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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1918
Page
3
Informal notice describes a welcoming strawride event at Dew Drep Inn in Clinton featuring a satisfying supper dancing and a price of one dollar per person. The offer promises a free garage and enjoyable evening with music and dancing. Total mentions include an eleven dollar reference.
District of Middletown, Court of Probate, November 16, 1918. Six months granted for creditors to exhibit claims to THOMAS W. O'KEEFE, Administrator, 107 Grand St, Middletown, Conn. Those neglecting to present accounts will be debarred from recovery. All owed parties urged to pay promptly.
Edward Alsworth Ross argues Russia’s stagnation stems from three forces: the Mongol yoke that suppressed rights, the southward steppe raids limiting settlement, and the Romanoff autocracy that entrenched serfdom for centuries. He links these to delayed European modernization and compares imperial barriers to early American frontier exposure.
Three prominent Americans Secre tary of State Lansing Elihu Root and Justice Louis D Brandeis are cited as representatives at the coming peace conference. President Wilson may go to Europe as head of the American delegation if public support is clear. If not, Lansing islikely to lead. Colonel E M House in Europe will serve as unofficial adviser to the delegation.
Washington reports 437 army casualties today with 170 killed in action 66 died of wounds 91 missing and 110 died of disease. Connecticut names include Corporal James H Johnston New Haven and Privates William Corcoran East Haven Thomas Doris Milford Leo L Homme Attawaugon Thomas McNicholas New Haven Ubent Mamyurburg Bloomfield and Private Mario Polverari New Haven among the section on Died of Disease.
War is ended and baseball faces a surge of postwar interest. Owners must meet heavy overheads and plan a strong return. Proposals include restricting players by service, removing interleague tensions, and revising salaries and publicity to rebuild the game.
Two American Red Cross doctors Major Tarsowsy and Major Morehead remained at Annel Chateau as German forces advanced near Compiegne. Despite evacuations and a ruined hospital, they continued operations for a day and a night with aid from two canteen women and Red Cross drivers. The crisis passed and normal routine resumed.
Recommend reuse of thinning sheets by tearing in two and turning before wear out. Use long stitches to hem raw edges, overlap selvage slightly, and stitch. If center wears, cut out and join to form a narrow sheet and widen. Worn pieces can yield two pillow cases from four corners.
A regional season opens with Missouri Waltz and a Lucia mad scene by Galli Curci featuring soprano soloists. The program showcases vocal range and dramatic contrast as a curial centerpiece.
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