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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
4
The Evening Press Middletown Conn lists subscription terms five cents per week or 30 cents per month and a yearly rate, with payments required before entry of names. It notes address changes require both old and new addresses and announces advertising change deadlines and post office class.
Weather data from Mt Higby station for the 24 hours ending at noon shows a maximum 56, minimum 30, mean 43. Barometer 29.08 inches, water 26 feet 6 inches. Wind from the northwest with clear conditions. Sunday's temperatures recorded include a maximum 53 and minimum 29 with mean 41.
The text remarks on March like signs of spring with green hints on a Sunday. It mentions letting coal float up the Connecticut River quickly, daylight saving camouflage, and asserts deeds will win the war with American forces to act when weather permits.
The message notes upcoming home garden activity as a method to gain early profits, then shifts to rumors of further strikes in Austria. It describes rising unrest there, warns it could spread to Germany, and suggests tensions may escalate and possibly end hostilities.
Russia today illustrates the free lance mindset as people rush in every direction and achieve little, reflecting a dispersed effort without cohesive progress.
There will be extensive tractor work on Connecticut farms this spring with unprecedented soil turning. The agricultural era is clearly underway as modern equipment transforms farming practices and productivity throughout the region.
The New York state senate appears ready to pass a state amendment on the dry question, potentially settling the affair for a year. A year could prove decisive during a critical period in the nation’s history.
An observation notes that for some people, commercial gain dominates actions and ideas. Even amidst war, money is viewed as the primary driver, and it is hard to shift minds from profit to broader goals.
The speaker argues that fighting men in the army reject loafers and criminals, but society must plan a program to extract productive work from the loafer and criminal class. By ensuring they contribute to land or factory output, the war’s success would prevent any group from living off the thrift of others and bring a world-changing shift.
The writer argues Bolo Pasha should be shot for his spy activities and criticizes the high profile handling of espionage in the United States. They call for real spies to be exposed or executed quietly, and urge ending sensational publicity whenever suspicious figures appear near shipyards or munitions plants.
Representative Lonergan discussed with Congress Inland Waterways Committee the plan for a Hartford to Holyoke barge canal. The notes recall earlier efforts for a Middletown to New Britain canal that were favorably received, alongside winter fuel experiences.
The piece notes that inland waterways could ease seasonal waterborne trade disruptions and comfort during stoppages by weather. It cites England and other nations pushing inland navigation due to congestion, with canals abandoned for railroads now under railroad control and thus prompting renewed agitation for a water route system.
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb issues a 1918 proclamation designating Friday March 29 as a day of fasting and prayer for the nation during World War I. He urges all Connecticut residents to seek divine guidance, support the war effort, and pray for victory and lasting peace.
Melrose Mass. High school principal W B Alexander resigns after a year to join The Barrett Company in Boston. He will complete the school year, plans to remain in Melrose, having earned esteem and friendships among students and staff while continuing residence there.
Tuesday at 8 o clock Philathea class meets at 162 Pearl Street hosted by Mrs H L Barton. Wednesday 7 30 mid week service in the vestry led by Deacon John C Bailey. Thursday 2 o clock Ladies Aid at 72 Loveland Street for Red Cross. 7 30 blue and gold B Y P U social in the vestry. Friday 7 30 Campfire Girls meet at the parsonage.
Monday at 7 30 the Girls' Club for Red Cross sewing meets at Mrs Bunce. Tuesday at 7 29 the Carpe Diem Club gathers. Wednesday prayer meetings at seven. Thursday 7 15 Scouts with societies committee at 7 30 and Philathea Red Cross sewing. Friday 7 o clock Campfire Girls with the cuuwhca committee at 7 30.
Tuesday 3 45 Girl Scouts meet in the chapel and 7 30 Easter chorus rehearsal seeks ten more singers. Wednesday 8 o clock cottage meetings in town. Thursday 7 30 Boy Scouts meet in the chapel. Saturday 7 o clock church orchestra rehearsal.
Earle Santa, clerk in the ordnance department stationed at Raritan Metuchen New Jersey, spent the weekend at his home on Warwick Street.
In a fast local Y M C A doubleheader Middletown beats Pittsfield Boys 34 to 26 after a tight first half 20 to 16. Ahern led Middletown with 12 fouls and two baskets, Spear added four field goals, Hiser tallied seven, while Pittsfield’s Hiser shone with seven baskets and two fouls. Crescent girls defeated Hartford Aetna 12 to 5, with fast second-half play securing the win.
Marlin Texas March 18 Ross Young will take Davy Robertson's place in the Giant outfield according to Manager John McGraw. McGraw says Young is the best bet in camp to fill Robby's shoes. Manager Gansil of Kansas City was due to arrive to day seeking pitchers McGraw cannot use.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 18 members of the Dodgers settled down to work at the team’s spring training camp. The squad prepared for the upcoming season with drills, conditioning, and team meetings as pitchers and hitters toiled to sharpen form.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetarian liver and bowel remedy. It claims to improve yellow skin appetite and vitality, says the tablets act like calomel without dangerous after effects, and notes widespread sale at 10c and 25c per box with a dosage of one or two tablets.
The parish calendar lists daily church opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for prayer. Events include Monday girls and Boy Scouts activities, Tuesday Holy Communion and parish club meeting, Wednesday Girls Friendly Society and teacher meetings with evening address at All Saints chapel, Thursday litany and sermon by Rev. John N. Lewis, Friday Women’s Missionary and Dorcas societies plus Young People’s service and St Andrew's guard gathering at Mrs Dittman’s home.
Wednesday 8 o'clock cottage prayer meetings in the same districts as last week. Tuesday 7 to 9 Boy Scouts meeting. 8 o'clock Philathea Circle sewing for Red Cross with Miss Natalie King. Friday 3 o'clock Woman's Foreign Missionary society at Mrs. Tuttle's 288 College St. Campfire Girls meet in evening. Wednesday cottage services Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10 11 21. Hostesses listed with multiple addresses. (Thursday.)
An advertisement from Barneveld Wisconsin features a testimonial by John Lewis praising Vinol as a tonic and strength booster for a weak nervous anaemic woman. The copy promotes cod liver and iron remedies for all ages and guarantees money back if it does not help. It claims Vinol is available in drug stores nationwide.
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