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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local listing or notice related to Passing Press at 299 Main St near Middletown with references to second class matter and a book store. The readable content lacks clear event details or dates.
The Mt Higby weather report for twenty hours ending at noon shows a high of 90 a low of 59 an average of 74.5 with 12 m 90 barometer 29.98 water 25 feet 6 inches and southwest winds with clear skies. War notes touch on U boats Verdun battles and political talk about postwar plans and enlistment in Connecticut as citizens eye public roles and future bets on elections.
Off the Atlantic coast a few seasons of shark reports had raised concern, but an in sight battle among sharks in plain view shocked observers and prompted renewed attention from authorities and communities along the shore.
Readable fragments describe a 1-year-old boy, a U boat attack off Cape, and protests about baseball rules. The passage muses on the era’s youth, newspapers, magnates, and a temporary pause in professional activity as it reflects on wartime experiences and public sentiment.
Detroit editorial weighs American strategy in World War II noting allied prospects, cautions about offensive timing, and the need for sufficient mobilization before launching decisive actions. It stresses determination to support Allies while avoiding unnecessary risk.
The fragment argues caution can beat rushing the enemy, citing Roosevelt on San Juan Hill and noting Santiago's fall came 15 days after a failed direct attack. It praises Allied counterattacks against German lines and asserts such boldness benefits the army and home front, warning against overreliance on high command.
A New York Times critique argues Trotzky plans a conscripted non fighting labor battalion for bourgeois in a Bolshevik system. It questions feasibility given civilian work needs, worker shortages, and doubts about who would fight. The piece mocks promotion schemes as bait.
The article notes repeated senate protests over printing petitions, memorials, and letters in the Congressional Record. Senator Smoot estimates hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted annually on paper, citing four tons daily for the Official Bulletin and extensive use by 47 publicity bureaus. Gronna highlights vast government printing, reports, books, and pamphlets piling up in the Capitol crypt and basements in Washington.
Fragmentary note from the Buffalo Enquirer comments on a French phrase. The text mentions clean sober efficient and references sending something over. Some words are garbled or out of place leaving ambiguity about the exact subject or event.
European nations lose 7,000 babies daily due to war, reducing Europe’s infant population by 12,500,000. The War Bureau child welfare committee urges Middletown to support via the District Nurse Association and allied groups. Committees plan clinics, nursing follow ups, hospital aid, and daily care education for mothers and grandmothers to protect and grow healthy children.
A 13 year old pupil Odette Gastinel at Lycee Victor Duray writes a reflective theme about Americans aiding France against German invaders. She describes the Yser river as a bridge between opposing sides and notes vast ocean distances, yet close hearts as American ships approach France and lighthouses come into view.
A testimonial from Mrs. Sallie Jaynes of Anderson D C recounts severe illness with no hope of improvement until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was tried. She says she recovered fully and later gave birth to a healthy son, urging others to consider the root and herb medicine.
Poem recounts Pierre Duponceau landing at Portsmouth in winter and wagering he could kiss the first willing maid, a Puritan girl who grants the kiss as a prayer for victory. The piece blends verse and brief humorous note on liberty and fate, attributed to Ralph H. Shaw in the Boston Transcript.
The item promotes Wyandotte Sanitary Cleaner as a cleaning solution not a scouring powder and notes a good sized package costs about 15 cents.
A historical advertisement highlights cheap items including Warner's elbow spaghetti and macaroni at 10 cents a package, Boardman's Star Coffee at 32 cents a pound, Heinz pickles, home-made mayonnaise dressing, and a half pint for 20 cents. It references dismissive wartime sentiment with a remark about Hindenburg and notes visitors in France.
Kelly Busy Corner Co operates two stores at 190 Pearl Street and 354 Main Street. The firm runs both locations as separate shop outlets under one corporate name. Customers can expect identical offerings and branding across venues.
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