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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
4
The Penny Press announces subscription procedures and address change requirements. Subscribers must re order and provide old and new addresses to ensure prompt attention. Changes and discontinuations should be received by the specified times, with the press published from Middletown post office as second class matter.
The New Haven forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures across Connecticut. Observations list Hartford and New Haven in the 38 to 40s, with a barometer near 30.84 inches and widespread mentions of light snow in several western and central districts. The report notes no defined east coast storm, but snow flurries in multiple cities and a general trend toward fair conditions locally.
A columnist argues that real competition will fix prices and that government intervention should wane. The piece lauds Red Cross and war fund efforts, calls bonds safe investments, and urges returning service members to their hometowns to restore normalcy and peace after the war. It dismisses Bolshevik fears and urges Washington officials to lead the transition home.
A Creel bureau press corps headed by Edgar Sisson departs for Europe to promote American achievements and ideals amid foreign press ties. Critics compare such wartime style messaging to German propaganda, warning it may fuel prejudice and misdeeds if used in peacetime from government agents. The piece argues for private, spontaneous dissemination of ideas over official campaigns and urges faith in American ideals to win acceptance without coercion.
New York World reports a dramatic shift as twenty U boats surrender at sunrise near Harwich, Rear Admiral Tyrwhitt securing the handover. The piece claims England’s blockade and morale collapse, predicting a rapid turnover of more surrendered vessels and urging peace terms as public hunger grows.
The passage portrays the German U boats as supremely efficient, predicting their victory would force Allied collapse. It condemns Allied nations as weakened while praising German actions as setting a permanent maritime tradition and earning eternal fame for the navy. It claims U boats began sinking ships and shelling lifeboats to compel Allied defeat and American troop withdrawal.
Prohibition advocates envision a world-wide dry era as a triumph for moral autocracy amid rising political democracy. Yet some regions remain resistant where public sentiment resists pressure from secret moral agencies.
A dated advisory urges calm handling of influenza fear, recommends gauze masks soaked in zinc sulfate, avoiding crowds and shared cups, and emphasizes exercise and nourishing food. It lists home remedies including Dr Pierces Pleasant Pellets, Anuric Tablets, Dr Catarrh Remedy, and iron tonics like Irontic and Dr Pierces Golden Medical Discovery, plus hot lemon drinks and bed rest for symptoms.
Breezy column promotes Goethe's Delicatessen with a catalog of prepared foods and bargain groceries. Items include Old New England clam chowder 25c quart, fish cakes 35c dozen, baked beans 20c lb, macaroni and cheese 15c lb, chicken roulade, head cheese, frankfurts, boiled ham, pork sausage, pork pies, pigs feet, eggs 49c to 70c per dozen. Also notes bulk citron and fruit peels for Thanksgiving and Heinz mince meat at 30c per lb.
Wrubel's announces large hat sale featuring Arden and other chic styles in a sweeping reduction event. Hats range from $1.50 to $14.98 with many trimmings 30 to 40 percent off, plus a special one dollar fifty lot and dramatic markdowns intended to promote quick buying and publicity.
Garments in a range of styles and fabrics offered at anniversary sale prices. Formerly 10 to 65 dollars now 7.50 to 22.50 with some coats up to 65 dollars. Sizes 14 to 52 available.
Waists in lawn voile and flannel priced from $1.00 to $4.98 with $1.49 and $1.79 values. Silk and novelty fabrics feature waists from $4.98 down to $2.98 and up to $5.98. Sizes run 36 to 52.
Special lot features Crepe de Chine stripes offered at discount prices. Listed usual prices are 2.98 3.98 and 4.98 but the sale emphasizes reduced figures for these patterns and colors. Limited quantities available at participating stores.
A sale highlights silk satin serge and georgette dresses at reduced prices. Materials include silk satin georgette and jersey with markdowns from 10 to 7 50, 14 98 to 9 98, 19 98 to 14 98, 25 to 17 50, 32 50 to 22 50, 37 50 to 25, and 42 50 to 32 50.
A sale features many different skins in fine condition. Children's sets priced from 2.50 to 14.98, reduced to 1.50 to 9.98. Women's sets cut from 14.98 to 9.98 with further reductions up to 47.50. Additional sets include items at 35 and up to 125.00.
A local shop advertises a comprehensive range of suits in styles fabrics and trimming effects with sizes from 14 to 52. Prices are reduced from 14.98 to 9.98 and escalate through a tiered discount up to 65.00 reduced to 45.00, highlighting substantial savings on every option.
A special lot of skirts offered at 2.00 for early buyers. Regular prices 2.98 3.49 and 3.96. Other skirts cut from 4.98 to 19.98 down to 2.98 to 13.50.
The advertisement lists Anniversary Sale prices on Petticoats Slip-ons and Sweaters Bath Robes and Kimonos along with all Children’s Garments highlighting reduced prices for the event.
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