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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
8
Washington reports unrest in factories hardest hit by direct war orders. Officials say firms in New York and other areas push for profits while streams of consumer goods like automobile parts, carpets, gloves, sweaters, and brooms reflect wartime disruption.
Aggressive ad touts Wendell’s Ambition Pills as a cure for nervous tension headaches nevr zig ia restless tremor and low mood. It claims rapid results and urges readers to place orders via Tawill Ter by S Mmasnificent cer ta refund on first box. The notice cites authorized dealers and guarantees with a 50 cent day offer.
The report notes large scale job shifts as women replace men in factories with piece work while men move to fixed wages. Elmira firms substitute 302 women for men and plan 1190 more. War industry firms employ 168,436 workers, 23,045 deemed necessary to war work. New York aims for leadership in aeroplane industry with most requests for skilled female labor.
New York December 7 1916 Baptists discuss John D Rockefeller Jrs suggestion to drop compulsory immersion for church membership This open forum could shift long standing Baptist practice ministers across New York will address the topic in sermons Sunday Also noted Binghamton Automobile Show plans for 1917 19 at Kalurah Temple February 5 9 with William advertising manager of the Republican Herald as show manager
Young readers of the Times-Press send letters to Santa wishing for toys cakes and trains. Two sample notes express simple requests including dolls candy skates and popular gifts as children sign off with holiday cheer.
Washington reports record pace in Pacific coast shipyards as a 890 ton cargo carrier Seattle was launched within 70 days from keel laying. Officials expect another ship of the same type to be launched in 19 days, 63 days from keel. Navy pressure and Shipping Board drive aim at accelerating American yards. Charlies W Morse plans 13 new steel and wooden ships and 12 more standard 800 ton vessels.
Washington December 7 475 graduate nurses are needed for immediate army service in the United States and Europe. The Army Nurse Corps reports many have already joined, with about 1300 to 1500 in the service, but a strong majority are still required to respond quickly.
A garbled New York text describes John D I considering a risky investment in a 50 cent per share venture. It mentions Mrs Ellson Adams and a Rocketeller WL, with scattered names and phrases from a chaotic scene in Hero Land.
Advertisement style note describes a home remedy for catarrh deafness and head noises using pay mint double strength, a pint, granulated substance, and steps to mix. It claims relief and easy preparation with a 15 minute trial and notes sale by BE C Tut.
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