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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
4
The Evening Press announces its availability at multiple Main Street locations including 299 Main St and 652 Main St. The notice references NAL News Service and editorial rooms. This compact promotional item lists street addresses where the paper can be purchased.
Weather report from Mt Higby station for the 24 hours to noon shows max 70, min 42, mean 56 with 12 m at 68 and barometer 29.72. Wind northwest, weather clear. War notes mention German drive paused, 102nd to take its place, river steamers running, submarines news still quiet, Allied air action heavy on front and rear lines. Thrift Stamps campaign urged, Flag Day celebrated, New England coal mix discussed, Japan urged to intervene amid long strategic timing.
The passage notes that debates dominate Senate proceedings and politics, with talk as the stock in trade of legislatures. It contrasts with freight conditions on the lakes and reduced activity on the Connecticut River, where freighters are scarce and ships move little.
A fragmented passage notes that administrator actions on dir t products show delays due to insufficient sizing. The text suggests that dithering ads and indecision hinder progress and that clearer direction from various commissions could spur action rather than more talk.
Fragmented remarks call for nationwide reform in tax burdens and political representation amid war. Speakers assert patriotic duty to support reforms, warn that the South should bear more tax while urging immediate action to ease burdens and avert escalating discontent.
The article argues for production as the war’s winning method and notes President Wilson may campaign in New Jersey to aid a democratic senator candidate. It contrasts New Jersey’s politics with Ford-like mobilization, praises New England agriculture, and urges workers to till land to boost prosperity amid wartime.
The New York Globe argues Americans should boast of their soldiers in France. It contrasts American exuberance with English stoicism, noting that the heroism of a single American who captured a German machine gun went unnamed, delaying any medal.
The San Francisco Chronicle argues against annexing Lower California. It warns that joining the territory would resemble aggression and harm the United States’ global image while praising patience over war. It urges protecting American investment without provoking conflict with Mexico.
The Jones amendment to the pending Food-Survey Bill aims to make the country bone-dry within thirty days of enactment. Ostensibly to conserve grains and fruits, its real aim is to curb intoxicant consumption. Reports from the Pacific Northwest say Washington and Oregon are embracing the trend as homes go bone-dry.
The report notes widespread home brewing in two states with an estimated 50,000 home breweries. Grocers sell malt, hops, and yeast and bottle-sealing machines, while venturing into wine by the barrel with minimal ingredients. It argues repression would worsen waste and lawlessness, not temperance.
The editorial calls for decisive action by Fuel Administrator Garfield to boost coal output, warning that reduced May production risks paralyzing essential industries. It notes other sectors like steel, shipyards, and munition plants have accelerated, urging energy and competent advice to avoid repeating last winter’s hardships.
A World dispatch describes German civilian and military responses to synthetic tobacco and paper clothes amid war shortages. It notes civilian adaptation to fake eggs and bread while soldiers endure fumes from lab created tobacco, whose effects reportedly surpass enemy gas. The piece hints at political and cultural uses of nicotine as morale.
Richter and Company notes quiet local markets amid imminent tax legislation. They expect simplifications in the new tax code and reflect on excess profits tax. War industries reinvest dividends, presenting attractive long term investment prospects. After peace, vast commerce and world business growth are anticipated.
In Saybrook Point June 15, Mrs. Sarah Fish spent Thursday afternoon in New Haven. Miss Elizabeth Bailey arrived from New York to spend the summer with her parents. Bishop Olmstead remains ill. The body of Mrs. Frederick Kirtland was brought from New York for burial in the upper cemetery Friday. Josuah White’s private Congregational service followed his Middletown death earlier in the week. Julius Aronson reports safe arrival in France. Children’s Day will be observed at the Congregational church on Sunday.
Maurice L. Ferron of Cheshire faced arson charges for attempting to burn Jacob D. Walter's barn in New Haven. In Superior Court his bail was reduced from 10 000 dollars to a lower amount. Bail was posted by Sheriff McInerney of this city.
Durham adjourns into a week of community events with a Woodmen lodge chartered at forty five members, republican caucus delegates elected, a Ford car accident injuring a passenger near Barnes Brothers' peach orchard, and church services announcements for Sunday. Also plans for Epworth league social, Epworth league offices, and health talks under National Defense speakers are noted alongside local farewells and arrivals.
Old Saybrook notices report a church Children's Day program with Bible distribution and a stereopticon lecture. It notes the Chicago marriage of Miss Doris S. Miller and Lieutenant Ralph D. Clark, who will reside in Minneapolis. Also covered are visits from Major Leland, an arm fracture of Dorothy Stokes, the death of Mrs. Frederick Kirtland, a funeral in Saybrook Manor, and a local visitor.
Middlefield on June 15 reports regular church services on Sunday and a 7 30 p m Children s Day program at the M E church. Mrs Cristobel Merritt of New York stays in the east district. C E Lyman and Alma return from Boston after attending the nation of Miss Sarah Lyman. Mrs Cyrus Miss Virginia Coe and Holloway Coe attend Smith College graduation in Northampton Mass Katharine is in the graduating class Dwight Putnam injuries at the Lyman Gun Sight factory cause pain from hot steel in a hand between two bones and a nerve.
A. A. Young of Schenectady testifies he suffered liver and stomach trouble and found relief using Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. He credits the product with clearing his complexion and renewing his health while remaining a New Thought advocate. Available at dealers or from Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York 50c per box six for 2.50 trial 25c.
Cromwell June 15 The Christian Endeavors held their annual meeting with officers and chairmen reporting strong church work and solid finances. New officers include President Earl W. Hildreth and Vice President Edith Russell. various committees named. Italian children to be weighed at Belden library June 17 18.
June reports from Haddam note P C Arnold in Pittsfield on business and the lingering impact of severe winter with frozen water pipes. Mrs G A Dickinson hosted gatherings with the Ladies sewing society meeting in church parlors. Hartford visitors include Mrs H Bartholomew and A H Middlemas. May records disclose 5 312 knitted articles sent to Red Cross Middletown branch.
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