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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
4
Mt Higby weather report for the last 24 hours shows noon temperature 72, low 48, mean 60, barometer 29.62 inches, wind north, skies cloudy. The column then comments on Christmas gifts, wartime economy, beer restrictions, rail coal shortages, Lenine’s health, and various current topics with a mix of local observation and opinion.
In New York, A C Bedford of the National Petroleum War Service urges car owners to use public transit more to conserve gasoline during wartime. He calls out selfish car use by business commuters and notes women often rely on cars and taxis for shopping, urging broader adoption of transit as a daily wartime measure. He argues the fight to reduce consumption extends beyond guns to everyday travel habits.
The article argues that removing petrol use is essential and warns the fuel administrator may need drastic steps. It notes New York City saved about a million gallons on the first gasolineless Sunday and could save a similar amount on each of the six remaining days with minor inconvenience. Public transit is strained but can accommodate one more user.
A war front veteran notes soldiers crave old songs like Annie Laurie amid bombardment. The poem recalls Crimean siege scenes where troops on both sides sing of love, not fame, as battles flare and the night settles on battered trenches. The refrain honors brave soldiers with tender hearts.
The Dial praises Iceland as culturally bright and resilient. Despite isolation for a millennium, it credits the Promethean flame of forgotten monks and saga authors for sustaining national identity. Today Iceland enjoys prosperity with widespread literary activity and poetic reverence for nature.
A Minneapolis Tribune piece reflects on changing street life during the war emergency. It notes that begging wanes as the "work or fight" order motivates draft age men and others to earn their living, restoring self respect and replacing laziness with effort.
A Manchester Guardian excerpt argues that a protectionist world risks perpetual war and ghosts of a wasted generation. It calls for a League of Nations backed by a global, fair commercial policy to secure lasting peace, warning against self-serving grasping groups that would sacrifice humanity’s future.
Deep River news notes guests and residents with visitors from New Haven Boston and Philadelphia. Local people attend church services in Deep River join Lebanon and Norwich gatherings while others travel to Atlantic City and Exeter New Hampshire for short visits. A school board member resigns and telephone company staff changes mark the week.
Cromwell notes return from Moosup by Miss Katherine Stetson and visits by Ethel and Helen Sage to New Jersey. Greenwich guests with the Russells, Hartford visitor Mrs. Fielding, and Miss Clara Scribner from Springfield at the Kirkpatrick home. Addresses by A E Myers in the Associated Bible Students hall. Local church notices span Baptist, First Congregational, Swedish Lutheran, and Swedish Mission with sermons, Bible school, and mid week services. Oats and feed orders offered by Theodore Anderson.
Ivoryton on Friday saw Mrs. Irving A. Burnap and Lieut Arthur Burnap in Hartford while Rev J Valdemar Harold attended the Swedish Christian Orphanage board meeting in Cromwell. Miss Elizabeth Miller returns to Boston to resume studies as Pieretti Bros move Ensley Stailing household goods to Boston. Services at the Swedish Mission Church Sunday at 10 30 am. Mrs Ensley Stailing goes to Boston. Miss Laura G Rockwell of New Haven visits her parents for the weekend as does Miss Helen Stailing from Hartford. Fannie Buell returns from a month in Norwich. First M E Church notes: after vacation tomorrow morning at 10 o clock.
The 72 year old Windsor resident and hospital trusty at Connecticut Hospital for the Insane was found in the Connecticut River opposite the Middlesex Render ing plant near the town farm. Frederick Tryon and Charles Bailey found the body and notified authorities. Medical examiner Dr. Calef and Officer Chapman investigated, and undertaker A L Southmayd placed the body in Mortimer Cemetery vault. Plumb had been committed in 1905 and lived on hospital grounds for a decade. Officials believe he took his life, though no crisis signs were evident. he wore no coat and had minor throat marks with $2.48 in his pocket.
The probate docket records multiple actions including the will of Amelia Eliza Thompson distributing all property to daughter Grace E. Thayer and Mrs. T Howard Thompson with T Howard Thompson named executor who has qualified. The Union and New Haven Trust Co. as executors of Sarah B Bowers filed an administration account and estate distribution ordered. Edward O Cutler appointed trustee to hold a bequest for Charles Cutler. Mary E Kelly administratrix of William E Kelly estate authorized to sell real estate at 33 Hunting Hill Avenue. C Collard Adams appointed administrator of Jerome B Ray estate, a Civil War colored veteran. Joseph Kuzina Jr committed to Home for Crippled Children. Manuel Pagano appointed administrator of Giuseppe Pagano estate. A hearing on appointment set for September 13 at 10 a.m. C Bingham Leach conservator of Emma C Douglas filed annual account. Inventory of Joseph Wrang estate filed. Emma G Bonfoey executrix filed account. property distributed per will among widow and two daughters.
Middlefield note Kristen Kristensen YMCA secretary at Camp Upton will address the regular service at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Those wishing windshield markers for the patriotic pilgrimage to Lebanon on Sunday September 8 may obtain them from W L Morgan Rockfall.
The United States melted down and shipped many silver dollars to India to pay for war goods, with about one hundred million dollars exported. Sir James Meston notes Washington's legislation releasing silver eased currency needs in India, aiding Britain, the empire, and the allies in the war effort.
A farewell party held at George Bancroft’s Staddle Hill home on Thursday night wished him safe travels to Camp Upton. Sons of St. George presented a safety razor and outfit as the lodge’s best wishes. Walter Bancroft had left for Camp Upton a week earlier.
A Ogdensburg resident cites three to four years of nervous sickness and dyspepsia relieved the first day by Fruit-a-tives liver tablets. The testimonial claims rapid improvement and ongoing use, with price 50 cents per box or six for $2.50, available at dealers or by mail from Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
A free book of instructions on canning and drying is available from the National War Garden Commission in Washington, D. C. For two cents to cover postage, readers may obtain the booklet, promoting home food preservation during wartime.
A brief home canning pitch urges readers to stock up canned goods for winter with a note offering two cents to cover postage.
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