Weather report for Haven and New England region
Unsettled and cloudy conditions prevail over Haven and vicinity with mild temperatures. A disturbance moving from upper Michigan through the St Lawrence valley brings cloudy unsettled weather to the eastern lake region and along the northern coast. coastal areas report snow above freezing as far north as Maine. Observations list varied cloudiness and mild readings across major cities.
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Haven
Connecticut
Upper Michigan
St. Lawrence Valley
Lake Re
I Te
Maine
Atlantic City
Boston
Chicago
Denver
Detroit
Hartford
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Nanitucket
New Haven
New York
Norfolk
Pittsburg
Portland
St. Louis
Washington
Mt Higby Weather And Town Topics From The Era
The Mt Higby station reports 24 hours ending noon today with a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 24, mean 30, at 12 noon 36, barometer 29.76, water 128 feet, wind from the south. The column then digresses into empire politics, Prohibition talk, budgets and rail safety, noting Germany’s Ebert stance, Turkey as a dry example, Kaiser family quirks, reform debates, airplanes carrying mail, and a bridgeport highway robbery spate amid assembly-men and private laws.
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Mt. Higby
Returning Soldier Smiles At Resolutions And Farewell
A returning soldier observes an element presenting resolutions and bidding him good night. The gesture honors his service, though a few more concrete acts would better acknowledge it. The common citizen reluctantly delays, while the soldier’s future renown depends on timely recognition.
Me Ford Says a Selfish World Was Jealous of War
In fragmented remarks the speaker laments a selfish world shaped by war, noting resentment and tension as outcomes. The incomplete clipping hints at broader critique of postwar attitudes and social conduct. No further names or places are clearly readable.
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Ford
Verona
W. M
Lampson
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
Prohibition debate and the rise of new officials
The piece critiques moguls and monopolies, condemns liquor as a public threat, and predicts a future of pervasive government oversight. It argues that big business, including breweries, drives societal control and warns that people may surrender personal rights under evolving prohibition laws. The author urges individuals to think for themselves amid urgent reform.
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Supreme Court
Tumulty's Message on War Across New York Harbor
The United States government faces a crippling strike that halts harbor and rail traffic in New York and threatens residents and neighboring territory. The piece critiques government contracts, transportation delays, and civil service actions, highlighting stranded travelers, spoiled freight, and wounded soldiers unable to receive timely hospital care.
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Tumulty
New York Sun
United States
New York
New York Bay
North River
Railroad Administration
Post Office Department
United Staes
Wilson
Civil Service
Isolated New York City prompts calls for action
In a wartime era, federal and state authorities wield vast powers yet failed to foresee or prevent New York City's isolation. Officials in New York and New Jersey are criticized for not preemptively safeguarding the city’s transportation network as Mr. Tumulty conveyed a message to Mr. Wilson.
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New York Central
Philadelphia
Reading
New York
New Jersey
New York City
America
Tumluty
Wilson
Beer as a restorative in working life and diet
A London Daily Mail piece argues beer has nutritive value and can aid digestion when taken in moderation. It notes that ale is a common wage-earner’s stimulant, with some workers benefiting after heavy exertion, while cautioning against overindulgence and obesity.
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London Daily Mail
John Barleycorn
The Joy of Peace Collier's Weekly Reflection
A wartime era piece from Collier's Weekly extols returning to gentler, peaceful pleasures amid war fatigue. It envisions theater, idle luxuries, and lighter duties as a transitional lull before tackling reconstruction, nations, and postwar obligations, closing with Byron's verse.
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Collier’s Weekly
League of Nations
A Lesson in Civics From Albany Argus
The Albany Argus argues that citizens must provide the funds they wish the government to spend, noting fiscal responsibility and the link between taxpayer money and public policy. The piece frames this as a lasting civic lesson about budgeting and governance.
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Albany Argus
Hoover as Food Director for Allied Relief in Liberated Countries
The piece argues Herbert Hoover is the logical choice to lead allied relief work, noting his proven organization skill and prior Belgium relief success. It emphasizes his suitability to supervise food distribution with efficiency, impartiality, and honesty, to aid the greatest number of people while protecting the U.S. food supply.
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Hoover
Washington Star
Herbert Hoover
United States
Belgium
Oine
Germany
What L W W stands for in Litchfield Enquirer
In a Hartford Times remark the Litchfield Enquirer reprint explains the initials LW W as I Woodrow Wilson. It argues the piece shows patriotism, taste, and intelligence guiding some critics of the president amid recent cables from abroad.
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Hartford Times
Litchfield Enquirer
George C. Woodruff
L W. W
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Spanish Influenza More Deadly Than War
Authorities warn cold weather may bring a resurgence of influenza and urge precautions. The piece emphasizes avoiding crowds, covering coughs, not spitting, and using germicidal air. It promotes Hyomei inhaler as a preventive measure sold by Buell & Blatchliey.
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Buell & Blatchliey
Unthoughtedly Left Pocketbook Sparks Debate
In a St Louis Republic exchange a man recalls leaving a pocketbook with five dollars on a station counter. The writer quips that unthoughtedly is unthinkable as an addition to the English language.
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St. Louis Republic
Quiet Peace Under Liberty in 1918 Year Review
The Cincinnati Times Star reflects on 1918 as a year of history made through events and efforts, noting that the production of history is not as popular as living through a calm, uneventful period, and expresses a wish for a richer, more peaceful year ahead.
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Cincinnati Times Star
Grandmother’s Home Remedy Mentions Mustard Relief
An odd, fragmented reminiscence describes old fashioned mustard and plaster as reliefs for aches. The narrator notes blistering and healing effects, contrasting with a familiar remedy like Musterole.
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Holland
Turkey
Kaiser
Theda Bara
Thera
Europe
Uncle Joe Cannon
Bridgeport
General Assembly
Mr. Ford
Nane
DAIS
Coats
Attrtma
VWR U
Hell
Byron
Richter & CO
Middletown
A. H. Deming
Dr. McKee
Leone
John Alden
Rumford’s
Campbell’s Soup
Revithicy’s
WO Stores
Waukesha
Wisconsin
A. L. Southmayd
Main Street
C.E.Z
Goodrich
Bacon Bros
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