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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
5
A historical note outlines the Middletown press lineage from Whig Press in 1852 to Middletown Daily Times-Press in 1890s, listing publication shifts, addresses, and staff roles at the Stivers Printing Company. It details subscription rates, advertising terms, and policy on submissions, with editorial offices in Middletown MN and notices about delivery and manuscript returns.
On Friday December 1, 1916 the Times-Press vows to screen advertisements for fraud and prevent misleading columns. The paper asserts it will monitor ad content and act against violations, promising careful scrutiny and enforcement within its department.
A compact summary of historical events from 1814 to 1915 including notable figures such as Commodore Joehus Barney, Alexander I of Russia, and military actions at Lodz and Port Arthur. Also notes Italian policy on separate peace and Danube navigation incidents. Astronomical December constellations listed with rising and setting times.
The week starting Monday December 4 is Open Window Week in New York. Citizens are urged to keep every window and ventilation point wide open to cleanse dwellings and workplaces of drafts and improve air quality amid the observed cleansing drive.
The text interweaves Christmas sentiment with warnings about fires and disasters. It notes that while festive preparations bring emotional satisfaction, they come with tragedies. It urges households to avoid excess and heed fire safety guidance from the National Fire Protection Association to protect families this winter.
The Evening Sun notes Germany plans conscription with civilian service alongside the military and sees it as evidence both nations must wield emergency draft power. The piece contrasts German overtraining with American belief in citizen adaptability, advocating universal training as a safeguard for liberty. It cites Swiss and Australian models as examples of reasonable bases for national service.
James W. Gerard, ambassador to Germany, signals a shift from free trade toward protection. He argues for safeguards against low wage rivals and warns Congress against reopening the Underwood act. He frames Germany as a capable trader with broad aims, making free trade unpatriotic for Americans abroad.
Vivian DuBois of Westtown travels to Rosevelt Hospital New York City for an enlarged lymph in the neck operation. Surgeon Dr Charles Hu Peck to perform the procedure. Also notes a Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Bazaar next week with hot chicken supper and sale tables. Creamery changes report Thorn selling cream to Hires Car with posturized milk transported to Union, new plant at Falls and staff shifts. Vacation plans mention Clarence Line at Lafayette College and Hush Yomphins and Frances in Passaic N J.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Norris of Walden are rejoicing over the arrival at Meron Friday evening. Rev. El Martine has been ill with acute indigestion. Mrs. A Howe and son Thomas were callers in Waiden. Mr. and Mrs Frank Ivory and Mr Ew visited Mr. and Mrs McKaig. Walter Seal and family hosted Wright and brother. Shruser family plans to close summer home and return to New York for winter.
A special noon dinner was served at the Mitchelson on Thursday with about 160 people attending. Special music was provided by McCornal's orchestra.
Albany December 1 news indicates a forthcoming proposal in the coming legislative session to restore the State convention system via a referendum. Leaders from both major parties doubt the direct primary's adequacy and a movement favors returning to the old method to nominate candidates.
The will look over applicants for the chamber secretary position as officials from the Chamber of Commerce and local leaders travel to Peekskill for meetings. The Iddletown Chamber is part of a union of Hudson Valley chambers. A committee on by laws met today to discuss two draft articles, with committees to meet Monday at the Elks Club for a directors luncheon.
At Grace Church on Thursday morning Holy Communion was held at 7 50 followed by a 10 30 Thanksgiving service with sermon by Rev. F S Suthers Jr The full choir rendered two harvest anthems a fair sized audience attended and the service was well received.
A year ago Italy joined Entente pledging no separate peace and promising to aid Servia with germs and ammunition. Romania reported the Danube mined and blocked Bulgarians and Russians, and pledged to attack Austria if allies sent 1,000,000 to the Balkans. Two years ago Hindenburg massed forces at Lodz. Austria moved five corps from Servia to Cracow.
John Desraw and family have moved to the city as of December. Joy Smith becomes farm manager near Mr. Degraw. Mrs. Lerinda Winter returns after a week with Mrs. John Seybolt. School children’ s entertainment raised a good sum. Mt Hope Church will hold service Sunday at 11 a.m. Miss Alice Clark, Ramsdell student, will board with Mrs. Robert Ketchem for winter. Albert Fitzgerald paints his newly built garage.
Thanksgiving Day was celebrated at Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital with a festal menu including celery roast goose fried chicken and cranberry sauce. About 2959 pounds of poultry were used and the event featured a dance and orchestra with staff members and visitors in attendance.
Emmet A Browne of Port Jervis has joined Tompkins Dry Goods Company in Middletown after over forty years with R Jordan & Company in Port Jervis and has managed stores since 1904.
Wednesday evening the Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Church hosted a reception for the ladies class in the church lecture room. heavy rain did not deter a large turnout. longtime members J E Iseman and John W Hill led opening prayers.
The London Standard explains iron's role in leaves, forming part of chlorophyll and plastids that give foliage its green color. It notes energy from sunlight powers production during leaf formation, with minimal iron needed for chlorophyll synthesis and most soils already rich in iron.
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