The spring and summer timetable of the Long Island Railroad, daylight saving time, went into effect. The new table was published in the Express. As final revision of proofs was still being made, it was suggested that readers intending to travel consult the local railroad agent before making arrangements. Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first implemented in the United States in 1918 during World War I as a way to conserve fuel by reducing the need for artificial lighting.

The Lily-Pond House at Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor improved highway, just south of the village, was leased for the season by John H. Lund, proprietor of the Lundhurst of Sag Harbor. Mr. Lund established the 22 room Lundhurst House a few years prior and it was a success from the start. Expansion to accommodate a growing patronage occasioned the lease. The Lily-Pond House was formerly the summer home of Dr. James Smith and when built was the largest country home of the Hamptons.

Student Walter Renkens suffered an abrasion of the head while playing baseball at Pierson High School. A baseball bat accidentally slipped from the hands of Wallace Stafford as he swung at a ball and struck young Renkens in the forehead. Renkens was taken to the school nurse, Mrs. Helene Gusman, who administered first aid. He was then taken to the office of Dr. M. B. Lewis by Seward Wood in Principal Wood's car. Dr. Lewis put several stitches in the cut