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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
4
Weather report from Mt Higby shows high 73, low 65.5, barometer 29.55, precipitation 0.17, water 23 feet 9 inches, with south wind and cloudy skies. War updates mention Allied victories on the Western Front. Editorial notes discuss taxes, reconstruction, and a push for individual home building as soldiers return, urging self-reliance and patience with policy changes.
The article notes prohibition retreating with talk of dry periods fading and indefinite postponement. It cites western wine producers and national oil interests as shaping policy while appeals to curb Sunday auto use influence driving habits. The public is urged to conserve fuel for troops, supporting a patriotic stance.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the Haven road and its steamship lines may operate under the Panama Canal Act, permitting the Connecticut River line. The decision ends long litigation, preserving old equipment and routes, while critics say costs and public burden linger.
Fragmented New York World snippet shows discussion around Mr. Baker and the question of credit. The line suggests Baker would deserve some measure of credit for actions but fails to provide full context or outcomes.
The passage argues that divided authority harmed aircraft production and urges granting single control to one official. It credits Secretary Baker’s actions as timely and necessary, criticizing Senate sub committee plans for an Aircraft Department and defending Navy’s independent program as sufficient. The tone reflects wartime administrative frustration and calls for decisive executive power.
Ollie James initially urged staying out of war and neutrality for America while addressing Hungarian Americans in New York on January 31 1916. He later backed President Wilson and the administration urging troops to France and a forceful prosecution of the war, praising Wilson as he warned against undermining his war policy.
The article argues that wartime economic shifts elevate the cent’s value and utility. It urges abandoning the five cent focus, encourages pricing below twenty cents when fitting, and suggests public respect for the one cent piece can bolster war effort and consumer habits. It frames the cent as a symbol of national resolve and practical pricing.
A quarreling couple encounter a Scotch minister who asks who leads the home. The husband replies in Scots, urging the minister to sit down and settle matters at hand.
In a Toronto Telegram snippet, a playful exchange hints that Edith, after trying the clock and familiar devices, ordered refreshments and her mother sent in a breakfast dish, revealing a delicate clue from last night.
A compact verse-like note reflects on words taking flight beyond quick limits. It contrasts attempted restraint with the power of spoken words, implying that once uttered, some things cannot be killed, while a smile and a laugh are fleeting buds and dangers of expression linger.
A Philadelphia Ledger analysis argues Germany’s conduct in World War I isolated it from the world. It cites the invasion of Belgium, atrocities, and aims of global domination as reasons for universal condemnation and the collapse of alliances. It frames the conflict as a moral trial where Germany stands against humanity and the Entente.
The Springfield Republican notes that ads seeking youths 15 to 18 for work create a second education challenge. As older boys join training camps, younger ones fill spots with high wages tempting schooling. It urges expanded evening classes and public support for high school students to continue education beyond the usual pace.
The poem by John O'Keefe in the New York World uses a fox terrier persona to mock German soldiers. It frames the dog as cunning and fast, evading capture while aiding the Allies by misdirecting and exhausting pursuers.
The Council of National Defense outlines Middletown recreation week from September 19, featuring a Boy Scouts field day, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls demonstrations, a county exhibit and picnic at Lakeview Park, a large Patriotic Pageant on the green, a community sing and concert, and a Public Baby Clinic by the District Nurse association.
The Middlesex County Farm Bureau plans special exhibits at Haddam Neck, Chester and Durham fairs. New features will be demonstrated by Home Economics, with clothing innovations not done before. Livestock production, especially sheep, swine and beef, will be a major emphasis with the Warm Bureau aiding growth. Visit the Farm Bureau headquarters at the fairs for information and help.
A testimonial from Donat Lalonde recounts recovery from indigestion and constipation after using Fruit-a-tives or Fruit Liver Tablets. He notes rapid relief and eventual full recovery, listing price 50c per box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c, with purchase through dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg, N Y.
You can look your best for Labor Day with low prices on dresses at half price and bargains like styles at 1.50 2 2.58 and 4.98. Summer suits in silk poplin and serge priced at 15 19.98 and 25. Silk waists 1.98 2.98 3.98 and silk skirts 4.98 5.98 6.98.
The text invites scrutiny with the promise of a favorable impression from encountering an unusual beauty. It presents a cautious tone toward evaluating distinctive charm and its potential impact on the observer.
One of the largest stock shows will be at the Connecticut fair in Hartford starting Labor Day for five days. Prize cattle from Connecticut and neighboring states are entered, including blooded stock bred for breeding and show. There are cash premiums and keen competition as farmers from several states compete. over 200 head of cattle will be shown with government transportation permission easing distant entries.
Washington reports from the Mexican border say the situation is stabilized after the second Nogales outbreak. Secretary Baker and Chief of Staff March reviewed official border reports and saw no danger of international difficulty.
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