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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
3
An ad promotes Vernon’s Compound Cough Syrup as a quick relief for inflamed mucous membranes and infection. It markets large bottles for 54 cents at J Mills and Vernon Drug Co.
Kingston announces the resignation of JC F Cochrane as manager of the Ulster County Farm Bureau. The board will accept the resignation effective January 1 1920.
Westchester headlines report the Daily Reporter and the White Plains Daily Argus merging in a historic move. The development marks the biggest change in the county’s newspaper landscape and signals a broader shift in local media.
A vintage advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. It promises immediate relief by applying a small amount into the nostrils, soothing inflamed membranes and clearing air passages for easier breathing.
Henry Clay Frick dies leaving his Fifth Avenue home and gallery to New York for a public museum. The will preserves Mrs Frick's right to use the residence during her life, then the house and art will pass to the city with a large endowment for upkeep and future acquisitions. The collection, valued at about 16 million dollars, spans paintings panels bronzes porcelains and works from around the world. Friends with Frick confirmed the bequest and its public purpose, noting the estate will become a national cultural asset.
Postponement of October 1 start for Brazilian consular invoice rules follows pressure from Rio de Janeiro Commercial Association and allied foreign trade bodies. Objections focus on impractical detail requirements and travel of documents with goods, plus staff limits and verification time.
Hines Lodge 1033 of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Elects officers for the coming year at Knights of Pythias Hall on Thursday December 4. Prominent speakers include George W. Eastly and Albert J. Jennings with Vice-Chairman E Brown and E W North among others. A chicken supper dance and entertainment follow the meeting and all members are urged to attend.
New York reports 72 auto deaths in city during November plus three by trader care and three by wagons. State outside New York adds 42 automobile fatalities with no fatal trolley or other accidents. Since January 1 the state records 1,052 deaths from automobiles versus 896 in 1918.
Carl Dericks a 27 year old Hollander arrived from Amsterdam and announced plans to walk from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco in 18 months to win a purse of 199 009 f l arings. He outlined a route via Montevideo Buenos Aires across Argentina the Andes to Santiago Valparaiso then up the west coast to La Paz Lima Quito Bogota and through Central America to Mexico and southwestern Texas.
Dr George Duran of Fourth Presbyterian Church notes Rotary aims to make boys work the main goal. The International Association of Rotary Clubs will discuss it at the June Atlantic City meeting. A Chicago-based paid secretary will support the boys branch. Dugan was appointed to the committee by Albert Adams. John Dolph chairs the committee. other members include W Wallace in Winniper Canada, Thomaston in Manchester England, and Carlos Alzugary of Havana Cuba.
Miss Cornelia E. Cole returning from Fox Hills Army Hospital on furlough leads a family reunion at the Cole residence near Port Jervis. The gathering spans four generations with Coles and Burrs of Middletown, and Coles of Port Jervis, as Cornelia faces next six months at St Luke’s Hospital or San Francisco transfer.
More than 100 people attended Tuesday evening’s dance in Junior Order Hall under Wallkill Council No 92 Jr O U A M Y. Sterlime's orchestra provided music and refreshments included ice cream and cake. A new dance is planned for December 17 with the July Orchestra scheduled to play.
The administration under Mayor Hylan removes Market Head Dr Day once allied with Leader Murphy. The action follows a pattern of internal wrangling within the Department of Markets as Day is replaced by a deputy. The incident ties to long-standing tensions and public disputes over representation and policy. The Harmony Club and Ladies' Harmony Club are noted in brief society references.
Public notice touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant substitute for calomel. The ad claims they soothe the bowels without forcing unnatural action, noting fast results for bad taste dullness breath and constipation with 10c or 25c boxes.
Albany Der reports Elmer Ellsworth of Albany, a mineral locating specialist, announced oil finds near Schroon Lake. A company drilled 7 wells to 404 feet at Watch Rock, extracting oil, with further bore plans by LL W Emers of Warrensburgh and partners.
Wallkill Civics Club announces a Friday afternoon gathering on December 5 at 8 o’clock. Members are urged to attend as advertised by the Times Press, which reports no competitors in this sector.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment for headaches, congestion, sore throat, bronchitis, rheumatism, and various aches. It claims safety for stomach and heart unlike internal medicines, with jars priced up to 60 cents and hospital sizes.
A band of burglars pried open the Sheffield Farms safe at 28th Street cashier’s office. The theft wiped out about $30,909 in cash mostly small bills and coins, with detectives unsure of suspects and no arrests yet.
A London stage examines dwindling small change as Christmas sales rise with many titles costing only a few cents. Shopkeepers without banks increasingly hoard small coins, reshaping local commerce.
An official noted higher coin output than ever but demand remains strong and growing. The report mentions ongoing suspense and confirms delays as the post office notes the next magazine issue is not coming out next month.
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