Middletown Journal subscription rates and contact note
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options with per copy 25 cents, five day and six day mail plans, and annual rates for local and outside trading areas, plus a Bible verse quoted at the end. The text appears as a publisher’s notice with price tables and regional mailing rates.
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Rise in Taxes and Federal Spending Since 1890
A Census Bureau study notes state and local tax collections rose from 501 million in 1899 to 11.296 billion in 1946, while per capita taxes climbed from 7.95 to 79.98. Federal expenditures jumped from 279 million (1886–1890) to over 40 billion in 1946, a surge of about 23 times in real terms.
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United States
Romantic Zoology and the Legends Behind Weighed Bricks
A discussion of how myths about colonial bricks and ship ballast endure despite evidence. Willy Ley’s The Lungfish the Dodo and the Unicorn is cited as exploring romantic zoology with claims of unicorns and dinosaur-like creatures in unexplored regions. The piece ponders whether any legendary beasts could exist in remote tropics or unseen New Guinea.
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Ley
Central Africa
New Guinea
Columbus Day Rethinks Discovery and American Progress
The piece muses how Columbus would view modern America noting vast progress and comforts, rapid travel, and political and sports events. It argues Columbus would regard conflicts and changes as minor and that honoring the discoverer remains fitting regardless of who truly found America.
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Columbus
Europe
Christopher
The Worry Clinic examines Molly G s voice and social life
Dr George W Crane analyzes Molly G a 20 year old Chicago maid described as shy and nearly speechless by her employer The case discusses how nasal speech may mask nervousness and how introverted work reduces social contact and voice strength The piece contrasts voice projections among bookkeepers salesmen information girls and popular young women.
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Molly G
Chicago
After Conference Molly Shifts Focus on Voice
A report notes Molly, raised on a farm as an only child of foreign born parents, carries inferiority complexes from early schooling. Her weak nasal voice is described as a bid to hide in public, with readers urged to notice timid children who speak softly.
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Molly
Compliment Club touted as aid for shy talkers
A newspaper feature describes how people mouth talkers, hints at lip movement concealment, and presents the Compliment Club as a method to boost speech and personality. It cites Molly’s dental work and breathing exercises aided by club enrollment, urging readers to write to Dr. Crane for materials.
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Molly
Editorial on Dewey Truman campaign foreign policy clash
David Lawrence argues the United States faces policy risks from a military versus civilian approach to Russia and Berlin. He critiques Truman's economic warnings as campaign rhetoric and warns they may embolden Soviet extremism and strain allied credibility.
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Italy
Europe
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Senior is papa at Technical High School
Frank Rivers a 21 year old war veteran and senior at Technical High School passed out cigars one morning after his wife gave birth to a son in Springfield Massachusetts United States.
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Frank Rivers
Technical High School
Wordsmiths and Umpires From Baseball’s Early Years
A reader letter to Bugs Baer recalls 1879 National League umpires led by Charley Daniels the elder. The note humorously details a rugged panel of twenty umpires chosen for gameness, and how rules shifted in 1882 to rely on umpire judgment again.
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New York’s skyline reshaped as old landmarks fall
The piece surveys Manhattan’s changing face as historic sites vanish for new towers. It recalls Flatiron’s 1902 rise, Woolworth’s era, and long-gone mansions along Broadway and Fifth Avenue, noting aging residents seeking echoes of a boyhood city. Grant’s Tomb remains as relic.
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New York
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Fifth Ave
Central Park
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Riverside Dr
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Manhattan
Debated War Ballots and City Changes Hit Headlines
George E. Sokolsky surveys wartime voting, New York’s servicemen ballot success, and contrasts with federal ballots. He notes Washington Square’s Genius Row, Lower East Side redevelopment, and a proposed city budget boost as part of urban transformation.
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New York State
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Congress
Europe
Washington Square
Henry James
Manhattan
Lower East Side
City Planning Commission
Benjamin Herrison
United States
The Gentle Man of Fashion Sees Ads At Odds
Erich Brande recalls fashion ads for hats suits and shirts as he jokes about vanity but notes an insurance ad prompts self inspection and budget thoughts. The piece contrasts style driven by ads with practical financial planning.
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Sunday October 10 Stars forecast shows heightened activity
Genevieve Kemble notes Sunday October 10 brings strong energy and enterprise likely toward exciting activities and pursuits of pleasure. The birthday forecast highlights a active year around youth romance or personal aims with bold creative drives. On Monday October 11 cautious judgment and potential travel or contract changes warn delaying decisions.
Bread storage house used on Norwegian farms
On Norwegian farms bread is baked in large quantities only twice yearly and kept in a dedicated storage house.
Wardrobe Trunk Forecast Signals September Dress Drama
In this column the writer notes seasonal wardrobe shifts as summer ends and August hints at fall. He compares male and female prep for changing weather, recounting a woman’s embarrassment in wool and fur at a hot early meeting while summer outfits give way to heavier garments.
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Milady
Purdue Sophomore Pardoner Jr Hurt in Lafayette Crash
William Pardoner Jr a Purdue University sophomore and son of Mr and Mrs W A Pardonner of 714 Crawford Street was treated in a Lafayette Indiana hospital for a severe fractured skull after an automobile crash.
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Ballots Mailed for Nineteen Vacancies on Civic Board
Ballots listing eighteen candidates for vacancies on the Civic Association Board of Governors were mailed to organization members for vote.
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Dowling Of Dayton To Speak At Eagles Lodge Meeting
Joseph H. Dowling of Dayto was the featured speaker at a Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting, addressing members on community service and lodge activities.
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