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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
4
A brief item notes locations for the News Service operation rooms in ldletown and Conk with address references at 652 Main St and 473 Main St. The text lists editorial rooms and mentions general office space. No dates or names beyond street numbers.
Weather at Mt Higby reported noon today shows 75 high, 60 low, mean 67.5, 12 noon 63, barometer 29.58, wind north. The piece wanders through wartime politics, prohibition, labor, food shortages, oats, cotton, and ship news. notes enthusiasm and unrest, mentions I W W sentiment, price fixes, and U S wartime measures with casual social observations.
In a Detroit News analysis the Sheppard amendment bars sale of alcohol after June 30 and beer and wine after May 1 with export allowed thereafter. Critics say export lets producers flood foreign markets while Americans sacrifice. The piece questions army liquor use and cites senators Penrose and Wadsworth. Weekly market notes highlight improving war news and US creditor status, with brisk local stock activity and recent Russell Manufacturing sales near 290.
Detroit News presses for a full investigation into who altered the waterpower bill during review by Secretaries Lane Baker and Houston. After drafts returned with changed phrases, Congressman Feris noted the changes were significant, suggesting a subordinate or official within government service betrayed the public trust and demanded accountability.
A Times excerpt argues Americans at the front view dangerous assignments as honors, not grievances. It cites German suspicion and commends U S troops for accepting heavy risks as brothers in arms, highlighting a letter from an American officer to his father praising his unit’s duty.
Thomas E Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Anderson of Main Street, is in town on a lough before entering the quartermaster corps as an instructor after training at U S Technical High School Newtown Mass. J Mittelman’s 510 Main Street Middletown closes Saturday for sales. Red Cross Rooms reopen next week September 9 with volunteers urged to help. contact Mrs Hallock, chairman. An old adage notes if a man could be credited for good intentions money would be no object.
An old advertisement touts a root and herb remedy used for women’s disturbances for over forty years. It suggests many suffer similar ailments and urges seeking advice from a friend. The copy emphasizes the product’s long track record and general benefit.
In the Boston Transcript excerpt, a traveler notes American soldiers marching to the front in France. Despite fatigue and danger, troops sing and smile, their spirit contrasting the grim scene. The writer likens their fervor to crowds at a football game, highlighting morale among Marines.
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