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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1918

Page

3

Miscellaneous Typewriters Listed For Sale In 1918 Classifieds

A 1918 newspaper fragment lists assorted items for sale including typewriters from all makes at ten dollars and up with various vendors and contact details. Several lines mention lawn mowers sharpener services, metal and rag recycling, and junk/old goods. The notice also covers tax collection details for Long Hill School District and probate actions in Middletown and Cromwell Connecticut with dates in April.

West Main St Britain Conn Simon Edelberg I¢ Union S&t Magaz Manevitz Sumner St. Tignes Star A. J Grove St. Jieave Bride Bros Main &T. Tel

Doctors Urge Use of Phosphated Iron For Blood and Nerve Health

Leading doctors nationwide recommend Phosphated Iron as a reliable blood and nerve builder. They claim it boosts energy, aids sleep, and helps overworked individuals, nervous persons, and pale children feel better. The ad promotes capsules from Hartman Drug Co. in Middletown, CT, and other druggists.

Hartman Drug Co Middletown

Higganum Red Cross and town notices prompt meeting

In Higganum on April 19 Mrs Kellogg of Middletown and Mrs Eugene Mott visited relatives here. Miss Sarah Barry has been sick with a hard cold. Robert Brooks traveled to Middletown on business. Mrs David Clark and Mrs Sherman Butler of Walkley Hill were here Thursday. Red Cross pieces were finished at yesterday's meeting. The annual Red Cross meeting will be next Monday evening at Haddam Town hall. Dr Kellogg saw patients here yesterday. A scarlet fever case is reported in Dublin. Cc Carlson was a Middletown caller yesterday. Granite Rock Spring bottling works worked past midnight to fill a large order.

Higganum Kellogg Middletown Eugene Mott Sarah Barry Robert Brooks David Clark Sherman Butler Walkley Hill Red Cross Haddam Dr. Kellogg Dublin Cc. F. Carlson Granite Rock Spring

Centerbrook Sale Planned and Local News Sparks April Activity

The C E society prepares for a re sale in the conference house on Friday afternoon April 23. Farmers begin spring planting as Liberty loan canvassers report strong support in the area. Arthur Farrell and James Lynch travel for business, with road crews laying tar and gravel on main streets. Co L Jones and family visit Middletown, Northam Wrights return home, Mae Marsh stars in Thelma at Sunshine Alley.

Centerbrook C. E. Society Conference House Arthur Farrell Middletown Liberty Loan James Lynch New London Co. L. Jones Northam Wright Thelma Mae Marsh Sunshine Alley Adv

Our Sole Aim and Big Income Taxes Highlight War Era

The Outlook argues Americans fight for liberty to choose their government and economic order not to defend a specific doctrine or system. In Chicago April 19, Charles E. Eaton says some individuals pay income taxes up to 39 million dollars, noting wealthy leaders support the nation and pay without complaint.

Chicago United States Charles E. Eaton National Service Section United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Unnecessary Improvements Bulletin Limits War Capital Costs

The War Industries Board issued a bulletin under the Council of National Defense calling for capping capital expenditures on nonessential undertakings not directly aiding the war effort. Connecticut State Council of Defense received notice of the resolution today. In Allentown, Greek candy-maker Chris Kirias, stationed at Camp Meade, was selected for duty in France after volunteering for combat, despite preference to remain making candy in Alabama.

Hartford War Industries Board The Council of National Defense Connecticut State Council of Defense Allentown Chris Kirias Camp Meade Camp Anniston Ala Kirias Alabama France

Amsterdam Suburb Sells Liberty Bonds in Patriotic Push

In Amsterdam Ohio on April 19 the mining town held a public square meeting and sold Liberty bonds totaling more than 16 thousand dollars. In Canton the same date reports a pest control drive declaring peace with casualties including 22 rats and 2,188 mice among others.

Steubenville Ohio Amsterdam Canton

Fire destroys Tarentum Glass Plant in Brackenridge

Pittsburg April 19 Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Tarentum Glass Company plant at Brackenridge near here early today. Loss put at 350000 dollars.

Pittsburg Tarentum Glass Company Brackenridge Here

Sub Treasury Gains From Banks In New York Report

New York April 19 The sub treasury gained 473000 from the banks Thursday with cash net since Friday of 697000.

Sub-Treasury New York Pear

National League results include dramatic Cincinnati win

In National League play Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 6 and Chicago beat St. Louis 6 to 4. Brooklyn v New York and Philadelphia v Boston games were postponed by rain. American League action saw Chicago 5, St. Louis 0 and Cleveland Meveland 6, Detroit 2 with other games rain postponed.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Meveland Detroit Washington National League P.C Ccseses Pittsburg A. m P. m Cleveland

Metropolitan district girl swimmers sail for Pacific coast races

On April 19 Miss Charlotte Boyle and Miss Claire Galligan premier girl swimmers from the Manhattan area left New York for California to compete against top Pacific coast rivals. Clarence Mitchell, a Brooklyn southpaw, was drafted today from Cincinnati as announced in New York.

New York Charlotte Boyle Claire Galligan California Pacific Coast Clarence Mitchell Brooklyn Cincinnati Tony

Scoreboard Reflections From a Damp Baseball Day

The White Sox broke into the non column as Claude Williams yielded four hits to the Browns. Bobby Roth's bases loaded triple helped the Indians win while Jim Vaughn sparred with the Cardinals, and the Cubs await Alexander who reports to the American association grenade tossers April 30. Armendo Marsans sails to join the Yankees from Havana. Fred Mollwitz pulled off a sensational catch stealing on Eddie Roush, who still collected two hits. Reds show power as Magee Rousch Griffith and Neale beat the Pirates despite rain and wet grounds halting play and no action on the eastern front yesterday.

White Sox Claude Williams Browns Bobby Roth Indians Jim Vaughn Cardinals Cubs Alexander American Association of Armendo Marsans Havana Yankees Fred Mollwitz Eddie Rousch Redland Field Rousch Reds Lee Magee Griffith Neale Pirates

Catarrhal Deafness Relief Recipe Promoted

An advertisement offers a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It recommends Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken in tablespoons four times daily to ease nasal blockage and mucus drainage. The note claims quick relief and easy preparation, urging readers to try the prescription.

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