Mean men and their stubborn stinginess
Meanness is hard to overcome for those who cling to wealth. When such people finally abandon stinginess they may give up more of their means. Yet these individuals are difficult to convert and change.
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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
9
Meanness is hard to overcome for those who cling to wealth. When such people finally abandon stinginess they may give up more of their means. Yet these individuals are difficult to convert and change.
Vivid scenes of troop ships crossing the Atlantic, destroyer convoys, and a Versailles greeting between Foch and Pershing unfold. American troops march through Paris as Old Glory is unveiled, with wounded Tommies carried home. The film promises nonstop action and heroic courage, capturing the fear and sacrifice of war.
Goshen December 13 Tuesday evening a Red Cross Christmas relief opening at Highue auditorium with Justice Arthur S. Tompkins speaking. Music directed by Mrs. Arthur Decker to follow. Also sermons and church events at Presbyterian St James Episcopal Methodist churches with listed speakers and topics. Savings Bank dividend declared percent on 1 to 3000 signed, and theater ads for Earle Williams Grace Desmond.
The American Red Cross provided large quantities of essentials to servicemen in Great Britain including 30 000 sweaters 30 000 toothbrushes 50 000 pairs of socks 32000 pounds of soap 300 000 boxes of matches 300 baseball outfits 500 mouth organs 134 000 packages of chewing gum and 5 000 000 cigarettes. Warehouses stretch across England and six in Ireland to cover emergencies from torpedoed ships and billeting needs.
In Henry VIII era a necklace was prized. a Tudor comedy mocked its loss. Elizabeth I era saw gloves as a sovereign gift. Henry II of France, frugal yet extravagant, used many handkerchiefs for a cold, a note preserved in Sully's memoirs.
The third United States official war picture will be shown at Stratton theatre Monday and Tuesday next week. Produced by the Division of Films of the Committee on Public Information under George Creel, it focuses on naval actions against the U boat menace and Allied front operations with American French and Italian forces. Admission 2 cents.
Olivia Burwell and Jehr star in a William Fox production presented by B. Lievé Sreldon at the Show Shop. The page mentions an upcoming performance titled Dither Men’s Daughters.
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims meat overworks kidneys, causes back pain, headache, dizziness, sour stomach, and rheumatic twinges. It suggests taking a spoonful in water before breakfast to flush acids and waste.
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