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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1919

Page

4

Weather report for Haven area foresees clearing and cold start

Government Weather Report notes clearing this afternoon and fair tonight in Haven with colder conditions tonight and Thursday. Connecticut expected fair and colder with northwest winds, while regional observations show New Haven at 35 cloudy and other cities ranging from clear to snow.

Haven Connecticut Rhode Island Lake England Minnesota Uta Alabama Cts Rocky Mountains Atlanta Atlantic City Boston Chicago Denver Detroit Hartford Ville Nantucket New Haven New York Norfolk Pittsburg Portland St. Louis Washington

Mount Higby Weather and local policy ramblings

The Mount Higby station logged a 24 hour period ending noon with max 41, min 26, mean 33.5, noon 34, barometer 29.36, water 25 feet 9 inches, wind north and cloudy. The column riffs on winter, Germany, wire control repeal, near beer, China distillers, Middletown, commissions, prison, poultry breeds, drownings, colleges, York hotel, and veterans benefits, with scattered opinions and policy jabs.

Mount Higby

Public comment on price fixings and policy shifts

The writer rails against proposed price controls and government support, denouncing LaFollette and calling for broad price fixes from wheat to other crops. They argue government intervention fosters class legislation and public manipulation, predicting bond issues and widespread subsidies as the nation shifts toward controlled economics. The piece portrays a critical view of wartime economic policy and its impact on producers and merchants.

First Fruits of Fanaticism in Anti-Saloon Rhetoric

Lemuel Ely Quigg defends Cardinal Gibbons against Supt. Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League who branded him incendiary and anti law. The piece warns that union of prohibition zeal and sectarian attack risks espionage tyranny and social disorder as a national prohibition effort nears realization.

New York World Lemuel Ely Quigg Anderson Cardinal Gibbons Republc United States Anti-Saloon League

Dance and sport in a French convalescent camp

In a convalescent camp in France Tommy, a recovering soldier, embraces تازه quirky physical training. He learns boxing and plays basketball while the unit enjoys a “ripping” orchestra. The latest reform is teaching Tommies the St Paul two step, with laughter and morale growing.

Tommy France St. Paul Jerry Pavlova

Rickard Faces Hurdles to Stage Willard Fight

Public sentiment against Willard remains strong as Tex Rickard contemplates staging a comeback bout with champion Jess Willard. Reports from across the country suggest difficulties in securing a venue and interest, amid calls for Willard to face a crushing defeat and the $100,000 purse. Cheating allegations loom in National League matters to be settled privately tomorrow.

Rickard New York Jess Willard Fred Fulton Tex Rickard Willard Willard Will Texas Wichita Falls Tex Lone Star State Burk Burnett

Middletown Loses in Winsted in 33-23 Tilt

Middletown Y M C A lost to Winsted Goldenrods 33 to 23 at Cigarbox Hall. Final score reported, with next home game against Hartford Rambers looming and notes on players, fouls, and referee. Local team to host Ramblers Saturday night on Y M C A floor.

Cigarbox Hall Middletown Winsted Goldenrods Golden-rods Ramblers Hartford CatTroll Tim Cronin Coffey Porteous Whalen Larson Dan Ahern

Dig Your Teeth A Health Warning From Old Times

A health blurb notes that modern eating creates a harsh stomach burden and links indigestion to many illnesses. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach corrector and blood purifying tonic, claiming it helps digestion and fights disease, with a sales pitch offering free advice and a 10 cent trial.

Pierce Buffalo Golden Medical Discovery Invalids N. Y Ater

Fragmentary Note on Footwear and Tastes in Text

An unclear, truncated passage discusses feet, feeling lazy, and a casual comparison to seals. It mentions seeking something new, a possible purchase or change in lifestyle, but the text is heavily garbled and lacks concrete details or identifiable names.

Pitcher Griner Released to St Paul by Nationals

New York on January 29 Dan Griner pitcher has been released to St Paul by the Brooklyn Nationals it was announced today indicating a major league transaction and team reallocation involving Griner and the St Paul club

Griner New York Dan Griner St. Paul Brooklyn Nationals

Twin sisters Dorothea and Gladys Cromwell Jumped Overboard

New York report confirms Misses Cromwell of New York leaped from the Lorainne into the Garonne River on January 19 after leaving a note promising self destruction. Officers aboard say the sisters, both 2nd class passengers, stalked the second cabin deck before one jumped and the other followed. Rescue attempts failed due to rough seas and narrow river, as the vessel neared Bordeaux.

New York Dorothea Gladys Cromwell Bordeaux River Garonne

Drive the Liquor Habit from Your Home

New York physicians and druggists tout Tescum powders as a cure for the liquor habit claiming they destroy cravings and render whiskey repugnant. Letters praise success, with testimonies of husbands quitting drinking, and a druggist endorsing its efficacy and money-back guarantee.

New York Chas Pelton

Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

Mrs Elizabeth May of Columbia Pennsylvania says she could not work due to dragging pains and backache. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports being healthier than ever and recommends it to other women. The ad promotes the tonic as strengthening through herbs and roots and cites testimonials from women nationwide.

Columbia Lydia E. Pinkham Elizabeth May R.F.D Olumbia

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