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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
4
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Forecast calls for rain or snow in New Haven and vicinity with likely rain tonight and Wednesday and a colder Wednesday night. Connecticut overall expected rain or snow through Wednesday, with rising east to southeast winds. Observations show varied readings from North to South with New Haven at 38 and Hartford at 34. statewide pattern favors cloudy skies then rain or snow in the area.
Weather at Mt. Higby for the last 24 hours ending at noon reports a maximum of 53, minimum of 25, mean 39 with noon 37. Barometer 29.78 inches, wind from the north, conditions cloudy.
A historical newspaper column critiques wartime policy and politics while noting good civic actions. It comments on Liberty bonds, senate sessions, taxation, Red Cross drives, and war profiteering. It mentions upcoming city elections, postwar food and coal conditions, and restrictions on enemy aliens being eased. Highwaymen are noted in many cities.
Officials indicate the incident resembles methods used by well known criminals yet stop short of confirming a specific identity. The public is advised to remain vigilant as investigators review details and compare patterns with past cases.
Friday returns to President Wilson as outlines of British peace terms are to be revealed. The eventful day in his career is anticipated to be no exception, with war conditions driving public utility rate talks and the state public utilities commission likely to act in time. The Russian situation remains a major topic, with debate over who should speak for Russia as French and American leaders discuss the issue amid a ban on vodka in Russia.
Ralph S. Bauer of Lynn argues for free street car service funded by taxpayers like highways and schools. He envisions a single motorman, front-door entries, and reduced staffing costs, while noting potential issues such as comfort, overuse, and demand surges. Edward Everett Hale had similar ideas, and the piece invites Lynn to test the plan.
The New York World argues France may favor Marshal Foch as president given his wartime leadership and national esteem. It notes the French presidency is largely symbolic, with real power elsewhere, and suggests Foch could be kept in view much like England did with its Iron Duke after war.
Edward N. Hurley notes in the Saturday Evening Post that motor ships cut fuel use and crew needs, with examples like the Fionia and Glenapp. He argues diesel-powered fleets could reduce bunkering need by 80 to 90 percent, making fuel stops minimal and local.
Dr Woods Hutchinson discusses influenza noting the navy introduced it and the army spread it, criticizing absence of central quarantine authority that failed to prevent nationwide sweep. He argues military leadership bears responsibility for the outbreak and its spread.
The text notes Africa and Europe spread the disease, calling it a world scourge. It argues physicians in the United States had theories but little positive knowledge after the influenza outbreak. Authorities were unprepared during emergency and wandered through uncertain experimentation. It critiques Dr Hutchinson and others as sounding self important.
The Springfield Republican reports that Democrats and Republicans largely agree on a 1919 revenue goal of about 6 billion dollars, with differences over methods and 1920 tax levels. Senator Penrose urges restraint to avoid extremes, while parties seek political credit ahead of the 1920 presidential year. The piece also notes concerns about substitutes for saloon social life and potential risks of secrecy in reform.
The Food Administration appeals for continuing war garden efforts beyond the war to feed both America and Europe. 1918 results beat 1917 with fewer failures, showing growing viability and profit from fresh vegetables, while labor is offset by spiritual and physical benefits to workers. The garden becomes a peace garden, sustaining thrift and reconstruction through home farming.
Bell system engineers unveil a multiplex wire method allowing a single pair of wires to carry five telephone conversations or forty telegraph messages simultaneously. The advance boosts efficiency but raises concerns about listener privacy and party line gossip, altering longstanding social uses of the telephone.
A Springfield Union article argues for a substitute for the vanishing saloon, noting readers expect abolition and prohibition as a national standard. It frames the issue as a question of rational institutions and public policy.
Dr. A E Shipley of the British educational mission cites Greek philosophers to argue that education remains undervalued. He notes Erasmus and Plato on education costs, contending wages for teachers must rise so schooling is affordable and dignified.
Miss Eva Dorr received word of her sister Mrs Marion Gill's sudden death in Central Falls Rhode Island at age 25. Services at St John's church Christmas Day are set for 9 20 and 10 30 Grace Episcopal church will hold Holy Communion at 10 30 a m. Special Christmas services led by Rev Co M Belden of Geneva Switzerland. Lieut William F E Coulter from Kelly's Aviation Field Texas arrived home on a ten day leave. John H Stanners of Shore Line Electric, who lost two toes in a car accident at Guilford, was visiting town. A special Lyme to car barns car runs at 9 a m Christmas and return at 10 07 a m for churchgoers. Post office hours Christmas 7 30 to 10 a m 1 to 2 p m and 6 to 8 p m Rural delivery clerk will run regular trips. Pensioners on the railroad to stay on the list for another year. Annual documents were sent for signatures. Attorney Rollin A Tyler of East Haddam was a town caller. Express business light due to few trains. Mail arrives on all trains handling holiday trade. George Bates agent at West Haven visits his father Captain William Bates former Chester agent.
Moodus reports the Methodist prayer meeting topic for Thursday evening as The Christmas Fireside. Local residents note travel to Middletown for Christmas shopping. Obituary: Mrs. Asa Brooks dies after a period of poor health and a recent shock. Several families share Christmas plans and updates. Frederick Lord and Hans Liebke receive health news from Hartford hospital and France respectively. Thomas Sipples sustains an injury at Hall Lincoln mill.
Haddam December 24 Mr and Mrs Harold Tracy were in Hartford yesterday The Sunday evening service given by the Sunday school under Miss A M Bitters direction was of interest The subject The Gift a Christmas song story read by Mrs Charles A Dickinson acted and sung by the children and older members many in Oriental costumes John H Norton Jr whose death occurred Sunday evening at his Portland home was well known here having spent much time with his grandmother at the Home Mrs Norton has the sympathy of everyone Ezekiel Shailer Julian Crandell and wife Miss Agnes Otis and Hallock Gillette motored to Hartford last evening to attend the theatre Mrs Gates of Saybrook was the guest of her brother A M Clake over Sunday
Jas J Royall of Centra Warr Boston reports three years of constipation dizziness and violent headaches. After trying medicines and laxatives he used Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets, bought 24 boxes, and his condition became perfect. 50c a box 6 for 2.50 trial 25c FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Chester notices report relatives visiting Port and and Ralph Walden returning from overseas. casualty list names Louis B Calamert as severely wounded. Cantata by Liberty chorus at Baptist and Congregational churches praised with solos by Bushnell and Dr Theodore Foster and organ by Miss Woodies. Union services filled churches. speeches by Rev Hatfield and Rev Delzell. Walter Meyers with U S Naval Reserves visiting home. Markham's Jewelry Shop advertises quality gifts with evening hours. Theda Bara Cleopatra shown at Lyric New York with Allied War Review. admission 17 and 28 cents.
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