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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
4
A fragmented public notice states that an advertisement should be discontinued at the Middletown Postoffice and printed by the local press. It mentions address changes and a sale location at Saunders Book Store, 299 Main St, with other nearby addresses 188 Main St, 662 Main St.
Government weather report from New Haven dated January 7 notes cloudy conditions with light rain or snow moving across Connecticut tonight and tomorrow. Central and southern districts warm gradually. temperatures rising toward Alabama and Georgia. Observations list multiple cities with varying conditions, including Hartford snow and New Haven clear and 26 degrees.
Weather at Mt Higby reports a 24 hour period with a high of 29, low of 8, mean 18.5, barometer 30.18 and clear skies. The page mixes jokes politics and international notes, citing Taft, Wilson, Prohibition amendments and Turkey. It mentions labor demand in 34 states, Connecticut’s liberal constitution, auto license tax, and Kansas harvest prospects at $2.25 price support.
The New York Globe eulogizes Theodore Roosevelt as the leading citizen of the republic, praising his candor, democracy devotion, and civil service reform crusade. It credits his influence with reshaping American life, social legislation, and WWI leadership, while noting his blunt but virtuous temperament and enduring legacy.
A fragmented passage criticizes a public figure for traveling to Russia to exploit the masses with misleading ideologies. It laments neglect of wholesome labour as some try to delay progress in the home country.
A Scientific American report notes a convention of American foundrymen heard a ten year experience claim that concrete floors win on cleanliness level molds straightness and safety. Concrete resists holes, supports iron carriers, aids electric truck cores and sand cutting with less machine strain. Molders prefer concrete after exposure to various floors.
A Baden school installs a novel electric storage heating system that stores heat overnight in a 15,000 litre insulated water tank heated to 110 degrees C. The hot water circulates through radiators by a regulated valve, powering day heating from a 2,000-volt supply stepped to 220 volts. Total output runs 100 to 120 kilowatts, enabling daytime use without further current draw and saving energy by using cheap night power.
A London Chronicle item notes traders and others using war era propaganda for amused display. A cat meat vendor near Westminster showcased a stanza: We are not dead, Or fast asleep But gone to Brighton For a week.
Chicago January 7 Jess Willard rejects a $75 000 share for a 20 round world championship bout with Jack Dempsey. Promoter Dominick Tortorich of New Orleans sent the offer to Harry Tammen in Denver and Willard said he would consider when he passes through Denver.
The International League resolutions oppose major league drafts and ask for lifting the draft from their organization at the joint majors meeting in New York on January 16. Lieut. Dave Fultz becomes league president, succeeding John Farrell. Billard title match: Maupome leads Kieckhefer 50-45 after first block. Maupome’s high runs are five and four.
The four minute men, released from government service on December 24, have returned to private life as professional orators. The transition is described as the smoothest demobilization yet, with the group reabsorbed into the public speaking market without disruption.
Emir Feisul son of the Hedjas king arrives in London on the way to Paris to represent his country at the peace conference, according to a received report.
A collage of brief quotes and notes on daily life and language from city directories and general culture. Items include humor about book clerks, phrases like never give up, comments on apple pie, starlings, the word heretic, and social quirks.
An ad urges parents to treat constipation in children with Cascarets. It claims they cleanse the liver and bowels, taste like candy, and cost 10 cents per box, appealing to caring mothers and emphasizing harmlessness.
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