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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
6
A testimonial declares relief from rheumatism and back pains after using Fruit Licer Tablets. The ad promotes a box of six for $2.50 or single tablets, available through Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Genazburg NY and general channels.
At Middletown Lodge No 1097 BPOE a Wednesday meeting elected three new members to be initiated at the next Wednesday evening session on December 15 under the supervision of the District Deputy Grand.
War Department announced seven additional transports for American ports carrying 52 officers and 3800 men. Six ships sailed December 6 and one more the next day. Vessels include Otsego Maut E Orcidente Zuiderdijz Soesdijkt Mercury Metapan.
Goshen Independent Republican urges enforcement of laws against selling drinks to soldiers in uniform. It notes a drunken Otisville convalescent soldier alighting from a trolley in Middletown and needing help home, citing a law against furnishing Aquor to soldiers. Advertisement cites cent-a-word pace.
Stoar Ford recalls six months of illness including typhoid pneumonia and pleurisy leaving him weak and unable to work as a machinist. He credits Goldine with helping after taking a bottle of No 1 then No 2, noting relief from cough, dizzy spells, back pains and sleep problems following treatment.
William Van Hirk describes years of headaches, catarrh, and rheumatic joint swelling. He credits Goldine No 2 with relief and touts Goldine No 1 for stomach and nerves, with Goldine Laxative for liver and constipation. Sold at Mc Menagie Rogers and Scott's Pharmacy Goshen.
Col Roosevelt says the United States should not build a navy equal to Britain and that the British fleet is a potent instrument for peace. He favors a universal arbitration treaty between the two, arguing no war should ever arise between the U S and the British Empire. He declined joining the English Speaking Union to focus on American nationalism.
Paris December 12 The Germans are thinking of the next war and airplane factories plan to switch to furniture production only to be rebuked by the Badische Zeitung It argues factories must keep making aircraft to replace losses to the Allies and to meet future demand so Germany can remain ready for all dangers in the coming years The paper says it does not preach militarism but insists the next war will be won in the air.
The Annual report of the Orage County Agricultural Society to the Commissioner of Agriculture of New York for 1915 summarizes history, premiums paid in departments, receipts and expenditures, and other statistics required from agricultural societies. Despite wartime obstacles, the exhibit shows creditable results.
New York December 12 Gov Whitman acknowledged for the first time that Al Smith will be the next Governor and said he will pursue ballot inspections in the First Judicial district after Smith’s election certificate is granted. He urged law changes in election procedures and noted his plans to ease Smith into office while preparing to move from the Executive Mansion.
Privates Palmatier and Smith of the machine gun unit on the Newburgh aqueduct guard were captured for desertion after allegedly discarding rifles and ammunition. They were taken to New York to face trial by Captain Murray and Serjeant John Barton who stopped them aboard a train.
West Shore station officers chased two men linked to a prior camp escape. Previously punished with extra guard duty, they threw away their rifles before a guard patrol. Police tracked them to the West Shore station four minutes earlier. Captain Murray and Sergeant Barlan halted the train to remove the suspects.
An appeal filed in Ulster County Court by E H Heongh over a dog hunting conviction of William Wright of Staten Island highlights a newly established forest preserve in Ulster. Game Protector Weed notes arrests for hunting with dogs without a Conservation Commission permit, while locals allege unfair restrictions around Walker Valley Ulsterville.
The Japan Times critic calls telephone service in Japan utterly bad and notes a bizarre incident from Tokyo. A woman traveling from Karuzawa arrived by train and spoke to herself in Baraszawa for six hours, illustrating the system's flaws.
Theatregoers in Middletown await A H Woods production Parlor, Bearcom and Bath a three act farce from New Yorks Republic Theatre after seven months there and four months in Chicago. The play, by Belt and Swan, follows a mild husband mixed with his wife and a pretend past. Also, Lina Cavalleiris A Woman of Impulse at Stratton with Cavallieri. Under Four Flags shown next week with 28 cent admission.
The Show Shop tonight presents The Road to Frattee with Carline Blackwell and Evelyn Greeley, showing American shipyard effort and logistics to France. Tomorrow Pretty Peggy Hyland stars in Other Bens Daughters, with a strong supporting cast and action driven plot.
Coleridge proclaims Shakespeare beyond age religion party or profession. His works spring from the unfathomable depths of his oceanic mind, while his observation and reading shaped the figures and their expression.
The note urges using intelligence along with listening and sight. It emphasizes mental engagement to reinforce physical senses through concentrated attention and mindful observation.
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for long standing stomach and bowel troubles. It features testimonials from Mrs W G Mershon of Brazil Indiana and cites rapid relief, improved appetite, and usefulness for children, also claiming benefits for pulmonary tuberculosis and nervous fatigue. The maker guarantees a refund after six bottles and lists Terri Haute Indiana as the company base with local seller McMonagle and Rogers.
A short essay emphasizes teaching children proper speech at home with the family circle around the dining or kitchen table. It argues early home conversations shape lifelong language habits and suggests consistent practice in daily routines.
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