Evening Press advertising and subscription details
The Evening Press offers subscriptions with prices and terms, notes payment and address changes procedures, and states the newspaper is mailed from Middletown Connecticut. It lists street locations where the paper is sold and cautions about ad changes and discontinuations by 8:30 a.m. on publication day.
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Penny Press
Ana Er
Une
Midauietown
Conn
International
United States
Postoffice
Middletown
Mt. Higby Weather Report Summary
Weather data from Mt. Higby station for the 24 hours to noon reports a maximum 55, minimum 27, mean 41 with a 12 noon reading of 55. Barometer 29.54, water level 26 feet 8 inches, wind from the north and clear conditions.
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Mt. Higby
Allied Offensive Echoes Silent Spring War Drift
The report frames an allied attack as the main action despite hints of spring. It notes steady troop movements, strategic aims, and cautious optimism while emphasizing preparation over flash. No decisive breakthrough is described, but pressure within the front lines remains evident.
Lloyd George condemns peace talks undermining allies
Lloyd George warns that current peace talks weaken the allied position. He argues the talks undermine unity and resolve among Britain and its partners, calling for a stronger collective war aim and clear terms before negotiations.
Wisconsin Makes National Map With Bold Day On Stage
Wisconsin rises in national spotlight as the state centers attention across the country. The phrase signals a turning point with renewed focus on the region and its role in broader events.
Willard Calls Fight for Value on Independence Day
Jess Willard signals readiness to box for a valuable consideration on July Fourth, framing the bout as a contractual opportunity rather than a national service gesture. The claim centers on a financial incentive tied to a scheduled Independence Day contest.
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Jess Willard
War Savings Stamps Back Up the Boys in Trenches
A rallying call urges continued purchase of war savings stamps to support soldiers in the trenches, emphasizing financial backing as the strongest form of support for servicemen.
Scrapiron Emerges As New Drink In Washington
Washington state adopts a dry policy leading to a new beverage called scrapiron, with more crowds heading to junk shops as the trend grows.
German Front Figures Question US Impact on War
A fragment notes that some German soldiers in the front trenches should now state that American troops would make no appreciable difference in the war's outcome. The line reflects wartime sentiment about American involvement.
Keep the home garden idea in mind for self sufficiency
The speaker urges individuals to maintain a home garden mindset to stay self reliant and reduce dependence on external food profiteers. Independence is portrayed as the strongest check on price manipulation and supply control.
Foreigners Seized as Spies Face Harsh Punishment
A radio broadcast crackdown is urged as more foreigners are detained on espionage suspicions. The call insists on swift punishment to remove an alleged acting element hindering national security and to rid the country of its disruptive influence.
British decree on whale meat spurs dining debate
British authorities announce whale meat is permissible, a fact likely to provoke snobbish critics in the country to demand corresponding changes in menus and dining habits.
Hartford Heads Toward Municipal Election Amid Soldier Vote Plans
Hartford nears a municipal election while a special legislative session works to arrange for soldier voting. The piece notes the city’s political energy mirrors that of many communities when politics are set aside.
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Hartford
Cunning Hun Seen in War Time Traps
A wartime race framed on American democratic ideals confronts cunning Hun tactics. The text argues the enemy adapts quickly, setting traps to trap the rat element, predicting a global change as these maneuvers unfold.
Governor Holcomb Sees Misstatements Attributed To Him
The piece criticizes Governor Holcomb as a prolific misstatements creator over fifty years, noting his smiling reaction to publicity, ability to mingle with opposing groups, and purported capacity to say anything without consequence, unlike others with similar skills.
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Holcomb
Wheat price protests by Western sewaicr group demand higher pay
A short report notes that a Western group calling itself sewaicr is pressing for elevated wheat prices. The piece frames the action as similar to other demanding constituencies, highlighting ongoing economic pressure and stakeholder tension without detailing specific figures or events.
Time to harness food and wages for patriotism
A columnist attacks profiteering under law, urging Congress to curb price gouging and empower the nation to support soldiers. They argue the rich win from inflated costs while politicians fear losing votes, calling for patriotic action to protect workers’ livelihoods and ensure essential sustenance and clothing for troops.
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Congress
Coal reserves and future of anthracite noted in 1912 report
The article surveys anthracite reserves under 487 square miles, with early 1900s estimates around 10.5 billion tons and recoverable share about 40 percent. Revised 1912 figures project about five billion tons remaining, potentially lasting 62 years at then-current production. Advancements in mining and higher prices boost recovery, with Frank W. Jones estimating 10 billion marketable tons left. Capital investment cited rose from 246.7 million in 1910 to about 300 million.
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Pennsylvania Geological Survey
William Griffith
A. D. W. Smith
T. S. Harris
Frank W. Jones
Eastern Steel Co
Better Modify It War department casualty notices spark protest
New York Times reports the committee on information commended for withholding names of killed and wounded soldiers, arguing the war department should also withhold rank, unit, and hometown. French protests and General Pershing influence prompt calls to modify policy to spare families and avoid aiding the enemy.
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New York Times
Committee On Public Information
France
War Department
Washington
Department
Committee On
General March
Pershing
Smith
Boston
New Haven
America
Boy Power for War Reserve Drives Youth Support
The government aims to enroll American boys into a working reserve for the war effort. Many youths seek service and would redirect their energy from combat to useful duties. Census data shows 11,293,940 native-born white boys aged six to twenty in 1910, with an estimated 2,000,000 more now, half of whom could work on farms, shops, or other beneficial occupations.
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New York
Boy Scouts and Tom Sawyer Compared in Recruiting
The text argues that mobilizing boy power and recruiting through appealing, imaginative methods is crucial to win a war effort. It cites the Boy Scout founder and Tom Sawyer whitewashing as examples, suggesting organizers of the Boys’ Working Reserve study these clever approaches to spark boyish interest and ambition.
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Boy Scout Movement
Tom Sawyer
Boys’ Working
Fish Ponds On The Farm
The Times Picayune highlights Louisiana’s growing fish ponds on farms aided by government programs. Artesian-well waste water enables pond construction with low cost, and yields per acre exceed other crops. Farmers often build multiple ponds, raising bream perch trout black bass and catfish as popular species.
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Charleston News and Courier
New Orleans Times-Picayune
United States Bureau of Fisheres
Department of Conservation of Louisiana
Louisiana
Times- Picayune
South Carolina
Chester Home Guard vs Moodus Haddam in shoot match
The Chester company of Home Guard challenged six top shooters from Moodus Company F and Haddam Company M for a match at the Chester range on March 24 at 2 30. Other items note the Chester Agricultural and Mechanical society meeting March 26 at 8 PM and local residents’ activities including Walter Webb enlisting in Texas, Mrs. Eugene Gates visit, and church and society meetings.
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Chester
Chester Company of Home Guard
Moodus
Haddam
Chester Range
Chester Agricultural and Mechanical Society
W. P. Holden
Walter Webb
Texas
Flying Corps
Robert Laffery
Alfred
Storrs
Allison Bros., Inc
Middletown
Kaiser’s Threat to Union as Zeppelin War Looms
A dramatic mock letter features a German Kaiser vowing to whip nations, threaten Uncle Sam, and deploy submarines unless a partner joins him. It parodies a world on the brink, noting Edison’s patent as a counter to European arms while dreading a Zeppelin attack on Heaven if refused.
Middletown War Service Honor Roll Displayed
The Middletown War Bureau posted a framed list of 464 local men in war service in the municipal building corridor. It excludes 175 Wesleyan non graduates and many who joined the Polish army from New Britain. over 40 Poles from the area enlisted, but their names were not obtainable.
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Middletown
Home Made Pinex Syrup Beats Market Cough Remedies
A homemade cough syrup using Pinex and granulated sugar syrup costs about 65 cents for a pint and reportedly relieves coughing quickly. The ad claims it soothes sore throats, loosens phlegm, and stops tickle, with a money back guarantee from Pines Co.
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Pines Co
Fr. Wayne
Lyme Local Notes On Enlistment And Town Affairs
Charley Ross enlists in Lyme on March 19 as James O Bri an visits old friends Thursday. Mrs Hazel Wilcox and two children from Westerly visit her parents. Mr C Davison and Miss Jennie return from New Haven. Mrs George E Clark went to New Haven to shop. The Matson farm barn is torn down as beyond repair. At town meeting, an 11 mill tax is levied and funds allocated for various objects. Mr Clark and niece from Naugatuck visit George Clark for cattle. Henry Muller to appear before the examining board next Wednesday. Judge W C Noyes family at summer home two weeks. John Muller returns from Camp Devens, now a corporal and instructor to draftees. Harry Pierson and wife in Boston, then Hartford. Harry to attend capitol session Tuesday. Edward Deare and Charlie Davison swap wood cutting duties for the year.
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Lyme
Charley Ross
James O’brian
Hazel Wilcox
Westerly
Robert Edwards
Do. C. Davison
Jennie
New Haven
George E. Clark
Dollar Day
Matson
Clark
Naugatuck
George Clark
Henry Muller
Henry
R. F. L. Carrier
W. C. Noyes
John Muller
Camp Devens
John
Harry
Pierson
Boston
Hartford
Capitol
Edward Deare
Charlie Davison
Ivoryton Community Notices and Schedule Highlight
Ivoryton March 19 The Parents and Teachers club meets March 20 at 3 15 in Ivoryton Grammar school all welcome Deputy Sheriff Miller on official duty in Essex Kite season begins Will Peck to move goods to New Britain March 29 is Fis Fast Day Government seed mail received Swedish Mission church services tomorrow evening Red Cross work conducted yesterday at Mrs A W Comstocks home
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Ivoryton
Ivoryton Grammar School
Miller
Essex
Will Peck
New Britain
Red Cross
A. W. Comstock
Lemon Skin Lotion Claim as Beautifier and Whitener
The ad promotes lemon juice mixed with orchard white as a skin softener and complexion beautifier. It advises squeezing juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion, strained to remove pulp, claimed to preserve freshness and whiteness and to be massaged daily on face, neck, arms, and hands.
Cuticura Heals Itching Pimples Ad Promotes Use
A New Haven reader explains six months of facial pimples and intense itching ended after using Cuticura for three weeks. The testimonial urges daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment with free samples by mail, listing prices and the Boston department address.
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Joseph Pello
Wallace St
New Haven
Conn
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
Hebron Notes March Meeting and Local Notices
Hebron Heron reports the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church will meet Thursday afternoon. Earl Tucker of Willimantic, a High School student, enlisted in the army Saturday and left March 18. He is the son of Mrs. Fred Burnham. Church music featured a bass solo by W. O. Seymes and a choir performance. Mrs. Harriet Dickerson’s funeral was in Marlboro. Moving pictures begin Fridays at Westbrook Town hall on March 22 with Mary Pickford in The Little American.
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George Mitchell
R. R. Gillette
F. G. Waldo
Harriet Dickerson
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