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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
10
Advices from Seoul report that Korean pupils at a primary commercial school refused to join in singing the Japanese national anthem during anniversary observances. The faculty had directed practice for the Emperor birthday commemoration.
Following a shortage of small change in Mexico City counterfeiters produced many fake coins, mainly 50 cent pieces, crafted so they nearly eluded detection. The treasury secretary issued a warning to the public.
London, Nov. 6 two large London railway companies have adopted twenty four hour notation for their London and Paris services. The change aims to simplify timetables and reduce confusion for travelers.
Rev Thomas Burgess of New York heads Episcopal Church push for Christian Americanization amid fears that long‑settled immigrants resist American ideals. He outlines a $1.5 million three‑year plan aligned with Interior Department recommendations to reach 13 million foreign born and support a nationwide campaign raising $42 million for church programs.
The article notes that the orchid fruit is not eaten as fruit but used as a flavor extract, widely recognized and consumed in ice cream and cake. It explains that vanilla is the globally common flavoring extract derived from orchids.
The passage contrasts desert silence and beauty with European nightmare beliefs. It notes the desert's cool nights revealing the heavens and the soul’s rest, then describes sleep paralysis as a spectral torment feared as a demon by superstitious observers.
Philadelphia record notes a tiny violin by renowned violinist B Vandermessen. The instrument features a violin body measuring 11 1 16 inches and overall length 28 inches with an 8 15 inch bow.
A quotation extols aggressive fighting for the right in what is described as the world’s noblest sport. The line attributes the sentiment to Theodore Honvevelt, suggesting a historic or commemorative note on valor and competition.
A garbled quote suggests an English physician remarks on enduring impact of a change, with a narrator reflecting that they could never be the same man again and referencing Heston Tren script.
In 1809 on November 9 free delivery of mail started across the United States for towns and classes with 3 006 or more inhabitants. The move extended postal service to communities meeting the population threshold.
A playful note on acrobats showcases their fame rising with leaps and bounds in a quirky magazine snippet.
A garbled text fragment mentions Geis it and Geis-two monic terms and corn pecks with “Getsit as right of Justike.” It lists entities such as PTA, Elaxa & Co, Chang eMonge HL, Milla, Vernes Drug Co, and W. W. Young in a damaged context. The readable clues suggest a scattered note about products or brand names and a vague blessing line.
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