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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1919

Page

2

Wilson Must End Italian Quarrel

Brooklyn era dispatch describes European leaders debating the Covenant of the League of Nations during the Paris peace talks. It notes President Wilson’s anticipated amendments and the push for a policing force, with leaders like Leon Bourgeois urging stronger enforcement and the final covenant likely separate from the peace treaty.

Uaibac Wil Washington Peace Bureau Aelbven Wilson Leon Bourgeois League of Nastill League E of Nations Commission Germany

Trolley Company Shows City Service Reach

Hartford March 8 statistics submitted to the special trolley investigation committee of the General Assembly reveal that 1,185,892 residents live in cities or within the state served by the company’s trolley lines while 85,505 reside on unserved sections.

Trolley Co Hartford Connecticut Coun

Foley's Honey and Tar Stirs Cough Relief Praise

A letter from E. B. McDowell of R. F. D. 119, Tennessee, extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough medicine. He recalls his ill son, who improved after using the product. he notes the remedy eased wheezing and was pleasant to take, with the claim it stopped the cough rapidly.

Foley E. B. McDowell Tenn

U S Files Claims Against Germany

The State Department announced that American claims against Germany for losses and injuries from war actions amount to about 750 million dollars. Claims cover depredations in submarine warfare and other acts, including destruction of property in enemy territory. A large staff is compiling the data for presentation at the peace conference. Fire at Mayor Thompson home forces evacuation. property loss estimated at 500,0000.

Washington, March State Department Central Powers General Powers United States Germany America Thompson Chicago March William Hale Thompson

Pork Prices May Jump as Restrictions End

Removal of price controls on hogs and pork products, effective March 8, follows a clash between the food administration and other departments over maintaining set prices. The War Trade Board's ruling, attributed to Secretaries Glass and Redfield, aims to lower consumer prices, but officials including F. S. Snyder and Secretary Houston oppose the change. Food administration leaders warn of a likely sharp rise in pork prices and a heavier burden on the consumer.

Food Administration War Trade Board Food Atration Department of Agriculture Commerce and Treasury Departments Glass Redfield F. 8 Snyder Meat Division The Houston

Dayton to New York Flight Breaks Distance Record

Major Reuben F. Fleet and Captain Harl F. White flew from McCook Field Dayton to Hazelhurst Field Mineola in 4 hours 33 minutes aboard a DeHaviland battle plane with a 400 hp Liberty engine. Cloudy storms forced detours, they landed once in Newburgh and later reported for duty at the Aeronautical exposition.

New York Reuben F. Fleet Harl F. White McCook Field Dayton Hazelhurst Field Mineola Fleet White Newburgh N. Y Great Britain Gosport Captain White

Sweden's Postmaster General Joins Washington Air Mail Day

Washington to New York postal plane carries Dr Julius Juhlin postmaster general of Sweden. He has studied the U S postal system and air mail service during a several week visit. He will attend the New York aeronautical exposition today designated Air Mail Day. Second Assistant Postmaster Preager and staff also depart by train for New York.

Washington

Happenings in this vicinity twenty five years ago Middletown notices

A local page recalls events from 25 years past in Middletown. Details include a church entertainment with readings by H L Viensbere, political mentions about a postmastership, trout planting by the Johnson Lane Fish and Game Association, Y M C A leadership by G B Smith of New Britain, Good Friday musical plans by Charles H Goodrich, and various town activities. Wages and transport notes mention river traffic, quarry work, and local business moves, plus veterans gatherings and county rail matters.

H. L. Viensbere Congressman Piggott Middletown Johnson Lane Antoine Brazos Asylum Fuer Edward Hennessey W. O. Carrier Center Street Connecticut Valley Mfg. Co Centerbrook May Wheat Mansfield C. W. Harris A. R. Crittenden

Fake Hero Gets Six Months for Wearing Uniform

Boston dispatch reports Modlik Jr of West Springfield, 23, sentenced by Judge Morton to six months in the Springfield house of correction for wearing a United States army officer uniform though he was never in the service. Also notes muster of HM Thayer OB Stoddard and Luis Willey and hopes G A R men have years ahead. A stolen tug boat siren from New York Transportation Co was found in Stamford harbor with coal and gasoline valued at 3000 dollars. thief fled.

Boston Frank Modlik, Jr West Springfield St. Louis Morton United States District Court Springfield Stamford New York Transportation Co New York West Harbor

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Relief

An advertise claim urges immediate use of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to cure rheumatism and prevent kidney, bladder, or liver disease by cleansing poisons from the system. It emphasizes restoring sick kidneys and warns against imitation products, urging buyers to ensure the GOLD MEDAL name appears on the box.

Haarlem

Goldine Sanctioned by Scientists Promises Quick Strength

Eminent chemists and a grateful public hail Goldine as a remarkable new treatment. Crowds in every city visit the Goldine man, with Middletown selling over four hundred bottles weekly. The pitch claims Goldine boosts digestion by triggering natural digestive juices, supposedly restoring strength in two weeks, and offers a free test bottle at Lincoln's Drug Store with no obligation to buy.

Middletown Lincoln’s

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