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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
4
A digest of wartime notes argues U boats have left their mark but America must act to save the world from Prussian aims. Reports praise Lloyd George while warning on political maneuvering ahead for state conventions. Paris not the target, German drives seek territory, and a boom in shipbuilding signals U.S. seas dominance returning.
Government weather report from New Haven with forecast for New Haven and vicinity fair and cool tonight and Sunday. Connecticut expected fair, warmer interior, northwest winds. Observations show scattered rain along the Atlantic coast but inland areas largely dry. Many stations report clear or partly cloudy conditions with mild temperatures across the region.
The Mt Higby area reports a 24 hour weather tally ending at noon. Temperature at 12 noon is 63 with a 45 degree minimum and a 76 degree maximum. precipitation listed as 12 and 26 feet 10 inches. wind from the north with clear conditions.
The Kansas wheat crop nears harvest as preparations begin and a harvest army moves north, destined for Manitoba. A golden yield is expected, with Cologne described as the closest major German city to allied lines and already subjected to air attacks in reprisal for prior actions. The piece conveys a stern warning about enemy ruthlessness when needed.
Front reports mixed signals about a forthcoming offensive, with German forces reportedly anxious to surrender. A wave of policy shifts includes anti smoking moves and draft re classification changes, while preparations for a broader Fourth of July observance and garden duties are noted amid wartime austerity. Mexico’s role in daily events and transit rate debates add to the uncertain national mood.
A wartime editorial argues for an income tax targeting aliens and single workers while protecting family men. It urges rapid, employer-deducted taxation and higher rates for aliens to redirect labor and fund the war effort, noting Middlesex county could feed thousands if land use and taxation align with national needs.
Charles Warren Fairbanks former U S senator and vice president is portrayed as warm hearted and dignified despite a wary public image He supported Woodrow Wilsons neutrality and later war policy while remaining principled rather than fanatical His Middle Western roots shaped his conservative yet flexible political stance.
A London Observator piece references the Osnabrucker Volkszeitung calling Great Britain the grandmother of Satan. The writer notes multiple correspondents have replied, mentioning the Kaiser in connection with the remark.
The State Press reports that sauerkraut, of Dutch origin, is not German, and is a valuable food. Hoover urges not curbing its use amid patriotic concerns. Eating sauerkraut is a civic duty aligned with food administration goals to boost perishable foods and conserve staples abroad.
The Girls' club of Travelers' Insurance plans to forgo their annual seashore outing and fund an ambulance for the war zone. The piece argues small sacrifices by many Americans will boost wartime efficiency and loyalty, contrasting with common daily life disruptions like coalless Mondays and wheatless Thursdays.
Moodus June 8 report covers a New York to Boston mail airplane making a wide arc over the area, a misdirection landing in Shailerville, and a later stop in Saugus after leaving Belmont Park. Also notes 4000 letters carried, local property rental, a family bereavement in Ash ley Falls, a funeral, a minor stroke, cemetery fencing work, an engagement, a medical case in Hartford, and Red Cross sewing updates.
The South Glastonbury Mothers' Club met at Mrs. Harriet Case's Chestnut Hill home for annual elections with Anita Miller as president and Annie Hunt as vice president. The group reported more than 18 Red Cross projects and knitted items. Attendance was strong with Emeline Bidwell home from Mt. Holyoke for the summer and Florence Grant visiting briefly.
June reports from Haddam note Miss Lucy Hazen in Hartford yesterday while Mrs. P. C. Arnold returns from Cromwell after three weeks rest. Red Cross work drew a small crowd likely due to a storm but substantial tasks were completed. A new daughter was born to Josiah J. Hazen in Neosho Missouri and a large swarm of bees was seen on a tree near the town hall.
Church notes and events dominate this issue with services and Children’s Day programs at Congregational and Baptist churches. Wessex Grammar School reports $1,673.75 in thrift stamps and bonds this year, while seven and eight graders show full thrift-card participation. A social at Miss Lenore Holt’s honored Miss May Shultz as she departs for Middletown, plus a marriage announcement for Miss Marie Crotty to urging Wilcox in Florida and Mrs. James Conklin visiting Mystic.
Deep River reports a Hartford visit by Mrs Adeline Mance and a New Haven trip by Miss Katharine Beaker. A special Congregational meeting elected members to plan summer morning services. Audley Bartman earned a Royal Typewriter certificate for 42 words a minute. Graduates plan a Westbrook beach outing. New telephone directories released. Swedish Congregational and Catholic services listed with a large service flag noting seventeen stars. Officers chosen for the Ladies Guild. Pratt family members mentioned with health updates. Webb Lodge to observe June 16 as a day.
A 1917 testimonial from P. H. McHugh describes 16 years of rheumatism unrelieved by doctors until using Fruit-a-tives. He reports pain relief in 15 days, lasting five years with no recurrence, plus eczema and constipation improvement and restored appetite. Package pricing and supplier details provided.
Cromwell notes list a special M M degree at Washington Lodge No 81 this evening, a board of directors meeting at the W R C home, and a growing church and social calendar. Sunday services span Lutheran Baptist Congregational Swedish churches with sermons by Rev McElroy and Rev Highberg, plus Sunday school and youth activities. A social surprise honors Mrs Elmquist, and an orphanage trip by Rev Elmquist is reported alongside multiple community notices about baptisms Bible presentations and a forthcoming cat sale carload event.
Centerbrook notes Adelbert Parker will start as The Evening Press editor June 10. Electric lights failed again last night delaying movies. Congregational church hosts children’s day exercises Sunday morning. Co. BE meets at 8 this evening. Mrs. D. C. Stedman home from Middletown and East Hempton. Miss May Shultz leaves Connectict Valley M's'g Co today for Middletown. Town schools close next week for summer vacation. Lt. John Hubbard, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hubbard, reports safe arrival in France. A man may be a fool yet admiring a woman, you can’t convince her he is crazy.
Ivoryton on June 8 hosts include Mr and Mrs Wellington Bull of New York lodging with Misses Laura and Bee sie Comstock. Leslie Dickinson guests stay in Newport while Ivoryton teachers host a Welch rarebit party after school. Doris Miller departs for Chicago with her mother Mrs Sarahler from York. Annie Way of New Haven visits Mr and Mrs Leroy C. A Mission church service is planned for Sunday at 7 local time.
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