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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1919

Page

2

Mann Directs Plaw Distribution in Next House

March 7 reports Representative Mann of Illinois directing the organization of the next House under Republican rule. He plans to distribute landing committee assignments to reward supporters of Gillett and others, while shifting power away from Longworth and Fess. Mondell Moore vie for floor leadership as Democrats oppose Champ Clark, who faces rising opposition for minority leader.

Representa R. Mann Illinois Ieann Achusetts Mann Gilett Gillett Longworth Fess Ohio Themelves Frank W Mondell Wyoming J Hempton Moore Pennsylvania Mondell Moore Champ Clerk Clark

United States to lay own cables for uninterrupted global links

Paris March 7 The United States rejects reliance on foreign cable systems arguing for self owned lines to avoid hacks in war and potential monopolies. Delegates urge interlacing cables with wireless and faster, direct links to the Far East, noting past patent and access limits.

Paris United States America New York Brazel Far East England

Moew e Prisoners Arrive In Boston Homecoming From War

Twenty one Americans held by the German raider Meewe land in Boston with 2 292 soldiers from the White Star liner Vedic. The released prisoners include John Martin North Carolina John Sawyer Iowa Edward McDonald Massachusetts Elmer Sorenson Pennsylvania Theodore Whitney Pennsylvania Theodore McCarthy Massachusetts Joseph O Connor Ohio Robertith Baltimore Robert Wood Connecticut Thomas Durfee New Jersey Edward Caskey New York Rosery Ferry Middletown Conn William Fitzgerald Long Island Edward Corkey New Jersey Joseph Morgan Pawtucket R L Lester Pedigo Louisville Thomas Moore Portsmouth Harry Rogers Brooklyn Frederick Carter Boston most were Maine National Guard members sent to Camp Devens for demobilization. Butterflies sleep head downwards with wings folded forming a bed quilt.

F Rosery Ferry Middletown Boston Meewe Teutonic Arvance White Star Vedic mid-Atlantic John Martin Jesse Wallace North Carolina John Sawyer Dubuque Edward McDonald Lawrence William Parker Elmira N. Y Elmer Sorenson Philadelee Theodore Whitney Pittsburg Theodore McCarthy Joseph O’connor Cleveland Robert Ith Baltimore Robert Wood Entreal Thomas Durfee Millville N. J Edward Caskey New York Rosery Ferry Conn William Fitzgerald Long Island Edward B. Corkey Jersey City Joseph Morgan Pawtucket R. L. Lester Pedigo Louisville Thomas Moore Portsmouth Harry Rogers Brooklyn Frederick W. Carter Maine National

Fresh Frozen Fish Proves Flavor Still Prime for Consumers

Washington reports large supply of hard frozen fish from bloater mackerel to herring sold at lower prices than unfrozen winter stock. Specialists note freezing preserves flavor, with buyers urged to order from wholesalers. The piece also mentions Italy's twenty four hour day system.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Chemistry United States Department of Agriculture Italy

Opponents Rally Against League of Nations in New York

The League for the Preservation of American Independence launched with 1200 citizens in attendance. Senators Borah Reed Thomas and Pepper criticized the League covenant as conflicting with U S traditions and democracy. Former Senator O Gorman warned of U S becoming a European dependent. A high-altitude telephone system in Sonata Bolivia is noted.

New York League For the Preservation of American Independence Society of Arts and Letters League of Nations United States William E. Borah Idaho James A. Reed Missouri Charles §. Thomas Colorado James A. O’gorman George Wharton Pepper Philadelphia Borah Reed Thomas Pepper O’gorman

Freckle Remedy Boasts Quick Results with Othine

The notice urges skin care for spring and advises using Othine double strength to remove freckles. It claims the product is sold with a money back guarantee if it fails and promises noticeable improvement after a few applications with some freckles vanishing.

Freezone promises instant corn relief and easy removal

An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick magical cure for all corns and calluses. It claims instant pain relief and painless removal by applying a tiny amount, with a bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. It credits a Cincinnati genius for the discovery.

Cincinnati

Happenings in this vicinity twenty five years ago

Town Clerk Burke issued a marriage license to John H Melin and Laura Nelson. Daniel H Chase celebrated his 80th birthday on Durham Avenue. Foxy Kennedy left for Longmeadow Massachusetts. The river thawed and New York boats resume next Monday. Towboat Mabel to tow City of Springfield to Saybrook for summer overhaul. Bridge tenders shoot rats at the end of the bridge. Schooners David Currie and General Sheridan overhauled. Fresh heavy ice on the river. Brownstone ferry maintains a trip every 20 minutes. A grocer wore an old straw hat to the post office. Robins and blackbirds appear in Mortimer Cemetery. Captain Carroll quotes Haddam jail inmates can stay away if not satisfied with lodging. Bidwell, once a Penny Press reporter, becomes a Main Street grocer at 1 PM. Work on the new Municipal building resumed after interruption.

Burke John H. Melin Laura Nelson Daniel H. Chase Durham Avenue Mass New York Mabel Springfield Saybrook David Currie General Sheridan Brownstone Robins Blackbirds Mortimer

Butler Returns Halted Winter Work Resumes in Two Weeks

Thomas C. Wilcox of the Wilcox Hall grocery firm in South Farms died yesterday afternoon after a long illness at his home aged 76. The winter work plan will resume in two weeks upon the contractor Horace R. Butler's return from his European trip.

Horace R. Butler Thomas C. Wilcox Wilcox Hall South Farms

Goldine promoted at Lincoln's Drug Store this week

Eminent chemists and a grateful public praise a new tonic called Goldine. Reports claim it boosts digestion and strength using herbs, with promises of rapid cleansing and energy. An on site demonstration offers a free large test dose and six days of use with no obligation.

Middletown Nature Lincoln

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