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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
4
The notice lists address changes and dates for prompt handling. It states that notices must be received by 7 p.m. on publication day to ensure they are processed. Advertisements cannot be fed or discontinued after that time at Middletown Postoffice.
Government weather report for Haven and vicinity notes generally clear to partly cloudy conditions through Friday with cool nights and mild afternoons. It lists current readings from major cities including New Haven 38 clear and Hartford cloudy, plus widespread troughs and minimal temperature changes east of the mountains.
Weather from Mt Higby for the twenty hours ending at noon today shows a maximum of 46 a day, minimum 25, reading 35.5, time 12m 45, barometer 2907, 22 ft 6 inches, wind from the northwest.
A fragmented wartime opinion piece reflects on a Republican senator in Idaho creating a House majority, demand for price controls, food and fuel shortages, and debates on postwar policy. It discusses famine fears, wheat bread, steel control, labor-capital tensions, and the approach to reconstruction and world peace. The tone urges balance, prudent judgment, and support for soldiers overseas.
The fragment hints at a discussion on shared methods and smooth operation when both parties follow the correct procedures. It emphasizes practical coordination and mutual compliance to achieve successful outcomes.
Markets director McBride argues future farmers succeed by selling in car lot quantities to cut costs and enable low city prices. He notes wholesale farmers avoid retail burdens, while parcel post links producers to consumers with minimal living-cost impact. He urges city markets and wholesale methods to boost farmer profits.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes postwar stamp sales at drug stores declined as demand rose during epidemics. Clerks must abandon prescriptions to sell stamps, with little commission or wholesale support. Public habit and always-open stores keep stamps at druggists, complicating revival.
A prominent doctor touts Phosphated Iron as a cure for thin blood, promising stronger nerves, richer blood, brighter cheeks, improved appetite, and renewed vitality. The ad asserts rich red blood and steady nerve energy are within reach for all, with capsules sold through Hartman Drug Co and other druggists.
The locality that banned stamp sales after 6 pm and on Sundays faced criticism for not extending the ban to other hours. Observers argued it would have been wiser to maintain the ban only at those times and keep the stamp drawer open during remaining hours.
Hartford writer calls Solf’s plea for leniency a yellow streak. He argues Germany must face strict terms and that waiving transport restrictions would not remove Allied burdens. He condemns German cruelty and protection of public crime as hypocrisy.
Philadelphia Record notes world debutantes of prominent families relinquished society duties this season yet actively support war work. Many join Emergency Aid, motor corps, or nursing. others do Red Cross, canteen service, or National League for Woman's Service.
Washington reports two army casualty lists totaling 1077 names with categories killed in action died of wounds died of accident and causes disease wounded severely degree undetermined wounded slightly missing in action. Connecticut section lists include Joseph P. McNulty New Haven Corporal Frederick Fleischhauer New Britain Edward A. Johnson New Haven Lee Healey East Hampton John Repriz Waterbury Nicholas Salvatore New Haven Michael Sullivan New Haven Vincent King Bridgeport Frank Hampeau Putnam.
The State Council of Defense offers six practical tips to ease the Christmas shopping season. Distribute purchases across November and December, buy useful items, send out-of-town gifts before December 5, avoid bulky packages, and carry parcels whenever possible.
The text calls for government action to ensure release of manpower and unrestricted transportation. Stores promise to limit deliveries and sales forces and to allow public visits. Access should be unrestricted but arranged for shopper convenience and shop operations.
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