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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1918
Page
4
Readable fragments show multiple Main Street addresses including 188 Main St 553 Bt and 472 Main St. The text appears as a street list or notice with partial numbers and locations. No clear event date or organization is evident.
Mount Higby weather report for the past twenty four hours ends at noon. Maximum 63, minimum 55.5, at noon 63. Barometer and precipitation noted as .62 inch. Water level inches not readable. Wind north and then clear. Sunday forecast calls for maximum 65, minimum 41, mean 53, at noon 61.
Secretary Baker in France. German peace drive may be imminent. Allies advance near Lens. Labor in Connecticut critical. Russia situation unsettled. German press rewrites retreat as glory. Brewers ready to cooperate with war needs. Maine election politics muted. Gasoline rationing debated as fuel administration faces supply strain. Connecticut gasless Sunday noted with 12 Sundays of season remaining. New England railroads to be aided by government loan. Oil City Derrick urges gasoline rationing as prudent, effective plan.
Detroit News describes middle aged men as the new draft age group has altered their posture and bearing. They straighten their spines walk with deliberate steps and exude a disciplined, ready stance as if preparing for service.
The piece argues about who should fight, noting public bias toward younger soldiers. It contends middle aged people overestimate their fitness and war thrill, while doctors doubt the plans of eager registrants. It ends by saying many will volunteer, driven by pride and eligibility narratives.
A new leader rises from the masses as J R Clynes, veteran of twelve years in the Commons and twelve months as food controller aide, gains backing from key political forces. He is hailed as an independent labor statesman and orator who could unite organized labor with public sentiment, potentially shaping the next election and balance of power.
A Stars and Stripes piece urges no peace while American doughboys press machine gun nests and beat the German threat. It scorches pacifists and pro German sentiment, declaring peace impossible until the Hun is beaten to dust and U.S. victory verified.
A feisty note pleads for ceasefire in constant teasing and nickname use, urging restraint from now until a future war era. The speaker expresses frustration with affectionate but wearing terms and demands respect and calm in their relationship.
London note recounts a bit from Tit-Bits where Mr Stubb reads a science piece claiming excavated Roman prisons yielded petrified prisoner remains. Mrs Stubb prompts with a humorous aside about the term hardened.
Indians across tribes serve as soldiers and major food producers in Canada and the United States. They volunteered for service, earned honors, and contributed funds for patriotic relief. Since the railway era opened prairie lands, their teams and plows have expanded wheat oats and flax output for the allies.
In a rain soaked Russell field Mill Hollow the Weavers beat the Saints 5 to 3 securing the city league lead as Johnson and Nejako starred on the mound for Russell Tabs. Krauth held Annex to four hits as Russell defeated New Britain 5 to 4 and set up a showdown with New Departure of Bristol next Sunday. The Young Athletics defeated the Young Americans twice 19 to 8 and 9 to 0 led by Butler and forthright batting. they claim the city championship for ages 10 to 13.
A poetic toast praising mothers love and virtue. The speaker admires a mother's hair cheeks and heart, claiming heaven will immortalize her motherly deeds and sacrifice. The piece emphasizes enduring levels of joy, tears, toil, and genuine goodness as elevating a mother to heavenly grace.
Higganum community notes include Freeman from Beach Park Clinton staying a month, teachers Clara Spencer Minnie Madelin off to Southport and Northfield Mass for schooling, Lillian Frederickson returning to Chicago, and Louise Brainard heading to Northfield Mass. Fall term begins as schools reopen. local families and visitors are listed with weekend gatherings and fair plans.
Weekly church items list events for South M. E. Church including trustees election Monday at 8 p.m. Girl Scouts meet Tuesday at 7:15 in the chapel followed by Epworth league meeting at 8:00. Wednesday features a midweek service at 8 p.m. with A Song of the Mountains. Thursday hosts Boy Scouts at 7:30 in the chapel.
Zurich reports Austro German papers suggest a peace offensive will begin if the Germans halt the Allies on the Hindenburg line. The aim is to sway public opinion to blame the Allies for continuing the war.
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