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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1918

Page

4

Evening Penny Press subscription notice

Public notice explains subscription terms for the Evening Penny Press. It states payment is required to continue delivery, with stop dates tied to expiration and address changes must be prompt for redirection. The newspaper is mailed from Middletown Connecticut as second class matter and is sold at local locations.

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Weather report from New Haven November forecast

Government weather report for New Haven and vicinity details partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. High pressure moving southeast brings a fall in central districts and cold nights, with freezing temperatures extending toward Texas. Temperatures listed for cities show generally cloudy or snow conditions in some areas and clear skies in Port.

New Haven Haven Rapid City S. C Texas Gulf Coast Rocky Mountains Atlanta Tic City Boston Cincinnati Denver Detroit Hartford Hatteras Jacksonville Nantucket New York Norfolk Pittsburg Port St. Louis Washington

Mt Higby Weather And Postwar Economic Worries

Weather at Mt Higby for 24 hours ending noon today shows a high of 44 and low of 39 with 36.5 at noon and wind from the northwest as clear skies prevail. The piece discusses Secretary McAdoo’s resignation, postwar economies, coal and liquor concerns, rail labour, fires in Baltimore, troop movements home, and calls for a quick return to normalcy with caution on luxuries and taxation.

Mt. Higby

Wage standards and state control in postwar economy debated

The writer questions whether Uncle Sam can impose a standard wage and classify all workers under four categories, arguing the wartime government overreach created a biased system. He warns of Bolshevik influence twisting policy and asks if a government price standard or free market supply and demand should prevail for ordinary living costs.

Uncle Sam

Ford and Bryan Compared by an Editor

Editor criticizes Henry Ford for shifting to traction business and publishing with aims of informing the public while accusing him of self interest and manipulating opinion, likening Ford to Bryan and labeling him a mushroom millionaire. The piece urges a more useful use of wealth and questions the value of Ford’s proposed publication venture.

Henry Ford Bryan Mr. Ford Ford Cub

Our Soldiers Over There Reflect Duty and Readiness

The New York World reflects on discharged soldiers in American camps who did not fight abroad yet remain crucial to national strength. They are called minute-men of the nation, ready for peace and defense, embodying disciplined manhood and a sane, prepared future for ten years and beyond.

Waming Senate New York World America Republic

Saybrook Point Notes On Local Residents And Events

Saybrook Point reports Morgan G. Bulkeley of Hartford inspecting his farm Friday. Mary Williams spent Thursday in Middletown. Josephine Dupree joins Essex National Bank. Hazel Schley visited Hartford. A Congregational church song service is planned for Sunday evening. Rev. William F. White returns from Ware Massachusetts. Mrs. Ketchum and family plan to spend winter in New York. Mrs. Ketchum leases the Berrian place for five years. Mrs. Olmstead and daughter plan to spend winter in town.

Saybrook Point Morgan G. Bulkeley Hartford Mary Williams Middletown Josephine Dupree Essex National Bank Hazel Schley Congregational Church Snday William F. White Ware Mass Ketchum New York

Stop the Leaks and the Costly Frills

Lowell newspaper critiques government and military waste arguing overstaffing and unnecessary tasks. It calls for trimming personnel and ending ornamental activities to improve efficiency and morale regardless of wartime status.

Death of Deep River Resident Charlton Pratt at 62

Charlton M. Pratt, 62, died at Nile Street Hospital Hartford after a two year illness of kidney and bladder trouble. Born April 18, 1856, in Deep River, he held multiple town offices, served in the 1884 general assembly, and was probate judge in 1914 for the Saybrook district. Survived by wife and five children, funeral Sunday at 3 p.m. at Wooster Memorial chapel.

Co. M. Pratt Deep River Charlton M. Pratt Nile Street Hospital Hartford Obediah P Ann Hale Pratt Morgan School Clinton Valparaiso Ind Kirby C Jesse H Shelley L Bristol Philip R U. S Edith M Louis D. Pratt Buffalo Emory C. Parker Wooster Memorial Chapel Fountain Hill Cemetery

Red Cross Meeting Planned. Influenza Hits Haddam

In Haddam Higganum the annual Red Cross gathering is set for Monday at eight in Town Hall Haddam. Influenza has afflicted the Johnson family and area schools are closed. Eveline Brainard, campaigning in France, will speak at 7 PM Sunday at the Congregational Church. A Middletown truck delivered corn from Haddam Island. Linen shower quotas for Middlesex Chapter extended to December 1 with requests for sheets towels and bath towels focusing on 99 by 62 inch minimums and 102 by 64 preferred.

Higganum The Red Cross Haddam Frank Emmons Roanoke Virginia Robert Spangler Washington, D. C Herbert Johnson Eveline Brainard France Brazos Middletown Beda Brainard Lawson C. B. Carlson State Guards Dr. Loewe Middlesex Chapter Ida Cody

Thanksgiving services and Red Cross notice in Chester

Claude Watrous is ill with influenza in Chester. A reunion Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist church next Wednesday at 7 30 with Rev. F L Garfield delivering the address. Red Cross rooms close the week of November 25 and reopen the following week.

Chester Claude Watrous Baptist Church F. L. Garfield Frank P. Smith Ashley Falls Mass H. C. Bates Red Cross Frank L. Garfield

Local notes from Durham area November 23 1918

Durham items report illness cases including George W Newton taken to Middlesex Hospital for treatment and Fred M Alling suffering from a cold. Mentions of local industry shifts at Francis joiner shop to a tin shop and upcoming work at Parson's company and M M Company. Bird shooting season closes today with scarce game. Red Cross and King's Daughters meetings scheduled. church services list by name and time with Thanksgiving service noted for November 24. Oyster price 60 cents quart.

Durham George W. Newton Middlesex Hospital Fred M. Alling Russell Company Middletown John J. Mahon Rogers and Hubbard Factor Portland W. T. Coe L. H. Foote C. I. Harvey Red Cross Francis W. A. Parson’s Methodist Church Epworth League Congregational Church Church of the Epiphany

Thanksgiving church notices fill Cromwell schedule

In Cromwell on November 23 the Baptist, First Congregational, Swedish Mission, and Swedish Lutheran churches list morning services at 10 30 a m and evening services at 7 30 p m Led by Rev Frank D Luddington Rev Homer Wesley Hildreth Rev A E Elmquist plans include a Sunday school at noon Bible study at 10 30 a m and a Union Thanksgiving service on Thursday November 28 at 7 30 p m The Christian Endeavor campaigns run to December 8 with new members sworn in Beatrice Adams leads The Liberty Chorus and church choirs join for the Thanksgiving singing Everyone is welcome.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Baptist Church Deep River Town Hall Library Park Frederick Miller Tveryton Fountain Hill Cemetery J. Daniels M. Beaumon Elizabeth Joy Byron Hatfield Bible School Christian Endeavor Christian Science Society Engine House James A. Hopkins New York City E. J. B. Southworth Stone House Sarah C. Mather New London Norwich L. E. Pratt New Britain Cromwell Charles Ranney Hartford Frank D. Luddington First Congregational Church Homer Wesley Hildreth Beatrice Adams Italy Pilgrim Shores Congregational Church Baptist Liberty Chorus Swedish Mission Church A. E. Elmquist Union

Victory workers pledge for war fund in Westbrook

Westbrook Nov 24 Victory boys and girls pledge five dollars each for the United We Serve war campaign. List of pupils includes Minnie Chapman Louise Gustafson Henry Stokes Maude Stokes Florence Eastland George Wastland Raymond Ames Clayson Chalker Oliver Chalker Paul Wren Kenneth Morgan Margaret Fladrick Theresa Fladrick James Eastland Louis Gustafson Henry Wilcox Maude Wilcox Alma Neidlinger Catherine Neidlinger. Rev George Eastland leads town branch and will head Arawanna school children's drive when school reopens. A husking bee planned at A S Burdick farm to boost the fund. Christmas coupons unaddressed labels available via relatives at local Red Cross to be sent overseas to American expeditionary forces. If Red Cross rooms closed, J H Ripley or Mrs C N Field handle coupons. Rev W B Sherrett of New Haven preaches Sunday at Congregational church 10:45 a m with Sunday school at noon and Y P S C E at 7 p m.

Westbrook Minnie Chapman Louise Gustafson Henry and Maude Stokes Florence Eastland George Wastland Raymond Ames Clayson Chalker Oliver Chalker Paul Wren Kenneth Morgan Margaret Fladrick Theresa Fladrick James Eastland Louis Gustafson Henry and Maude Wilcox Alma Neidlinger Catherine Neidlinger George Eastland Arawanna School Victory A. S. Burdick Red Cross J. H. Ripley C. N. Field W. B. Sherrett New Haven Congregational Church

Kidney Trouble Disappeared Fruit Liver Tablets Claim

testimonial from Henry Dater of Troy New York dated April 29 says kidney trouble and constipation improved after using Fruit-a-tives for about a month. product advertised as 50c per box six for 2.50 with trial size 25c. sold by Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY and at dealers.

Cape Cod Massachusetts Golden Gate California Henry Dater First Avenue Troy New York Ogdenspitrg N. Y

Old Saybrook muster passes with flying colors

Old Saybrook reports Co G Sixth Infantry C S G passing the annual inspection at the armory with praise for their rifles and gear. Major Leland and Captenn H. Fenn of the Essex company led the drill. Four ill members were absent. Other local items note visits, labor camp arrivals from Boston, and a funeral in Ivoryton.

Old Saybrook Co. G C. S.G WH. P. Leland EE. H. Fenn Essex Company John A. Ayer Edward McLean Jarvis E. Brooks J. D. Duvries Elisha G. Clarke Canton Mass Carl Warren Garden City L. I

Hadlyme Social Roundup Guests and Visitors

Hadlyme residents share visits from Hartford to Norwich and Middletown. Mrs Ernest Fuller and daughter from Hartford visit Mrs N A Brooks. Max Weinstein spent a week in New York. Centerbrook hosts Mr and Mrs Water Wilcox. I J Brooks go to Gooper South Carolina for winter. Frank L Hart stationed at Edgewood Arsenal visited town. Raphael Passerella from Fishers Island visited.

Hadlyme Ernest Fuller Hartford N. A. Brooks Max Weinstein New York City Water Wilcox Centerbrook C. H. Rich I. J. Brooks Gooper South Carolina Francis Ryan Norwich Maude Tooker Frank L. Hart Edgewood Arsenal Edgewood Edward la Place Middletown Raphael Passerella Fort Wright Fishers Island N. Y

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