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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
4
Middletown Connecticut newspaper outlines subscription rates for one year six months and three months with postpaid terms and notices for address changes and discontinuations. It notes publication details and states the paper is on sale at a local book store with listed vendors.
Weather report from near Mt Higby for the last 24 hours ending noon today shows a maximum of 45, minimum 33, and mean 39 degrees. At noon the barometer is 29.78 inches with 0.2 inches precipitation, water level 26 feet 1 inch, wind northwest and sky clear.
The remark stresses that words alone cannot win a war and that decisive work is required. It calls for sustained effort, planning, and discipline beyond rhetoric to achieve victory.
American units advanced over the top and returned to base with no casualties reported, marking an unusual combat maneuver in which all soldiers survived the operation. The action underscores effective planning and discipline amid fluid frontline conditions.
A brief remark contrasts local sentiment with the reality of conflicts elsewhere, noting limited awareness of any war within the nation compared to the broader world. The line hints at public ignorance or detachment amid global turmoil.
President Wilson has rounded out five years in office amid widespread acknowledgment that the period has been strenuous and demanding. The assessment cites the toll of leadership during wartime and domestic reforms, with observers noting perseverance and ongoing challenges ahead.
Russia and Mexico face leadership gaps as they seek to harness rich natural resources for global impact. Both nations show latent potential that could be unlocked with stronger statesmanship and cohesive policy direction.
Hartford remains the capital and political center as preparations for the April mayoral election proceed amid rising local tensions.
The report warns that conditions worldwide are in a fragile state and the Siberian crisis could entangle further as time passes, with uncertainty about what may unfold overnight.
The New York legislature approves the prohibition amendment and sends it to voters. A heated campaign unfolds as supporters and opponents brace for the statewide vote and potential political shifts.
A discussion contemplates seizing property not of the Kaiser but of his loyal adherents. It questions how Germans earning a living here and amassing wealth can still align with Kaiser's ideals, labeling it a perplexing issue of a mystifying era.
The speaker argues for moral suasion as a motto, urging elimination of confusing restrictions and criticizing so called patriotic individuals who prey on a willing public. The aim is to ostracize commercializers from genuine national patriotism and unite the real patriotic element.
The writing laments German bombing as a desperate shift from submarine attacks, targeting helpless communities especially women and children. It argues the German people celebrate such sinking of passenger ships and contrasts with the American duty to respond with force if united in wartime resolve.
A fragmentary editorial voice critiques modern life and contrasts past aims of education religion and service. It references a republican sentiment and laments the perceived erosion of guiding aims in training and moral purpose. The text is incomplete but signals societal critique.
The piece hails wartime service as a test of character, praising volunteers and draftees while condemning self centered slackers. It notes women knitting, Red Cross work, and committee duties as essential tasks, urging steadfast resolve, public duty, and vigilant judgment of neighbors amid rising national effort. It warns against money as a corrupting root and warns of Japan seeking control of China and its implications for global security.
Detroit News argues for Japanese protection of eastern Siberia amid allied war aims. It dismisses fears of Japan expanding into Siberia, urging U S collaboration to prevent a common German threat and noting Japan's role as an ally and regional developer.
The Four Minute Men launch a campaign urging all with net income of 1000 dollars or more to file income tax returns by April 1. They will speak at theatres, business meetings, and open-air events to warn taxpayers. They promise strict action against delays and evasion, stressing duties to report promptly to avoid penalties and extra costs.
The piece traces Asia for the Asiatics as a growing Far East idea born from Japanese victories in Manchuria and the Tsushima Straits. It notes Japan's leadership aims, insists on no territorial gain, and suggests entente interests may align as Japan may land at Vladivostok to curb German influence, with China acting to defend Manchuria.
The ad touts Vicks VapoRub as a daily home remedy for colds, croup, and chest tightness. It promotes a 30 day trial with pharmacist refunds if not delighted, claiming vapors reach air passages and lungs and skin absorption eases chest soreness. It cites many uses from sore throat to bronchitis and notes relief for croup within fifteen minutes.
Georges Clemenceau, hailed as France’s steadfast leader, declared that bleating about peace will not crush Prussian militarism and warned the Allies must keep up defense until militancy ends. He urged democratic nations to dictate terms and ensure democracy’s safety, doubting Kaiser Wilhelm’s sincere participation.
The New Republic argues that American labor must discuss war aims with foreign labor to gain a meaningful seat at the peace conference. It condemns Mr. Gompers for opposing such talks and warns that British and French labor fear American labor’s lack of cooperation at the negotiating table.
The Philadelphia Record argues winter deaths reveal wasteful funeral customs. It urges a saner view of death, less display and praise, and economy in rites, urging an administrator of funerals to promote dignity, reticence, and conservation of death.
Fragmentary note cites Thomas Carlyle on the high lady Schoenste Lengevitch and mentions scarce historical dates. The text references a claim that few details exist about her life, aside from dates now provided.
After a month of work Grace Roth, lured from a store counter, begins as a conductor on a Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co car earning 18 dollars weekly. She sees traction employment as a path to executive roles, noting weather hardships but optimism for advancement while her father, George Roth, serves as the motorman on her car.
A Southland Farmer note declares the path to liberty must be costly with a long, hard struggle. It praises the Anglo-Saxon race for steadfastness and vows not to retreat, urging readiness to pay the price for victory.
Wartime appeal urges women to support nursing the wounded and assembling military kits. Promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women and nursing mothers, claiming relief from fatigue and “women's ills,” with testimonials from Mrs. Margaret LaNovur and Mrs. Warren A. Scurt about renewed strength and ability to work.
An advertisement claims Vinol nourishes delicate children and old people with ingredients like iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates. It asserts improved health for puny, ailing, run-down individuals and offers a money-back guarantee if not satisfied. The pitch cites widespread use and urges readers to try Vinol through local drug stores.
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