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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
4
A Middlesex area bulletin discusses subscription details for a local paper with notices on address changes and advertising deadlines. It reflects wartime topics, taxes and fuel concerns, labor unrest, and public mood as March 13 approaches, mentioning postmaster McCarthy and shifting postal duties.
The piece surveys church leaders and laity amid Sunday driving limits, noting speculation that restrictions on motor use could revive traditional churchgoing. It discusses clergy concern over lax attendance, debates on Sunday automobilling’s impact, and the view that many Americans have deprioritized old religious habits while still valuing worship in their own way.
Washington reports that Fuel Administrator Garfield will enforce at least two more gasless Sundays. Senate Finance Committee members question figures behind the orders. Senator Lodge doubts reported gasoline stocks on August 24 along the Atlantic coast and tests Garfield data. Committee invites all fuel administration officials to testify on production and distribution factors.
Washington September 14 seven more American soldiers who died bravely on the battlefield are awarded the Distinguished Service Crosses in War Department communique No 120. The emblems will be sent to near relatives. Recipients include Second Lieut William P Hymand of Iowa Falls Iowa Corporal John Connors of Rockland Massachusetts Corporal James R Patten address unknown Private Jay Ler Antes address unknown Private Raymond Barnes of Taylorsville North Carolina Private William J Bergen of New York City and Private J W Shumate of South Charlestown West Virginia. Two men named James R Patton are listed for Hanock Michigan and Philadelphia respectively.
Cromwell reports a New York visit by S C Loman and 277 men enrolled in Thursday’s registration for ages 18 to 45. Tiffany Lind visits New Jersey relatives, Mrs T H Beaumont visits Brooklyn. Congregational church holds 4:30 PM service themed The Christ We Forget, Bible school at noon, CE leader Edward Johnson, song service after CE, and a Monday officers conference at the parsonage. Swedish Mission church offers 10:30 AM service, 12 PM Sunday school, 6:45 PM Yesmeg society, 7:45 PM song service, and 2:46 PM Sunday Holy Communion at Swedish Lutheran church.
C F Savage will speak at the Methodist church during Sunday morning service. Albany police are ordered to keep heads up while on patrol per Commissioner Frost, with officers not stopping to speak to civilians.
A Newark Indiana reader testifies Foley Cathartic Tablets provide thorough cleansing while keeping bowels regular and aiding digestion. The ad touts them as the best cathartic tablets made and available everywhere.
Washington reports America’s first army advanced faster than expected at St Mihiel. Germans unable to follow usual destruction plan as rail lines Verdun Commercy Toul Nancy reopen. American engineers operate railways. siege aims reduced and future moves awaited by Pershing, Foch, and the war council.
The Boston Herald recounts Fuel Administrator Garfield's tale on choosing essentials over non essentials. He cites cutting coal for candy makers then discovering a coconut shell acid needed for gas masks, prompting support for coconut product imports. A wartime note ends with a thirty year old woman regretting a later start.
In Deep River the town caucuses meet Monday evening in the town hall to nominate officers, with expectations that the slate will mirror last year. Various locals attend events, teach roles, and visit relatives as community notices span church services, school appointments, and memorials.
Alexander Munro of R R No 1 Lorne Ontario narrates a three year rheumatism ordeal ending with improvement after using Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. He reports reduced pain swelling and newfound ability to walk two miles and perform light chores. The ad lists price 50c per box six for $2.50 and trial size 25c from Fruit-Aatives Limited Odensburg New York.
Government estimates for August 1918 show cotton consumption excluding linters at 534 914 running bales, down from 569 488 in 1917. Linters consumption rose to 100 473 bales in 1918 from 78 896 in 1917. Public storage and compresses held 1 804 466 bales, with 1 214 046 in consuming establishments. Imports and exports figures are given, alongside spindle activity. a child dies after eating 30 cathartic pills in St Marys West Virginia.
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