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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1919

Page

4

Weather Report from Yew Haven February Forecast

Government weather report for Haven and vicinity notes unsettled conditions with rain or snow tonight and Wednesday, warmer tonight and colder Wednesday. Cloudy in Connecticut with probable rain, warmer then colder by Wednesday and variable winds. Regional data show high and low temperatures across cities with mixed conditions including snow, rain, and clear spells. New Haven and nearby locales report cloudy skies and 30 to 34 degree readings in several entries.

Yew Haven Haven Connecticut Upper South Carolina Mississippi River Maryland Overea Rocky Mountains Mispi Montana Michigan Atlantic Ston Chicago Denver Detroit Hatteras Hartford Jacksonville Wantucket New Haven New York Norfolk Pittsburg Portland To Louis Washington

Mt Higby Weather and World News Snippet

Weather report from Mt Higby notes noon temperature 40 with barometer 29.6 and wind south while cloudy ice caution. plus a stream of assorted notes on war, trade, taxes, and public affairs including references to Hog Island, Morgan, and international politics in a fragmented 1917 style column.

Mt. Higby The Ion

Fragmentary State Debate on Prohibition and Costs

A garbled excerpt discusses continuing the dry law, price rises for alcohol, and air routes under a new frame idea. It mentions Chicago rates around 520 and hints at presidential system perspectives, with unclear references to people and plans.

City and State Debate Prices Amid Food Fears

The text notes public demand for lower food prices while price fixing persists for wheat. It cites Hartford seeking 5 490 000 for running expenses and improvements, with a grand list over 150 million, contrasting big city ideas with smaller town realities and concerns over bureaucratic spending.

Hartford

Embittering the Churches Admits Prohibition Clash

New York World reports a Prohibition era rift among religious groups. In one neighborhood a public meeting shattered by police aid, as churches quarrel over ethics, law, and state and church separation. The piece condemns using law to enforce belief and warns of rising sectarian strife.

New York World New York United States

The League Within and the Path to a Global Pact

A New York Tribune piece cites Clemenceau at the peace conference praising a league of nations born from wartime coalitions. It argues the league must emerge from shared effort, remain a voluntary alliance, and be sustained by the will of civilized powers to curb militarism and tyranny.

League Within New York Tribune Clemenceau League of Nations International Union New York World United States Paris France Poincare Great Britain Lloyd George America Wilson Union of Nations and Peoples

War Talk in the South and Confederate Echoes

The piece records a Louisville dialogue on Civil War loyalties with a colonel’s war talk. It contrasts North and South unity rhetoric, invokes Stonewall Jackson and Nathan Bedford Forrest, and imagines Confederate leaders deploying 10,000 volunteers to cross the Rhine and confront Yankee forces amid wartime bravado.

Louisville Courier-Journal Stonewall Jackson Nathan Bedford Forrest

Be Prepared. A call for united effort in national economy

The United States should learn from the experiences of former allies now entering global competition. The piece urges wholehearted cooperation between government and citizens to build non partisan efficiency for America's future in the world market.

Cleveland Plain Dealer United States America

Casualties listed as 1648 in four army lists for CT

Washington reports 1648 names in four army lists with broken lines showing killed in action died of wounds died from accident and other causes died of disease missing in action wounded severely and slightly. Connecticut entries include private names and sections detailing errors and various injuries. The piece also discusses opening of the Paris Peace Conference and commitment to a just durable peace.

Connecticut Washington Grear Harry W. Congdon Bridgepo John B. McCormick Norwich Ahr Michael J. Sullivan Stamp

Tunes for Tanks and Other War Time Donations

A charitable lady gave 50 for gramophone records to equip a tank. Other notable gifts include a Paris hospital for African troops with 700 fans and a French officer’s call for games. In one regiment many soldiers were fathers, who preferred bowling as recreation. The trench is described as a decent alley.

Paris

Forced to Tell Washington Star Quote Warns Against Loafing

A Washington Star snippet captures a terse exchange about work habits. A speaker notes that giving in to idleness could draw a vigilant member of the I W W to call you brother, framing labor as essential and discipline as needed.

Washington Star

Mrs Alton Lamson Rites in Higganum

In Higganum Mrs Alton Lamson, age unknown, died after a period of illness. services led by Rev Lawson of the Methodist church will be held at the home. Local residents and visitors including Bodelin of Hartford and Mr and Mrs Tracy Neff of Hartford attended various gatherings. Red Cross plans a full day meeting Thursday to handle a large amount of work, urging many ladies to participate.

Alton Charles Lamson Whitmore Middlesex Hospital Mr. Lawson Methodist Church Uy Bodelin Hartford Tracy Neff William Neff Fred Wilcox Ponsett Byring C. F. Olson Red Cross William J. O’conner, Jr Middletown Harry Lillergren

Local notes from Haddam and nearby towns

In Haddam and neighboring towns, residents report visits and travels including William H. Kelsey in Middletown, Philip Dickinson in town, Arnold and Harold Tracy in East Hampton, Miss Lacy Hazen heading to Neosho Missouri, and Miss Florence Williams visiting Hartford. The Philathea Society met at the Temporary Home and James R. Williams sails to New York for boat painting work. A joke sketches a humorous birthday dress pocket gaffe.

Haddam William H. Kelsey Middletown Philip Dickinson Arnold Harold Tracy East Hampton Lacy Hazen Neosho Missouri Josiah BE. W. Hazen Springfield Mass Philathea Society Florence Williams Hartford James R. Williams New York the Transportation Company

Cromwell Woman Aims for Chicago Mayoral Job

Chicago February 4 Mrs Leonora Meder attorney at law club woman and former city commissioner of public welfare declares her candidacy for mayor of Chicago on a non part y an ticket saying I have set my heart on being mayor I’m going to be the next mayor of Chicago her remarks mark a bold bid in local politics

Chicago Leonora Meder Public Welfare

Westbrook February Sale at Arkin's

Arkin's advertises a February sale featuring Fruit of the Loom at 25 cents per yard, percale at 25c, apron gingham 25c, crepe de chine shirt waists 1.98, and misc fabric items. Located at 62 Adr Street.

Arkin’s Adr

A Woman's Recommendation for Foley Kidney Pills

Mrs. D. T Tryer of Otsego Ohio shares nine years of kidney trouble relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. She asserts the medicine cured her kidney ailment and recommends it to other sufferers for relief of backache strained muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and bladder issues. Sold everywhere.

D. T Tryer Franklin Av Otsego

Fruit a tives claim cure for indigestion and constipation

Donat Lalance of 68 Marsorxerve St Hutt reports dramatic relief from indigestion and constipation after using Fruit a tives Liver tablets. He says prior treatments failed and credits the product with restoring his health. The 600 box costs 2.50, trial size 25¢, available from PRUIT-A-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg NY or dealers.

Marsorxerve St., Hutt Donat Lalonde Pruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

Pinex cough remedy guide promises fast home relief

A home made cough syrup using 2½ ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup treats severe coughs in 24 hours. The ad claims quick relief for throat and air passages, stops tickle, loosens phlegm, helps bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma. Pinex is described as Norway pine extract and the firm guarantees satisfaction or refunds.

Ryse Andes Pinex Co Wayne Ind

Americans Making Good At Sixty Five

An old age health ad urges readers to stay in shape and keep kidneys and bladder clean. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to remove impurities, boost vigor, and sharpen mind, claiming reliability with money-back guarantee. Sold by most druggists in sealed packages in three sizes.

Haarlem

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