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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
4
Local weather report for Mt Higby notes 24 hour conditions with max 8, min 58, mean 70.5, noon 70, barometer 29.92, wind north. Commentary touches on draft age limits, women replacing men in labor, rising prosperity, shortened summer, and looming weather-driven open season. References to Petrograd, Moscow, and global events imply wartime uncertainty and economic strain.
The piece notes Vardaman’s opposition to declaring war on Germany and the Draft Act, plus support for La Follette’s peace plans in 1917, calling him a Mississippi political charlatan who exploited passions. It compares him unfavorably to Pat Harrison, predicting Harrison’s Senate trajectory and praising Mississippi representation. The obituary tone declares Vardaman politically dead.
John Sharp Williams, Mississippi senator, declares in the senate that he will allow his son to drink at home despite a new navy policy banning serving rum to sailors. He argues that a father should decide for his own family and vows to share toddies with his son, in defiance of the order.
From a Soldiers Letter to the Knob Noster Gem a correction quotes a line about a Bowie in a tight place singing Kamerad I've a wife and three children. Another soldier retorts You're a damned liar You've got a widow and three orphans.
A record from the U S Patent Office Official Gazette itemizes Connecticut citizens and assignors, listing names such as George E Baldwin Branford William A Bernard assignor to The William Schollhorn Co New Haven and others with patents for grease caps fasteners fuel igniters clothes dryers projectile bands driving and magazine mechanisms tap making gages differential locks pneumatic tires and related devices, with firms including Pratt Whitney Cloverdale Manufacturing and The New Departure Manufacturing Co Bristol, among others.
Dialogue from London TitBits shows a lawyer pressing a suspect on bail to confirm involvement in a bank robbery. The suspect retorts with a sharp remark on affordability and access to counsel, highlighting courtroom tension.
Editorial argues Henry Ford should not be Michigan's next senator based on lack of political experience and temperament. It warns against rubber stamp leadership and blind devotion to the White House, while acknowledging Ford's ability in his field but not suitability for the Senate.
Haddam notes Aug 27 report Miss Fannie Kelsey travels Sunday with her brother to Waterbury then plans a stay at Stony Creek. Philip Dickinson and wife from Middletown spent the weekend. Clara Spencer sends word of Lake Winnepesaukee outing. Miriam Mosher heads to New York for winter with sister Mrs Young. Bon Voyage for S H Baer and wife and others who toured Long Island and Greenwich. Ingersoll lawn hosts a children's pageant with tableaux and drama led by Miss Phila Parmelee and Mrs EB M Sell and Mrs Elizabeth Brown.
Labor Day sale promotes summer garments with carpenters present this week. Shoppers invited to visit and update wardrobes at lowered prices to improve appearance for the holiday.
New hats and garments arrive for fall with eye catching colors and chic details. Shoppers urged to view promptly as Labor Day fashion becomes the season's defining look.
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