Weather report highlights unsettled conditions and regional temps
iGovernment Weather Report from New Haven notes partly cloudy skies and warmer tonight and Wednesday for New Haven locality, with generally fair conditions and higher south winds across Connecticut. Central disturbance over Lake Superior contributes to unsettled weather in northern lake region, while showers occurred in the Ohio Valley and Gulf and South Atlantic coasts. Temperatures across major cities show a mix of clear and cloudy conditions with readings from 42 to 78 degrees, including New Haven at 58 and Hartford at 56.
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Mt Higby Weather and War News Echoes of Conflict
Weather at Mount Higby records twenty hours to noon show a high of 71 and noon reading 64 with wind and cloudy sky. The rest of the note discusses wartime rhetoric, economic strain, and public sentiment, criticizing extravagant boasts and urging prudent policy while noting rising man power and ongoing conflict abroad.
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War era musings and home front notes amid wartime strain
A fragment reflecting on postwar hopes and fears cites the Marne as a turning point for the Crown Prince, notes travel and rail fare realities, coal supply advisories, and a public longing for normal life. It mentions New York blackout signs, German meatless days, civilian sacrifice, and looming college funding terms tied to postwar cost.
Silas Marner Play Moves to Wednesday Afternoon
High school notes report the play Silas Marner will be presented in the hall Wednesday afternoon rather than today. The Junior Food Army Canning class met in fifth period and the senior chorus plans a rehearsal in the assembly hall tomorrow at third period. The orchestra will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 in the hall. Raymond Hale on leave from the Columbia war prs visited the school. Pupils should bring blue-book money with three books for 5c and each additional book for 2c.
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Saybrook Point News Fragments Include Local Visits and Injuries
Saybrook Point June 11 reports John Davis spent Saturday in Hartford. Rev Edward W Chapman of New London visited his parents. A child of Frederick Stokes family broke her arm after a Sunday fall. Bishop Olmstead, ill, was moved to Middletown hospital. Ruth S Granniss of New York visited home over the weekend. Frank Bellows visited Groton relatives. Mrs Frederick Chapman and daughter Susan visited New London Saturday. High school graduation exercises are set for next week. Mabel C Holman guest of relatives in New London on Saturday.
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New York
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Large Union Service Visits Immanuel Church Kill ingworth
St. Gabriel's mission of East Berlin visited Immanuel church in Killingworth with 18 autos. The group split at Main street and traveled via Durham Higganum and Deep River. Five cars reached Killingworth Center led by Mail Carrier Peck. Archdeacon Ladd and Mrs. Ladd attended. The service featured a vested St. Gabriel's choir, with Rev Gilbert and the archdeacon speaking. A basket lunch with ice cream and coffee followed. Archdeacon Ladd preached at the Killingworth mission and later at Chester at 4 p.m.
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A Rare Opportunity War Cor United States War News
Washington staff officers face mockery over spurs myth and an exaggerated tale about the ordnance department. A Senate resolution proposed sending an American expeditionary force to co operate with Japanese and Chinese forces in Siberia and Russia to offset German advances. It calls for eight commissions to Russia to work with the American expedition.
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Doctor Galls Women of America Loafers
Chicago June 11 Germany balked at conquering France and aims to subjugate women through motherhood American women are loafing in high heels, Dr Esther Lovejoy told the Medical Women's National Association She urged women to replace men in civil work and support war effort with practical action and resource use
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Allies Have Reason For Confidence In German Offense
By Gordon Knox the article reports Allied confidence as German pressure stalls at Bessons Sur Matz nine to ten miles north of Compiegne. French resistance and effective artillery support hinder German advances, while signs of exhaustion appear among German troops due to food shortages and cold.
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New Haven Road Election Ties to Executive Committee Report
Directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad refer the election of a successor to President B J Pearson to the executive committee for report June 25. The report notes Pearson’s federal manager role and cites H Smith as regional director of railroads. Also included are public notices and an advertisement for Foley s Honey and Tar Compound with a testimonial from Mrs Mart Smale of Bishop California praising its effects on a cold and cough.
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Man dies after nail driven into skull at hospital
Joshua C. White of Saybrook died at Connecticut Hospital for the Insane after three weeks with a two and a half inch wire nail imbedded in his head. Doctors trephined to remove it after White first drove it in during a mental crisis. He lasted 48 hours post operation. Early details say he held the nail to his skull and beat his head against a wall. Two related notes report a separate wartime artillery action and increased aerial activity on the American front north of Toul in France.
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Brainerd Couple Welcomes Son At Middlesex Hospital
A son was born Sunday at Middlesex hospital to Mr and Mrs R C Brainerd of Hartford. The birth adds a new member to the Brainerd family as local readers congratulate the couple.
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Tiz Promises Quick Relief for swollen sore feet
An advertisement extols Tiz as the sole remedy for swollen tired feet and foot sores. It claims rapid relief from bunions, corns, and calluses, promising shoes feellooser and feet pain free. A 25 cent box at drug or department stores is advertised as enough for a year of comfort.
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