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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
2
A long casualty listing shows 1 128 total casualties with sections for Killed in Action, Wounded Severely, Died Of Wounds, and Wounded with degrees undetermined. Names span Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and beyond, including sergeants, corporals, and lieutenants.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as quick relief from grippe and colds. It claims two doses taken two hours apart break symptoms, reduce nose discharge and headaches, and end misery. It emphasizes rapid soothing of dullness and congestion.
North of Verdun on Oct 21 Private Slim Jones recounts a belt of brass buttons, each representing a German killed or captured. He describes Cantigny and the Argonne as Indian warfare, his faith, leadership by Lt Stanton, and capturing prisoners and machine guns. Wisconsin 1919 state fair may be canceled if war continues.
Washington Oct 22 The war department authorizes publication of a list of prisoners of war reported in good health. Names include Adolph F Pohl South Boston Jules Rostow Terryville Conn Eugene St Louis Burlington St Samuel G Siskin New Haven Conn Joseph L Smith Wakefield Mass Irving B Snader North Cambridge Cesare Vagini Hartford Conn J Vincent Manchester Edward Costello Law rence Mass Wagoner Albert H Gavigada Canton Mass Lloyd F Emerson Lebanon N H Privates Richard J Gray Teconic Conn Fred W A Miller Ivoryton Conn Samuel I Murray Whitinsville Prisoners Private Karl Hoffmen New Haven In Prison Camps Jeremiah O'Brien Arlington Mass Norman Allen New Bedford Mass James N Besse East Wareham Henry J Blain Acushnet and others.
Sir Douglas Haig discusses the winter 1914 to April 1915 fighting, noting Russia’s collapse freed German divisions for the West, Americans were scarce, and Britain moved to defense. He cites inadequate Fifth Army strength, frontline breadth, and need to hold vital sectors while risking others, with rail and river terrains complicating defense and labor shortages adding strain.
Geneva reports Dr. Wekerle arrived in Vienna to negotiate Hungary's split from Austria as districts halt food exports. Vienna’s German population faces bread shortages. mayor appeals to Emperor Karl for help. Senator elect Pollock backs woman suffrage, votes to aid passage after November election. Troy reports Hall's Folly flatiron building fire causes about 75000 dollars in damage. Watervliet soldiers assist in street patrols.
Norfolk residents report a rummage sale at the Town Hall for Food for France fund with New York patrons among summer visitors. A woman bought ten hats and a bible, while in Newnan Garland Jones displays his new German hunting license card, grinning at the curious question.
Advertises Eck Man's Alterative as a tonic health builder for throat and lung affections. Claims calcium lime salt is highly assimilable. Notes twenty years of successful use and price of 80c and 1.80 per bottle. Sold at druggists.
London reports describe the latest German peace note as puerile and incoherent while noting concurrent Allied events. Lords Northcliffe and Beresford offer sharp condemnations. The Chronicle and Daily News cast doubt on Germany’s intent and urge disarmament or adherence to Wilson’s terms.
Hartford Oct 22 The Republican State Committee at Allyn House announced that all rallies and public meetings scheduled for the week have been postponed due to the influenza epidemic. The central committee reports no improvement and plans for next week remain undisclosed. Public opinion supports suspending gatherings amid the health hazard.
Hartford reports the Connecticut State Council of Defense, at the urging of the Council of National Defense and the American Red Cross, backs a campaign to collect peach pits and other fruit pits and nut shells for the United States to manufacture gas masks for soldiers. Brigadier-General Hugh S. Johnson and the chemical warfare service receive support. local war burdens are told to collect pits in communities without Red Cross arrangements.
Washington reports the probe into the organized brewers of the United States was postponed as Senator Overman received word that first witness Alexander Konta has not recovered from Spanish influenza. Indications suggest the investigation will be delayed past the elections. Crest Reached At Chicago In influenza epidemic doctors say the crest has been reached with relief in sight. Deaths yesterday totaled 375 and 2,020 new cases reported. In the southern state areas the outbreak continues to spread rapidly with alarming new cases.
A vintage advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health tonic. It claims cleansing the kidneys and digestive system renews vigor, improves nerves and muscles, and preserves youthful appearance. It notes Haarlem origins and urges purchase from a druggist.
A local item notes Elmer Culmer nearly lost his arm when a gun discharged after his dog bumped it while hunting near his Middlefield home. The section mentions pork entering a local market, the near completion of Middlefield's Town hall center, Daniel Donovan planning a ride to New Haven, a cake walk at St Marys Hall on November 1, and other small items including a chestnutting party, a new grocery store by W K Spencer, and Commodore George H Bishop's river voyage.
Public Health Boards warn of severe influenza outbreaks sweeping the country and urge prompt treatment at first symptoms. The guide recommends bed rest for a week, warm air, and using Hyomei inhaler with Oil of Hyomei to kill germs and relieve grip symptoms. Inhaler is portable, inexpensive, and advised for immediate use to prevent illness and curb spread.
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