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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1918

Page

10

Peace League luncheon reviews Wilson and world unity

A luncheon at which T Dutton led a World League and allied groups including American Peace Society and Carnegie Endowment discussed forming a League of Nations. Morgenthau warned Americans may need Wilson to speak boldly for peace before a conference, Baldwin urged caution with Germany and supported ties as key to starting the league.

Wilson T. Dutton World League Dutton League League of Free Nations American Peace Society Peace Union Carnegie Endow- International Peace Ork Peace Society League of Nations Morgenthau Ambasto Germany

Decline Lipton's Challenge for America's Cup

New York Yacht Club officials notified the Royal Ulster Yacht Club that Sir Thomas Lipton's bid for a race next autumn to contest the America's Cup has been declined. The annual meeting cited that racing would be inappropriate at present due to postwar tensions, wounded soldiers returning home, and unsettled conditions. A future challenge may be considered when there is no question on either side and peace is assured.

New York W New York Yacht Club Royal Ulster Yacht Club Belpoe Treland Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club Belfast

Spellacy Named Naval Legal Adviser for Europe Trip

Hartford reports that Thomas J Spellacy, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has been appointed a naval department legal adviser with duties that may take him to Europe. He traveled to Washington to arrange for sailing and possible retirement from the U S district attorney post if required by government needs.

U. S Hartford Thomas J .Spellacy Mavy Department Europe Spellacy Washington United States District Attorney

A Moment Of Doubt

Charles M Schwab recounts a dream at Bethlehem about confessing past corporate actions with Mr Morgan. A Protestant Morgan, a Catholic Father Zabm, and a mistaken plan lead Schwab to fear being separated from the confessional by a police officer in the church.

Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Mr. Morgan Morgen Morgan Zaim Mr. Mor Father Zabm

Flint Retail Prices Urge Profit Stop

A New York Commercial piece mocks Flint Michigan for cutting essential goods prices while industry bosses pay workers well. It lauds public works aiding labor and suggests fiat policy signals confidence to move ahead, contrasting with other cities treading water.

Flint New York Mich Fiat Cvery

Britisher Wells Aids U Boat Convoys Ready to Return

Commodore Lionel de L. Wells, head of the convoy and route giving branch of the British Admiralty, prepared to return to England. He organized US troop and supply convoys to elude submarines and protect neutral ships, receiving honors from King George and recently named Companion of the Bath.

England Lionel de L. Wells United States British Admiralty Commodore Wells George Order of the Bath

The Speeder Described as Patental Murderer By Kokomo Dispatch

The Kokomo Dispatch denounces a speeding driver who fatally struck an elderly worker, left him dying on the highway, and fled. The piece mocks faster motorists, urges public backlash, and warns rural families fearfully about road dangers and the need for punishment of reckless drivers.

Kokomo Dispatch Mr. Thomas

Poslam Promised To Heal Eczema Quick and Plain

An advertisement claims Poslam shortens eczema healing time by soothing the skin and steadily reducing the disease each day. It emphasizes that a small amount covers a large area, and improvements appear quickly without waiting for signs. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories at 243 West Street, New York City.

West Street New York City

Promotional Kitchenware Sale Cited By W. P. Tea Co

A newspaper item highlights a range of household goods including coffee percolators tea pots and kettles from W P Tea and Coffee and Lisk Self Bast ing Roaster. The note promotes discounts and availability at local stores, signaling a consumer goods sale event from these brands.

W. P Lisk

For The Bath Room Glass Shelves and Accessories

A catalog style listing highlights bathroom fittings including glass shelves towel bars tumbler holders soap holders sponge holders medicine cabinets and related hardware offered for renovation and decor.

No Shadow on Her Face Writer Tells of English Woman in War

The essay recalls a Scottish woman in Gordon Highlanders uniform who bears a yellow notice reporting a son’s death. A neighbor speaks of twenty four Gordon officers killed and replaced, highlighting the cost of war. A widow with five sons gives them all to support the cause, and another woman serves in a canteen without showing hardship.

A. Burnett-Smith Atlantic Monthly Gordon Scotland Gordon Country Gordon Highlanders War Office Jimmie America

Beefless Meat and Jerky: A Drying Revolution

A Worcester Telegram item explains how American revival of an Indian jerking method dries meat and fish for indefinite keeping. The process removes bone and waste, preserves edible parts, and resists germs when kept dry, with refrigeration and transport expanding its reach.

Worcester Telegram Men of Science Columbia University

Notice to druggists on VapoRub direct buy policy

During a severe influenza shortage the company shifted to direct shipments to retailers in affected districts. Now shipments are overwhelming. policy reverts to exclusive distribution through jobbers with no more drop shipments. Production doubled, but back orders persist. jobbers will receive at least twice last year’s monthly quantity to meet pro rata demands.

Express

Rose Climb On Ivy Wall at University of Washington

A coppery spray of roses grows high on an ivy covered wall of Denny Hall at the University of Washington. The roses appear to be a natural growth rather than grafted or rooted in the wall, rumored to have climbed due to ivy influence and the lofty surroundings.

University University of Washington Denny Hall Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Blooming Ivy Arch in Public Spaces Inspires Debate

A tall ivy covered stem extends toward the sun just beyond classrooms used for public speaking and Spanish. The plant, its top thriving amid the soft Spanish room sounds and the clear voices of speakers, becomes a focal point of quiet controversy over campus decor.

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