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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
4
A terse national dispatch outlines editorial room operations and wire service practices with brief notes on workload and equipment. The piece emphasizes efficiency and coordination across desks.
The column surveys shifting railroad rate expectations and wage pressures, notes ongoing Red Cross drives, and hints at political maneuvering amid war timing. It mentions Hoover, tax streams, river coal shipments, and social concerns from gardens to youth behavior, with local chatter on Yale disruptions and shad fishing.
Mr Schwab recalls his steel days and visits Hog Island Staten Island yards to meet riveters and hoist operators. He climbs stairs for direct talks, drinks water amid jokes, and proclaims the US never loses a war while praising workers. He awards flags and medals to efficient yards, forecasting substantial ship output.
Detroit News notes a rise in alarm clock demand as a simple national activity gauge. Manufacturers report clock sales above normal with workers in war industries rising early. The piece argues punctuality reflects widespread mobilization and readiness to win the war.
The following hours will be observed at the post office on Memorial Day May 30 1918 General delivery open 6 am to 10 am Stamp department 6 am to 10 am Parcel Post for perishable packages only City carrier and Rural carrier service suspended for the day Morning collection from street letter boxes only All inbound mail up to 10 am will be distributed to boxes and general delivery No mail dispatched between 10 am and 5 pm After 5 pm mail dispatched as usual T H Thompson acting post master
An old advertisement warns of kidney and bladder disease and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a 200 year old remedy. It urges immediate attention to backache and urinary issues, claims past cures for rabies substitutes, and guarantees money back against imitations.
May 28 weddings and society notes report Everett P May and Novenle V May wed by Rev M F O'Brien at St John s Church with James McGuire as witness. Dolbec serves at Cornfield Point proving ground. Frank Ross regains freedom after long confinement. Carrie McCall visiting Westerly R I. Mackenstroms move to Chester for shop work. Memorial Day service at St John s Church May 30 at 3 30 a m. Joel Beard home from Mt Hermon College. Shad prices rise in New York markets benefiting fishermen. Mrs John H Allen visiting Hartford. Red Cross drive exceeds quota by 300. A L Ingham in Middletown on business. H C Chapman attends State Hotels meeting in Bridgeport. War Bureau meeting at Old Saybrook Club rooms 8 pm. Local ads promote coats hats and apparel for women and children. Addie A Smith Clinton adv.
The Windmill notes Major R. F. Jackson has been commissioned as Major in the Ordnance Department of the National Army. He leaves St. John's School Manlius after serving since last September as Professor of Military Science and Tactics. He led cadets with strong effort, earning respect and friendships. He now heads an Artillery School at Rock Island Arsenal Illinois.
East Haddam hosts a May 29 benefit dance at Brainerd’s hall Higga ham by the Bohemian alliance. Wolf’s Orchestra provides the music with Jitney service after the event.
A four act comedy presented in Middlefield to benefit the Red Cross. The show runs May 28 at 8 o clock in the town hall with proceeds aiding relief efforts. Cast or exact venue details not specified in the fragment.
The seniors held a morning rehearsal in the hall during the second period. War questions will appear Monday replacing this week’s topics. The Orange and Black issue comes Friday May 31. An assembly is planned near the day’s end. Thrift Stamps participation reaches 96 percent, totaling 3 108 81 dollars. An orchestra rehearsal is set for Wednesday at 2 30 in charge of Mr. Davis, preparing music for class night.
Paris reports ten to twelve German aircraft tried to raid the capital last night but did not reach the city proper. Only several bombs fell in outlying districts. The danger signal sounded at 10 45 and the all clear at 11 45.
Advert describes Tiz as the sole world remedy drawing out poisonous exudations causing foot pain. It claims instant relief from tender toes, corns, and bunions, improves comfort, and costs 25 cents per bottle, with a year of foot ease for a quarter.
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