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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
3
Washington reports 4400 Army casualty names today across action and non battle categories. Connecticut soldiers named include Privates Edman Blake Ecenich and others with ranks from sergeant to private and several missing in action.
Eminent engineers reaffirm the feasibility of tunneling the English Channel, a project stalled by politics for 40 years. With war conditions easing, political obstacles may be removed and McAdoo, builder of the Hudson River tunnel, could be asked to lead.
A columnist warning about widespread self harm from overuse of pepsin digesters and similar products. The piece promotes Mi-o-na stomach tablets as a remedy to stomach distress and ongoing indigestion, claiming quick relief and lasting stomach strength with regular use.
A judge reads a long criminal record before sentencing a prisoner who asks for the judge's name. The prisoner jokes that their histories mean they might have been friends, prompting a quick retort from the judge. The column then notes Poe and a 19th century tale in Graham's Library of Fiction and its later collector's value.
Hartford reports a surge of cashing in war savings stamps across several Connecticut locales. State Director Howell Cheney warns this stems from a misbelief that 1918 stamps mature December 31, urging holding until January 1 to avoid a seventy seven cent loss in interest and to support soldiers instead of depleting government funds. Corroboration appears in the Louisville Courier Journal.
News reports warn influenza has caused more deaths in a month than in eighteen months of World War I battles. Authorities urge continued precautions through winter, avoid crowds, cover coughs, and use germicidal air. The ad notes Hyomei inhalation as a preventive purchase via Buell & Blatchley.
A new lot of jams is offered with butter at top notch prices. Large jars hold over two pounds each and include Raspberry, Strawberry, Quince, Peach, Cherry, Blackberry and more. Supervising note encourages giving children nourishing jam.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald style remark, Mr Noogins asks about feeding raw meat to wild animals and reflects on how his small income disappears under relentless bills. The line contrasts a curious notion with financial hardship.
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