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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
2
A customer testimonial from Mr J Ison Allen praises Nedlin Soles for long wear and low shoe bills. Nedlin soles are described as tough, durable, comfortable, and waterproof, produced by The Tire and Rubber Company of Akron Ohio. They offer re-soling and come in styles for all members of the family.
The Connecticut Tuberculosis Commission reports that World War I drained staff and funds yet maintained patient care. It notes expanded sanatorium work, new seaside facility plans at Crescent Beach, and calls for separate wards in general hospitals for emergency or dying patients. The report urges dispensary expansion, sprinkler systems, and state support for hospital care while stressing tuberculosis remains a city and factory concern.
James H. O Rourke, 64, longtime baseball figure and organizer of the Connecticut League, died after a brief pneumonia illness at his home. A 40 year game veteran, he played for Mansfield, Boston, Providence, Buffalo, New York Giants and Washington, later managed Bridgeport for 12 years and practiced law.
Major General Clarence R. Edwards commander of the northeast and former 26th Division leader is reported threatened by pneumonia. He recently arrived from Cleveland where his brother lay ill.
The Sub-Treasury lost 29000 to banks on Wednesday, reducing the cash net gain since Friday to 6,257,000. The report comes from New York with figures for January. A separate note on social behavior references girls prompting proposals.
Washington observers say the Democratic majority plans rapid passage of the Sherley 100 million food bill and the Dent army contract adjustment before March 4. They expect no extra session until summer or fall and foresee President Wilson shaping late measures from abroad. Postmaster Burleson aids the caucus as leaders vow to block GOP delays and push priority legislation for Europe relief.
Washington reports the fifth Liberty Loan drive will close before May 1 with the start date not yet set. Treasury officials note daily expenditures are high and a campaign may begin sooner than expected. The total loan target is about six million dollars as treasury certificates to date rise toward the loan total.
Paris reports Allied forces in northern Russia have consolidated a 12 mile front along the Onega river for winter. The December 29 to January 4 operations aimed to strengthen positions and disrupt Bolshevik concentrations. Russians attacked January 2 but were repulsed with heavy losses. Allies then shifted to better positions south of Kadish.
Mrs. M. Tos can Bennett of Hartford and Miss Mathilda Young of Washington were each sentenced to five days in jail after arraignment on charges of maintaining a bonfire in front of the House. This raised the total to eleven such cases.
New York on January 9 Clearing House reports a sub treasury debit of 35 exchanges totaling 700,240,489 with a balance of 71,020,705. The statement records debits and balances across the clearing system.
A federal jury in Chicago convicted Con-elect Victor L. Berger Adolph Germer William F. Kruse Irwin St. John Tucker and J Louis Engdahl of conspiring to violate the espionage act by delivering speeches and publishing articles to undermine navy and draft enforcement. Punishment ranges from one to 20 years and fines up to 10000. judge to fix penalties later.
Fire gutted the Seventh Baptist church in Baltimore on January 9, nearly destroying a marble edifice valued at about 150000 dollars. Firemen battled a mass of flames before preventing spread to adjacent property. The interior including the organ was ruined and the spire roof and portions of walls collapsed.
The piece argues that a woman’s health governs her complexion digestion and overall personality and cites Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the trusted American remedy. It claims the product has restored health to three generations of women and can be relied upon with confidence.
Washington urges a new cabinet post titled secretary of transportation to supervise railroads while private ownership and operation remain. The Interstate Commerce Commission would still set rates and regulate discriminations, with valuation and accounting kept as its duties. In emergencies the rail network would run as a unified national system. Regulatory orders could direct traffic distribution to ease congestion.
Nashville reports the general assembly ratified the federal prohibition amendment as the 20th state to do so. The Idaho senate quickly approved a joint resolution, making Idaho the 21st. Augusta Maine’s house backed the amendment 120 to 22, with the senate already approving. Maine is the 22nd state. Fourteen more states needed to reach adoption.
A humorous exchange features a doctor telling a patient the problem is overeating while the patient replies that he dines at fashionable resorts, implying he travels to upscale places for meals. The wit hinges on contrasting medical blame with self confident dining habits.
The annual city election is planned for Monday January 15 with polls in the Douglas Hose House on Main Street for the first district and in Hubbard Hose House No 2 on College Street for the second district from 9 AM to 2 PM. Merchan ts were fined for oleomargarine violations. A fox was spotted on Willow Island again. The Portland creamery project is dropped due to hard times. East Hampton wants to collect Portland cream. Rev John Townsend bought the Gaybret Barnes house on Washington Street. None of the 221 inmates at the Connecticut Industrial School for Girls are ill. all attended chapel services last Sunday. Bank annual meetings elected leaders: Middle town National Bank M B Copeland president, E K Hubbard VP, W H Burrows cashier. Middlesex County National James K Guy president, Samuel T Camp VP, Walter H Hubbard cashier. First National Seth H Butler president, Charles W Harris VP, Edward G Camp cashier. Central National had no quorum, no officers elected. The Mirror saloon on Court Street opened last night. six turkeys were part of a free lunch. Some lodges have many members on sick lists drawing lodge benefits. The funeral of T C O'Brien, formerly in dry goods here, was held in Jersey City last week.
Rodgers Switzer S. says she is susceptible to colds that end in grippe. Folly’s Honey and Tar is praised as a preventive and remedy, claimed to loosen phlegm ease irritation and clear air passages. Sold everywhere.
Begins Friday January 10 with an Old Fashioned Cottons Linens sale followed by a January markdown on Silks Dress Goods and Dress Findings Then a clearance on Coats Suits and related apparel items presented in a tight shopping-page style urging customers to visit for bargains.
Crowds flock to the store drawn by Red Tag savings marked on all merchandise. Red Tags indicate bargains, guiding shoppers to discounted items throughout the shop.
The store opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 30 p.m. daily, with Saturday exceptions. It remains open Saturday evening.
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