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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1918
Page
2
The item discusses susceptibility to influenza and urges precautions. It notes that illness weakens resistance, emphasizes rest and exercise, and promotes a tonic called Fruit-a-tives as a blood purifier and strength builder sold locally.
The War Department releases a roster of wounded and prisoners of war in Germany. The list includes severities and names such as Sergeant Harry Ingham and Private Emoly Troiano, with locations from New Haven to Boston and Vermont towns, plus lieutenants Freeman and Woods and sergeant Stevens among others.
London dispatch reports a majority of the German war cabinet favor immediate and unconditional abdication. Only Chancellor Max and Vice Chancellor von Payer oppose. Scheidemann and Erzle push for Reichstag settlement. Kaiser to await Reichstag decision. Talk of general German election to vote on armistice terms. War cabinet agrees on peace conference in Brussels.
The Y M C A announces upcoming factory nights with committees from several factories aiding in planning. Gym classes are growing. seniors now meet Tuesday and Friday, ladies Monday and Thursday, and employed men on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Lieut. Wilber W. White of New York City gave his life to rescue a rookie flyer northwest of Verdun on November 2. White steered his plane into the German attacker, saving the novice who could not fend off the threat. He left behind a wife and two children.
Amsterdam reports Victor Adler has been named foreign minister of the new republican state established by Germany in Austria. The new government asserts control over the German troops in the Austrian army and says it aims to conclude peace in line with German terms.
In Berlin Dr von Bethmann Hollweg and Dr von Jagow, ex chancellor and ex foreign secretary, have returned to Berlin to “arr war documents.” The report notes uneasy tests of a weary crown bearing the strain of events.
Cromwell reports the United War Charity drive will open with a meeting at Belden library at 3 p m tomorrow. Delegates from organizations and canvassers will discuss plans, with Prof H M Winston of Wesleyan explaining the War Chest and campaign details. The town’s quota is about 4500, and a thorough canvass is planned.
Madison Friday reports a memorial service for Private Marvin Griswold, fallen in France on September 26. Other notes include influenza illness of W W H Snell, a postponed Fortnightly meeting, a community social by the Boy Scouts on November 7, and local residents' movements and recognitions in scouting and Y M C A work.
An advertisement extols Peptiron as a real iron tonic aiding recovery from influenza grip and nervous ailments. It claims benefits for anemia paleness nervous weakness and anxiety, touting value for women men students and convalescents across ages.
Essex notices report Warren Crocker will relocate from Collins place into Mrs Clara Dennison's tent on Pratts avenue. Miss Bessie Doane substitutes in grades 6 and 6 at the Ivory. Mass at Catholic church is 9 o'clock Sunday. Richard and Mary Pratt were out of town callers Friday. Usual Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday school at noon. Miss Mary Inigham, high school teacher, stays with sister Mrs George Blake in Ivoryton. Mrs William H Redfield of Danbury visited town. The Loyal Circle of Daughters and Sons meets Thursday afternoon November 5 at Riverview Hall at 2:30. St Johns church Sunday school 10 a.m., morning prayer and sermon 11 a.m. Sunday school teachers and officers to meet Mr Rees at 9:30 to discuss new teaching method. Short congregational meeting after morning prayer.
In Ivoryton Mrs Charles Wilcox and Miss Jessie Tibball have influenza. Halloween pranks by Ivoryton schoolboys included desecration of desks and torn papers, prompting strong condemnation as behavior unbecoming. George D French named associate member of the legal advisory board to assist registrants. Services at Swedish Mission and Congregational churches Sunday. Miss Lois Leotard hosted friends for Rachel Stevens birthday.
Geneva dispatch reports German and Austrian royal families sending money and valuables to Switzerland as Vienna faces a semi revolution. About fifty thousand protesters gather before city hall, palace, and parliament as unrest turns deadly. Austro-Hungarian retreat on the Italian front deteriorates with chaotic Tyrol troops fleeing.
A 1598 column notes Hill cemetery in bloom and a clipping machine for horses at Smith Harris livery. Northern lights and many meteors, a Middletown prophet warns of a cold winter due to unemployment. Connecticut spent 150000 on military, Portland loses 1600 in liquor licenses, granite Court House steps removed, lockup ready for occupancy, steamer City of Springfield report denied, Haddam resident Brainerd brings in three coons, and over ten percent of married women work for pay.
An old remedy claims to relieve back pain, dizziness, insomnia, and bladder discomfort linked to kidney trouble. The ad promises quick relief, renewed vigor, and ongoing protection with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Haarlem, Holland, to druggists in sealed boxes.
Reports from Vienna state a new kingdom of Serbia has been proclaimed in Sarajevo Bosnia. prisons in Bosnia and Herzegovina were opened freeing convicts tied to Archduke Ferdinand murder. The move aims to unite Bosnia with Greater Serbia led by the South Slavs. Ferdinand’s assassination sparked the war.
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