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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary note mentions a concert on a day of a deadline, with reference to time constraints and a block or cessation. Details are unreadable. no clear event, names, places, or organizations can be identified from the readable text.
Government Weather Report from New Haven on December 3 notes unsettled conditions with light fog and rain tonight and Wednesday. Connecticut expected rain or snow with moderate southwest winds. broader region shows a large storm over Wisconsin affecting northern New England with clouds and light precipitation. temperatures vary by district with overall unsettled trend and higher northern readings. Obsevations list city temps across Atlantic City Boston Hartford New Haven and more.
Weather report from Mt. Higby for the 24 hours ending at noon shows a max 39, min 22, mean 30.5, 12 m, barometer 29.56, precipitation 02, snow 1 8 inch, wind southwest, cloudy. Elsewhere remarks touch postwar shifts, fuel prices, alcohol, League of Nations agitation, returning soldiers, German sympathy for Hungary, and labor hints as the nation eases into peacetime.
The excerpt casts doubt on highway traffic lights at night and criticizes the profession of automobilists. It mentions accusations against the country’s “big five” packers and questions public distraction and waste of funds. It laments two decades of education in this line becoming monotonous and urges peace.
Gratification spread as United Shoe Machinery is finally freed from a long antitrust prosecution. The government sought a rehearing after the Supreme Court rejected the amnesty stance, risking new interpretations of the Sherman law. DOJ notes the decision could redefine past enforcement and acknowledges ceasing wartime use of Sherman restraints. Public opinion, once allied with wartime powers, may not support reviving the statute.
The article portrays Senator Penrose and Senator Poindexter denouncing the league of nations as a cover for free trade. It parodies protective rhetoric, cites the American Protective League, and questions immigration, wages, taxes, and the home market under protectionist ideals.
The piece reflects on England and its empire, contrasting vivacity with modest restraint. It notes the Anglo-Saxon worker who, though silent and unassuming, drives change and wide influence without seeking praise, shaping conditions and moral progress worldwide.
A Macon Telegraph item urges America to embrace humility and stand modestly in global affairs, arguing humility reflects strength and duty in the nation's posture toward other nations and domestic conduct.
The liner George Washington, set to carry President Wilson and the peace delegates to France, is fully redecorated and refurnished. Navy crews have sworn in chefs and staff for the voyage, with state rooms, baths, lounges, and a private dining room prepared for the presidential party.
The Middletown Factory League starts its winter schedule Wednesday December 4 under Aetna Alleys with best two of three games. teams include Russell Co. Noiseless Conn. Power Co. Franklin Electric Kirby Goodyear. First match Russell vs Noiseless. complete list of dates through March with weekly games.
A rough ad promises Poslam as a ready remedy for pimples rash and itching. It claims the product can banish trouble and end discomfort with a quick effective result.
Ivortyton items report a whist club meeting, Miss L A Johnson returning from Middletown, Frank Jones returning to New Britain, and Piretti Brothers ice house capacity of about 5500 tons. Comstock Cheney School reopens after two week epidemic closure with forty pupils still absent. Mrs Richard Buell of Clinton noted as a local resident. Modern Woodmen of America to meet in Wright hall.
Gerald Wimov receives army paymaster promotion and three month Princeton study assignment. Barbara LaPlace resumes studies in New Haven. Viola Sellars recovers from influenza and diphtheria. E A Jennings and daughter Elizabeth visit Hartford. Mrs Louis Wright of Hartford visits the Joys. Town hall program features Roy Stewart trilogy including Keith of the Border and A Full Dress Fizzle. Byron Hatfield returns from Providence. Jim Pratt returns to blacksmith work after three week layoff. Blacksmithing advertises Bring on your blacksmithing.
The notice calls Co H to a regular drill on Thursday at 8 PM in the armory. Former Captain N. D. Boardman is visiting and will attend. The message urges the unit to fall in with pep and greet “Sport” with a royal welcome, signed by Captain G. M. Smith.
Word came that a son was born November 10 to Mr. and Mrs. E T McLeod of Hartford. Mrs McLeod formerly was Miss Theresa Davidson.
The Durham Fair association will hold its annual meeting at the Town hall on Wednesday evening December 4 at 8 o'clock. All officers and members are requested to be present.
A vintage advertisement claims a small bottle of Danderine stops dandruff and saves hair. It promises glossy abundant hair, restored lustre, and new downy hair after weeks of use, urging purchase from drug stores or toilet counters.
A period advertorial extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims sworn testimonials and urges readers to order a sample bottle by mail with ten cents, noting availability in drug stores.
Miss Susan Bartman remains hospitalized in Hartford with pneumonia after a training course admission. Chester Hose Co No 1 to hold annual meeting at 8 PM in the selectmen's room. Snow brings early smiles to youngsters. Funeral for Mrs Augusta Church held at her home, burial at Laurel Hill. Liberty chorus to rehearse at the high school hall. Miss Maria Webb reported seriously ill with heart trouble.
A Louisville Courier Journal note states a proposal that Wisconsin be required to pay an indemnity to compensate La Follette and Berger, presented as a suggestion to the peace conference.
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