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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
4
A compact note reflects Middletown Daily Times-Press 1906 content with subscription rates and staff. It cites police era aviation talk, Christmas timelines, fights between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey, and a report on Sergeant Rainey Taylor sharing World War I experiences at a Presbyterian church, with emphasis on straightforward, modest delivery.
The author discusses Versailles conference impact on future U S military policy urging universal training. The piece then commends city firemen for bravely fighting a blaze with injuries and notes the community’s swift recovery along North Street, expecting rebuilding to surpass prior conditions.
A devastating Monday fire in Middletown leveled the Tompkins Dry Goods Co and heavily damaged nearby firms including the A. E. Ruggles line. Losses hit the business district as merchants brace for Christmas trade, aided by community resolve to rebuild and recover.
A dense collage of quotations and snatches from poems and writings appears here, mixing verses, humorous lines, and commentary. It includes lines about England and prayer, a mock dialogue about crackers, and reflections on evening sounds. It also references a candidate and a note on cranberry prices. The fragmentary selection lacks a single coherent news event.
The Sunday chapel service led by Hev. Fawser J. J. Colfer featured a warm sermon on prayer. A young ladies choir, led by Nelle Gavin with Marie Casey at the piano, performed Gounod’s Ave M aria. Hospital staff news covers influenza work, visits from state lab staff, nursing exams with top scores, and ongoing social plans as Christmas approaches.
An advertisement claims meat damages kidneys causing fatigue and disorders. It promotes stopping meat, drinking four ounces of rad Suits daily, and using a grape lemon extract with lita for kidney cleansing. It touts Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive effervescent health drink to prevent complications.
Florida residents plan a December 16 Red Cross membership drive headlined by a tree lighting, musical program by local talent, and a Sert White address after service overseas. Maple Dale reports social visits and nurse Katheryn Helms heads west for a Thrall Hospital assignment.
The O W Band members, after Monday evening rehearsal, enjoyed refreshments provided by a committee from a previous meeting. Socials with light meals are planned during winter after practice, new racks keep music safe, and the band welcomes returning soldiers to their home city under director Charles J Brady with many summer events planned.
Our watch selling method invites buyers to learn exactly what they get. We explain details of making and materials, point out strengths and weaknesses, and show why parts should be examined and adapted for wear conditions. You gain direct access to our technical knowledge and honest methods.
In pursuance of an order of the Special Surrogate of Orange County notice is given to all persons having claims against Oliver Van Keuren late of Crawford, deceased, to present them with proof to Orville Van Krecken, executor, at Pine Bush, by February 25. Dated August 20, 1918. John C. R. Taylor, attorney, Middletown.
An advertisement from Ogdensburg, N Y promotes Fruit-a-tives Fresh Liver Tablets. It claims relief from sickness and liver and kidney trouble with a testimonial style about a user at 73 Lam Ave Ottawa. It lists price 50c a box or 6 for $2.50 and a trial size 25c.
An early aviation note discusses navigating with wind from the northeast at 15 miles per hour. It explains that a craft starting due east must adjust its compass course to counter the wind, highlighting the challenge of true guiding principles in flight.
Authorities warn Spanish influenza is now deadlier than the war and cold weather may bring a relapse. Citizens urged to avoid crowds, cover coughs, spitless behavior, and to use germicidal air. Ads tout Hyome and inhalation aids as protection and urge prompt purchase.
An advertising notice claims Bitro-Phosphate eases neurasthenia and nervous weakness in thin, anxious people. It touts improved sleep, vigor, appetite, and weight gain, with safety for the weakest consumers. Sold by Tuthill & Terhune in Mindietown and other druggists.
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