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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
4
The 1979 county valuation shows Middletown at 12,190,250 while other towns like Tuxedo drop 210,339. County-wide equalization raises taxes. Middletown pays more proportionately, though officials note the full value assessment was not adopted in Paterson.
The document outlines the annual address by President Wilson covering topics such as railroad, foreign trade, labor, farmers aid, infant industries, food control, Cold Storage law, large profits regulation, and wartime measures. The report notes Wilson’s mental energy appears undiminished and the message projects broad reforms, but criticizes its depth on vital matters and Congress reception.
An obituary note records the death of Tacon Fe, an excise agent, at his home on Townsend Avenue in Brooklyn. The event is linked to the department’s enforcement and the national inquiry, with local editorials noting his service and the ongoing investigations.
Grace Parish House hosts a postwar themed annual sale and dinner organized by St Stars's Guild. The event features handmade crafts, a pawn shop, practical kitchen items, and festive decorations with a 6:30 dinner including soup roast salad and coffee. Proceeds support guild activities and community needs.
A narcotic clinic will be established in Middlestown by Dr Gillson in cooperation with the State Department of Narcotic Traffic Control and the city. The clinic will operate on Tanden Avenue and serve the needs of the area as part of broader state efforts.
The readable text discusses a proposed narcotics law to permit physicians to treat patients with serious illnesses such as incurable diseases and cancer. It mentions cooperation among doctors and public authorities and notes a shift of addiction treatment responsibilities to clinicians.
President Wilson's message to Congress urges budget reform and tax law amendments, supports returning soldiers' job aid, protects the dye industry, promotes farming and marketing improvements, regulates cold storage, and calls for federal licenses for interstate firms. It endorses arbitration in labor disputes, extends food control, and strengthens measures against direct action.
The report details alleged Carranza government support for subversive activity and propaganda, with smuggled material reaching the United States. It notes Wiliam O. Jenkins, American Consular Agent, imprisoned at Puebla, and cites imminent congressional action awaiting developments. The note to Mexico was delivered amid hopes for prompt Carranza government response.
In Binghamton on December 3 Associated Press reports Representative W OH HHS, urged by suffragists to run for the United States Senate, announced he will not oppose Senator Wadsworth. The Times notes advertising dominance in the local market.
New York milk dealers plan a trial sale next Tuesday of 6000 quarts of grade B milk priced four cents lower. Milk will be sold in paper containers after tests by the Health Department found them sanitary and effective, with stronger paper only a potential issue.
Dr. Copeland called a meeting of representative grocers to discuss placing the article on the market. All attendees approved the plan and agreed to handle as warranted by trade conditions.
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