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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
4
A fragmentary notice from Middletown indicates a legal or public matter set for publication. The text references addresses, notice period, and the day of publication, but details are incomplete and no advertisement is shown.
disturbance over Lake Superior region brings general rains from Texas to Ohio. High pressure north brings cool, clear to partly cloudy conditions in eastern zones with showers likely by afternoon or night. Winds shift from northwest to east as the storm shifts northeast.
Weather data for the twenty hours ending at noon shows a maximum of 66, a minimum 47, mean 54, noon 61 with a 27 feet 4 inch water level and northwest clear conditions. The rest is a patchwork of political quotes about socialism, peace, and current events, mentioning Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Russia, with stray remarks on profiteering, extradition, and taxes.
Secretary Baker announces all American soldiers will be out of France before the end of August, a cheerful note to most, though not for Occupation Army members. The peace conference will decide when Germany’s policing force is withdrawn, while the Methodist Centenary committee seeks a new name for a saloon substitute and Prohibitionists urge a six month grace period for liquor interests if wartime bans lift.
New York Sun reflects on Seattle Mayor Ole Hanson's forceful rhetoric against Bolshevik and anarchist threats. It argues his bold statements underscore a national will to uphold law and order, with government and a united people ready to act to throttle anti government violence without private extralegal actions.
A New Haven Register column defends cat licensing, arguing that cats harm wild game, especially quail, by hunting birds for field prey and destroying crops. It notes the bill’s economic case for farm interests and bird protection, as critics mock the argument with humor. Local sportsmen and bird-livers support protecting game to sustain agriculture and wildlife.
The native minister recounts to the district missionary that a sparrow built a nest on his roof. When asked if anything is in the nest, he proudly confirms the sparrow has pups, showcasing his improving English.
The Buffalo Enquirer notes a minor political moment as the Jost act of the presidency appears highlighted in a limited civic discourse. The item hints at a presidential action drawing attention beyond the main political arena.
The piece argues Italy waited nearly three years to reproach delay in entering World War I. It notes Italy’s Triple Alliance position, unprepared state, and reliance on German influence. It credits Italy with diverting Austrian forces, aiding the Allies, and recalls Giolitti’s pro German ties and Italia Irredenta fervor. The author defends Italy against demands to repudiate its alliance, urging recognition of patriotic sacrifice.
Westbrook residents are invited to bring old auto tires for rebuilding by the Risse process with European chrome leather re treads. Vulcanized on and guaranteed for 6,000 miles against rim cut blow-out and puncture. Ely and Bushnell Center Brook Conn advertise. Town hall program features Wallace Reid in Too Many Millions with a Sennett comedy Friday night. Coming Monday Mickey.
Clinton Westbrook hall presents Walton Reed in Too Many Millions this Friday night at Wallace Reid. Coming May 12 Mickey ad promotes an additional show.
The Lowell Courier-Citizen notes that many sea mines from the war remain undiscovered and pose long term danger to ships. It cites a Leviathan report of passing within 30 feet of a mine and warns that at night a lookout cannot detect such dangers in the vast ocean.
Cut this slip and mail it with 5 cents to Foley Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness.
John Slavin writes to Evening Press correcting Wednesday’s note on Knights of Columbus history in Forest City Council No. 3 He states the late James McCarthy was the first Grand Knight and that his tireless work founded the third council now a leading fraternal insurance group in the United States
In Eau Claire Leader details a tense scene as a son, Lee, rushing from upstairs with a shotgun, arrives as the father is about to throw a lighted lamp. The lamp is described as pink georgette crepe with a green picture hat, underscoring the sensational moment.
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