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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
4
A fragmentary line notes that an advertisement may appear on the day of publication. The readable portion hints at a schedule or notice related to supplementary advertising. No clear names, places, dates, or events are present to specify details.
The Mt Higby 24 hour noon report shows a mean 78.5 with a high 93 and low 64, wind southwest, barometer 29.92, water 5 feet 5 inches. Far broader notes touch on Russia plans, Ford backed by Wilson for Michigan Senate, German and Austrian commentary, air raids, coal prices, and war era politics with Roosevelt neutrality noted.
A New York World report outlines railway plans to keep freight movement free from rings and interference, likening it to the reliability of the state mails. The feature notes testimony from Philip J. Doher Theemayer and a property project section describing planned checks on freight cars amid wartime conditions, amid debate over I W W style crime framing.
A film feature contrasts Western and Oriental notions of emotion vis a vis the Japanese film experience. Fannie Ward recalls filming A Japanese Nightingale in which she is taught to convey emotion with restraint. The piece notes Oriental restraint, the three foot bow, and enduring vanity in Japanese beauty practices.
The Springfield Republican covers how conservative Republican senators split on the wire control bill. The debate centered on granting presidential power to seize and operate wire systems for national defense in emergencies, with fears of socialism raised by some, while a broad majority saw it as a practical step and trusted President Wilson to use the power prudently. It notes that emergencies may warrant government control of communications, and argues it would be absurd to own railroads but deny wire control.
A gentleman finds spoiled ale in his cellar and offers it to a foreman and his workmen. The men accept and later express thanks. In a baffling exchange the foreman describes the ale as suitable while using clipped phrases that reveal the humor of the tale.
A brief Life magazine style quip contrasts liberty with license, noting the caution against applying freedom to marriage licensing. The remark frames restraint as prudent in personal vows and legal unions.
Norman Hapgood discusses President Wilson’s admission that a prior conclusion was wrong and the broader American tradition of infallibility among leaders. He contrasts this with Lord Milner’s foresight before the Russian Revolution and notes the value of candid assessment amid changing conditions.
The passage stresses danger of fixed ideas and urges readiness for the unexpected. It notes that if Wilson could not shift his views after listening to eminent counsel, then a person who never changes their mind has no mind to change.
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