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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
8
Classified ad urging readers to use the Times-Press want column for any needs and notices. Simple promo style note appearing as a local newspaper prompt.
A local shop invites customers to demo the Ansco V-P as a Christmas gift idea. The event promises hands on trials and expert guidance to help shoppers choose the right camera for the season.
A four hundred forty carat amber colored diamond was discovered in a mine in Griqualand West, South Africa. Though not the heaviest ever found in the district, it is described as the finest diamond unearthed in the area to date.
The first submarine cable enabled cross channel messages between Cassis and Boulogne on one side and Dover on the other. The London Illustrated News discusses this historic experiment in its August 18 1839 issue.
An old fashioned medical ad promotes a cough and cold relief product for sore throats chest colds and aches. It claims quick throat relief chest loosening pain relief for earache toothache cold sores and canker sores with a money back guarantee. A companion liver remedy pills priced at 30 cents is also advertised with a satisfaction guarantee.
Mrs Hattie St. John Litchrod widow of William Litchrod dies at her Edenville home after a long illness. Born in Walton, she was 45, survived by six children and siblings. She attended the German Lutheran Church of Ellenville and helped the Ellenville Red Men Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral at Faytroff home, interment in Franklinville Cemetery. Also notice of Robert Cochran Jr death in Washington New Jersey with family interment details.
Henry Allchin Jr of Tuxedo wins 32 250 damages against Charles A Willey of Long Island City in Newburgh Supreme Court. He sought 25 000 for personal injuries from a Sept 10 1916 Flushing collision that left him unable to work, with damages covering expenses and wages through Aug 15 1917.
The mid week prayer meeting at North Street Congregational Church begins at 7 20 with Rev. B E Smith in charge. He delivers the second talk in a series on the Life and Ministry of Paul previously given at local churches. Times-Press Want columns advertise.
Instant relief from nasal congestion with Eli's Cream Balm advertised to clear air passages. The product claims quick soothing of inflamed mucous membranes and easy breathing, urging purchase from a druggist.
A letter argues against shifting to a winter term to save coal. It cites 250 tons saved being far less valuable than summer outdoor activity for health, urges expanded playgrounds, notes Middletown’s coal surplus, and discusses needed school time adjustments and recreation allocations influenced by New York City standards. It references visits to Washington Irvine High and Elementary No. 2 and state education guidance.
A Middletown testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured backaches and irregular kidney secretions after using them from Tuthill & Terhune's Drug Store. Harvey Lateer reports lasting relief and a permanent cure with the 60 cent remedy. Fester Milburn Co. Buffalo NY estimates provide the product.
Attendance numbers are given for several periods with October 1917 values and monthly averages. The data cites 2407 for October 26 1917, 2362 for 24 1916, and 2356 as an Oct 1917 figure. For November 1917 the average is not fully stated, while November 1916 stands at 2153 and October 1917 at 2142.
A short note on the age of mothers at birth of notable figures. Lincoln's mother was twenty five, Napoleon’s parents were twenty three and nine, Pasteur’s father and mother were under thirty, as were the parents of Spencer and Whee.
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