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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
5
The article notes a trend toward exposed legs in short spring dresses and low-cut shoes with criss-cross thongs. About half the wearers sport silver or gold bracelets, and some have anklets that glitter in the sun, creating a playful, fashionable look as warm weather returns.
In Stratford an anonymous assailant has struck women with a club embedded with needles during weeks of attacks near Hard's Corner. Catherine McGrath was struck twice, a needle fragment found in her side, a second wound nearby. Police and Bridgeport detectives patrol the town as searches continue for the attacker.
The University Club drew broad attendance for its 26th annual gathering last night. Professor Henry A. Perkins spoke on "Vacation Days in Ice," correcting the belief that Iceland is a land of eternal ice, noting its salubrious climate similar to Washington in latitude. W. E. Mead was elected to lead the club for the ensuing year.
Siena, whose team backed into William C Newton several days ago, was fined $1 and costs in city court this morning. He admitted leaving his car in Mittelman’s store lot for three minutes. the impact badly scraped and partly turned the vehicle. His team had settled the damage. Mrs Siena said her boy in charge had not watched.
General Committee Welcome Home parade appeals to residents along the march line to decorate their houses. The route runs Up Main to Grand to Pearl to Broad to Church to Warwick, countermarch to Main to St Johns, countermarch to South Green, then pass the Stand up Pleasant to Broad. Post. An alien custodian’s auction of 4,505 S of the First Reinsurance Co. wtford, held in the name of dhReinsurance Co., appeared at a York auctioneer event. Certified checks must be paid before bids, delaying the sale to a second time.
Lodge No 35 B P C E held a farewell banquet for Sheriff Thoras L Stweck of this city. Benedict Meriden Philip Troupe and Jackson of Waterbury spoke in tribute. Uniforms arrived for the Middletown Drum Band for Friday parade and instruments were delivered yesterday at Lyman Payne store. Joe is visiting her.
In Hartford Conn the Furnished Rich and Company bank records show a defeat by the New York Central Row Hart ford. The event details indicate a banking competition or financial cross match with notable entities involved.
Early trading shows narrow shifts across sectors with gains and losses about even. Marine shares gain on liquidation talks. Mexican Petroleum leads oil issues while motor stocks weaken. notable climbs include Baldwin Locomotive and International Paper. overall tone remains irregular but positive in late morning.
In a tense Senate vote a motion to strike Penrose as finance committee chairman failed, carried only by Borah Johnson Norris Kenyon La Follette and other progressives. Democratic Senator Thomas of Colorado mocked the scene saying harmony prevailed in the slim Republican majority. He defended abstaining from voting arguing Penrose faced similar opposition as other chairmen.
New York May 28 prices in the cotton market surged at the open on strong Liverpool cables and heavy re buys due to continued Belt rains. Private cables linked the rise to trade and Continental demand. Early trading kept gains around 90 points above last close before a nervous, unsettled bid.
New York metal prices show copper futures from May through October trading with ranges. Copper spot 15.52 to 16.70, lead 5.00 to 5.20, spelter 6.00 to 6.35. Prices quoted for successive months reflect gradual increases and steady spreads across contracts. Barrage of figures indicates ongoing commodity market activity in late May.
Chicago markets report May 28 with corn down 1 to 2 1/2 cents, oats 1/2 to 7/8 lower, provisions lower. Close figures for May July Sept contracts show corn at 180 3/4 May, 165 1/8 July, 157 1/8 September. May oats 69 3/8, July 67 3/4, Sept 64 1/2. Park May 55.10, July 49.35. Lard May 34.00, July 31.80. Ribs May 29.55, July 27.60.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. They acknowledge the Noisless Typewriter Co. employer and all who sent flowers. Mrs Patrick Arnold and adv.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson delaying formal recognition of Admiral Kolchak's Omsk government in Siberia. He seeks guarantees on a national assembly and universal suffrage, while Great Britain France and Japan push for treaty promises and for the Big Four to act cautiously.
A Johnson Store wagon lost a wheel at the High and Lincoln streets corner today. Local ads promote Kelly Busy Corner Co. ready meals at 422 Main St and E M Tryon’s pots and salads at 1564 Main St. Mrs. Ernest Peck rests after surgery at Middlesex hospital. News notes include Tryon’s codfish cakes and Welcome Home Day menus tied to Busy Corner Co. and reminders for Memorial Day committee meetings. Thomas Tierney arrives home after naval service and prior water works work.
Middlesex County Farm Bureau and local Durham residents plan creating a calf club to promote and raise pure-bred calves. The initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to improve livestock in Connecticut and advance quality cattle in the region.
Memorial Day parade committee asks Red Cross workers to attend with aprons and capes at Red Cross headquarters at 2:15 PM on Memorial Day. Ensure participation to meet parade expectations.
The Chester Garden club and the Chester Grange announce a public meeting on Monday evening, June 9, inviting the public. The Chester Junior band will provide music, with speakers A. W. Greer of Middletown, Middlesex County Farm Bureau agent, and A. J. Brundage, leader of state club work from the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs.
An advertisement touts Peptiron as a potent tonic combining iron manganese wax and pepsin to restore vigor for those run down from war excitement or epidemics. It claims pale nervous individuals recover quickly and urges immediate purchase and use.
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