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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
3
An exploration of the rabbit foot as a good luck charm notes witchcraft beliefs about rabbits. It cites witches transforming into rabbits and records of convictions for witchcraft related to such transformations, stating the rabbit foot as a potent defense against spells.
Eye on the Centa-Word rage advertisement promises relief for dyspeptics from a drink of Binetia in hot water after meals or during pain. It claims quick digestion aid, harmless effects, and a money back guarantee via MedMonagle Rogers and druggists, urging purchase of powder or tablets with the satisfaction guarantee.
At a special meeting in the Assembly Rooms on North Street President Thomes J. Morris chaired. The revised wage schedule adopted by Hospital Association representatives at Albany was approved with minor changes. Increases range from five to twenty dollars a month. Special attention given to women's wages to bring them closer to those of men.
Ferdi nand A. Foster is vice-president and Louis Ulig secretary treasurer of the association. The State Hospiter Club organizes a bowling tournament with six three man teams, matches begin next week. Teams include Brown Hunter Alevarez Kortright and others. McClernon posted a season high 223. A junior nursing class forms with Jane MacGlennon president and Chas Kroger vice president. Dr J J VanDeMark visited, inspecting new patients. Messages from soldiers in France, base hospital reports, and holiday events fill the pages.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs bronchial issues and colds with a 60c to 1 20 price. It adds Dr King s New Life Pills to relieve constipation and improve digestion claiming a healthier liver and fairer skin. Buy a bottle today to start the day right with 25c option.
Fuller's earth commands higher per ton value in the United States than ore from many gold mines. Florida leads production. A recuperative dist appears in the ad promoting Herrick's Malted Milk as easily digestible. Keep an eye on the Cent-a-Word page for more.
The 1913 M. H. S. football squad held a year end meeting led by captain Frank Sundstrom to arrange a team photo for December 14 and to purchase a copy for the school. Civics Club and Senior class meetings covered Christmas plans, play tickets, refreshments booths, and committee officers. Junior prom preparations and officers for the Junior class were announced, with a December 26 event at the Masonic Temple.
An advertisement promises relief from rheumatic pains and stiffness using Neutrone Prescription 99. It claims rapid effects within hours and lasting improvement after a couple of weeks, with prices 50 cents to one dollar and distribution through pharmacies and medical vendors.
Ancient troglodyte life is not extinct. The article notes that in modern France, pockets of people still live underground within a few hundred kilometers of Paris, showing how prehistoric shelters persist amid civilization.
Wawayanda Grange will hold a meeting in Grange Hall Friday evening December 13. Patrons are urged to attend and make it a large gathering as the Times-Free Want Ad notes.
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