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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1919
Page
2
British Admiralty and Air Ministry officials say rigid dirigibles with capacities around 3.3 million cubic feet can lift 95 tons and fly at about 75 mph with a 2,400 hp setup. A London to New York voyage would require under 30 tons for fuel and supplies, the report notes.
Washington announces war department rules on wearing uniforms after discharge. Discharged officers may wear the uniform home within three months and only at ceremonial occasions thereafter. enlisted men must return within four months and may wear it only on ceremonial occasions. A pending act may let soldiers keep and wear only their issued uniform with a distinguishing insignia. Commanders to publicize, and dealers are barred from selling to soon-to-be-discharged soldiers.
Washington reports 31 Medals of Honor awarded by the War Department for valor in action. Recipients include Private Jesse N. Funk, Sergeant Harold I. Johnston, and Corporal James Gridland Latham, among others listed with units and hometowns. Ten awards to be revealed tomorrow. some crosses were recalled when higher honors were granted. The medal carries a $2 monthly pay.
A 25 year look back notes gradual business improvement and local woes on Liberty street with sewer fall problems. Reports include Mr George A Coles addressing Reform Club, a sleigh incident on Main street, Miss Julia Brazos hosting Central school teachers, and the ice ponds now 14 inches thick.
Blizzards sweep across the West and Chicago area on February 4 with heavy snow, grooving Minnesota and North Dakota. A 46 mph gale in Duluth brings four inches of snow and temperatures near zero, marking the first real winter weather of the year. The text includes a moral proverb about virtue and gold.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It praises gentle immediate effects and urges trial with a 10 cent sample offer, directing readers to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and Middletown Evening News.
Genuine Heatherbloom Petticoats in Green Navy Blue Oo Grey and Rose. If torn seams rip or wear unsatisfactory, the Petticoat will be replaced with one of equal value upon return of the guarantee ticket from purchase. Price two dollars each. Only this Petticoat bears the equal guarantee.
A local sale features odd sizes in corsets and some mussed corset covers offered at below usual prices. The display highlights irregular pieces priced to move with a focus on inventory clearance.
At a monthly moonlight meeting the Mothers of Veterans unanimously urged ignoring newspaper accounts of the Yankee Division’s return and cautioned against extra steak or potatoes until the 26th Division is confirmed safe at Camp Devens.
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