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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
8
Baseball and boxing notes dominate the early May card with the Giants crushing opponents in the East and eyeing a West invasion, Dempsey favored to win over Miske in St Paul, Carpentier testing a camp bout, and Rudolph seeking a Braves transfer amid busy score reflections and league action.
Furnished by & Company Hartford reports the Liberty Loan campaign entering its final, most intensive phase. Efforts aim to exceed the treasury minimum with broad participation, urging the small subscriber to join. Hartford is expected to surpass quota by about 150 percent as local markets remain firm. Aetna Nut and American Enem Company dividends are declared with May 15 payment dates.
Hartford May 5 a large number of negro laborers are being recruited for stevedore regiments in the quartermasters department of the United States Army Federal Director Leo A Korper is authorized to secure enlistment or induction of good husky men of this class Early service overseas is promised Draft age men will be inducted for this branch and all others between eighteen and forty will be enlisted Government will place inductees into service immediately Pay follows the usual army scale with allowances for dependents.
Hartford reports sugar policy remains under study as officials indicate the situation is under control and being closely watched. The May 8 dispatch notes ongoing oversight by the food administration and its belief in managing supply and pricing challenges.
The food administration notified inquirers that merchants who sell sugar to canners beyond five pounds must print certificates per the approved form. The move aims to prevent acute sugar shortages and ensure purchases are for legitimate canning purposes.
An old remedy promises relief from catarrhal deafness and head noises. A preparation of Parmint with hot water is taken in three to four doses daily, claimed to clear nasal congestion, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage. The ad urges patients to try the inexpensive, pleasant treatment from Hartman Drug Co.
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