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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1918

Page

4

Penny Press Subscription Rules and Address Changes

The Penny Press announces subscription terms and the procedure for changes of address and discontinuations. It notes payment requirements, delivery stoppage at the ex and subscription end dates, and that notices must reach the office by the publication day to take effect.

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New Haven Weather Forecast and Regional Outlook

New Haven and vicinity expect increasing clouds with rain turning to light rain or snow late tonight. Connecticut forecast calls for increasing clouds, a slight warming trend, and warmer conditions, with the western disturbance bringing widespread rain to central districts from the lake region to the gulf. Observations show varied conditions from city to city, with New Haven at 23 degrees and clear, Hartford 20 clear, and Atlantic City 36 clear.

New Haven Connecticut Missouri Lake Region Gulf Pennsylvania New England Rocky Mountains Atlanta Atlantic City Boston Buffalo Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Jackson Ville Newtucket New York Norfolk Pittsburg Portland St. Louis Washington

Weather and world war reflections mix in latest dispatch

Mt Higby station reports 24 hour period ending noon with 44 max 16 min mean 30. At 12 noon 23 bar 30.06 water 22 feet 7 inches wind north and clear. War revenue bill senate action terms peace plans political commentary note Pennsylvanian leader Champ Clark calls for free seal. Pershing decorated by Roumania king. Wilson near peace table. public concern over waste and fuel. English king praises George urging women’s vote. heavy snow hits northern New England. Camp Mills soldiers return amid amnesty of war’s end discussions.

Mt. Higby

Steel price cuts amid peacetime demand and housing concerns

The author argues unoccupied, heated buildings should shelter returning soldiers. Steel prices are expected to drop as peacetime peace advances, reflecting a broader move to prevent demoralization and avoid maintaining high costs that deter industrial activity.

United States

Mystery of the Casualty Lists in the Armistice Era

The New York World discusses why casualty numbers rise even as armistice begins, noting official tallies lag by about a month. It cites army and marine totals, compares figures from Gen March and later reports, and suggests many names remain unreported while highlighting Argonne fighting as a peak of America’s wartime effort.

New York World America Army Marine Corps March Washington Argonne

Wesleyan Argus to Return Weekly Publication

Middletown Scientific Association holds a 8 o'clock Scott Laboratory meeting where Professor Hoover will lecture on Some Aspects of Chemical Warfare. The Wesleyan Argus resumes weekly publication after a suspension, with basketball season to bring it to twice weekly. Editor in Chief W. B. Coffin of Albany and managing editor H. B. Chappel of Washington, a Camp Zachary Taylor lieutenant, coordinate. Leo J. Meyer, 19, becomes business manager as others serve in the military.

W. B. Coffin Albany N. Y H. B. Chappel Washington, D. C Infantry Camp Zachery Taylor Wesleyan H. L. Martin C. C. Thompson Leo J. Meyer

The Precocious Movie Kid

A mother fills an application for baby Joyous Marie Jane. She is described as a gifted child who has worked with studios, wanted for leading roles, and likened to Mary Pickford. The note lists beauty, cleverness, and humorous quotes as extra details despite missing portions.

Marie Jane Jack Catey Isobel Joyous Mary Pickford

The Plowman Answers in a Street Corner Exchange

An orator shouts a biblical line about not turning back at the plow. A listener in brown leggings questions what to do at furrow’s end, while the scene unfolds on the street corner in a playful debate.

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Claims Night Pain Relief

An old fashioned advertisement stresses bladder weakness as a warning sign of kidney trouble and touts Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief. Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois reports nighttime sleep improved after using the pills, claiming he no longer awakens to urinate. Sold everywhere.

Foley Henry Rudolph Carmi Lil

Deportation of Mexican war laborers soon

Washington reports indicate all Mexicans admitted for emergency wartime labor may be deported if they fail the illiteracy reading test under the immigration law. Caminetti says a conference will decide timing. Puerto Rican and Philippine workers are discussed. El Paso will oversee deportations.

Washington Caminetti Labor Department California Arizona New Mexico Texas el Paso Tex

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief

When suffering from rheumatism muscle soreness and joint stiffness, Sloan's Liniment has wide use among men and women for neuritis neuralgia and sore muscles. It is advertised as economical and quickly effective and recommends asking a druggist for Sloan's Liniment today.

Sloan

Dr Luther retires from Trinity College presidency

Rev Dr Flavel S Luther, president of Trinity College since 1904, has offered his resignation to trustees to take effect July 1. Age and the college's need to adjust to new lines are cited. His long service and scholarship praised, noting his firm yet delicate stewardship and independent views in public life. A humorous aside about military exercise and forcing lessons follows.

Luther New Haven Journal-Courier Flavel S. Luther Trinity College Dwight Yale Senate

Cold Weather Seen Bringing Influenza Risk Again

An authority warns that easing vigilance is risky as cold weather returns. The piece promotes Hyomei for influenza prevention, citing Middletown's recent epidemic and advising readers to buy a Hyomei inhaler and oil from drugstores. Buell and Blatchley.

Middletown Buell and Blatchley

Canada plans merchant fleet to boost world trade

The Canadian Industrial Reconstruction Association promotes Canada as a player in global commerce. Canada aims to build ships and expand exports from British Columbia with Vancouver as a key port. Plans include manufacturing once imported goods domestically to leverage natural resources for empire and new markets in Siberia, the Orient, and South America. The Panama Canal era expands western trade, with grain facilities and rail links supporting transshipment to England as prairie production grows.

Greece Rome British Columbia Canada Rominion Canadian Industrial Reconstruction Association Toronto Baron Shaughnessy Sir John Willison Empire Siberia Orient South America Panama Canal Vancouver Prairie Provinces England

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