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The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1919

Page

4

Haven Weather Report Forecast for Feb 1

Haven and vicinity forecast fair and colder tonight with Saturday fair. Connecticut expected fair tonight and cooler, northwest to north winds. Light flurries reported along the northern border from North Dakota to Maine, while pleasant weather prevails east of the Rockies. High pressure over the lake region brings cooler temperatures from the upper Mississippi valley to the coast, with cloudy and rainy western districts.

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Mt Higby Weather and state notes on spring hints

Mt Higby weather report for the 24 hours ending noon today shows a maximum of 36, minimum 15, mean 25.5, with a northwest wind and clear skies. The rest comments cover legislative bravado in Hartford, price trends, international strife, taxes, housing costs, and plans for state aid, utilities, and a Liberty loan.

Mt. Higby

Legislative Session Sees 1148 Bills Opened Under New Business

The legislature reports 1148 bills introduced under new business, signaling personal activity will drive the current lawmaking body. The emphasis on individual sponsors suggests a busy period as lawmakers push varied measures.

Local poultry show earns praise and lighthearted note

The local poultry show is a success with a humorous remark about an old fashioned hen that would occasionally lay an egg, described as an exhibition worth viewing.

Connecticut Legislature Faces Dry Question Vote

Tuesday next at noon the Connecticut legislature will record a vote on the dry question with Hartford as the focal point. Daylight saving is to be the order again this year and the home guardian should thrive as never before. The government may set a price on produce similar to wheat to aid growers.

Connecticut Hartford

M T Tailors Association Names Ideal Man for Future

The war ending brings an announcement that the M T Tailors Association has the perfect man, signaling strong hand me-down support for forthcoming changes. John T. King, ally of the late Colonel Roosevelt and national leader, readies a south and west tour to organize the Republican push for 1920. Government railroad improvements include a new depot for Middle-result. There is no time without doubt, as the present efforts move forward.

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Government Paperwork and Miles Drive Up Public Prices

The piece critiques government printed material and mileage books, noting road and rail costs rising. It argues harmful overhead and a push to increase travel and business expenses, highlighting 90 cent mileage books and war tax of 7.20 dollars. It recalls cheaper railroad mileage in the past and warns against inflation driven by official paperwork.

New England

Peril in Russia and Allied Policy Critique

The Boston Transcript argues that Allied Russia policy failed by sending scant forces to Archangel and Kola. Bolsheviks, aligning with Germany, repelled the occupation, turning it into a war against the Bolsheviks. Western applause waned as the tiny force at Shenkursk faced heavy bombardment and retreat under brutal winter conditions.

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Connecticut's Opportunity Not Settled Right Says Nation

The piece condemns Allied inaction in Russia and blames American policy for Siberian setbacks. It warns against Bolshevik triumphs, urges bold action by Paris statesmen, and argues reforms must be settled correctly before enforcement. It frames the issue as Connecticut's chance to lead in shaping constitutional amendments and regulatory measures.

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Connecticut Faces Ratification Fight Over Prohibition Amendment

The Connecticut General Assembly confronts ratification of the eighteenth amendment on nationwide prohibition and the surrender of state police powers. The editorial argues lawmakers must defend constitutional rights and Connecticut’s historical leadership, even amid pressure from other states.

New Haven Journal Courier General Assembly Connecticut Union Roger Sherman

Pop Will You Tell Me One Thing What Is It Son

In a playful exchange their class asks about etiquette and civil authorities, prompting a humorous reflection on social norms. The dialogue highlights curiosity about who governs manners and behavior in society.

Pop

Wake Up Liver With Schenck's Mandrake Pills

An advertisement claims that daily fatigue and lack of energy come from a tired liver. One dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills will “wake up” the lazy liver and restore vigor, urging readers to try the remedy tonight.

Schenck

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