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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
4
Mt Higby Weather Report At Noon
Mt Higby weather report for the last 24 hours shows a high near 71 degrees, a low around 45, mean about 57.5, with a noon reading of 64. Winds from the north, barometer around 30 inches, clear conditions and water temperature noted at 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Higby
World turmoil and war mood thread through columns
A dated syndicated note reflects on wartime shortages and propaganda, noting clothing demand in Austria, food scarcity, rising wages for women, and Bolshevik influence. It mentions U S actions, peace talks, and looming draft, while US fishing ships and prices react to scare. Also touches on strikes in London and the passing of Senator Gallinger at 81 as a remark on aging leadership.
A Month of Glory
Frank H. Simonds reviews a wartime shift as Ludendorff’s peace storm recedes. He cites lost territory and prisoners, notes changes in German morale, and argues the Allied path to Berlin remains long but advancing, with a climactic period ahead. The piece frames September 1914 as a turning point and anticipates continued campaign into autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Simonds
New York Tribune
Ludendorff
UN Bken
Berlin
Feles
Ob- Vienna
Fragmentary Washington Star item on the front steps scene
Incomplete report describes a moment on front steps involving a wife and a husband figure Meekton. The text is garbled and lacks clear action or outcome.
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The
Washington Star
Re. Meekton
Ion Teaeen
Man Power Bill Not Aimed At Workmen
Washington reports that Secretary of War Baker told the House Military Affairs Committee the senate amendment to the new manpower bill calling for conscription of striking workers in essential industries is not necessary. He urged that workers who refuse to work should be inducted only after the president assesses grievances, praising labor cooperation and saying the draft should not settle strikes. General March said all men 18 to 45 subject to the draft will be needed. 4,000,000 over seas by mid next year depends on shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
War Department
Baker
House
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Morrison
General March
March
Crowder
Saybrook
Old Ferry Boat Landing
Hubey Loveland
Ferry
Summer gatherings in Maromas raise funds for wrist watch
In Maromas, a series of outdoor summer gatherings drew many residents and visitors. Last night 35 attended at the school house yard with hymns, a talk on guarding against war propaganda, and prayers. A lawn festival was planned to raise money for a wrist watch for the first local man to go to war, likely Ed Hills. Ladies to bring cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maromas
School House
Gilbert
America
Ed Hills
Ice Cream Social Planned at Mrs. Frank’s
An ice cream social is announced for Tuesday evening at Mrs. John Frank’s residence inviting all local residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Uncle Sam's Letters Hum Quick As Thought, By Gum
Mrs Blunderleigh praises telegraphs after a Philippine bound cablegram from her soldier son arrives at the neighborhood. Friends marvel at the speed and reach of the message as they discuss the modern marvels of long distance communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Chicago
Philippines
Saybrook Local Notes Include Labor Tensions and Whale Capture
Old Saybrook reports laborers dismissed for refusing work, highway issues, and a week of vacations for the night watchman. A patriotic church benefit and a Saybrook boys victory over Hartford scouts are noted, along with a large shore resort weekend and a dramatic whale capture near the river bridges observed by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saybrook
Frederick S. Chapman
Elton A. Debbie
C. J. Bennett
Walter Bugbee
Saybrook Junction
Henry Stevens
Richard M. Doyle
Windsor Locks
Thomas Kerwin
Bridgeport
James Murphy
John M. Golden
Edward Brady
New Haven
First Congregational Church
Saybrook School
Hartford Boy Scouts
Saybrook Manor
B. B. Warren
Joseph Winterberg
Brooklyn
Louis M. Parker
Valley Branch
Among the Possibilities Will the time come for steak at the post office
A Boston Globe column ponders unusual futures in public services asking if a post office could someday offer a pound of steak alongside mail. The piece surveys practicality, consumer demand, and logistical hurdles in turning retail items into government services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Globe
Post Office
Open Counsel Opposes Double Session At High School
Editor Evening Pess argues against trial of a double session at Meriden High School. Citing manpower shortages and wartime pressures, the letter urges continuing the single-session schedule until after the war. It suggests parents be allowed to vote on the issue to gauge sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pess
Meriden
New Britain
They're All Over The World British sun no longer sets on American soldiers
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes that one year into the war American troops reach across Europe and beyond. It lists France Germany Alsace Italy Archangel and Archangel area in Russia Vlaa ivostock Philippines Hawaii Samoa Panama Haiti San Domingo and Viladivestock. The piece contrasts the vast distance from Archangel to Viladivestock and explains the Arctic Circle location.
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Memphis
America
France
Germany
Alsace
Italy
Archangel
Russia
Arctic Circle
Vlaaivostock
Philippines
Hawii
Samoa
Panama
Haiti
San Domingo
Viladivestock
White Sea
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