Higby Weather Report and Wartime Editorials
Weather data for Nantucket Haven New Norfolk Portland and Washing were listed with temperatures ranging 58 to 75 and conditions cloudy or clear. The report cites Higby at noon with max 75 min 5, barometer 27 feet 4 inches and wind clear. The piece blends forecasts with wartime remarks on politics and social issues including the Salvation Army and the NC 4 voyage, urging resilience and civic duty amid fluctuating forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
O Haven
New
Norfolk
Portland
Middletown urged to keep streets clean for civic pride
The piece argues that a city speaks through its cleanliness. It cites America’s wartime sanitation record and urges Middletown to maintain immaculate Main Street to attract residents. It agrees with Commissioner Campbell and hopes to avoid repeating the appeal.
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Middletown
Americans
America
Europe
France
Cuba
Porto Rico
Panama Canal Zone
Serbia
Beieves
Connecticut
Campbell
Unclaimed Letters at Middletown Post Office
Unclaimed letters listed for the week ending May 24 at the Middletown Connecticut post office include Frances R Arnold Arcadius Avellanus Irving Brenner J W Bell Alice Beach Mrs Roy Bensinger R Churchill Farmers Loan Trust Co K Hofer E H Hopkins William King Charles Lange Walter Melvin M Maso Walter Melvin Jr Katherine A Mitchell C B Morgan Hattie A Mildrum Alice Puttonn Miss Minerva Phelps Gladys Perry R Ross Conrad William A Robichand Mrs Charles Sweet Jessie Shepard Mrs B G Scothan Miss Mary Vershowsky Lt Carl C Patlson Wheeler Co Maud M Young D J McCarthy P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conneccone
Frances R. Arnold
Arcadius Avellanus
Irving Brenner
J. W. Bell
Alice Beach
Roy Bensinger
R. Churchill
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co
K. Hofer
E. H. Hopkins
William King
Charles Lange
Walter Melvin
M. Maso
Katherine
Harmony Must Prevail In Republican Rifts
In a column attributed to Cwim Star, the piece argues that Republican divisions over tariff policy in 1909 and about a national leader in 1912 cost them control of the House, Congress, and the presidency. It urges unity, recalling Theodore Roosevelt’s warning against factionalism and its destabilizing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwim
House of Representatives
Congress
Theodore Rosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Market letter hints at swift court ruling and stock shifts
The column notes anticipation of a Supreme Court decision in a Towne case and possible delays affecting corporate actions. It reports Swift & Co stockholders gaining rights to subscribe for extra shares, employees offered stock, and broad market activity in local issues. Strong gains in manufacturing and insurance stocks are cited amid optimism for trade expansion and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wall Street Journal
Supreme Court
Towne
Swift & Co
Colt
M’f’g. Co
New Britain
Union Fg. Co
Landers
Frary~& Clark
Billings & Spencer
North & Judd
American Hardware Co
United States
Canada
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Aetna Casualty & Surety Company
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection &Insurance Company
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
Aetna Insurance Company
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
National Fire Insurance Company
Phoenix Insurance Company
Automobile Insurance Company
First National Bank
Hartford-Aetna National Bank
Security Trial Company
State Bank & Trust
Hartford Electric Light Company
Hartford City Gas Light
American Brass
Niles
Bement Pond
Standard
Russell Manufacturing Company
Traut & Hine Manufacturing Company
New Britain Machine Company
Stanley Rule & Level
Landers, Frary & Clark
Bristol S8
Peck, Stow & Wilcox
Hagle Lock Company
Underwood Typewriter Common
Bigelow Hartford Carpet
An Re
Aetna Nut Company
Terry Steam Turbine Company
Taylor & Feen
Services move to Sunday at Swed ish Lutheran Church
The church announces a change of plans with services scheduled for Sunday evening at the Swedish Lutheran church instead of Friday this week. The message also includes a reflective line advising not to measure your industry by plans for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Woman Could Not Walk
A historical notice notes a woman unable to walk and describes a remedy for ailments she faces, reflecting medical remedies or social concerns in the period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aero
Penrose
Salvation Army
China
Anti-Saloon League
U. S
Bernstorff
Bernie
Americim
Ger
Army Home Service
Fri
Commander Read
Atlantic
Read
League
George S. Pitt
Arnold
Bridge Street
Clarence A
Prop
F. H. Leggett
Village Grocery
P. J. Bielefield & CO
Lincoln’s Drug Store
St. John
Essex
Conn
Connecticut River
Theodore E. Beyer
Tel. Saybrook
Glenwood Gas
New Perfection
Florence
McKee
Lyman D. Mills Co
Pringinal
J-Polmer & Sons
Ferry
Kodak
John J. Cronin
Pense
Wrubel
Sperry & Barnes
William J
Main Street
Trevithick’s South Farms
the Hartman Drug Co
Stueck Block
David Adler & Sons
Main &T
Ali
Iways
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