Penny Press subscription terms and contact details
The Penny Press announces subscription rates and terms for the United States with annual and monthly options. Subscribers must pay in advance. names are not listed on the order until payment is received and the paper may be stopped after the term ends. Changes of address require prompt notice, 8:30 am deadline on publication day to affect ads. Second class matter at Middletown post office. Copies available at 299 Main St, 652 Main St, and 188 Main St.
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Weather report forecasts fair conditions for New Haven area
Government Weather Report for New Haven on November 20 notes generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with moderate west winds. A trough of pressure from the lake region causes unsettled weather in eastern Lake region and New England, with some locations reporting light snow flurries and a broad high pressure area over Montana bringing cooler but clear conditions elsewhere.
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York
Massachusetts
Maine
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Atlanta
Atlantic City
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Chicago
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Hartford
Jacksonville
New York
Norfolk
Pittsburg
Portland
St. Louis
Washington
Mt Higby Weather and War Commentary Weigh News
Mt Higby weather report for the past day lists maximum 52, minimum 29, precipitation .04, barometer 29.34, mean 45, wind from north, cloudy. The column then shifts to political and war talk touching G O P factions in Washington, peace prospects, holidays from war, war work drives, dry or wet nation debate, and opinions on militarism, tariffs, and postwar conditions.
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Mt. Higby
Opinion on money influence in prohibition and national policy
The piece argues money drives public opinion and policy in prohibition debates, with brewers and distillers spending heavily to sway views. It calls for an expression of the people's view, notes wartime and tax implications, and questions government subsidies to manufacturers, urging a shift toward business ventures not tied to war or profits from taxation.
Kitchin Sectional Taxes Stir National Debate
The Savannah Press defends Kitchin and the Solid South against The Sun’s tax critique, arguing taxes should reflect wealth and presenting a table of census wealth versus tax payments. Florida, Maine, and other states are contrasted, showing southern wealth and tax figures that challenge Northern dominance.
Kitchin taxes cited as rigged to aid Solid South
The passage argues Missouri pays higher taxes than Texas and Maryland higher than Georgia, despite lesser wealth. It claims the Kitchin tax records show deliberate manipulation to enable the Solid South oligarchy to prey on taxpayers north of Mason and Dixon's line.
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Texas
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Georgia
United States
Kitchin
South
Mason and Dixon
The Two Despots and the Fight for Democracy
A Chicago Tribune essay argues that Bolshevik force, mob rule, and militant absolutism threaten democracy. It compares Bolshevik power to czars and Kaisers, condemning divine right claims and urging reason as the basis for true liberty.
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Chicago Tribune
Russia
Germany
Lenine
Rewarding Our War Heroes A Delicate Dilemma
The piece weighs how to honor Foch and Pershing without overstepping decorum or implying ranks beyond their wartime roles. It muses on monuments, honorary titles, and gifts, urging respect for their independence and privacy while noting future commemorations and public memory. A Washington Star column contrasts serious tribute with a humorous regional quip about a mule.
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Foch
Pershing
Washington
France
United States
Congress
Pershing Foch Jones
Robinson
Smith
Dewey
Nina Bang Represents Danish Socialists at Stockholm Meet
Nina Bang, famed Danish socialist leader, attended the recent international socialist gathering in Stockholm representing the Socialists of Denmark.
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Denmark
Nina Bang
Stockholm
Connecticut Finances Show War Time Surplus And Debt Reduction
Connecticut reports a surplus of 642,572 in its treasury for the year ended September 30, despite war demands. The state reduced bonded debt by 473,000 and added 664,000 to the sinking fund, now totaling 3,679,595. Civil funds stand at 8,025,076 with a total revenue about 200,000 below the prior year, aided by inheritance taxes and automobile fees. Road improvements reflect the debt. Connecticut touts its strong financial management, with New Jersey as the closest eastern rival.
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Bridgeport Post
Connecticut
Holcomb
General Assembly
Iherest
New Jersey
The Great Army That Died Remembered
The World notes Premier Clemenceau’s tribute to the soldiers who died in World War I. It honors their supreme sacrifice and calls for reverent remembrance even as peace arrives, acknowledging the shared sacrifice of allied peoples and the enduring legacy of those who did not live to see victory.
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New York World
Premier Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Europe
Clemenceau
Olive Tablets offer gentle calomel replacement
Purported medical ad describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable laxative that cleanses the blood bowels and liver like calomel without sickness. Claims include improved complexion and energy after a few nightly doses. Sold for 10c and 25c per box by all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
The Difference Sparks Dialogue on Women’s Work
A brief exchange quotes Miss Cayenne noting women have always worked but now many work away from home and are paid. The remark highlights a shift in gender roles, reflecting social change without detailing events or dates.
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Washington Star
Miss Cayenne
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