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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
5
The passage notes that prices for metals provisions clothing and commodities surged 1860 to 1864 during the Civil War and then fell for five years, with a total peace decline of 77.5 percent of the war rise. Wages dropped first after the war, partially recovered, then rose again to 1873 as prices stabilized amid new value conditions and readjustment costs of peace.
State Guard leaders plan to meet the incoming legislature to trim forces as funding prospects dim and fatigue grows. They aim to remove units without armories and those unwilling to soldier, possibly reducing strength from 12 500 to under 5 000 and limiting units to a few key cities. A legislative appropriations committee will probe the guard’s accounting and determine if any part should lapse. Ladies Auxiliary A O H elects officers and schedules a whist event for February 7 1919. Court notes outline January term dates with Judge Warner and Judge Reed returning for scheduled sessions. Orrin E Stoddard remains ill.
Miss Florence A. Stone, appointed last August as an experiment, begins delivery duty as the first woman mail carrier in San Francisco. Her successful work suggests more women may join the delivery staff.
Stock market opened with strong demand as gains appeared in most issues. Marine preferred rose to 113 3 4, steel industrials and steel common advanced, Baldwin at 75, Tobacco group boosted United Cigar Stores to 107 3, and Tobacco Products to 81 4. Texas Pacific climbed about 1 1 4 points to 27 3 4, while U. S. Steel and other leaders showed strength. Total daily stock volume reached 184 800 with bonds at 5 572 000. Late dealings reinforced gains led by Texas Pacific near 29, Baldwin at 75, Bethlehem Steel at 65 1 2, Southern Pacific 102 1 8, Anaconda 66 1 4, Studebaker 52 1 2, and Tobacco Products 80 7 8.
Washington December 7 United States Housing Corporation president I M Eidlitz told a senate sub committee examining army and navy housing projects that he and treasurer G G Box own only a nominal share of stock and would supply records after a short delay He said plans to cancel pre armistice contracts are underway while $6 million in loans to railroads tied to construction spurs may be abandoned if projects end The loans are fully collateralized and three year terms He pledged to provide full records of the company’s work since last May for committee review.
Chicago grain and livestock futures closed lower with corn down 1 to 1 4 cents. December corn at 132, January around 128 1 4, oats and fats off, Park and rib futures listed for January and May with mixed shifts.
The piece argues that if President Wilson pushes his views or Congress in Europe the result would be strong friction. It notes England France Belgium Italy and Serbia, having fought for civilization, will determine peace terms and punishments for Germany. US involvement could face direct antagonism, the writer says.
A compendium of local notes reports light vehicle lamps at 4 49 pm. Snowballing games occurred Friday morning. Hartford prepares for the state legislature convening next month. Prohibitionists aim to nominate a dry Republican for speaker at the upcoming caucus. Rev Andrew J Plunkett named to lead St Joseph s Shelton succeeding the late Rev Bailey. Open competitive exams announced for senior and junior cost accountants. The State Board of Pardons will meet to review 25 inmate petitions. Children enjoy coasting on hills today. G Lloyd Jones of Gmo Mfg Co in New York on business. About 25 Lady Washington Chapter Eastern Star members visited Wallingford and served at the Masonic Home where quarantine has ended. Y M C A notes include Spear Bros winning three straight in Business Men s Bowling League. The Brooklyn Eagle notes a Ford machine and Henry Ford s Dearborn Independent as a descriptive title. Pipp editor appointment hints at Great Expectations.
A damaged ad offers a mail-in trial package from Foley & Co. promising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, plus pills for pain, rheumatism, and digestion, with a request for a name and address to receive the kit.
Colonel Henry L. Stimson, once Secretary of War under Taft, will resign from command of the Thirty-First Field Artillery at Camp Meade and return to his New York law office. He has applied for discharge and will depart the camp early next week. He commanded the battery that fired the first shell from the National Army into German lines.
Debate over creating centralized American military cemeteries in northern France to house graves from Alsace to Flanders. Proponents cite easier care and memorial shafts, while relatives’ wishes and the French value of the sites as holy ground are weighed. The proposal prompts reflection on home burial versus keeping resting places where died.
An old advertisement urging quick action against a spreading cough, promoting Dr McKee’s Cough Syrup available at drug stores and grocers for 25 cents. The concise plea emphasizes timely relief and brand presence in local storefronts.
A sentiment rich editorial from the New York Tribune praises the return of service members aboard the Mauretania. It urges formalized citywide greetings, organized signals for arrivals, and marches led by Mayor Hylan to express patriotism and gratitude. It notes the national port of entry role and envisions a broad welcome program. It also mentions Sherlock Holmes revealing that An Atlantic Port referred to New York.
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