Weather and political notes from Haven and national scene
Haven May 19 fair tonight with increasing clouds and possible showers. parts of Connecticut partly cloudy, unsettled Tuesday. Eastern districts enjoy pleasant weather, while a disturbance over the north causes rain and cloudy skies from the Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains. Local and Atlantic City readings show mixed conditions with mild temperatures. Mt Higby reports a breezy, clear day with a high near 66 and a low around 50. National items note Prohibition debates, economic shifts, air race results, and policy changes impacting transport and industry.
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Air mails and a warning from Morgenthau
The article blends postwar warnings from Ambassador Morgenthau about a looming wider conflict with aviation notes from the Christian Science Monitor. It details a year of U.S. air mail service, costs, aircraft performance, and instrument advances, plus a satirical poem about Percy leaving Freshwater College to “revise” world affairs. The piece cites figures on mail volume, costs, and percentages for the New York to Washington route and notes ongoing research into automatic landings and visibility for pilots.
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Roman Navy Wore Blue Through Centuries
The Detroit News notes blue uniforms have ancient roots among Romans and Veneti seafarers. Vegetius links the color Venetus to both the people and the hue. The practice spread from Veneti ships and soldiers to the Roman navy.
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Plain Fact of the Case Victory notes urge purchase
The New York Sun urges readers to buy Victory notes, arguing it is unaffordable to argue about affording them. It states anyone can better afford instalments on Victory notes than on tax bills and that the government has the money, so the purchase must be done.
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Open Counsel Campaign For High School Baseball Suits
Francis A. Beach appeals to Middletown residents to fund 25 donations of 5 dollars each to outfit the high school baseball team in new suits. If funds fall short, funds are to be returned. The note recalls past youthful support and urges immediate contribution to boost the team’s appearance and spirit.
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Evening Press
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Collision prompts testimony from beauty witness
A Cincinnati Enquirer item reports a car collision where a pretty young woman testifies. The attorney questions her about the cause, and she admits the driver looked at her just before the crash. The exchange highlights the witness’s blush and the sensational line of inquiry.
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Jackson and the fairy boots in London hall
Jackson enters a London hall nearly tripping over shoes. He asks whose ferryboats are in the hall. His mother-in-law scolds, then he clarifies the misheard line as fairy boots and excuses himself with a hurried wash of sweat.
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Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Aids Philadelphia Mother
Mrs Worthline of 2842 North Wyse?ter Street Philadelphia reports recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for three months. She endured distress and nervousness but now says she can eat anything and feels well. The note stresses modern mothers’ overwork and the remedy’s claimed restoration of health.
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