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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary notice mentions advertisement changes and discontinuations. It notes addresses at 299 Main St, 188 Main St, 472 Main St and 62 Main St. The text references postage and second class matter and publication timing for notices.
Rural weather bulletin from Mt Higby reports high 76 low 58 average 62 at noon with 0.66 inch precipitation and cloudy skies. Observations mention barometer 29.62 inches and a 265 foot elevation. Weather notes discuss crops and seasonal warming, with references to world events and wartime tax discussions interwoven with local climate remarks.
French forces execute a brilliant surprise attack in the Marne sector capturing hundreds of enemy troops. Former Kaiser army members are taken prisoner as the operation succeeds.
A provocative denunciation argues that Belgium’s sufferings and the vast war indemnity demand firm German accountability. It warns pacifists against moral blindness, notes French orchard losses, and mocks naïve calls for restoration while urging justice and compensation, even if costly.
The judge advocate general with army approval drafts guidelines restricting service flags to those serving in the army or navy. The piece condemns misuses where non servicemembers display stars and warns it discredits the symbol and those truly serving.
Gov Lowden argues in a Chicago speech that Roosevelt’s four sons serve, while Kaiser’s six merely parade in armor. He claims German royalty avoids battle, contrasts democracy producing a knightlier race, and asserts the German royal house is bomb-proof.
In Hartford a strong Corinthian Colored Giants squad faced Russell Co. and lost 5 to 3 after a fast, hard fought contest. Krauth limited the Coloreds to one bad inning while Lewis flashed speed but yielded runs. key plays included a double by Krauth and a clever double steal in the seventh.
Three-base hits by Harris highlight the game while Krauth and Lewis each receive 3 base hits. Krauth records 13 strikeouts and Lewis 9. Passed balls by Johnson and balls hit by pitched by W Strohla, Battle, and Churchill. Kosicki turns a double play to W Strohla. Russell and Corinthians left on base. Paul Nejako and Kosicki steal bases.
TYLERVILLE residents are invited to an ice cream social at the Tylerville school house this week Tuesday evening. A P T A notices promote community gathering and charity in a small town setting.
Nashua New Hampshire Delina Martin shares that after two years of monthly fainting she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and found relief. She recommends it to others and notes the product contains no narcotics. The company cites four decades of experience advising girls.
Fragmentary text shows a discussion on war terms to pressure Germany, with references to pacifists and vengeance, but the passage is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or persons to anchor a full summary.
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