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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
4
The Penny Press notes mailing address changes and subscription terms. It warns accounts cannot be opened for such mentions and that papers will be halted if payment is not received. It lists delivery and address update procedures and offices in Middletown Connecticut with multiple street outlets.
United forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls unsettled weather with light rain tonight. Connecticut expected to see snow or rain tonight and Thursday with no major temperature change. A northern trough brings cloudy conditions and light snow or rain in the lake region and New England. Observations show several cities including New Haven 36 cloudy and New York 32 rain.
Weather at Mount Higby reports a 24 hour period ending noon with a high of 33 and a low of 23, mean 28, noon 32, barometer 29.84, precipitation .02 inch, snow 12 inch, water 26 feet, wind SW and cloudy. The era's politics discuss Hartford legislatures, Germany’s naval stance, immigration, rail politics, and Pershing’s party alignment. Social notes touch skating, mild winters, and a looming dry era with license renewals and Hoboken’s future redevelopment debates.
The author argues government shift of commercial tasks onto the state burdening the public. Railroads faced repeated political tests, with investors recalling the initial boom and subsequent financing struggles. The piece likens railroad finance to ongoing political games, suggesting real reward lies in individual effort.
The New York Globe lauds Theodore Roosevelt, praising his dual legacy as public official and private citizen. It argues his devotion to spiritual ideals over material gain, his belief in government by law, and his effort to elevate equality and democratic reform. The piece lauds his wartime service and calls out critics as hypocritical.
The piece reflects on how public opinion shaped leadership, praising Roosevelt for sparking opinion and Wilson for finally engaging. It lauds Roosevelt as deeply democratic, second only to Lincoln, and notes his instinctive approach over pure intellect, portraying him as a guide in crises through Oyster Bay counsel.
A Detroit News editorial argues a new era dawns for the common man as voters gain voice in government. It notes Atlantic City speeches by business leaders urging concessions to workers, urging expanded popular education to prevent illiteracy totaling over 5.5 million adults and an $825 billion economic loss.
The passage argues that improving schools and educational facilities would reduce illiteracy and unlock vast gains for the country. It asserts that only intelligent and educated people are capable of the best self government, warning that democracy is unsafe in the hands of illiterates.
Cambridge January 8 plans to move this year’s Harvard and Yale boat races from the Thames to the Charles river basin due to Harvard rowing funds. The shift hinges on missing football-season revenue totaling about 100000 dollars this war year. The races would anchor a regatta featuring one or two other college crews and neighboring clubs.
Hartford January 8 legislative caucuses to shape the general assembly were brief. Republicans chose James F Walsh of Greenwich as speaker candidate in the house while senate Republicans elected William H Heald of Stafford as president pro tem. Minority ballots backed Senator House of Windsor. Senate clerk chosen Edward F Kenealey of Stamford. Senator Brooks presided.
A man and woman pursue perfect health through iron-rich diet and training. Dr Sullivan explains how boosting iron in blood can enhance physical stamina, mental focus, and brighter intellect, guiding readers toward a stronger body and sharper minds.
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