New York Influences Lift Old Barber Era in Middletown
A fragmented column notes how Middletown’s claim to a woman barber tradition echoes broader urban trends. The piece compares Kansas City and other western cities, highlighting how local shops reflect national shifts in women entering trades, while stressing the enduring role of New York as a cultural benchmark.
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Orange County
Ore Rena Stent
Cee Kane Ak
New York
Orange
la- Beeghss
Kansas City
Muldietown
Sentinel
Cornwall-on-Hedna
S.a
Barber
Light Rates Decision Hints at Compromise Likely
The Public Service Commission is poised to rule on the Rockland Light and Power rate case for rural areas. The company sought a jump from 75 cents to 2.50 dollars monthly, arguing a loss around 16,000 dollars. Indications point to a compromise between eight and the proposed rate, with a decision due Friday that could reroute net earnings from surplus power beyond Middletown and Port Jervis.
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Public Service Commission
Rockland Light and Power Company
Redfield
Middletown
Port Jervis
Macardell
New York Newspapers Embrace Daily Barber Boom
The piece notes New York papers show unusual interest in a daily barber shop serving male patrons. It casts New York as behind the times yet curious about this grooming trend and hints at broader social curiosity.
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Nib
New York
Times
Stern
Death of Horace Murphy Shocks Orange County
Horace P. Murphy, a longtime figure in Orange County racing circles, dies at 45. He aided Middletown and Monroe racing meets and supported local officials in light harness events and auto races. His passing leaves a void for residents who valued his bright spirit and dedication. His contributions to records and archives were noted as part of a broader county history effort.
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Flick
Division of Archives and History
Chronicle
Horace P. Murphy
Orange County
Middletown
Monroe
Mr. Murphy
Ile
Horace Murphy
Calvo Doctrine Sparks U.S. Mexico Claims Clash
The Calvo doctrine, opposing foreign interference in Latin American legal matters, looms in U S Mexican oil and land disputes. The North American Dredging Co. sued Mexico for 300000 dollars under a Calvo clause in Salina Cruz harbor work, but the General Claims Commission ruled against the American firm, aligning with Mexico that the clause forfeited U S support and left the company to Mexican courts.
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Les
Mexico
Coolidge
Uncle Sam
Washington
Texas Corporation
Salma Cruz
United States
General Claims Commission
Henry W Anderson
Richmond
C. van Volienhoven
Leyden University
Hanoi
Reservoir plan sparks Orange and Sullivan county boom
New York city authorities consider building a 200 million dollar reservoir near Port Jervis. If authorized, vast circulation in Orange and Sullivan counties would follow through property purchases wages and tourism growth, though some towns would be flooded and homes displaced. The article urges residents to overlook hardships for the broader good.
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New York City
Port Jervis
Orange
Sullivan Counties
Sullivan
Bridging the Centuries by R Alexander Flick
State historian Flick lauds Middletown for its splendid condition and careful preservation across the centuries, praising the town's commitment to heritage and enduring historic character.
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R. Alexander. Flick
Middletown
Beaux Arts Ball Sets New Orleans Pageant Night
New York notes describe the Beaux Arts ball as the world’s most fashionable charity event. Wealthy attendees spend thousands on costumes while tickets cost 15. The 1807 New Orleans theme prompts expert period costumes to recreate historic fashion, with guests urged to avoid anachronistic dress.
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New York
New Orleans
Don Walling
George Kerr
Riley
Walling
George
Tus Riley
Orange Blossoms and Verses From the Staff
A scattered page of verse and jokes from the staff features a dedication to Henry and playful lines about a boy’s future, a quip-filled portrait of school savings, and light humor about an old typewriter. Also includes humorous vignettes about chivalry, Ma Ferguson, and a flirtation with sensational headlines.
Recruiting officer to visit Washingtonville
A U S Navy recruiting officer from Newburgh will visit Washingtonville on Wednesday January 26 to interview and examine prospective recruits and share information about Navy enlistments. He will be at the post office from about 10 30 a m to 3 p m offering guidance on education trade and travel with the Navy.
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U. S. Navy
Newburgh
Washingtonville
U. S Navy
Navy
Questions and Answers compilation of curiosities and trivia
A reader’s Q and A style piece presents various queries on communism Biblical unpardonable sin polar temperatures poetry a Browning line a calendar date elephants and mice world population by race and color psychology. Answers offer concise definitions dates lineages and beliefs with period voice.
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Caupes
Columbia
Farm Bureau program outlined for coming year
Chester C. Davis announced the Orange County Farm Bureau plan for next year with officers elected for the current year. The program includes pest control and spraying demonstrations, fruit improvement efforts, and a poultry and egg production campaign. An April meeting will feature John Vander Vort. the annual Orange County Bar Association meeting is set for February 7.
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Chester C. Davis
Orange County Farm Bureau
E. R. Farley
Idairyman
Goshen
Lester Clark
Newburgh ‘Township
Eugene Bacher
Pbultrvatan
Farm Bureau
Poultry Producers Association
Davis
Robert E. Jones
Connecticut
John Vander Vort
Orange County
Wih Mean State College
Poultry Association
C E. Lee
Farminghats
J. E. Rive
Henry W. Chadeayne
Newburgh
Charles H. Shaw
Middletown
Peter Cantiine
Orange County Bar Association
Sur Fogate
Poultry program announced for New York college activities
The New York state college of agriculture will discuss poultrymen problems with a poultry hour in September. In October poultry pathologist Dr. Hendrickson from Parmingdale will attend a general meeting. November egg production contest leads to a three day poultry school in December by Ithaca specialists.
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New York State College of Agriculture
Hendrickson
Parmingdale
Ithaca
Selecting a perfect dog or wife by judging from looks
The author argues that choosing a dog or a spouse by pedigree or appearance is unreliable. Intelligence and character vary with each pairing, and prize-winning traits often reflect beauty more than brains. He recalls a yearslong experience with dogs, favoring a truly exceptional companion over flashy but average standards.
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Ima
Dog Denlera
United States
Howard Keeler
New York State
Badger
Yannar
Avery Anta
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