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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1919

Page

4

Weather Report Apr 25 Fair Cold Tonight and Sat in Connecticut

Forecast for the vicinity shows fair but cold conditions tonight and Saturday with below freezing temperatures and strong northwest winds. Central low-pressure over the lake region moves off to Nova Scotia, bringing light winds along the coast from Carolina to Maine, while Rocky Mountain and southwestern districts report unsettled conditions and frosts as far south as Kentucky. Regional temperatures include Atlantic City 32 and 46 at Mt Higby with varied cloud cover and clear skies at New Haven and Detroit.

Connecticut Lake Region Oga Scotia Carolina Maine Rocky Mountains North Dakota Kentucky Atlantic City Block Island Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Jack Nantucket New Haven Yors Norfolk Pittsburg Portland Sanow St. Louis

War Time Notes and Victory Bond Quotas Rise

The piece reports on beer rules with four percent alcohol and political strains on the General amid calls to halt Germany supplies. It notes Newark News naming Middletown with new nickname Top-Town for advancing morale. In the tri county district four towns reached their Victory Loan quotas and four registers are noted as achieved.

Newark News Middletown Tri-County

Observers in Italian Yugoslav politics and Newark beer test

Observers of international AI in a purely political Italian Yugoslav situation and Sonnino pledge to pay for failure with prestige. In Newark New Jersey free settlers of beer measure impact of cent beer. A fine dinner accompanied by a test, with residents hoping to continue the test.

Sonnino Newark N. J

Return visit stirs mixed welcome in Boston parade

The piece notes an unwelcoming return visit in Boston after a parade. It contrasts warmth from the New England homecoming with cold reception around The Hub. Observers recall those at the prior event, while now many stand by with cooler reception.

New England Boston

Central District Pulls Over In Restricted Section

A fragment from a local notice mentions enforcement actions in the Central District under a restricted section. No further details are readable to identify dates, people, or exact actions.

Heroes of New England Honor Yankee Division in War

Veterans from across New England cheered the Yankee Division which fought in France with the 26th among the first to arrive. New England troops faced the brunt at Leicheprey Chateau Thierry and the Argonne. Casualties were heavy with Middletown sons among the fallen. The city’s National Guard unit became part of the famed 102nd Regiment. Returned fighters received a strong ovation as gratitude rose for their sacrifices.

New England France Leicheprey Chateau Thierry Argonne Middletown 102Nd Regiment Rione

A Practical Governor From Illinois On Rural Reform

Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois advocates practical farming reforms to save soil, plant forests on noncultivable land, exempt forest lands from taxation, and foster land ownership for tenants. He calls for better roads, community schools, revived country churches, and hard surface road expansion as a national model. Illinois aims to lead in land policy for the next decade.

Houston Post Frank O. Lowden Illinois Liloia Lowden Union

How Russia Can Have Food

The New York World discusses relief for Russia under a neutral Nansen commission. Food aid hinges on a ceasefire and Soviet troops and matériel withdrawal. Help relies on capitulation to international law, aiming to curb Bolshevik influence while aiding a suffering population.

Russia New York World Wilson Lloyd George Clemenceau Orlando Nansen

Keeping a Secret at the Dinner Party

Sylvia and Cynthia sit together and become confidential at a dinner. Molly is told not to tell, but miscommunications spark a playful tangle. Cynthia calls Molly mean while Sylvia admits she won t reveal who shared what.

Sylvia Cynthia Molly

Commanders Bid Troops Farewell to Yankee Division

Farewell tributes from generals and colonels praised the Yankee division troops of Boston area on April 25. They lauded bravery, morale, and wartime service across units including the 26th 6th 101st 102nd and 103rd divisions, invoking historic battles from Chemin des Dames to Meuse Argonne and urging continued civic duty.

Chauncey Depew hosts eighty fifth birthday in Peekskill

Chauncey M Depew former United States Senator from New York celebrated his eighty fifth birthday on April 23 at his Peekskill home He said he felt better than ever and that eighty five is a jolly time of life He reported no eyesight impairment perfect hearing excellent appetite and legs that go straight He noted the lack of fear that indiscretions of speech could affect his political prospects and spent the day at his usual work routine.

Chauncey M. Depew New York Peekskill M. Y Mr. Depew

Obituary notices for Lizzie Spencer and Thomas Noble

Lizzie B Spencer funeral services were held at 27 Broad Street with Rev F W Geene officiating. Interment at Indian Hill cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Thomas Noble aged 87 died after a short illness at his Cromwell home. Born May 23 1831 in Westfield Mass he traced descent from Thomas Noble the emigrant ancestor. He lived in California and Nevada before returning to Cromwell in 1969 and was a regular attendant at the fellow in the new cemetery.

Lizzie B. Spencer Broad Street F. W. ‘Geene Indian Hill Cemetery George T. Meech George A. Craig J. J. Noxon B.E. Spencer H. S. Hall Amos Hughes Thomas Noble Cromwell Westfield Mass California Isthmus Nevada

Impulsive wish and a sermon appeal at St. Peters

The vicar delivers a stirring appeal that reaches Mr. Blackleigh who offers 250 for the objects. A hush falls as the committee questions the donor, an undertaker, amid the implications for their plans and business prospects.

Pi Chronicle

Local Market Ad Sparks Stamp Treasure Hunt

An ad touts trading stamps offered at the Public Market near Stueck's bakery with promise of the lowest city prices. It mentions a feature demon tractor from Fond Du Lac tied to Robert Reschke of Durham and a forthcoming afternoon appearance.

Stueck Fond du Lac Robert Reschke Durham

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