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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1919
Page
4
The Penny Press notes new post office address changes with a stated time 8:20 for amendments. It announces we are no longer accepting changes after that time and that the notice appears in Middletown mailing records as second class matter.
March 22 forecast for New Haven and vicinity shows fair to night and Sunday, with colder tonight. Connecticut expected partly cloudy and colder tonight, Sunday fair and cool, with strong north winds. Disturbance off Massachusetts coast causes cloudy weather in New England. high pressure over the lake region. Temperatures listed: New Haven 41, Hartford 36, Boston 42, New York 38, Atlantic City 48, Nantucket 40, Jacksonville 58, Detroit 28, Chicago 32, Pittsburg 30, Portland 42, St. Louis 34, Norfolk 48, and others with varying cloudiness or rain.
Weather at Mount Higby station for the last twenty four hours ending at noon shows a maximum of 63, minimum 32, mean 47.5. At noon the reading was 45 with a 29.88 inch barometer, water at 27 feet 4 inches, wind from the north and cloudy skies.
The article surveys a mix of postwar topics from the fifth Victory loan and easing restrictions to labor strikes in textiles, looming locust fears, Idaho's view on the League of Nations, new steel prices, Prohibition in Maine, and debates on taxation, housing, and public policy. It notes international tensions, restrictions on industry, and calls for economic prudence and planning in communities.
The passage argues that the initial move is to promote home construction. It highlights the need for policies and initiatives that stimulate housing development as a foundation for broader economic progress.
Detroit News discusses General March’s war death toll, listing totals for each nation on both sides. It notes 1.854 million more Allied losses than Germany’s side and highlights noncombatant and wounded casualties as the deeper horror. It urges world unity to prevent future conflicts and calls for a robust league to secure peace.
From Mexico City word says Zapata’s hold on Morelos is broken by Carranza forces, a development the New York Globe says would bring peace to the troubled region and strengthen U S stance on Mexican affairs. The piece cautions against premature celebrations given past “captured” revolts and notes the need for wise concessions to local demands amid vast social inequities in Mexico.
At a national chamber of commerce gathering in Springfield, critics argued newspapers overuse Bolshevik terminology, equating it with labor riots. Secretary Daniels warns of wolves of Bolshevism while fifty four alleged aliens face deportation in New York. The piece notes Bolshevism as a fear, not a reality in the U.S., and concludes with a curious remark on a fascinator’s name.
William J Kieft, Hartford hearing witness, reports back taxes paid or collected by merchants on Main Street over five years totaling 2693.39 with 667.45 in interest. He says 150 back tax cases closed since last town report, claims no tax delinquent is hidden, notes liens on properties, and references a 15 year legacy of unpaid taxes.
Frank C Fowler 59 of New London died at 308 Ocean Avenue after a long illness. Born in East Haddam, he founded proprietary medicines in Moodus in 1882 and moved to New London about 15 years ago. He served in the Hartford General Assembly in 1897 and left a large business, racehorse and game reserve legacy before his sons Frederick in Maine and Harry in Hartford.
London on March 22 drew two and a half million cheering spectators along a five mile parade route for the first victory procession. Ten thousand guards marched in review before the king and queen, with the Prince of Wales as captain leading the grenadiers.
The advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a premier remedy that boosts appetite aids digestion and improves assimilation. It claims the medicine delivers all nourishment to the blood replenishing strength and vitality and cites its usefulness after war excitement grip and influenza. It also recommends Hood's Pills as a mild cathartic.
An old Musterole advertisement touts dramatic relief for rheumatism and stiff joints. It claims rapid comfort during rubbing and notes doctors and nurses recommend the clean mustard oil ointment for bronchitis croup lumbago and other pains with 30c 60c and hospital jars available at drug stores.
Koreans nationwide strike in Tokio backed by public support, with virtually all shops closed and transportation halted as part of the movement against Japan. London reports elaborate plans to feed England if railway workers are called out. food ministry outlines measures for nationwide supply.
John T. Cromley of Middlesex Street Portland says he suffered catarrh lumps in throat and rheumatic pains. After talking with the Goldine representative at Lincoln's Drug Store he took Goldine No 1 and reports improved nerves sleep and general well being. Prices listed for Goldine No 1 liquids and tablets along with Goldine No 2 and Goldine Laxatives.
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