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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
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Jan 31 forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Saturday, with colder temperatures and strong west winds. Regional observations show widely varying temperatures with many cities reporting clear skies, while Atlantic City and Jacksonville show cloud cover or higher readings.
The Mt Higby station reported a 24 hour period ending noon with a high of 40, low 26, mean 32. At 12 noon the temperature was 36, barometer 29.05, water 25 feet 9 inches, wind southeast and cloudy. The piece then moves through varied opinions on blockade, Irish strikes, dry era forecasts, mail marriage records, New York prohibition, counter threats, criminals, inland shipping, and camp prohibitions, ending with a fragmented statement about Bate’s price.
The text argues that government and Uncle Sam will subsidize wheat to world levels, costing billions, while voters demand cheaper bread. It also notes a Sunday recreation bill resurfaces this session, with political forces pushing it toward law despite opposition. Leaders fear voter backlash if they resist the ritual of Sunday sports.
The article argues the Eighteenth Amendment allows varied definitions of intoxicating liquors by state and federal authorities, predicting ongoing campaigns and disputes over acceptable alcohol content. It criticizes Prohibitionists and warns that differing standards will destabilize laws and hinder postwar economic recovery.
The New York Evening Sun warns that coal availability and pricing remain unclear amid a mild winter, with miners seeking higher pay and labor shortages in Scranton threatening supply. Rail inefficiencies and uncertain demand could prevent immediate price relief, though eventual adjustment is expected. Butter prices and local supplier Russell Bros. add a brief consumer note.
President Bunce of the Middletown Chamber of Commerce defends a council committee formed to improve relations with the Common Council. He refutes charges of Germanism, asserts aims to boost population and prosperity, and credits wartime cooperation as foundation for civic progress. Signed statement by Richard H. Bunge.
Advert describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a successful substitute for caloric control to cleanse blood bowels and liver. Claims improved skin clarity after a few nights with one or two tablets nightly for a week. Mentions 10c and 25c boxes and availability at all druggists.
At Rockaway Beach L I January 31 a mysterious blaze gutted two large aviation hangars five auxiliary buildings and 12 seaplanes at the United States naval air station. Fire chiefs and sailors battled high winds and water shortages causing extended effort before containment.
An old advertisement claims Begg's Mustarine cures tonsillitis pleurisy lumbago and neuralgia quickly. It touts rapid pain relief for neuralgia headache toothache earache and backache within five to ten minutes and notes the product is a safe mustard-plaster substitute.
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