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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
4
Special wire dispatch from editorial rooms notes subscribers must request address changes in advance to ensure uninterrupted service. The notice warns against discontinuation or delays and directs readers to provide old and new addresses promptly for timely updates.
Government Weather Report for February 24 covers New England with fair conditions in Southern New England and snow in Maine. Mt Higby notes for the 24 hour period end noon show max 39.9, min 2.8, mean 32.5, barometer 29.82, 225 feet, wind north and clear. Sunday's measures list max 37, min 28, mean 32.5.
A stream of references to Prohibition and President Wilson highlights national mood. Discussions touch income tax limits, the Willard-Dempsey affair, unemployment among returning soldiers, and proposed liquor controls. The piece notes fuel oil strikes near Birmingham, primaries, road improvements, and wartime bread concerns, framing a tense postwar America.
A historical note reflects on the enduring danger of sea disasters, noting many wrecks and fatalities from collisions. It argues that modern attention to such events lags behind past eras, and implies time is needed for the world to grasp the full scale of maritime peril.
Philadelphia veteran Wallace F. Johnson beat New York’s Howard Voshell the national indoor champion in the fourth round of the Middle States covered court tournament in Philadelphia. Johnson, famed for his chop stroke, was runner up to Maurice McLaughlin ten years earlier at Newport. their famed five-set clash helped McLaughlin win the title.
A Manchester Union letter argues against sentimental coddling of returning soldiers. It praises their virility and desire for outdoor work, noting that many return from trench warfare as big, square shouldered men. The piece questions whether rural areas with social centers and cooperative industries can attract them, stressing real opportunity over mere invitation.
An estimate from London puts direct war costs at 200 billion dollars and indirect losses at 250 billion, totaling 450 billion. The piece notes lives, crippled veterans, and suffering are uncounted, and discusses the Paris peace conference aiming for severe punishments to deter future wars, though such penalties cannot restore the dead or fix the ruins.
Uncle Joe Cannon extols progress and wonders at modern times. He notes faster journeys from Columbus era to days of flying, mocks pedestrian life, and recalls a schoolroom quip about two great classes of humanity: motorists and pedestrians. The piece satirizes speed and modern mobility.
A superintendent at Sunday school demonstrates the path to heaven with a figure that grows larger until the gate. He then tells the cheering students that the man cannot enter because he is puffed up with pride. The punchline follows from the audience reaction.
Saturday night at the local Y M C A the Goldenrod Middletown game was called off after the Winsted team failed to appear. A breakdown delayed travel from New Hartford, a second car from Winsted never arrived, and miscommunication led to an Hartford call. Crowd refunded or rescheduled while locals hoped for future support.
In Newark New Jersey on February 24 Joe Welling reports three matches in the Business Men's Bowling League. Savard and Lyons won two of three against Barton and The Evening Press, with The Press posting consistent scores but losing by narrow margins. Caulkins and Posts defeated Conn. Power Co. two games to one as 257 pinfall beat 194. C J Ehlers of Savard and Lyons rolled a season high 110, edging Joe Tuanton by one pin. the Atwell cup will be awarded to the league winner and is on display at H L Barton's store.
A New Haven woman reports two years of female weakness and back pains eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved health and work ability to the remedy and invites others to try it, noting 40 years of company experience offering guidance.
The lightweight champion of the United States Navy and Lew Tendler from Philadelphia prepared for an eight round bout set for Wednesday night. A victory by Welling would earn him a shot at Benny Leonard for the lightweight title.
Mrs. R J Lord aged 83 died after a weeklong illness. She visited her son Oscar Lord and family for five winters and was born in London New Hampshire where her remains will lie. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a m conducted by Rev W F White. She leaves four sons Frank Haywood Harry Charles and Oscar Lord. Her mother died at 90, born in New Hampshire in 1800. Others traveled to Shelton to inspect poultry farms. Mrs Elmer E Gildersleeve visited Hartford Hospital for her son's appendectomy. Co G 6th Reg State Guards drill tonight. Miss Catherine E Golden returned from East Lyme Niantic. Most Hartford and New York Transportation Co tugs are in winter quarters at Calves Island. the Sachem sails elsewhere. No observance of Washington's Birthday held here. locals who wished celebrated in surrounding towns. Misses Swann of East Haddam guests of the Warrens returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pratt of Hartford visiting C C Fairbanks and family.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a calomel free laxative remedy for constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated tablets stimulate normal bowel and liver function without griping. One or two tablets at bedtime claimed to provide quick, pleasant relief. available 10c and 25c per box at druggists.
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