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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
7
A wartime account shows strict UK air service waste avoidance. Mechanics salvage usable parts from damaged aircraft, recycle scrap metal into munitions, and overhaul planes to maximize efficiency. Interchangeability of parts, multiple aircraft compatibility, and rigorous oversight cut costs and boost output.
Kipling in London July 22 praised America for shattering German philosophy he called the devil's creed. He said America helped reveal the delusion in a German mind as it contributed to the war effort on allied fronts. In Chicago, Army buys record amounts of bacon and canned meat for overseas troops in a historic quartermaster contract. Louis Swift notes the order could preface U.S. bacon output of major packers for five months. Paris profiteers face wartime restrictions as cafes and restaurants must post meal prices in multiple languages. American officers are cited for high prices during scarce meals.
New York July 22 heat wave persists and drives the temperature to a record 93 degrees for the season. At dawn the mercury climbed further and showed no relief. The hot spell worsened suffering and sent crowds to resorts and parks as authorities predicted the heat would endure for several days.
The next notable Mary Pickford characterization secures her status as the greatest screen star, with Bret Harte's Mliss adapted by Frances Marion and produced under Marshall Neilan. In the title role, "America's Sweetheart" continues to be highlighted.
Mary Pickford stars as the untutored hill child in M liss amid a worthy cast. The play centers on her care for a dissipated father and the pull of a refined schoolteacher. Tonight and Tuesday at the Middlesex theatre with The Eagle's Eye and Current Events. Also Brave and Bold with George Walsh at Grand on Wednesday. Theda Bara stars in Du Barry next Monday and Tuesday.
A Paramount feature titled Unclaimed Goods starring Vivian Martin, photographed by Gardner Hunting, is the chief attraction with a subplot of romantic exile. The Middlesex screens Wednesday and Thursday July 24 25. Burtons Holmes travel and Fatty Arbuckle in The Bell Boy also shown.
Miss Ward will be seen tonight and tomorrow at the Grand theatre in The Yellow Ticket headlining a star cast. The program also features a five reel dramatic master piece a new Animated Weekly with The House Of Hate and other good pictures.
Daniel M. Henderson writes from the Forum about his wartime ministry to rough souls in trenches he calls pews. He recalls teaching some boys at home and winning others who deride religion, yet he preaches a crucified Christ who faced despotism and death for the soul’s sake. He contrasts bloodless depictions with a fearless Christ who bears Calvary in daily life.
Zurich dispatch reports the von Seydler cabinet again in turmoil as ministers stormed Vienna council meetings. Premier von Seydler withheld his reichstag speech text, provoking threats of resignations from the Stax ministers.
Quakertown Pennsylvania July 22 John Hanselman Jr reports a poultry freak a four legged rooster hatched about a year ago. Despite its extra appendages the rooster moves about with notable freedom.
A brief note records a Town Hall gathering in Westbrook on Tuesday night. Sunshine Nan is mentioned as part of the scene or program with limited readable context. The item signals a local civic event but lacks clear details beyond the meeting and participant name.
Old Saybrook notes from July include Scouts camp at Fairview hotel grounds after an eight day stay. Merwin Beard enlisted in the navy and left for Newport. Miss Marguerite Hippell and many locals are mentioned visiting or returning home. A 11 inning baseball game at Cornfield Point ended 5 to 4 with locals beating soldiers. Saybrook station break in and ticket loss hindered travel. Pauline Frederick starred in Double Crossed at town hall. Canning corps cards distributed. kitchen carnival July 23 at Congregational chapel. Hot Sunday brings 800 cars crossing the bridge.
July 22 items note Mrs J G Desmond returning from New York visits by the Smiths and a New Haven weekend, while Steib Duggan and ONeal attended a Lighthouse Point game. Luncheon hosts Paquet and family, Goshen auto trip, Trick to picnic Grove Beach, and Desmonds visiting. Princess Tuesday Night and a Man's Man film advertised with dancing at St John hotel Essex and Gatchell’s Springfield banjo orchestra.
Essex notes list weekend visitors including Mr. and Mrs J D Madison and daughter from West Somerville Massachusetts and Mr. and Mrs Arthur Madison. William Edie and family from Yonkers stay at Stanley place Saybrook Street. Private Ross Perkins from Fort Terry visits home. Mary Pickford film "M l iss" shown as matinee and evening. C BE society picnic to Deep River via Essex Square car at 6 20. Infant daughter of Arthur Brooks dies aged four days. Dance at St Johns Hotel tonight.
Centerbrook residents spent Sunday with relatives including Ellis Stevens from Hartford and Prus Williams visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Williams. A Wright lot Congregational Sunday school picnic occurred on Saturday. Leon Washburn’s midway show passed through town en route to New London. Gardens suffer from pests as the hot spell peaks with yesterday the warmest day yet this season. Isabelle and Emma Looby entertained their Chester aunt for several days. The Thelma Wednesday evening entry notes hot weather.
Grover Jackson and John Nonnenbacher returned to New York Sunday night while Mrs Jackson and Mrs Nonnenbacher left this morning. Miss Marie Ver Valen of Hartford and Dwight Tucker from Camp Ones visited Mr and Mrs Grnham. Mrs Cramp of Brooklyn stayed two weeks, and a Red Cross whist and auction netted about 50 dollars. The fire department dance is set for Friday July 26. Mr and Mrs Charles M Ams spent the weekend in town.
Chester notes show residents visiting relatives in Hartford New Haven and Wethersfield with a 94 degree Sunday. The Chester fair is slated for September 27 and local readings include a band meeting and the Liberty chorus gathering. A tugboat fireman appointment and a Paralta feature film bill add local color.
Mrs Gustaf Carlson entertains her Baltimore mother Mrs Ida Conner as residents and visitors mingle. Mrs Elbert Burr recently hospital bound in Middletown sits up briefly. John Anderson hosted friends at home. P L Cody repairs Chauncey Walkley house owned by E O Burr. Mrs Josephine Auger ill. Mrs Clark of Cobalt visits Mrs Eugene Burr. Miss Minnie Madelin works at Russell Co Middletown for summer. Dentist W E Babcock listed in Middletown. Congregational Ladies Society plans August sale. Miss Kelsey sang at church.
Alfred Kellogg of Hartford spent the weekend with James H. Rockwell. Mr. and Mrs. William Booma visited Savin Rock Sunday. Mrs. Nellie Morgan stayed with her son Leverett Morgan in New Haven Sunday. Mrs. James H. Rockwell was guest of Miss Laura G. Rockwell in New Haven Saturday and Sunday.
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