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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows an advert for a sale linked to a discontinued item or service. It references parts of a notice about applications, cartage, or miscellaneous matter, with incomplete company or location names and dates.
Mt Higby weather report for 24 hours to noon shows 79 high, 62 low, mean 65.5 with 77 moon, 30 humidity, water 23 inches, wind from the south. The column blends weather data with wartime commentary on taxes, mobilization, rent, aliens, and political maps, reflecting a midwar domestic discourse.
A New York Sun report notes that the offensive in France continues with latest advances driving the enemy from the Marne and a salient. It mentions heavy action near Norman and a capture of BO and several towns as part of the ongoing operations.
The analysis argues Foch will strike from Compiegne, preconditioning a move toward Paris. He has already won actions east and northwest of Compiegne, with Montdidier and Oise linked to Amiens. Mangin advances to a base line, pressuring Laon while guarding wings, risking a central drive if the Laon line weakens.
President Luth er urges publicity for his sugar letter and backs the card system as fair. He notes sugar buyers use $2 bills to obtain twenty pounds during trips to groceries, with two pounds per store. Patriots vary in sacrifice, yet many hoard sugar for themselves while Allies suffer, calling for rationing to control shortages. The English handle sugar shortages more prudently than Americans.
Albany Argus reports that the additional tobacco tax package from the House Ways and Means committee will lift government revenue by about 172 million dollars annually. It raises rates on cigars and tobacco, shifting heavier burdens to poorer smokers and doubling taxes on cigarette products and accessories.
A brief note observes that young military attaches are ready to instruct attractive women in weapon use, reflecting a curious social stereotype of the era.
A nationwide campaign promotes silos to preserve cattle feed through the winter. Wood silos especially Southern Pine are favored for durability and lower cost. Kansas counts show wood silos far outnumber others, with Southern Pine praised for strength and resistance. The Southern Pine Association offers a free illustrated guide "How to Choose and How to Use a Silo."
A U S corporal recounts a dinner invitation with a French family in occupied France. He endures formal customs, multiple kisses, and wine, noting cultural quirks and awkward moments while highlighting sociable hospitality and a mishap at the end with a punchy joke about cake. He reflects on adapting to French manners and the lighter side of cross cultural dining during the war.
Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a call for 300 selective service men from Texas to enter the University of Texas for mechanical training. Volunteers may sign up until August 30 and will entrain on September 5.
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