Middletown Evening Press notice and subscription details
The Evening Press in Middletown Conn provides postpaid subscription rates for one year, six months, and one month. Instructions cover order placement, address changes, and discontinuation deadlines. and it lists sale locations at local stores and a post office filing status.
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Evening Press
Penny Press
Vv Ev
Middletown
Connernational News Service
United States
Postoffice
Conn
Circulation Statement For February Dates
February circulation figures listed by day from the 14th to the 28th include daily totals for the 14th through the 28th with entries for the 15th 16th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 25th 26th 27th and 28th. The document records daily counts likely used for press or distribution tracking.
Weather Report From Mt Higby Station
The Mt Higby station reports for the 24 hours ending at noon today a maximum temperature of 33, a minimum of 7, and a mean of 20. Measurements include 12 m. 31, barometer 29.96, water 26 feet 4 inches, wind from the south, and clear weather.
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Mt. Higby
Mt. Highby
War Rallies Sweep Across Multiple Cities
Rallies supporting war efforts unfold in several locations, with crowds gathering to show unity and bolster morale. Speakers emphasize resolve, teamwork, and national goals as banners and slogans fill the streets.
Thrift stamps touted as best investment today
A concise pitch proclaims thrift stamps as the top investment option currently, suggesting strong personal value and practical financial sense for readers seeking safe, accessible savings.
Russians Vote As World Expects In Freight Increase
Russians have voted as anticipated and Pastern roads now receive the long awaited freight hike. Weather forecasters predict a hot summer ahead, with those versed in climate noting likely higher temperatures and heat waves.
Variable temperatures forecast for coming week
A variable temperature outlook for the coming week suggests mild days with cooler nights. Forecasters note fluctuating readings as seasonal patterns shift, indicating no sustained heat or cold waves expected in the period.
War Resolve Through Fighting Spirit Echoed
A historic editorial proclaims that the fighting men now en gaged will win the war just as they did in past conflicts, stressing perseverance, training, and sacrifice as the path to victory.
Silence Keeps Mexico Quiet, Uncle Sam Content says Elsewhere
A concise remark notes that sporadic words from Mexico matter less than ongoing quiet, suggesting U.S. patience relies on absence of further statements or actions until new developments emerge. The line implies geopolitical restraint and expectations of stable diplomacy pending further communication.
Japan China Cooperation Moves Into New Era
Japan and China are preparing a rare joint undertaking that signals deeper ties. In a few years, the region could see changes far beyond current expectations as cooperation takes on renewed momentum and implications for broader diplomacy.
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Japan
China
Connecticut River Prepares For Busy Navigation Season
In getting in good shape for the com ing season the Connecticut river no doubt realizes a busy time ahead from a navigation view point.
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Connecticut
Tammany Tightens Grip as Nude Dance Sparks Shock
Tammany Hall maintains power in New York as a provocative nude dance in the city shocks political elites. The event highlights ongoing tensions between reformers and the ruling machine amid a charged urban scene.
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Tammany
New York
Metropolis
Weather Card Shortage Prompts Simpler Forecast Notes
Weather bureau to issue small forecast cards replacing fuller weather maps due to paper scarcity. In the interim, the supply of weather information is expected to stay consistent for readers.
Germany threatens Holland as history tests resolve
Germany now threatens Holland, but the Dutch have faced threats before and history shows they have stood firm under trying circumstances without faltering.
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Germany
Holland
New Jersey Trolleys Seek Seven Cent Fare
The New Jersey trolley roads push a seven cent fare as the idea a dime per ride in cities a decade ago begins to dawn on the public. The note highlights a shift in transit pricing rhetoric and public reception.
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New Jersey
Washington agitated over express company takeovers
Washington voices strong concern as express companies face acquisition, with most freight moves shifting to new ownership. The debate centers on control of nationwide freight lines and the impact on transportation operations and the economy.
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Washington
Death recalls fortunes left by patent medicine era
The passing of Dr. Munyon and Frederick Ayer, a Connecticut native, brings to mind the public support given to The Patent Medicine Man as Roth amassed vast fortunes in the era.
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Munyon
Frederick Ayer
Connecticut
Roth
Penny Minting Keeps Up With Rising Business Demand
The government increases penny production to meet growing commerce across the country. The once despised cent is viewed more favorably as population growth drives sustained demand for small change.
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Tne
Farming by tractor grows as season approaches
The article notes farming will be done by tractor on a larger scale next season as agriculture modernizes. It predicts walking behind a plough all day will soon be seen as highly laborious, signaling a shift toward mechanization.
There She Blows Echoes of a River Navigation Era
The fragment recalls early New England life when whaling dominated local labor and river steamers marked the opening of navigation. A siren signal brought a thrill despite frigid air and near zero temperatures, hinting at a fading era of maritime venture.
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New England
Whelins
No Prussianized New York opinion 1919 World
The New York World argues that a state governor cannot ratify or veto a federal constitutional amendment. It urges a state referendum to gauge public will, criticizes Governor Whitman’s stance, and warns against prohibitions that threaten state sovereignty and personal liberty, asserting the people’s right to decide.
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New York
New York World
United States
Congress
Hias
Quigg
Sun
Whitman
Anti-Saloon League
Wilson
Congress of Soviets
A German Ambassador and Red Cross Scandal
The article argues the German American Alliance Red Cross bazaars funded propaganda and possibly embezzlement tied to Count von Bernstorff. It alleges motives of war conditions and questions the integrity of German sympathizers in the United States, noting their gullibility and the exposure of deception.
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New York Globe
Red Cross
Count von Bernstorff
Bernstorff
Broad Street
Wall
One Victory of the War in Chilean-Nitrate Trade
The Omaha Bee reports a wartime commercial advance as Chile accepts drafts on New York drawn in American dollars for nitrates, replacing London and English pounds. Negotiations seek NY payment of export duties, signaling closer U S relations with Chile and broader American neighbors.
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Omaha
Argentina
Chili
United States
New York
London
New York Exchange
Edith Ask Visits Woodstock Home For Weekend
Miss Edith Ask traveled to her Woodstock Connecticut home over Sunday and expects to return soon.
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Edith Ask
Woodstock
Conn
Not Worried by Gas Attack In Infantrys First Line
American Colonel Douglas MacArthur completes his inspection tour with his troops in France despite a German gas attack. A gas shell nearby triggered alarms but the colonel and his men donned gas masks and continued the patrol. He wore the French war cross earned for his leadership.
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H. G. Wales
France
Wales
Douglas McArthur
Baptist Drive Seeks 6500 County Fund Drive Lead
Fairfield county Baptists met to plan raising 6500 as the county quota of 1,000,000 for a missionary and war fund to be completed by March 31. James L. Case presided. Dr. Bruce Kinney spoke on state efforts. ministers P. C. Wright and A. B. Coates addressed. Churches will appoint chairmen and campaign directors. teams will canvass members.
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Bridgeport
Fairfield County
James L. Case
Norwich
Bruce Kinney
New York
P. C. Wright
Hartford
A. B. Coates
Connecticut Baptist Convention
Army Horses Poisoned in German Plot Destruction of 100 Cavalry
Cincinnati report states at least 100 artillery horses died with officials attributing the loss to a German poison plot. The shipment left Camp Grant Tuesday night and was routed to the American army in France via Covington Kentucky. Veterinarians examine the horses for the poison type as the toll rises from the forty hour journey without feeding or watering.
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Cincinnati
Covington
Federal
Secret Service
Camp Grant
France
Centerbrook Sunday Plans Amid Illness At Church
Centerbrook March 16 due to the pastor Rev. W B Hubbard being ill there will be no morning service at the Congregational church Sunday. Sunday school will meet at the usual hour and C E meeting in the evening. More of our boys are to be examined in Deep River today. W J Prann is having a bathroom fitted at his Main street residence. Adelbert Carter writes home he is well and hopes to go to France soon. Mrs Hubbard’s friends are glad she has recovered from illness. Several families plan to move from town this spring with Stella Maris and Thelma listed for local showings.
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Centerbrook
W. B. Hubbard
Congregational Church
C. E
Deep River
W. J. Prann
Main Street
Adelbert Carter
France
Mary Pickford
Stella Maris
Little
Mary
Thelma
Protest Against Paper Rate Increase In Atlanta Hearing
In Atlanta on March 16 the hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission continued with about 40 representatives of the Southern Newspaper Publishers association and paper manufacturers protesting a carrier rate re adjustment. The proposed change would raise rates on all paper shipped from New England mills and points north of the Ohio and west of the Mississippi to the southeast. Two or three days remain to conclude the hearing. Buyers of print and wrapping paper voiced strong objections.
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Atlanta
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association and
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Ohio
Mississippi River
Kansas City May Be Dry If Auto Schools Train Mechanics
Kansas City may become saloonless as two automobile schools signed contracts with the government to train airplane and motor mechanics. If the federal liquor ban takes effect, it could abolish about 490 saloons in the city under the five-male zone rule.
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Kansas City
Coal Arrives to Ease Bridgeport Shortage
Bridgeport reports relief from a coal shortage as 13 barges delivered 8 000 to 9 000 tons. A barge seized by the local fuel committee was sold by Deputy Marshal Gallagher to a local dealer to satisfy a libel tied to a towing company that pulled the barge from a reef near Black Rock.
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Bridgeport
United States
Marshal Gallagher
Black Rock
Connecticut Power Company notes offer patriotically safe investment
The Connecticut Power Company seeks short term notes to fund recent expansions including Falls Village power development on the Housatonic. Middletown investments are encouraged, with each dollar backed by five dollars in assets and notes due January 1 1920. Proponents frame the issue as patriotic and mutually beneficial to citizens and the utility.
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Connecticut Power Company
Falls Village
Housatonic
Middletown
Mutual
Treasury
United States
Swedish Mission church announces weekly services Cromwell
Rev Clement Mortenson travels to Springfield Mass to preach at the Missionary church to aid Orphanage funds. John Ehin and Rev G W Palmgren visit Cromwell yesterday. Swedish Mission church House of worship corner Main and Meadow streets Axel Elmquist pastor services listed including Lentin service Sunday 10 30 am Sunday school 12 pm Christian Endeavor 6 45 pm devotional 7 30 pm Elden A G Olson leads. Wednesday 7 45 pm prayer. Saturday 2 30 pm confirmation class. choir rehearsal for Easter. Swedish Lutheran church provides no service Sunday due to illness of Rev C G Erickson.
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Clement Mortenson
Springfield
Mass
Missionary Church
John Ehin
G. W. Palmgren
Cromwell
Mary Henrikson
Cromwell Hall
New Britain
Swedish Mission Church
House of Worship
Main and
Meadow Streets
Axel E. Elmquist
Christian Endeavor
Elden A. G. Olson
Swedish Lutheran Church
C. G. Erickson
Illness of Rev C E Carlson in Middlesex Hospital
Rev C E Carlson of Bristol a former pastor of Swedish mission churches in Middletown and Cromwell is very ill at the Middlesex Hospital after being taken from his Bristol home yesterday. His friends here wish for his speedy recovery.
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C. E. Carlson
Bristol
Middletown
Cromwell
Middlesex Hospital
Old Folks Need Cascarets for Liver and Bowels
An old age health ad urges daily gentle aid for bowels with Cascarets priced at 10 cents per box. It highlights natural aging effects on digestion, compares bowel care to vision aids, and claims Cascarets work while you sleep.
Haddam Notes and Local Visits in Haddam Neck
Haddam reports Mrs Harold Trancy of Noank visiting her parents for a day or two. Arthur Hennessey was summoned to Deep River for a Board of Examiners appearance. Local Red Cross workers met in the church parlors. A Brookyn obituary for William Tallmann Newell evokes memories of musical gatherings in Haddam Neck hosted by Mr and Mrs C S Brainerd and featuring Newell’s flute and Mrs Brainerd’s piano.
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Haddam
Harold Trancy
Noank
Arthur Hennessey
Deep River
Board of Examiners
Red Cross
Brooklyn
William Tallmann Newell
C. S. Brainerd
Haddam Neck
Mr. Newell
Eighty and Able to Walk Free raises health claims
An advertisement argues age does not force decline and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure all. It claims the capsules aid body organs, relieve backache, kidney and bladder problems, and uric acid related ailments, selling through reputable druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
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