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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
4
Public notice from Middletown terms for subscriptions and address changes. It outlines payment rules, failure consequences, and discontinuation notices. The notice mentions second class mail status and advertising dispatch details, with contact points at local Main Street locations.
Weather at Mt Higby for noon today shows 62 mean with 77 high and 47 low. Reports discuss Congress election timing, German diplomacy, Massachusetts bond campaign, Bridgeport machinists voting, and a President order ending beer brewing after October 1.
The passage notes changing party lines amid wartime strain. It highlights ten ton coal users must cut back per State Defense Council. It mentions clever heating solutions and a new publicity idea from Edison: every letter for five weeks ends with Yours for the Fourth Liberty Loan, aiming to push the loan over the top.
Detroit News summarizes Uncle Joe Cannon's interview in Saturday Evening Post arguing income taxes reflect property and wealth distribution across states. He cites per capita wealth and tax payments in Iowa New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Nevada, noting potential distortions from income tax levies and cross state wealth transfer.
An article notes that a fuel administration request to conserve gasoline led to widespread compliance across the East, achieved without laws or enforcement. The press carried the message, explained its necessity, and informed motorists to honor the request, demonstrating the newspaper’s direct support of government aims and its persuasive reach.
President Wilson commutes death sentences of ten colored soldiers convicted in court martial for Houston riots. He cites their loyalty to the nation and hopes the act inspires continued service and support for liberty bonds and War Savings stamps among African Americans. The Treasury has noted their strong financial support to the government.
Observers praise American troops for initiative and independence in open combat, contrasting with German mass tactics. Every citizen is urged to take an individual role in supporting the war effort, especially through the Fourth Liberty Loan starting September 28, to mirror soldiers’ individual parts and ensure the loan’s success.
The Quartermaster Corps details a reserve emergency ration for the army in camouflaged sealed tins including hard bread corn beef corn beet hash roast beef salmon sardines soluble coffee sugar and salt. Civilians are urged to eat war bread to save beef and sugar for national needs as America prepares to avoid food shortages and repeats of past distress.
State Council of Defense warns farmers about threshers rules as reports to the food department show many still uninformed. County Agent Gifford notes threshing reports lack satisfactory submittals while Somers farmer reports hearing a general report but unsure what to include. Gasoline’s vital wartime role highlighted as essential to logistics, movement, and medical evacuations, underscoring its impact on victory. A bond slacker label targets the Kaiser's hacker.
Hartford Sept 17 a U S fuel administrator Thomas W Russell CT predicts domestic coal users under ten tons will get full winter supply while large users must cut back. He cites improved coal deliveries and warns only two thirds of large consumers needs may be met, urging strict economy and early conservation. Other brief items note Delaware Home Guard growth led by ex governor Willis and a Wisconsin child death from scalding.
Bernard Mosknes was fatally injured at the Rhinelander Box and Lumber Company mill when his clothing was caught in a shaft. He was whirled at high speed and crushed as the machinery was finally stopped, leaving every bone in his body broken.
Gretchen Erckenbeck a 16 year old wife of Frederick Erckenbeck a wealthy Fayetteville farmer more than twice her age seeks an annulment. She alleges mistreatment including making her a servant, splitting wood drawing water minding two step children and keeping her under control. She says he slapped her for defending herself after she punched him causing his nose to bleed and she was then knocked unconscious.
Lawrence Kansas September 18 This latest song of the fraternity men at the University of Kansas bids farewell to the frat house as a Student Army Training corps is established the fraternity houses will not reopen boarding clubs and many men only rooming houses that flourished in the past will also be abolished
Cleveland readers report that school board members believe high school girls dress too easily with short skirts and low necklines. They propose a khaki serge uniform, simple enough for self‑made construction in domestic science rooms, designed to be modest in length and style for the coming year.
Washington September 10 the navy department announced a need for 1500 officers and 6000 enlisted men in the newly formed aerial division of the United States Marine Corps. Entry requires near perfect physical condition. Weight limits 135 to 165 pounds. Enlisted personnel drawn from top Marine ranks. Flight training at Marine Field Miami and ground work at MIT Boston with mechanic schools at Great Lakes near Chicago and San Diego Cal.
The Connecticut Agricultural College announced the appointment of Richard E. Dodge of Washington to the extension staff as Assistant Agent Leader. He will share with the state leader the supervision of agents and expansion activity, and has served as founder and president of the Litchfield County Farm Bureau, plus town director and executive committee member.
Old time patent medicine pitch touts Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a liver aid for dull tired feeling. Claims 80 years of vegetable remedy use with no deleterious after effect. Promotes relief from constipation biliousness and bilious headache. Sold 25 cents a box by druggists or mail order from Dr J H Schenck & Son Philadelphia.
Rev. John J. Cosat, a noted circuit rider, died in Danville Illinois after a prolonged illness. He belonged to a small band who captured General Richard S. Elwell and his staff during the Civil War.
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