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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1919

Page

4

Haven Weather Forecast Reports Broad Rain and Cooler Weekend

Government Weather Report from Haven on February 14 indicates continued rain for Haven and vicinity with clearing and colder conditions expected Saturday. Central pressure sits over the region causing general rains from the Mississippi eastward to New England with several locations reporting over an inch of rain and some storms. Temperatures trend lower in the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River basin while remaining mild eastward toward New England.

Haven Sticut Mississippi River Rocky Mountains Mississippi New England Atlanta Ic City Boston Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Jacksonville New Haven York Norfolk Portland St. Louis Washington

Mt Higby Weather and Nation News Summary

The Mt Higby weather report shows a 24 hour high of 43, low 29, mean 36 with 12 noon at 35 and barometer 29.24. The forecast mentions southeast winds, rain, and a 25 foot 5 inch water level. The article also touches on American troops possibly leaving Russia and broad comments on League of Nations, taxation, and war effects.

Mt.Higby Mt. Higby

Nation In Clash Over Immigration Sparks Broad Debate

A historical editorial laments heightened immigration agitation and partisan isms, warning that persistent political conflict risks undermining national livelihood and constitutional safeguards. It argues Uncle Sam bears too much burden to settle every dispute and urges restraint to preserve a free, peaceful republic.

United States Uncle Sam

Mexico Becoming Better Says Ambassador Fletcher

Detroit News reports Ambassador Fletcher praising Mexico’s improving affairs under Carranza while noting U S irritation at the southern neighbor. He says U S actions aim to protect the border and support stable government, not conquest, and if Carranza cures Mexico he deserves North American hero status.

Mexico Detroit News Fletcher Carranza United States Rio Grande

Government leases midwest warehouse for war materials

Wartime report notes a government leased warehouse storing gun mounts for security and nightly guard duties. Connecticut brewers hope for easing restrictions and a July 1 feeding allowance to reduce surplus stock, amid fears of Bolshevik influence and deportation measures. The piece cites hopes for Wilson's return and calls for strong national oversight.

Middle West Connecticut Wilson

German National Assembly at Weimar and Europe’s future

The Weimar assembly opens under Ebert with a broad democratic majority. Allies must balance vengeance and forgiveness as Germany rebuilds a new Europe. Russia lessons shape tense political dynamics amid left right splits and risk of civil conflict.

Germany Europe Paris Weimar Ebert Prussia Bismark Hohenzollern Russia

Not Interested Fare Row on Pacific Electric Santa Monica Car

A Pacific Electric fare dispute on a Santa Monica car ends when a woman refuses the conductor’s request to collect a boy’s fare. The conductor warns he will remove the boy if the fare is not paid, prompting the woman to challenge the rules and question the boy’s age.

Pacific Electric Santa Monica

Kenyon Proposes Study On Worker Home Ownership Plan

Senator William S. Kenyon of Iowa introduces a bill to study and report a plan for government aid to finance worker home ownership, modeled on the Farm Loan act. He argues a sound, well administered program would counter Bolshevism and unrest.

William S. Kenyon Iowa Congress Washington Kenyon

How It Happened Pardon Me Army Cook Potatos

In a Kansas City Star humor piece a army cook addresses a private on potato peeling technique. The cook, claiming prior as a country banker before defending democracy, adds a wry note about kitchen discipline and military life.

Kansas City Star Kitchen Police

Origin of One Proverb

Exchangé explains that proverbs reveal history. The saying robbing Peter to pay Paul is traced to Edward VI era when St Peter’s lands in Westminster were seized to fund repairs at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Peter Paul Edward VI St. Peter Westminister St. Paul’s

Freezone Ether Compound Promises Instant Corn Relief

A Cincinnati inventor names a magic ether freezone sold in drug stores for a few cents. A few drops on a corn or callus relieves soreness and loosens the area so it can be lifted off. No irritation to surrounding skin is reported as a quick remedy.

Cincinnati

Colchester Notes and Visits Include Hartford Trip

Colchester residents report Miss Jennie Mintz returning from Hartford yesterday. John Warner of Millington, Harold Phillips of Willimantic, and C. H. Dawley from Lebanon were in town. Registrars of voters meet today to finish caucus lists. Mrs. F. E. Baker stays in New Britain a few days. Band meeting set for Monday at eight.

Colchester Jennie Mintz Hartford John Warner Millington Harold Phillips Willimantic W. E. Strong C. H. Dawley Lebanon F. E. Baker New Britain

St Aloysius Dance Highlights Middletown Event

Congregational Church notes mention a car line event and a big dance at St Aloysius in Middletown tomorrow night. Midweek cottage prayer meeting is Friday at Mr and Mrs Harvey Jewell home. Next Sunday’s Americanization service will be addressed by Frank Coles and Joseph Merriam of Middletown.

St. Aloysius Middletown Adv Congregational Church Harvey Jewell Frank Coles Joseph Merriam

No body monopoly of the Lord, says old fashioned people

In the Atchison Mail column The Kaiser’s case is invoked to defend traditional values. The piece warns against mocking elder generations and asserts no real difference between average Republicans and Democrats, claiming neither fully understands the issues.

Kansas Atchison Mail

Sloan's Liniment for quick relief of tired muscles

An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for tired strained muscles and joint pain. It claims quick action, improved circulation, and ease of soreness from sprains strains bruises rheumatism stiff neck sciatica and others. Generous bottle sizes are sold by druggists nationwide.

Sloan

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