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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
14
A legendary ball player, long plagued by nerves and fatigue, found a dramatic comeback after taking Phosphated Iron. The testimonial describes renewed strength, steady nerves, and peak performance across hitting, base running, and fielding, urging readers to demand the capsule form from J. E. Mills in Middletown and other druggists.
Wickham Elston, a former resident of Middletown now in Walden for training at Schrade Cutlery Co., was injured Thursday when his hand was caught between two grinding wheels while finishing knife blades. Dr. F. A. Hadley treated the lacerations on the back and palm.
A brief humorous line features Uncle Eben noting that when a man says to laugh at trouble he usually means your trouble, not his, highlighting a wry street wisdom about perspective and sharing burdens.
Chief John D. McCoach and Chief Gilmore O. Bush of Tuxedo Park were elected to the executive committee of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the 24th annual convention in Washington D C. Speeches by McAdoo and War Secretary Baker highlighted wartime police duties and government cooperation. Other attendees included Orange County chiefs G Q Bush Newburgh and Fred Brown Port Jervis.
The article notes low county enrollment and mail ballots, with no records showing origins of soldiers. Election inspectors will be named in Goshen, and local boards will finalize work before the County Canvassers convene. A separate snippet features a dialogue about reciprocity and marriage roles between a man and a wife.
Patent details reveal lingerie clasps with small absorbent felt pods that hold the wearer’s chosen perfume. These pods saturate to release scent, offering a personal fragrance option integrated into undergarments.
Samuel Cary of 29 Hill Street died at Taerall Hospital from injuries after being struck by a train on the M and U Railroad at Houston Avenue crossing Thursday. A Civil War veteran, he lived a retired life with his son and daughter, had worked in box manufacturing in New York, and had moved to this city about ten years ago. He is survived by son George W. Cary and daughter Melissa Cary, along with brother Spencer Cary and sister Lizzie Van Brent. He would have turned 78 on March 12, and was active in church and G A B affairs despite deafness and impaired sight. His death is mourned by family and friends.
Warwick area notices report the wedding of Miss Gladys Wisner to Wilson C. VanDuzer at Marble Collegiate Church New York with family guests from Warwick Middletown and Livingston Manor. Mrs Martha Wisner and relatives attend with a Waldorf luncheon and Mendelssohn march. Remaining items note Rogers Knapp nuptials at N S Knapp home and Decker Burton marriage at Livingston Manor with brief details.
An old advertisement touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a safe headache and neuraglia remedy, claiming quick relief and antiseptic prevention for injuries. It sells for 30 cents with a money back guarantee. The text also promotes Wizard Liver Whips as a pink pill for constipation and headache.
An evergreen shrub known as heather or ling graces northern Europe and even parts of Africa. Once tied to Scotland as a symbol of color, it spreads across various regions with several species adapting to diverse climates.
Montgomery December 7 The Orange County Pomona Grange held a session in the Grange Hall with guests including Farm Bureau manager T E Milliman master D V Farley secretary J Coleman and Rev John Scout Kins of Little Britain The evening session featured Dudley Alleman of McDougal Seneca county New York an ambulance driver home from service in France speaking on The Reality of War He described in vivid terms his frontline work with the American Red Cross and his 1917 wound near Paris He expressed willingness to return if called upon Refreshments were served during the sessions.
The Island of Halti Santo Domingo ranks as the second largest in the West Indies after Cuba with a total area of 99 525 square miles. About 10 200 square miles lie in the western Beltz while 19 875 square miles form the eastern portion in the Dominican Republic.
Argentine cattlemen pay high prices for blooded live stock that few American fanciers would consider. Bulls often sell for £20,000 or $36,000, yet canny farmers offer such stock without arousing sensation. The market is viewed as profitable rather than speculative.
The Armory hosted a military drill for high school students with Professor Wilben leading the session at 3 30. Officials announced the training, approvals, and a forthcoming senior prom event with orchestra and date planned for January 2 at Eagles Hall.
Washington reports a 15 percent pork production increase is required for domestic consumption and export. The Department of Agriculture allocates state targets from Missouri’s 58 percent to West Virginia’s 3 percent, with Alabama Kansas Illinois and others set at 20 15 or 10 percent. If carried out, the department says a market is stabilized.
A historical note states that roughly one third of the 1917 corn crop will fulfill national demand for pork products without strain. It asserts producers will receive remunerative prices while consumer prices stay reasonable, aiming for stable supply and affordability.
Antoine Watteau, a leading French artist, painted celebrated panels while dying from illness tied to poverty. He rose from humble beginnings, faced near starvation for most of his 37 years, and at 23 his fame expanded nationally as he labored intensely to complete work before his death.
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