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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
4
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for chest congestion from colds or grippe. It claims fifty years relief by loosening phlegm and easing coughs, urging consumers to take it themselves with implied safety and urging purchase at the druggist.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle natural bowel cleanser. It claims to relieve bilious symptoms and headaches by gently firming bowels and ridding intestinal waste for smoother digestion. 25c at all druggists.
A patriotic sermon argues the nation fights not for territory but for principles. It urges upholding democracy everywhere and defending Americanism against those who threaten institutions, declaring the U S a world power that must defend and advance its values abroad.
A speaker defends American principles as rooted in religion and prayer. He cites Coligny, William of Orange, Cromwell, Washington, Franklin, and Lincoln to argue faith sustained liberty, warns that neglecting the root endangers future generations, and urges daily family prayer and adherence to the Ten Commandments over legalistic schemes or endless wars. He supports universal peace and a League of Nations as desirable.
The speaker urges peace through spiritual means, stressing God as Father and Jesus Christ as Elder Brother. They claim peace treaties alone fail without the spirit of Jesus Christ guiding nations and peoples toward universal brotherhood.
New York judge appoints Isaac Cocin to take charge of Henry S. Duncan assets for creditors after a judgment against him. Duncan, president and manager of multiple hotels and the Albany Hamp fron Howl Company is contesting funds claimed as belonging to others. The notice was served at Schesburg & Co brokerage office where Duncan held about 4000 dollars.
The community mourns George Edwin Weller, longtime resident of Pinchmand who died November 26 after injuries from a year earlier accident near the Ere station. He married Frances Exoda Austin and lived on the Austin homestead for 36 years before a fire forced their move to Quisville. Survived by his wife, daughter Merle Winter-Dromyoule, two granddaughters Gladys Isabella and Cleta Belie Dromweale, one sister Mas Henry Waffer, and many neighbors. The church and community remember him fondly.
Mrs. Alice Kelly, widow of James Helly, died at New Chanton Street after a sudden illness apparent around 11 36 PM. Born Lewis Masters’ daughter, she lived in Goshen area years ago and resided here most of her life. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. she is survived by one son, Walker Melly, and several brothers and sisters.
A brief Louisville Courier-Journal note referencing a “gentlemen’s agreement” and a standard of handling classified ads, with a wry remark about old rules, hints at a practical or editorial quip on ad practices. The piece uses a playful tone to critique traditional norms in print.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a harmless liver and bowel remedy. It claims the olive colored tablets offer a mild laxative effect without harming teeth, replacing calomel and curing dullness headaches and a lazy feeling caused by constipation and a disordered liver. The ad extols quick relief and urges 10c and 25c purchases.
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