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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1919

Page

2

Mison Will Be Closely Guarded Upon His Arrival

Four thousand sailors marines and police will guard President Wilson on his landing and through a guarded route to the Copley Plaza hotel as crowds line the streets. Fort salutes and harbor guns will honor the reception with ships dressed in celebration.

Ison Remier Clemenceau Washington Commonwealth Copley Plaza Wilson Wilaym K Cs Tom Georg Washington Fort Banks Boston Common Boscon Street State House

State Guard Orders Enlistment Rules Return Of Officers

Former Connecticut State Guard officers may join the Officers Reserve corps after honorable discharge and approval. Enlisted members discharged to join U S service may re-enlist for one year. Upon two-year term completion, reenlistment for one year allowed if applied before term ends.

Connecticut State Guard Military Emergency Board State Guard United States Naval

Astor heir to reach 21 with eight million bold plan

New York reports Little John Jacob Astor will be worth 8 357 000 on his 21st birthday. His mother Mrs Madeline Force Astor Dick renounces the allowance and will let the 3 000 000 accumulate. Detroit peers note liquor import ruling lowers price to 45 per case from 72. Magistrate McGeehan pauses sentence for Louis Goldsmith who sped to hospital with his mother in law, saying he rarely breaks the law to save a life.

New York John Jacob Astor Madeline Force Astor- Dick Detroit Supreme Court B. McGeehan Louis Goldsmith

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Advertisement Claims Universal Remedy

A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as an effective kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites a druggist endorsement and sworn statements from thousands praising its ability to alleviate urinary issues and lower uric acid, arguing the product fulfills many consumer wishes.

Dr. Kilmer

Leaping Shot Hits Clemenceau in Civilian Car

Paris reports Premier Clemenceau shot while leaving his residence. An anarchist, described as about 25 with red hair, fired nine bullets from a pistol, wounding Clemenceau in the shoulder but not the lung. Crowds cried death to the Bolsheviks as the attacker was seized and police investigated.

Paris Clemenceau Emile Cottin Cottin Mileu Lenine Russia Poincare A. J. Balfour Rus Franklin M. Clemenceau Rue Franklin Boulevard de Tessert Curo E. M. House Mr. Balfour Hotel Crillon Crillon Marcel Sombat L’heuret

Happenings in This Race Years Ago Feb 21 1894

A recap of events from February 21 1894 notes blizzards devastate the West grazing areas with cattle losses, calls to raise whiskey tax, river high enough to halt fishing, mills busy, rail ties piling up, ferry crews clearing ice, Washington's Birthday observances, campus cannon fire, and construction payment hopes. Local clubs, relief funds, and bank posts report activity as tramps roam, new members join St Aloysius Y M T A B, and area jails report inmate counts. Two men arrested for a gunpoint robbery near Charlestown.

Gildersleeve Washington Alredy Mattabessett Council Orpheus Hall Relief Committee Building and Loan Association Charlies R. Lewis St Aloysius Y. M. T. A. B John H. Griffin George H. Ward Thomas H. Brown Haddam

Danderine promise of hair growth and dandruff cure

An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick fix for dandruff and hair loss claiming soft glossy hair in minutes and two weeks to new hair sprouting. It urges women to use the product, promising abundant, wavy hair and a safe cure for itchy scalp with inexpensive, widespread availability.

Knowlton

Supremes Invalidates Liquor Search Law In Michigan

Michigan Supreme Court voids the bone dry law's search and seizure clause, invalidating state power to stop cars bringing liquor from Ohio. Troopers halt checks, allowing numerous liquor laden vehicles to enter Michigan from Toledo along the Dixie Turnpike as Col. Vandercook orders immediate end to car searches.

Detroit Michigan Supreme Court Ohio Roy C. Vandercook Toledo

Storekeeper’s Remarkable Revival After Phosphated Iron

A prominent city merchant, once reclusive from overwork and fatigue, describes a dramatic turnaround after taking Phosphated Iron. He reports renewed energy, smiles, and readiness to work ten hours daily, crediting the tonic with transforming worn-out individuals into lively, ambitious people. Kartman Drug Co. and leading druggists advertise capsules as the genuine product.

Kartman Drug Co

Nearing Not Guilty in Espionage Case

In New York on February 20 Scott Nearing was acquitted of espionage act violations after a 30 hour jury deliberation in federal court. The American Socialist Society, tried with Nearing, was found guilty on two counts though four counts were in the original indictment. two counts were dismissed. The verdict came at 6:05 PM amid a quiet courtroom with deputies present.

American Socialist Society New York Scott Nearing The Nearing Marshal McCarthy

Salts in Hot Water Clears Pimply Skin

A noted authority says pimples and boils come from toxins in the bowels. Recommends four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in hot water taken each morning before breakfast for one week to purge bowels, stimulate the kidneys, and clear the skin. Jad Salt, an inexpensive remedy, is made from grape and lemon acids with lithia and is touted as harmless and beneficial for the kidneys.

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Mison Emenceau New Rochelle N. Y Harriman Peace Congress Women’s Council J. Borden Harriman Katherine B. Davis Juliet Barrett Ribles Boston Charles Longmire Everett Mass William O. Clark Los Angeles Cal William Flynn Charlestown Flynn the Hartman the City Savings Bank Main St Middletown. Conn R. J. Atwell Lyman D. Mills Co Local Committee For Relief In the Wain and Court Streets Malin St Brainard & Logan Frane J. F. O'Connell, Prop Mallory W. T. Fields CO Chapel Street Tel Liberty New Haven, Conn
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