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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
4
The Middletown Press announces subscription changes require both old and new addresses to ensure delivery, with deadlines for changes and discontinuations. It lists office locations at 299 Main, 188 Main, 552 Main, and 472 Main streets and notes mailing as second class and pricing.
The Mt Higby station records for the 24 hours to noon show a high of 55, low of 24, and a mean of 39.5. At noon barometer stands at 29.74 inches and water depth reads 26 feet 11 inches. Wind comes from the northeast. A wartime note urges maintaining the war savings stamp program as the best non-sacrificial path to victory.
Weather indicators drift toward genuine spring as March days shorten and temperatures begin to rise. Local forecasts note milder air, longer daylight, and increasing chances of rain showers. The shift suggests a seasonal transition drawing near for the community.
A clipped report notes Trotzky appears favorable and hints at a possible payoff in gold for his benefit. The text suggests a light warm approach and a financial incentive connected to his stance or support.
In a decisive turn, Dutch ships have finally fallen under control and remain dominant on the field. The flood gates will not be opened this time, signaling steadfast Dutch strength and restraint.
An ordinary rise is expected on the Connecticut River line as planned, with officials indicating timing is proceeding as scheduled. Local sources note no delays or disruptions to the anticipated schedule.
A compact note highlights a hand made product as an advance agent for cultivating a summer vegetable garden. The item is presented as useful for gardeners seeking early preparation and productive planting. No further specifics are provided.
Germany acknowledges British and French air raids as the war evolves. The piece notes a shift in perspective, arguing the same tactics used by the enemy are treated differently when employed by German forces.
A light guidance urging increased honey bee populations for better pollination and sustained honey production. It emphasizes practical steps for beekeepers and communities to support thriving colonies and healthier ecosystems.
During a special legislative session a measure to secure the soldier vote is enacted while the war department states the soldier vote in France cannot be recorded, creating a conflicting official stance on voting rights for servicemen.
Advice urges careful planning not overplanting as summer heat makes real work in the fields hard. The message stresses evaluating available labor and resources before planting to avoid waste and crop failure.
Congress has been in session four months and will stay active through summer. In the fall the lower house members face re‑election and many senators will appear before the voters as well.
A quoted civil liberties stance urges confronting the issue before the populace. Supporters push for a straight referendum on prohibition while opponents seek clear public choice. The remark frames the battle as a democratic decision rather than a legislative one.
A special legislative session adjourned in two days with no reference to Connecticut river shad despite the season opening soon. The speedy session focused on other issues, leaving the shad topic untouched.
American grain is said to be going abroad to be brewed. Reports from England indicate the country's breweries are enjoying unprecedented prosperity. The public will continue to watch the trend with interest.
A special election for a United States senator in Wisconsin is set for April 2. By then the primary vote from Tuesday should reveal the leading candidates with Lenroot, described as the real American candidate, ahead by a few thousand votes.
A fragmented report notes a sugar shortage from months ago and a sizable financial action described as a trust, with concerns raised by government and the public about focus and stability amid the uneasy period.
Twenty New York cities declared support for municipal ownership across public utilities and services, signaling a coordinated push to control water, transit, and energy providers. Officials cited potential price relief and local accountability while noting funding and legal hurdles.
The text argues for public ownership in Connecticut cities over decades and condemns espionage in New York linked to unpronounceable names. It suggests the secret service would be overwhelmed by chasing lovers at diplomatic functions during and after the war.
The passage notes hoarders discarding ruined outfits behind fences at night and awaiting frost to bury remains. It argues the public will learn that a savvy populace cannot be fooled, while workers aim for high prices or destruction of goods and question why the innocent public does not seize extortion.
The Atlantic essayist argues that pan Germany dominates the current war map through geography, ethnology, political economy and psychology. He cites March 1916 studies of Dobrudja, race analyses, and expert mobilization to exploit conquered lands while portraying Verdun as a mere feint. He warns only unified free nations can stop this drive.
At the St Louis convention the Socialist party debated its war position with leaders like Berger Hillquit and Germane urging antiwar lines while the United Hebrew Trades and Bohemian socialists urged support for the war and the April liberty loan.
A vocal appeal urges the Socialist Party of America to endorse the war effort and offer loyal support against outer and inner enemies. It accuses pro German influence within socialism, cites past votes for war credits and the Belgian invasion, and calls for breaking the pro Kaiser grip to advance democracy and end militarism.
A Globe letter argues against selective labor conscription during wartime, comparing it to universal military service. It asks whether a civil engineer should be exempt while others are drafted and pushed to work under government direction, noting the principle of universality in military conscription versus class-based labor drafts.
The Springfield Republican notes a push to choose a state flower via a school ballot after war duties. It mentions five proposed blooms—buttercup, daisy, gentian, mayflower, and water lily—while urging mountain laurel as a overlooked, abundant local choice in western Massachusetts hills.
Uncle Sam promotes weekly income for the war effort through thrift stamps. February sales raised about 40 million dollars for the national treasury, with receipts at two million daily. This habit mirrors the daily government cost a decade ago, and urges citizens to buy stamps at local windows.
Stamford Advocate notes newspapers aid government with campaigns and drives for funds while suffering from poor mail service. Delays and irregular forwarding of out of town subscriptions cost papers money and readers. The piece argues for prompt newspaper mail delivery and cites a 50 percent postage increase as adding to grievances.
In Albany on March 21 the New York legislature failed to secure a two thirds vote for ratification of the federal constitutional prohibition amendment. The senate tally was 24 for and 25 against, short of the required 26. Senator Hill acknowledged the defeat and noted some supporters would oppose ratification if tested. The session focused on a parliamentary move tied to the Machold referendum bill, not the ratification itself.
Hartford Times reports that under a proposed law the nominating conventions must occur early to secure the soldier vote for November. If conventions happen in late June or early July, the 120 day requirement is met, avoiding crowding. The administration measure, drafted with bipartisan input, faces a special session vote among 293 members, with passage considered likely.
An excerpt critiques unchecked desecration of seas and lands with forceful language. It condemns defilement of nature and betrayal of humanity, calling out exploitation and violence. The passage reflects historical outrage over environmental and social harm attributed to leaders or powers.
Moodus reports include travels of Judge Purple and A J Silliman to Hartford, deaths in Rochester and Chelsea, and a pet dog Collie dying from distemper. Also mentions Mr Egeter of Carrier House, Russell Spencer returning home from Meriden, and Red Cross work concluding midweek.
Mrs William Burkhardt and son Kenneth of New Britain visited relatives in town Wednesday. Mrs B Derenthal of Springfield also visiting relatives. Regular weekly M E prayer meeting this evening. St Gabriel s choir will meet for rehearsal tonight. Village Improvement society bazaar postponed to April 10 and 11 due to sickness among participants. Missionary Sewing society met with Mrs A Lawrence Wednesday. Miss Muriel Rich is recovering from appendicitis operation and was brought home Wednesday.
Lieutenant Colonel Long of the Coast Artillery inspected the Wesleyan battalion and band, then questioned members about uniforms and rifle use. College elections named H A Clark and G F Peck as assistant managers of swimming and basketball. With track and tennis dropped to save funds, a plan for spring track meets and interclass tennis and baseball events was announced along with intramural games and fraternity captains.
Verses by Hector McCarthy son of sculptor Hamilton McCarthy urge British subjects in the United States to enlist. The poem questions readers about democracy versus tyranny, urging immediate action to join the fight and support the British recruiting mission.
The 1918 Freiburg professor insists a 1870 General von Werder degree could not be conferred atrocitatis causa since the diploma omits any reference to Strassburg cathedral or library. The note recalls Werder s earlier destruction and manuscript fires.
Mrs. Jennie Miner of Davidson Indiana praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as mild yet effective for spring digestive discomfort including constipation, indigestion, biliousness, gas, furred tongue and headaches, claiming they renew her well being.
The verse revels in knitting woes and triumphs as the speaker counts hours spent, stitches with care, and hopes to master the toe. It humorously blends affectionate labor with the weariness of imperfect rows and knotted ends.
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