing half.
London reports wounded soldiers arriving from the battle zone say Austrian forces have reinforced the Germans on the Flanders front. The soldiers are cheerful and believe the Germans will not break through.
An old health advertisement argues that uric acid from meals harms kidneys and bladder. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy, claiming rapid relief for kidney and bladder troubles and urging readers to buy now from their druggist with a money back guarantee.
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