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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1919
Page
4
Partial readable lines indicate a newspaper notice about postpaid editions and subscription terms. It mentions second class matter and a plan to discontinue or reorder, with publication timing constraints and sale at the Middletown location. Names and complete details are unreadable in the fragment.
Government weather bulletin from March 10 notes fair and colder conditions tonight for New Haven area with diminishing winds, then fair in Connecticut. Central Canada storm over Maritime provinces brings past precipitation, while high pressure sits over Ohio Valley and Rockies. Temperatures lower east of the Mississippi with generally pleasant weather. listed readings include Hartford 40 partly cloudy, New Haven 41 clear, Boston 40 clear, Chicago 36, Detroit 28, Portland 38, Washington 40, and others.
Mt Higby weather reports a 24 hour period ending noon with a high of 53 and low of 32 degrees, mean around 44, barometer 29.72, wind northwest. Sunday forecast shows a high near 47 and low 30 with mean about 38. State police prepare to quell I W W agitation as bridge bond issues draw voter interest. Town meetings address civic concerns and Sunday movie decisions vary by town governments.
The town faces a heated debate over the proposed memorial bridge with significant attendance anticipated. amid talk of funding for the project and regional impact on rail and dock plans, local officials weigh the costs and benefits while national issues surface in the discussion.
The discussion notes Taft's positions on Prohibition and the League of Nations amid shifting public stances. It observes rising flying clubs, the sale of flying machines, and the novice pilot surge, warning that regulation will soon target safety and liability as Congress faces air travel interests.
The town faces a decision on a Memorial bridge with supporters and opponents outlining business and civic implications. A Tuesday meeting after a Chamber supper invites all taxpayers to weigh whether added taxes justify memorial goals or alternate tribute methods.
Long opinion piece arguing for measured paths to peace after war, criticizing Wilson's handling of the League of Nations and Senate involvement. Cites Lord Cecil and Marshal Joffre to support a balanced, law governed approach. Warns against aggressive tactics and urges unity in pursuit of enduring peace.
The piece questions the sense of a universal league led by the United States while defending the aim to relieve France of its fears. It contrasts Borah and Sherman with broader support for a peace league and argues for advising a workable plan rather than opposing the idea. It notes dissent over Wilson’s leadership but urges not to reject the league outright.
The American Federation of Arts outlines guidance for commemorations of soldiers. Taft chairs a general committee of artists and sculptors to advise states and groups on tasteful design, favoring durable, useful forms over traditional stone statues and suggesting alternatives like flagstaffs, fountains, bridges, or educational buildings.
The New York Sun piece notes Taft supporters grow dismayed by Taft's mixed stance on the League of Nations and questions his denunciations, as Wilson delivers a Metropolitan Opera House invocation rather than concrete policy. It highlights Taft's shifting positions and Wilson's speech lacking concrete League details.
If she wants to stop the drink habit thousands of women are happy pene because they gave husbands sons or brothers Tescum Powders. The powders are taste less and harmless and can be given in liquid or solid food. Sold under a steel-bound money refund guarantee. Chas A Pelton and other druggists.
A church address at North Church prompts debate on Y M C A war work and the League of Nations. The writer questions Prof W N Rice and Connecticut senators, arguing soldiers and citizens deserve informed judgment on the draft and the league. A family who fought and a son in service express concern about timing of the service. One who was there.
The article describes the difficulty of destroying 34 000 pounds of dynamite and other high explosives stored in an abandoned magazine. Past unsuccessful burns caused violent detonations, prompting a cautious expert to open boxes with a wooden wedge and mallet and test destruction by dumping, oiling, and lighting a fuse with withdrawal time.
A vintage ad promotes Edwards Olive Tablets promising clearer skin and improved energy. It claims the pills relieve listlessness constipation and torpid liver with a nightly dose of one or two tablets. Available in 10c and 25c boxes.
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