Victory Rally at Town Hall Attends in Connecticut
A large audience gathered at the Town Hall for a Victory Rally led by Rev. Douglas Horton. A. T. Stevens urged home garden planning to stave off food shortages, urging early planting, bulk seed purchases, and soil moisture care while stressing food conservation and support for soldiers. Dr. Brown discussed war morals, warning of Germany’s threat and the need for national unity behind President Wilson and the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Douglas Horton
A. T. Stevens
Sturrs Agricultural College
Stevens
Connecticut
Miss Sprague
Brown
von Bernhardt
United States
San Francisco
Paris
St. Petersburg
London
Wilson
Germany
India
Japan
China
England
St. Helena
Europe
Questionnaire Returned From France By Cerbo In Trenches
A registration board mailed a questionnaire to Raphaela A. Cerbo now serving in France. Dispatched December 21, it reached Cerbo in the front trenches where he notes he is too busy to answer. He mentions five years in service and that some men filled it out for novelty.
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Cerbo
Registration Board
Raphaela A. Cerbo
France
O. K
Manley Death Toll Rises to Sixteen From Collision
Washington reports 16 American lives lost in the Tuesday collision between the destroyer Manley and a British warship. One officer and three enlisted men were initially listed dead, with twelve more fatalities confirmed as details emerge. Names and addresses of several injured sailors are provided, all reported to be recovering well. The navy corrects a prior name error, identifying Louis Cohen as the victim.
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Washington
Manley
John C. Holmes
Holmes
Katie Holmes
Dalton Street
Boston
Mass
Earl P. Nelson
U. N
Mary B. Luckok
Warner Street
Newport
R. IL
Isaac Diggs
Nofolk
Charles D. Dwight
Chicago
William A. Johnstoun
Portland
Ore
John Leo Cardin
John Cardin
Wilkinsonville
Edward F. Russell
Bridget Russell
Natick
Frederick Hanson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kirk W Morse
Snohomish
Wash
Charles William Cagle
Monroe
Okla
Navy Department
Navy
Lewis Cohen
Louis Cohen
Ida Goodman
Baltimore
Stock Market Opens Steady With Mixed Early Losses
New York March 22 steady opening in the stock market saw fractional losses in several issues. Steel common fell to 91 1-4, Bethlehem Steel B down 1-2 to 79 8-8, Crucible fluctuated near 64 1-2, and Central Leather slipped to 66 1-2. Following early declines, a firm tone emerged as many issues gained, with Corn Products rising to a record of 38 and Industrial Alcohol recovering above 125 before retreating to 123 5-8. Money loaning held at 4 1/2 per cent.
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New York
Steel Common
Bethlehem Steel B
Crucible
Baldwin Loco
Crucible Steel
Mexican Petroleum
Reading
Mrs Harold Brooks Dies at 28 in Hartford Home
Mrs Harold Brooks formerly of Middletown dies at home in Hartford at age 28. She is survived by her husband and three children. Funeral will be private and held Saturday.
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Harold Brooks
Middletown
Hopkins Street
Hartford
Golfers Broatch and Conran Found in Pinehurst Ahead of North and South
Frederick W. Broatch and M. E. Conran, former Middletown players, are staying at the Carolina hotel in Pinehurst North Carolina as they prepare to compete in the North and South tournament next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Broatch
M. E. Conran
Middletown
Carolina Hotel
Pinehurst
N. C
Students in Summer Attire at Wesleyan and Local High School
Several Wesleyan students appeared on the street yesterday afternoon wearing summer suits. This morning some high school boys from over east came to school dressed in flannel trousers summer coats and straw hats.
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Wesleyan
Jones Defends Hoover and Garfield in Senate Speech
Senator Andrieus A. Jones of New Mexico defends the food and fuel administrations before the Senate amid sugar and coal shortage probes. He criticizes Senator Lodge for discouraging sacrifices, lauds administrators and their volunteers, urges continued mobilization for the war, and calls for unity to keep the republic strong and free.
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Washington
Senate
Andrieus A. Jones
New Mexico
Jones
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Republic
Senator Lodge
Food and Coal Administration
Land of the
Free
Home of
Brave
Senior Class Day Activities and Chorus at School
Dancing in room five with music by William Cronin. Miss Barbour, now teaching in East Orange, visits for the weekend. Teachers assist the war department by transcribing questionnaires for the provost marshal general. An assembly closes fourth period with orchestra. The senior class sings Orange and Black and the school belts Star Spangled Banner. Mr. Duffy speaks on thrift stamps. French club presents Madame Est Sortie with Misses Wells Williams Fitzgerald Germain Nicholson Hastings Acerboni. Class Day features in senior dress, a grand walk at second recess, and class photos at fifth period start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cronin
Barbour
East Orange
War Department
Lynch's Market Saturday Specials Take Spot Cash Only
Lynch's Market advertises best quality items at low prices for Saturday with spot cash only. Featured goods include legs of lamb 33c lb, rump corned beef 22c lb, lean pot roast 25c lb, fresh plate beef 16c lb, sausage 28c lb, ham 33c lb, butter 49c lb, eggs 45c dozen, canned goods and produce, plus various household items and soap. J. R. Lynch at 108 Main St. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Sperry & Barnes
Armour
J. R. Lynch
Main St
Hearing on German American Alliance in Washington
The Senate judiciary sub committee sifted the political activities of the German American Alliance across many states over the last year. Rev. S G von Bosse and Adolph Timm testified again as heaps of documents were presented to refute claims that the alliance violated its federal charter forbidding political participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary
Coal Prices Reclassified in Illinois and Nearby States
Washington reports that Fuel Administrator Garfield reclassified coal prices at mines across Illinois and key fields in Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia this afternoon. He said comparisons with old Illinois district prices are impossible though in other fields maximum prices remain unchanged, simply confirming last season's mine prices.
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Washington
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Garfield
Eastern Star Notes Elects Francis to Council Representation
Mrs. Francis the worthy matron has been elected to represent the chapter on the local Council of Defense. She joins other officers in the Eastern Star update, signaling ongoing community service and fraternal activity within the organization.
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Eastern Star
Francis
Council of Defence
First German Blow Proves A Failure
London reports the first phase of the German offensive along a 50 mile front between the Sensee and Oise rivers failed to break British lines. The war office says British defense held firm, inflicted heavy losses, and regained some ground through counter attacks as Haig expected further fighting soon amid foggy conditions.
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London
Sensee
Oise
War Office
Haig
Raids on French Front Reported by Paris
Paris reports German raiding thrusts across the French front during the night were repulsed. German forces probed near Juvin on the Aisne front and at Go dat, but were dispersed. At Courcy they held a foothold briefly before being driven out, and near Mont Cornillet in Champagne attackers were repelled. Verdun and the Woevre plain saw heavy artillery activity.
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Paris
Juvincourt
Aisne
Godat
Courcy
Mont Cornillet
Champagne
Verdun
Woevre
German Forces Break Through British Lines Near Arras
Berlin reports a heavy bombardment followed by German storming troops advancing on broad fronts from southeast of Arras to La Fère and capturing the first British line. From the Oise to Soissons and east of Rheims in the Champagne region, fierce artillery duels continue while Verdun sees destructive cannonade against French positions.
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Berlin
Arras
LaFere
War Office
Oise
Soissons
Rheims
Champagne
Verdun
German Drive Will Decide War Front Move
Copenhagen reports Taelische Rundschau says Germany has engaged England in a decisive battle for a general peace. The German drive on the western front opened yesterday and the outcome is viewed as determining Germany’s future.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Taelische Rundschau
German War Party
Germany
England
Unon
Bulgars and Austrians Used by Germans on Western Front
Copenhagen reports Bulgarian and Austrian troops under German command on the western front. Indications suggest they are held in reserve with no confirmed use in yesterday’s British attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Berlin
City Briefs on Lamps Pumps and Winter Damage
Light vehicle lamps at 631 o'clock this evening. There is strong demand for pumps pipes and fittings from country districts as many were broken last winter by freezing. Many hardy shrubs and vines suffer winter damage each year but this spring more than usual will be winter killed due to prolonged cold.
Reimer Beats Gardner In 15 Round Meriden Bout
Bobby Reimer of New Britain out pointed Oscar Gardner of Hartford in a slow fifteen round clash at Lenox A C Meriden last night. Reimer earned honors in twelve rounds. Teddy Hubbs, once of this city now a Meriden resident, challenged the winner.
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Reimer
Gardner
Bobby Reimer
New Britain
Oscar Gardner
Hartford
Lenox A. C
Meriden
Teddy Hubbs
April First Fools With Morris Plan Loan Ad
An April Fool Day advertisement urges readers to take a Morris Plan loan at 269 Main St to pay bills. The notice promotes credit help and appealing to readers facing financial strain.
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Morris Plan
Morris Plan Co
Main St
Adv
Clearing House Statement Details Debits and Balances
New York clears funds as of March 22 with a sub-treasury debit of 1 093 863 and exchanges totaling 485 461 283 while overall balances stand at 52 540 213. The figures outline interbank movements and liquidity status for the period.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Olive Tablets Promise Relief From Indigestion
Advert shows Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver stimulant for digestion and stomach troubles. Claims include soothing liver function, elimination of bad taste and coated tongue, and energy restoration. States tablets are a vegetable olive oil compound sold in 10c and 25c boxes by druggists.
Burst of Fighting on Italian Front
Rome reports fighting erupts along the entire Italian battle front with violent cannonades along the Piave river. The heightened artillery fire and possible German offensive plans on the western front raise questions about a broader war strategy within the next 48 hours.
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Rome
War Office
Piave
Italy
Germany
Real Estate Transfers Show Large 75 Acre Parcel Sold
Albert L. Congdon and Hannah G. Congdon sold 75 acres with buildings in Westfield and Newfield to Charles A. Congdon, with life tenancy for the sellers and obligations to supply vegetables and care for their horse. Additional deeds record 12 acres in Westfield and a triangular lot with spring. Other transfers include Johnson spouses buying 12 acres on Durham Avenue and Santangelo acquiring two acres on Highland Avenue and Ward Street.
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Albert L. Congdon
Hannah G. Congdon
Charles A. Congdon
Westfield
Newfield
Durant
Durham Avenue
Leo B. Santangelo
Highland Avenue
Ward Street
Track Gave Way As Mogul Engine Sinks On Track
A Mogul engine No 3008 hauling a westbound freight sank the repaired track at the High Street switch yard last night. Train crews used a wrecking derrick to replace a derailed tender. repairs were completed quickly with nominal damage. Fireless yard work followed as the wrecking train from New Haven stood by.
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High Street
Air Line
New Haven
Kilmer's Swamp-Root Endorsed by Crowley & Co
In a June 5 1916 letter from Crowley & Co of Andover Massachusetts the firm states over twenty years of use and customer gratitude for Kilmer's Swamp Root. It praises the product highly and notes strong terms from those who have used it.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You Letter
A sample size bottle offer from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York invites readers to mail ten cents and request a booklet about kidneys and bladder. The ad notes sizes of bottles available at drug stores and instructs to mention the Middletown Daily Evening Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Middletown Daily Evening Press
Increases For Postal Employees Passed by House
Washington March 22 the house voted 188 to 42 for permanent increases ranging from five to 25 percent for postal employees in all branches. An amendment by Rep Madden striking limits to wartime was adopted after spirited debate.
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Washington
House
Madden
Illinois
For Sale Classified Ads From Middletown Area
Several listings for sale include livestock a butter cow and Holstein heifer with two watch dogs a row boat geese and seafood items at Middletown Fish Market Also farms building lots and rentals near trolley lines and streets including Main St Lawn Ave Pine St Brainerd Ave Had dam Road Hubbard Inn Park and Grand St with agents Walter C Jones and Vaine Bros offering real estate and services
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Petras
Maromas Dist
Middletown
J. Cherny
Main St
Holuses
Lawn Ave
Pine St
Brainerd Ave
South Main 8
William St
Prospect St
Trench Hill
Mt. Vernon St
Haddam Road
Walter C. Jones
Insurance & Real Estate
New House
Hubbard Inn Park
Inquire Vaine Sbros
Grand St
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound hair darkening remedy
An old advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home solution to gray hair. It claims to darken hair evenly without noticeable roots, making wearers look younger and more attractive, while noting it is a cosmetic, not a medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
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U. S
Atg& Wt
Alaska Gold
Amer Tel & Tel
Anaconda
Am Smelter
Am Loco
Am Car Foundry
ATS$ Fe
Balt & Ohio
Net
Bethlehem Steel
Butte & Sup
Cé&Or
Erie
Erie Ist
Intertoro
Louis & Nash
Ill Cent
Kennecott
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
National Lead
North Pacific
N Y Cen
Nynh&h
Utah Copper
St Car Penna
People’s Gas
Chie RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou
St Paul
Dn Pac
U §S Steel
U S Steel
U S Steel Pfd
Westinghouse
Sen. Jones
Hoover
Fuel and Food Administration
Itney Meine
Areesis
Bacon Bros
E. T. Beyer
Tel
Glenwood Grand Room
St. John
Spring
Erin Strinder
O Callaghan
D. W. Chase
Washington Street
Frank Rich
Picture Frame Shop
Washington St
the Hartman
C. Herrmann
Main Street
Royal Electric
Walter A. Blau
Electrical Contracting and Supplies
Joel Simpson
Missouri
Village Grocery
F. J. Bielefield & CO
New England
Lyman D. Mills Co
Court Street
Fagan Ave
John W. Rogers
Court ST
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