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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1918

Page

3

SALE-Xmas trees celebrate the season at Gardner's nursery

Four thousand fresh Christmas trees advertised with rich color and quality. 400 trees stored at Schaefer block store for Saturday hours 10:30 to 8:30, inviting customers to select their own. Also listed are various sales items including beef quarters, empty kegs, and a Columbia record player with small down payment options. Notices include probate orders from 1918 for Nelson, Newton, Wren, Grycko, Stevens and related estates with hearings scheduled and required publications.

Gardner Schaefer Main St Box H. H. Brainerd Aes

World War II casualty lists reveal total toll and Connecticut names

Washington reports 9,439 casualties today with 872 killed in action and 140 died of wounds. Totals to date include 79,216 wounded, 26,379 killed in action, and 14,424 died of disease. Connecticut section lists names across killed, missing, and wounded categories, including Privates Wheaty Racks and Joseph Bertany, and Lieutenants Hubert Williams and Frank Becc Vaccine. The piece ends with a WWI era poem by Walter G. Doty.

Connecticut Washington Cman Wheaty Racks Terryville Joseph Bertany Bridgeport Alfred F. Jennett Waterbury James M. McLevy Frank S. Crague Woodbury Antonio Vitti Stamford Dominick Petrillo Hartford Dennis Alix Attawaugan Joseph H. Coone New Haven Frank W. Mott Willimantic Russell T. Nugent Stefano Coppi Bristol Harold Worthington East Lyme Michael Krupa Meriden Paul Billings Danbury Daniel A. Revet Milford George K. Warfield Charles M. McInnis Mystic James T. Bird Edward Lyman Constant Urigate Andrew Kochanowski Egidio Fiore New Charles Zdancewicz Norwich Francis W. Bessidy Otto E. Dorbratz Simon W. Budnick New Britain Phillippe E. Rondeau Wethersfield Anthony Kocum Glastonbury Alfonso Tramontano John M. Joes New Haver

Ancient insight into germs from Rome to Egypt

The article notes ancient awareness of microbes in Roman writers Varro and Columella and Egyptian Assyrian practices using fumigation and oils to combat contagion. It cites Dr Jonathan Wright and the Scientific Monthly to claim that ancients understood disease microbes without microscopes, foreshadowing modern medicine.

Jonathan Wright Pleasantville N. Y Scientific Monthly Varro Columella Christ Rome Board of Health

Birds and animals converse in their own signals

George F. Burba writes in the Columbus Dispatch that birds and animals understand each other. They communicate with alarms, distress calls, and softer tones of affection, indicating clear mutual comprehension beyond words.

George F. Burba Columbus Dispatch

Fuel Administration Prepares 500 Page Rule Volume

The Fuel Administration has prepared a bound volume of about 500 pages compiling all rules and regulations it has issued. The paper is described as useful for a future coal shortage, since such volumes may prove valuable during a coal famine.

Boston Globe The Fuel Administration

Wellesley Girls Take On Domestic Labor Roles

Wellesley College students volunteer for maids waitresses farm work and laundry duties to cover labor shortages. About fifty offered, forty five assigned to replace workers who joined government service. They also delivered parcels driving a motor truck and horse. The effort showcases patriotism and versatility of the students.

Wellesley College

Musterole Promises Fast Neuralgia Relief From Pains

Advert card touts Musterole ointment to ease neuralgia and head pains. Claims draw out inflammation, soothe throat and chest ailments, and prevent pneumonia. Mentions 30c 60c jars and hospital size $2.50.

Nickel Plated Ware Sale of Tea and Coffee Pots

A large stock of nickel plated ware is offered with items like tea and coffee pots priced to move. Patrons are invited to come in and inspect the collection.

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