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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
6
An advertisement asserts nervousness is a disease caused by overwork and worry. It promotes Phosphated Iron as a treatment, claiming it revitalizes nerve centers and improves sleep and vitality, urging patients to seek the product through doctors and ensure they receive genuine iron.
The text discusses possible January appointments in city government under mayor-elect R M Cox. It notes nominations not yet seen by the mayor, mentions confirmations by Common Council, and references Republicans and council members, with some names and dates obscured in the damaged OCR.
Promotions in Hallunal Guard announce officers promoted to various ranks during a department reorganization. Seventy noncommissioned officers from New York receive advancements as part of the recent restructuring led by the division under the Seventy.
An advertisement touts a real hair saver and beautifier with a guaranteed result. Claims emphasize strong effectiveness though details and sourcing are not provided. The piece reads like a period style promotional blurb urging readers to try the product.
The State Council removed Dillon as Commissioner of Foods and Markets. Dr. Exsee H of Upper Lisle was named successor. The Health Commissioner Tre Chan was moved to January 2. The same meeting named Wo MeLaurs of Chicago to a new post. Rumors had circulated about Dillon’s removal amid a broader reshuffle and internal power struggles.
Telegraph wires snap in freezing temperatures as December records fall. Across the East of the Rockies, people face fuel and clothing shortages while postal lines struggle and the weather worsens, with forecasts showing continued harsh conditions and strained services.
A terse local report notes a woman found dead in freezing conditions with a cryptic quote about fortune and happiness, attributed to an unnamed source. The fragmentary text hints at a disorderly or misread interview, with unclear names or places.
Middletown Lodge No Wor BPO Elks plans to entertain all the poor children of Middletown and vicinity at the Elks Home on South Street on Christmas morning December 25. Members greet the children and send them home with happy smiles, seeking greater contributions this year.
Standings of reservoirs Mongay and a year ago relate to water storage figures with notes on measurements. The text also mentions letters testamentary granted to Georgia Thule of Ithaca and a missionary union monthly meeting planned for Wednesday at a street location.
Mr and Mrs Henry Ives Cobb Jr have been separated by a divorce decree granted to the wife several months ago The separation may surprise doctors in Washington Boston and Chicago Cobb now serves as a First Lieutenant in field artillery with the colors Since the war in Europe began Mrs Cobb has actively supported allied war charities
The clipping lists local personal notices including Samue l M Smith and Shirmes visiting from Shipman. mentions of A Thorn a Cornell cadet lieutenant and son of C W Thorn. Mr and Mrs W G Saltford visiting in Poughkeepsie. notes about a Sunday School teacher and a teacher leaving for Texas. includes an item about Ouija boards dismissed as lacking intelligence. ends with a brief note on beauty standards in Japan India and Sumatra.
The piece urges using spare time wisely for worthwhile study or light reading to maintain a balanced life. It promotes humor and reading as beneficial investments in personal well being and suggests consulting the Times-Press want Ad columns for opportunities.
Obituary notices state Gardoline Farr of Ellenville center street died December 6 after a long illness at age 61. She left three sons and five daughters. Charlotte Frank of Monticello died December 6 at her Spring street home aged 63. she was a dressmaker and member of St John’s Church, survived by siblings. Interments followed in local cemeteries. The text also mentions husking schools in the corn belt and a note on manual Indian corn husking.
The article notes that owning original manuscript poetry is a luxury for connoisseurs. It highlights the rising prices of ancient scripts, with wealthy collectors often paying around 30,000 dollars for a small fragment.
Motivational exhortation from a vintage ad style urging confrontation of weakness. Includes a quotation attributed to K L Stevenson via the Times-Press column promotion. Promotional tone suggests a wanted column or feature for a newspaper page.
Red Cross service tag contest invites local residents to display tags in home windows during Christmas Eve. A white paper card with a blue border and red cross will be sold for six cents at focal chapter and Chamber of Commerce offices. Secretary G. D. Theleen leads the drive aiming to recruit two new members for the local chapter.
The House of Representatives agreed to consider the nationwide prohibition amendment on Monday. The measure, already approved by the Senate, faces passage in the judiciary committee's report on the woman suffrage amendment, which was reported without recommendation.
The Thimble Charity Club will meet with Mrs. Charles G. Dill at 1 Benton Avenue on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Pythian Sisters hold a regular meeting tonight at 6 o’clock in their rooms. all members urged to attend.
The article notes boxwood as the most expensive wood, with Turkey supplying it for use in ranges. Prices range from 4 to 10 cents per square inch for the best grade. An ordinary wagonload of boxwood would cost many thousands of dollars.
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