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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
2
In a provocative interview a figure close to the late German throne argues that Germany would have won the war if the United States had stayed out. He attributes the conflict to actions by King Edward and contends talk of shooting his father and himself is ridiculous, insisting only the fittest would survive.
The ex crown prince of Germany says he sought peace after two months of fighting and claims Germany would have won if the United States had not entered the war. He disclaims responsibility for the war for himself and the former Kaiser, saying Germany cannot pay its costs. He suggests the League of Nations make Russia pay and states he does not object to a German republic nor to not holding the crown, and would move to America if the Entente does not execute him.
Frederick William, former German heir in exile, disclaims responsibility for Kaiser and war, arguing the Entente Cordiale started the conflict. He favors a German republic but would return to public service if invited, and says Germany needs a strong army to ensure survival of the fittest amid a world of mad nations. He plans memoirs and hopes to move to the United States.
This fragment describes indigestion with undigested food lumps causing pain and mentions relief when the stomach is acidic or sour and when flatulence occurs. It presents a prescription or suggestion to take a tablet for immediate relief, but the text is incomplete and lacks full context or an identifiable source.
An ad highlights Pape's Diapepsia as a pleasant harmless remedy for indigestion and upset stomachs. It claims fast relief, gentle effect, and low cost in stores, emphasizing quick comfort after meals.
The ex-crown prince discusses wartime choices and future plans in a cottage interview. He cites entente dynamics, fears of armistice terms, and interest in America while entertaining friends and reflecting on Japan China links. He jokes about Vanderbilt and Gerard, complains of harsh exile conditions, and contemplates memoirs.
William John Robert Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lewis of New York, is the first baby born to a marriage between an American soldier and an English girl since America entered the war. He arrived in the country on the transport Plattsburg. His father has been wounded twice in overseas service and holds the French War Cross. Private Lewis enlisted with Australian forces in Australia and was wounded at Gallipoli before transferring to American forces and being wounded at Chateau-Thierry.
Washington notes knotty tasks loom after the 65th congress ends at noon March 4. Leaders warn of unresolved appropriations, war entanglements, and government ownership issues, with key bills like navy, revenue, land leasing, wheat guaranty, and railroad controls still awaiting action.
A Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph passage depicts a hostess asking a maid for another diamond necklace after women retire to the drawing room. The scene highlights opulence and a chilly, languid mood as a footman is sent to fetch the requested jewelry.
In a Boston Transcript snippet a Sunday school teacher asks a pupil to define prophet. The pupil replies with a humorous bid, claiming profit from buying a slug for five cents and selling for fifteen, a ten cent gain, prompting the teacher to react.
A February 10 item notes the superior court sustains Erastus Brainerd's will in Middletown Portland case, Salvation Army re-extends lease on Waverly hall, severe storm limits city school session, flag to fly on February 12 for Lincoln's birthday, personal trips and crossings on ice, hunting party hosts and game on display, Ned Murphy to lead a temperance drive February 23, and Middletown Horse Railroad Co directors appoint W A Larrabee as superintendent with plans for electricity at Black Pond and Sunday trips.
A reader asks why the Jew’s harp is rare in musicales and seeks historical notes. The instrument is a small metal tongue in an iron horseshoe frame struck and hummed in the mouth, producing a thin melancholy solo. The piece notes its jaw held playing and claims a Jewish trade origin in England, with 6,000,000 produced in 1860 in Styrie Austria and wonders where the players and instruments have gone.
The New York Evening Telegram notes Gen Pershing urged his soldiers to live by valor and honorable conduct, calling the quote an inspiration to comrades and country. The piece encourages memorizing the maxim as a moral guide.
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