No Power to Release Men in Local Draft Ballot
Justice Charles Nichols presided as the court opened to consider exemptions for men in the draft. The local board faced petitions and a quota dispute, with affidavits accused of falsehood. A telegram from the Adjutant General stated enlistments would not be credited to meet the first draft quota. future enlistments would be deferred to later drafts.
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Ntston
Charles Kchols
Aternoon
Peter
Walter Xx
Swerncon
J. Horne Timanm
aMidasit
United States Service
Nli
Ang
Gil
Thi
Clinic for polio victims at common council chamber
A polio after care clinic is held at the Common Council Chamber today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Four children from local counties were examined and treated under the State Health Department supervision with Dr. Bard directing orthopedic care.
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Common Council
State Department of Health
Sen Lere
Connetti
Siftuard
Bard
Orthepedic
Rcclelings Before the Grand Jury
Readable fragments indicate proceedings before a grand jury with mentions of a charges matter and unnamed witnesses. The text is fragmentary and does not specify dates or locations, but highlights legal action and potential indictments.
Women to sit on county juries next year
In Bre county ward supervisors meeting, some proposed women serving on grand and trial juries. The committee declined action for the current year, but declared that starting next year women will be placed on indictment finding and trial juries.
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Ward of Supervisors
Bre
Pamis
Solution of the railway problem before Congress
Washington December report outlines a proposed railway plan supported by a President Wilson adviser. It envisions a unified system under a single administrator with guaranteed funding and controlled rates. Details remain vague as officials weigh the feasibility and political implications ahead of a possible week push.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
State Dairen Appeal for Fair Play
State Dairen appeals for fair play amid confusion in agriculture policy. The report notes worsening conditions for farmers in New York state compared with two years ago, citing rising uncertainties and pressures on rural livelihoods.
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Vale Sovemmen
Huson
State of Agriculture
Farmer
New York State
Orange Branch Sunshine Society Meeting Notice
The Orange Branch Sunshine Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Jesse Bakewell, 225 North Street, on Friday afternoon.
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Orange Branch
Orange Branch Sunshine Society
Jesse Bakewell
North Street
Army men at Camp Lee advance in training for war
Soldiers at Camp Lee Peters 2 Virginia have made notable progress in training. Units practice with machine gun and rifle fire on an uninhabited Burrar Island site three miles from land and about a mile wide. Fire from distant batteries will simulate combat conditions as observers track effects and direct accuracy.
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Camp Lee
Peters 2
Burrar F
Ley
Funes
Can Lee
Iva Uf le Art
Personal notices from Port Republic and Middletown area
Community notes mention police, visitors from New York, relatives and local residents. Uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J E Smuf of Manhazen Avenue host and Jonas Rose of Reinsot is noted. Mrs Lewis Wood of Mechanics Town is a Middletown Sanatorium patient.
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Police
Gworth E. Brotoord Pree
Visting
J. E
Lyon Po
Jonas Rose
Reins
Lewis Wood
Mechanicstown
Middletown Saniarium
Weather Moderates After Severe Early 1815 Winter Storm
A historic storm paralyzed Mid-Gennessee region from Monday December 13 1815. Snowdrifts stalled trains and halted railways through Wednesday, with residents enduring heavy snowfall. As conditions eased, travel and railroad operations began to resume slowly.
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Nio
Iran
Bond Presented At High School Bond Drive
This afternoon at 4 o'clock at the High school the Grammar School pupils presented their $50 Liberty Bond to the local Red Cross chapter. Superintendent J F Tuthill gave the speech as the gift was accepted by John Bright, chairman, and Mayor Thoropson.
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The
Red Cross
J. F. Tuthill
John Bright
Thoropson
Nine Car Coal Supply For Dealers Here
A fuel administrator busts nine coal cars Friday to meet dealer needs for about three days. More supply expected before the current limit expires as colder weather drives demand. Some have exhausted stock. officials report coal hoarding and improper use are being stopped. Local workers coordinate distribution, often working extra hours to ensure fair access.
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Times-Press
Ory Committee
Kobe
Postmaster Urges Insurance for Gift Packages
Postmaster Sweeney urges all who send Christmas gift packages to insure them. A Department notice explains insured parcels need no separate card. the sender must properly address and pass the package. Insurance rates for parcel post rise with value, including a $5 value at three cents.
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Sweeney
Ri Postofice
Lersan
Germans Cannot Frighten Britain Report
A terse wartime dispatch notes that German forces have failed to intimidate Britain, citing continued resilience and air defense as the Allied resolve remains firm amid ongoing battles.
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Britain
Probe of Halifax Blast Opens With Witnesses Named
Associated Press reports the Halifax blast probe begins with first witnesses Pilot McKay Camain Lamedec and Alexander Johansen as the Ty s steward. The Midland Chapter remits dues for 1916 and wartime members in service after the last convocation. McDowell Music Club meets this afternoon with Miss Hilda Wilkes on Beattie Avenue.
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Pec
Wes Lesmindar
Hrst
McKay
Camain Lamedec
Mont Blanc
Alexander Johansen
Chaptir
Midland
ROA
McDowell Music Club
Hilda Wilkes
Beattie Avenue
Gold Dry Air Healthful
Cold dry air is generally considered healthful and stimulating by medical authorities. Metabolic processes are active and, with proper protection against heat loss, sensations of well being are dominant. There is little exact physiological evidence. Physicians note that respiratory infection in rabbits with bacillus bovisepticus is favored by chilling after acclimatization to heat.
Early Day Buttons and Ancient Fastening Methods
The article notes ancient people lacked sewn buttons but used studs and a pin hook system similar to modern brooches and clasps. It describes how cuffs and collars were fastened with these early fasteners, implying a proto form of button technology.
Agreed With Mother On Conscience Tale
A short anecdote recalls Gerald whose mother warned him not to cross the street on his velocipede. He admits hearing a small voice warning him against it, but the vélocipede’s movement drowned the sound.
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Gerald
Firemen's Light Aids Rescue Work With Back Mounted Beam
A new back strapped light helps firemen in rescue efforts as it sits above the head to pierce dense smoke. Fueled by calcium carbide and one horse power, it burns for over four hours delivering strong illumination.
Charity’s Safe Measure Said to Guard All Souls
A reflection cites Bacon noting that excess power harms angels and excessive knowledge harms men, while charity remains free of excess and safe from danger to both angels and humans. It emphasizes charity as a virtue ensuring steadiness and safety in moral action.
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Bacon
Wit and Wisdom Exchange Dinner Conversation
A humorous exchange contrasts wit and money with wisdom. A talkative wife asks if she spoke at dinner, and the husband replies that he rarely gets a chance to speak, prompting a light, ironic moment.
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Nis
Medical practice through the ages echoed in a quip
A dialogue notes that while medicine has changed in many ways the old arbiter of treatment bleeding patients still lingers in memory. Two voices contrast past and present medical methods, hinting at gradual progress yet persistent tradition.
Irregular Lines Favored Over Straight Paths in Chinese Areas
The text notes a preference for irregular lines over straight ones in Chinese streets and buildings. It says the straight line is perceived as deadly and demon ridden, with Chinese areas avoiding it and adopting curves or zigzags in layouts wherever possible.
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Feld
Gaza as an Egyptian town with old trade and busy bazaars
The Busy Gaza, though misidentified by some as Syrian, remains an Egyptian town rich in vegetation. Its glistening minarets, olive trees, and bustling bazaars highlight established trade in camels and caravans amid vibrant market life.
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Gaza
Cleaning Tea Kettle Technique Mentioned
A reader suggests cleaning a tea kettle by rolling in pebbles about the size of walnuts to scour the crust while heating. The stones loosen debris, reducing wear on the kettle and sparing it from frequent replacement.
Senate panel questions delays in arming forces
The Senate Military Affairs Committee, led by Major Gene Zier, questions specific explanations for delays in arming the lion fighting forces amid ongoing arms and artillery supply issues. The brief hearing focused on procurement pacing and ordinance deliveries across the Army and Navy programs.
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Br Associated Press
Washington
Senate Military Affairs Comps
Gene Zier
Senate
Secret refusal to return to work orders in Minnesota
In Washington on December 1 the Associated Press reports that the Minnesota Federation urged St. Croix to resume work, indicating government orders directing workers to return are under scrutiny. The note reflects labor tensions as officials navigate wartime production demands and union responses.
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Associated Press
Secretia
Minnesota
Federati
St. Graula
Orders Cox to Keep Hands of the Sta
A court orders Cox to keep hands off the state. The ruling directs Cox to cease any actions affecting state affairs and preserve the status quo pending further proceedings. Legal authorities declined immediate comment on the decision.
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Cox
Knights Templar Hold Christmas Observance Meeting
Local Knights Templar plan a Christmas observance at the usual hall with expected attendance and orderly ceremony. Details emphasize tradition and community fellowship during the season.
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Knights Templar
Seventh Anniversary Mystery Of Dorothe Arnold’s Disappearance
Dor Arnold marked seventh anniversary with no trace since December 12. Her father, Neil R. Arnold, an importer, has spent fortunes seeking clues. Farewell ovation attended by Charles Lowery, Herbert Lowery, Dunn, and Allen Porterris in Poughkeepsie. Mayore Butts served as toastmaster. Serjeant Herman Schuman among principals. Local lodge and commandery notes follow with routine ceremonial items. Gas jet invention under water. European method for high pressure gas burning explored in Times-Press.
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Dor Arnold
Neil R. Arnold
Poughheensie
Amrita Club
Army
Charles and
Herbert Lowerr
Sparrawbusham Dunn
Alien Porterris
Mayore Butts
Serjeant
Herman Schuman
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