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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
5
Boston marked a grand parade to honor New England troops for valor and sacrifice. Tens of thousands lined Commonwealth Avenue as 150,000 spectator stands rose along a route famed for Arc de Triomphe inspired arches and laurel motifs.
A fragmentary note describes mixing juice from two lemons with three ounces of a quarter pint freck tan lotion for facial complexion care. It reads like an old cosmetic or home remedy snippet with unclear source details.
Nearly 21,000 troops formed for the parade as 18,000 active soldiers plus 2,500 wounded or discharged joined. Salvation Army and Young Men's Christian Association volunteers fed hundreds of thousands of doughnuts, lunches, and coffee. Music featured 23 bands and community singers, with a few women in line and a 14 year old and a 12 year old French war orphan mascots leading the troops. The 104th infantry expected to receive its disbandment papers and leave Camp Devens by Monday at 10 am.
In Boston on April 25 a parade displayed 1,100 wounded soldiers many missing an arm or leg and others with grave injuries. Some veterans watched from a grand stand wrapped in blankets as Red Cross nurses tended them while 900 wounded rode in 260 motor cars driven by the Woman's Volunteer Motor Corps and American Red Cross.
Boston April 25 line of march of the Yankee division parade forms at Beacon and Charles streets at 1 p m then proceeds through Tremont and Boylston streets Ar ne and Commonwealth avenues north and path Berkeley Boylston Massachusetts avenues Columbus Avenue and Park Square.
A brief snow shower swept the crowd along the Yankee division parade route in Boston on April 25. The snowy weather slowed foot traffic and drew attention as troops passed, while spectators shielded themselves and continued to watch the march.
In Judge Joel H. Reed's session, several foreclosures were granted including Elizabeth M. Sanford of East Haddam against Hadyme Manufacturing for 399.08. Property conditions described as deteriorating with a roof collapsed and mill dam broken. Other foreclosures included Harrison F. Phelps, Winifred E. Willard, and Caspero Mascaro. The Middletown Trust Company suit raised jurisdiction questions. Divorce actions included Clayton Holmes versus Nellie Holmes for desertion. Custody petitions and adjournments also occurred as court adjourned to next Tuesday.
Washington April 25 nearly 5000 more members of the AEF sail from French ports to New York aboard three transports. The Nieuw Amsterdam is among the ships, expected to arrive in New York shortly, as reported by the War Department.
New York April 25 The market opened irregular but turned firm as oil issues led the rise. Royal Dutch NY active, up over 2 points to above 97. Texas Pacific gained to 43 1/4, Southern Pacific rose 3/4 to 106 3/8, and Steel group advanced with United States Steel near 100 1/2. American Locomotive climbed to 71 1/2 and General Electric to 162 3/4 while American International stayed around 85 to 85 8. American Steel Foundries weakened to 93 3/4. Westinghouse gained past 50 as Royal Dutch remained strong.
Four hundred Hartford women filled a section of the Commonwealth avenue grand stand as the 102nd Infantry marched past. Snow didn’t deter Cape residents from wearing straw hats while Red Cross delegates from New England filled the stands. About 3,500 Massachusetts State Guard on patrol and three companies around the State House joined roughly 10,000 spectators. A 407 pound side show performer from the Fatmen's Club entertained near Columbus avenue. Women dominated Commonwealth avenue stands by a 15 to 1 ratio, with women of all ages enjoying the parade amid cold winds.
Cochran Ontario notes frigid conditions with temperatures dropping to eight below zero as a cold snap grips the region on April 25. The report highlights the strong wind chill and travel impact for residents and motorists alike.
An advertisement promises removal of freckles using Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning, one ounce often enough to show fading dark spots and complete light freckles, with results varying by skin type.
Hazelhurst Georgia resident Mrs W C Little says she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for ten months and recommends it to all suffering women as a great help to health. The letter invites others to publish testimonials and offers confidential guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
The Chamber of Commerce committee on town and city consolidation will meet this evening at 7 30. Light snow flurries began today and indicate a cold May. The post office flag was hoisted upside down this morning and corrected before 9. W and B Douglas works will close for inventory next week.
An examination for the fourth class postmaster position at Haddam Post Office will be held Saturday the 26th in the Civil Service room of the new post office. Arthur L. Clark, secretary of the local Civil Service board, will conduct the exam.
Copenhagen April 25 government declares a state of siege across Saxony in a Berlin dispatch to Politiken. The rest of the text includes a quoted aphorism by Mrs Norton about pleasures and crimes.
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