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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
4
The Evening Press announces subscription details for the Penny Press, notes a cutoff time of 8:20 am on publication day for notices to discontinue an ent previously inserted, and directs readers to contact locations at 309 Main St, 183 Main St, and 662 Main St for sales and services.
Wew Haven reports show fair tonight and dry Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Northwest winds persist in Connecticut as conditions shift to increasing cloudiness. statewide outlook favors fair conditions tonight followed by cloudier skies Wednesday.
Weather from Mt Higby shows 24 hours ending noon with a high of 52, low 26, mean 39, barometer 30.00, water 27 feet 4 inches, northeast wind, clear skies. Sections cover Boston's 26th event, peace talks, California stance, Hartford anti red flag ordinance, a town meeting, Rockefeller money remarks, Wilson motto, unemployment hopes, astronomy meeting, New York day of days, Atlantic ocean flight plans, future farming, jury delays, trolley troubles, cross Atlantic talk, German influence in Europe, a sedition bill, and Wesleyan League of Nations debate with Brandegee comments.
A brief note suggests foodstuffs will fall in price as the new crop of wheat comes in. Traders express cautious optimism that current supplies will ease, though exact timing remains uncertain.
The passage notes ongoing concerns about food availability in the country while highlighting that public awareness is higher now than in past war periods. It asserts that current shortages resemble earlier times but on a larger scale, stressing the need to inform people about conditions.
The New York Globe argues long sentences for minor crimes do little to deter others. It cites Judge Humphreys’s 148 year haul for six youths who robbed a trolley, noting the harsh terms may serve publicity rather than public welfare and questioning the logic of punitive deterrence.
Public obligations abroad totaling nine and a half billion dollars rest in the United States, with Russia viewed as most doubtful of repayment. The author argues Europe can escape bankruptcy by rebuilding on orderly effort, stating that Germany may recover if it maintains its industrial strength and cooperative spirit, citing post-fire resilience and the value of sober labor in rebuilding wealth.
Open letter from counsel E Kent Hubbard requests intelligent support for the Middletown Town meeting held Tuesday evening March 11 1919 and the commission's memorial report presented tonight March 26 urging town city development and citizen backing for qualified projects.
At Candlewood Hill school house last night a Junior Red Cross program drew 65 inside and a vast outside crowd. Gilbert spoke on The Other Wise Man and urged a larger school house as a community center. Refreshments were served and the collection greatly exceeded expectations to fund Junior Red Cross materials.
The piece argues against surrender of U S independence to secure a League of Nations. It urges fair examination of the Paris covenant and a clear statement of U S obligations for Senate and people. It contends future U S duties under the covenant will be seen as light, making future wars unlikely.
New York on March 25 reports all local markets remained closed today due to the parade of the 27th division.
A prominent merchant recounts a sudden life change after using phosphated iron. Once worn and reclusive, he says rest and the tonic restored his vigor, ending with renewed energy and optimism. He notes the remedy now comes to mind when he sees fatigue, praising its effect on his work and mood.
A quick to prepare home remedy mixes 214 ounces of Pinex with syrup in a pint bottle to produce a ready made cough syrup claimed to beat store bought preparations in power and taste. It is said to loosen phlegm ease throat irritation and aid bronchial conditions with rapid relief. The ad notes guaranteed satisfaction and lists The Pinex Co Ft Wayne as the producer.
Saybrook Point residents and visitors gather through the weekend with several shuttling guests. Miss Harriett Allen and Miss Edith Pratt visit or return from engagements in New London Allington and Hartford. Mr and Mrs Botsford and Acton join Mystic River and Conn town hosts as the Congregational church teachers council plans a Friday chapel meeting.
East Berlin reports L M Turner selling a residence to New Britain buyers who will move in once ready. Local K of P meeting tonight will confer Esquire on two candidates. Spring resident changes, house cleaning, early wildflowers, and a Monday athletic hall dance noted. Florence Carnes home from New London College for Easter. Private Leon Nye visiting town. J Li Hubbard at New York celebration. Brandeis named first president of Palestine. Zionist leader Israel Zangwill backs Brandeis. British Zionists largely agree.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a cure for stubborn rheumatism claiming it purifies the blood to remove poisons and relieve painful, stiff joints. It urges readers to buy bottles for 50 cents or one dollar from Hartman Drug Co and other druggists.
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