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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
4
Public notice from a local news service indicates the termination of a previously inserted advertisement. The discontinuation must occur by 9:00 a.m. on the publication day. The notice lists Middletown addresses including 289 Main St and 652 Main St as reference points.
Weather report from Mt Higby for the 24 hours ending at noon lists 74 degrees high, 59 low, mean 66.5, barometer 29.66, rain totals 2 feet 3 inches, wind and rain. War reports note German forces fighting, Allied advances, and U S troop deployments. Christmas ship rumors, political campaigning in Michigan, and a confrontation over press influence and funding of Washington Times.
The New York Globe notes President Wilson’s firm rejection of Austria's overture and his insistence on autono mous development for Austria Hungary peoples. The piece links his January address to the war aims and the rejection to support for self determination for Poles, Jugo Slavs, and others, suggesting America may recognize independent movements when aligned with its principles.
The president’s call to discourage tyranny over subject peoples in the dual kingdom is hailed as a firm pledge. His message is praised for giving strength to those seeking freedom, signaling that words will be matched by determined action in support of liberty.
Justice Clark of North Carolina, presiding as War Labor Board umpire, rules for an eight hour day in industrial plants except in emergencies. The voluntary board, backed by presidential proclamation, may wield near judicial authority and moral influence nationwide during and after the war.
President Wilson announces an executive order to mobilize prison labor for the war effort while preventing abuse. Inmates will receive prevailing outside wages, with upkeep costs deducted, and the government will guarantee a market and ensure pay returns to prisoners.
The New York Globe reports a Thomas A Edison concept adopted by the Liberty Loan Committee. The plan urges all letters to end with yours for the fourth Liberty Loan for the next five weeks to boost public support and postal efficiency.
A public appeal urges citizens to pledge loyalty to Liberty Bonds with persistent reminders. The message stresses that the drive must continue, as millions are reached daily and again every twenty four hours for weeks, urging readers to sign off with a personal pledge.
The Russell Co baseball team and friends were guests of Manager Thomas W. Bailey at a supper at his Chestnut street home. Captain Krauth presented Bailey with a watch charm, and he thanked the group for the thoughtful gift. Major Samuel Russell Jr. spoke on factory baseball in Middletown and the Russell Co team’s progress since formation.
Mrs. William E. Stroud will entertain the Home club Tuesday afternoon at 2 30.
A passer-by questions a boy's swearing as the boy retorts that his mother would be pleased if she could hear him. The exchange ends with a quip about the mother being stone deaf, delivering a wry, humorous vibe.
Mrs. Alice Heller of Christopher Illinois reports four years of irregularities weakness and nervousness ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says doctors failed yet the remedy cured her and she believes it can cure any female trouble. Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. offers guidance and evidence of long experience to aid similar ailments.
Breezes invites readers to follow Liberty Lean as it boasts of another record. Friday and Saturday prices promote Armour's evaporated milk large cans 11c small cans 6c. jellies and smoked meats advertised. The note also references the war effort with a brief line to the Yanks in France and Metz.
A bakery ad highlights Western eggs at 49 cents a dozen and Sunburst sponge cake at 25 cents. It touts raisin and Vienna breads as palatable items for cake hungry shoppers.
An advertisement extols Phosphated Iron as a remedy for winter fatigue and run down conditions. It claims to purify blood, restore energy and appetite, and improve nerves, urging readers to choose the capsule form and insist on genuine product.
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