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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
Old and new addresses must be sent to ensure prompt attention. The notice to discontinue an address ends on the day shown and changes are received at the Middletown post office. Listed are 299 Main St, 188 Main St, and 653 Main St as example addresses.
Haven forecast Partly tonight and Friday with shifting winds unsettled weather from a disturbance near Nantucket and another central over Kansas and Washington. Cloudy eastern districts local rain over Rockies and Mississippi. temperatures near normal or above east of the Rockies with mixed conditions in listed cities.
The Mt Higby station reports 24 hours ending noon with minimum 17, mean 245, at 12 noon 32, barometer 30.06, snow 1 inch water 7 inches, wind north. The rest notes Lloyd George on Britain policy freedom of seas, US woman suffrage, possible post March 4 special session, five year railroad control debate, Red Cross drive advancing, whiskey scarcity humor, influenza fears, Paris price boosts, Connecticut legislature watching, Turkey changing stance, and beef and pork packing pride under Uncle Sam influence.
The article notes Mr Rockefeller Sr urges closer cooperation as states prepare for a federal prohibition amendment vote. It states 15 states back the amendment with 30 yet to act, and predicts a dry era pending further enrollments. It discusses grain price controls and hog production embargo impacts on costs.
A concise reflection on how patterns recur in world history, illustrating that events, powers, and trends echo previous eras. The piece notes cycles in politics, economics, and culture, urging readers to study past cycles to understand present dynamics.
The article laments the seasonal surge of kindness on Christmas Day only, noting workers from scrubwomen to clerks receive warmth and gifts while the day after, many revert to gloom. It questions why Christmas cheer cannot be spread more evenly through the year to ease loneliness and improve daily interactions.
Liberia, the tiny African republic, entered WWI seriously, established compulsory service, and sent hundreds of laborers to France. The German‑controlled Liberian commerce was seized and auctioned after internment of 200 German citizens. Liberia’s small navy was sunk by Germany, and its army duties were set by simple rules.
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes farmers have borrowed 139,378,000 from federal farm loan banks since last March. Farm loan associations have subscribed nearly 7,000,000 of bank capital, with 86,000 in total loans overdue. Credit plan praised for encouraging saving and prompt payment, but a final judgment awaits in tougher times.
Connecticut youths yearlong calf clubs draw 594 participants with 69 noting strong progress as extension service and local breeders offer incentives. Fairfield county breeders pledge a prize pure bred heifer calf and free service from a rival bull as next year’s challenge grows. County Farm Bureaus invite enrollment and expert supervision for youth beginners.
A 125 year old discussion contrasts sea and land power, arguing that true freedom of the seas requires land disarmament and a balanced international law. It cites policy tensions, private property rights, and the need for enforceable pledges, then moves to a historical note from December 1793 about Congress, Genet, and charity in Philadelphia.
The Savannah News quotes a barb about German fortunes in war as the speaker says Germany must endure their fate and appeal to Americans for mercy and aid to rebuild and soften the defeat with charity.
A reader from Hardy Nebraska reports improved health after Foley Kidney Pills helped her recover from a tired feeling, dark under eyes, backache, and kidney related pains. The testimonial notes the pills eased her condition following a kidney disorder.
Paris reports selection of Lieut Richard Norris Williams II Lieut Maurice E McLaughlin Major William A Larned and Private Watson S Washburn to play in the inter allied tennis championship starting December 12 and ending December 15 in Paris.
Terre Haute’s wealthy resident shunned War Savings stamps until a persistent young seller cajoled him into buying a 25 cent Thrift Stamp. She returned next day for a repeat sale, but he claimed loss of the stamp, turning the tale into local street booth humor.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as the quick fix for beautiful, thick, wavy hair and a dandruff free scalp. It claims one application doubles hair beauty, dissolves dandruff, prevents itching, and avoids hair loss, urging readers to buy a small bottle at drugstores for a few cents.
Verona New York resident W M Lampson reports long battle with rheumatism and side and back pains eased after trying Fruit-A-Tives liver tablets. He praises rapid improvement and now enjoys good health. Box price two dollars fifty cents, six per box, trial 25 cents. available at dealers or by mail from Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Editor Evening Press reports gratitude from Middlesex Hospital Aid Society for donations of canned fruit and vegetables from Middlesex county. President Henrietta I. Russell signs the December 12, 1918 letter praising loyal supporters and hoping the good work continues next year. Athletics Vindicated in War Era. Louisville Courier Journal defends athletic youth as a strong fit for fighting life and war.
A health note urges waking with a glass of hot water and a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal washing prevents toxins entering the blood and promotes overall well being.
Fresh open Guilford oysters and a wide display of seafood including salmon, scallops, flounder, mullet, haddock, herring, lake pike, swordfish, halibut, Spanish mackerel, butterfish, kingfish, sea bass, striped bass, tom cod, white perch, Boston blue, Finnan Haddie, tilefish, rock cod, clams, mussels, and shrimp with prices listed on varyingly displayed signs.
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