Middletown Times-Press notes craft and war era plans
Middletown Times-Press discusses wartime morale, local Red Cross efforts, and business expansion including McMonagle Rogers purchase of Bronx Clark property. It cites prohibition debates, federalization of education via Senate Bill 4987, and calls for supporting war and schooling funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc] Menagle & Rogers
North Street
King Street
Bronx & Clark
Jears McMenggie & Rogers
3Iddletown
McMonasle & Rogers
Middletown
McMonagle & Rogers
Frivols Appeal From Commander Dawkins In Bulgaria
A fragmented 1900s style column opens with an appeal from Commander Dawkins urging ongoing support for Bulgaria amid the Balsan bills. It blends satirical snippets, local notices and editorials, referencing figures like Ex Mayor Leo Barnett and mock dialogue on culture and environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawkins
Bulgaria
Leo Barnett
James Street
Frans H. Schoonmaker
Santa Claus
Refugee Garment Work Updates and Fashion Debate
The Red Cross urges auxilaries to prioritize refugee clothing, finish bandage work, and send on handwoven fabrics and linens. Boxes feature cellu cotton pads socks pajamas robes and towels. discussion compares refugee fashions to traditional peasant styles from France Helgum and Holland with questions of dignity and cultural fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Division
France
Helgum
Red Cross
Friesland
Bokhara
Captain Corbett recalls glimpse of ex Kaiser Wilhelm
Captain D W Corbett writes from Sittard Holland to Senator Stivers recounting his overseas relief work for repatriated POWs with the Canadian YMCA. He describes witnessing Kaiser Wilhelm in a moving car near Roo mand at 11 a.m. and notes the advancing front, refugees, and proof of hardship endured by civilians and former prisoners. He hopes to return to England by spring.
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Captain Corbett
Kaiser Wilhelm
Senator Stivers
D W. Corbett
Y. M C
Corbett
Sittard
Helland
Holland
Hague
Leeuwarden
England
Moland
Kaiser
Venice
Foch
Mestracht
Croningen
Lee Warden
David W. Corbett
Endorse Plan to Federalize the School System
Superintendent James Puthill of the city attended the New York State Council of School Superintendents convention at Binghamton High School. The council unanimously endorsed federalizing education, proposing a United States Department of Education and a new education act. Frank D. Boynton of Ithaca outlined the bill, noting state aid and national standards. He argued federal rules could reduce local taxes, improve literacy, and expand educational opportunities, while criticizing inter-state gaps harming students. The discussion also covered improving the school census law and keeping records up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York State
John Barleycorn
Council of
Binghamton
J. F. Tuthill
Middletown
Senate
James ¥. ‘Puthill
Boynton
D. Sullivan
State Department of
Turhill
Drugist Arrested Over Poison Label Violations
James R. Miller proprietor of a Broadway drug store was arrested by Detective Dennis Mahoner on charges of violating labeling laws for poisonous substances sold or offered for sale. The store is linked to purchases that allegedly caused the accidental death of Major John F. Murlaugh of Elmira. During a separate incident, tar paper fragments were blown into yards along Ridge Street and Myrtle and Lite avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James RB. Miller
Broadway
Dennis J. Mahoner
Miller
John F. 3Fur Jlaugh
Elmira
AL Cosner
Lite
Fruit-A-Tites claim relief from rheumatism and eczema
A Montross notice from December 10 1917 features P H McHugh testifying that sixteen years of rheumatism eczema and constipation were cured by Fruit-A-Tites after fifteen days of use. The ad promotes 50c per box eight for 2.50 and notes availability at dealers or by mailing payment to Fruit-A-Tites Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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Chureh Street
Montross
P. H. McHugh
Fruit-A-Tites Limited
Qgdensburg
N.Y
Otisville Briefs and Church Services Note
Rev and Mrs J Lewis Evans return from Madison New Jersey visit with son Pam from Lafayette College Easton in Naval Reserve. Otisville Presbyterian notes theme The Secret of Good Hearing for morning and Fretting and Grumbling for evening with special music. Sunday school at 10 am prayer meeting Wednesday 7 36 choir practice Saturday 8 pm Optimistic Thought God wills a man to be free no ruler can prevent it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otisville
J. Lewis Evans
Madison
N. J
Pam
Lafayette College
Easton
Naval
Geldine praised by local residents for kidney and rheumatic relief
Mr Charles M Perry a painter recounts how Geldine eased two years of kidney and rheumatic pain after neighbors recommended it. Another Middletown citizen says Geldine has reduced nightly awakenings and boosted vitality. Available as No 1 for gas upset and nerves and No 2 for catarrh rheumatism kidneys. liquid 1.25, tablets 1.00. Sold at McMonagle Rogers Goshen NY Scott’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Perry
Goldie
T. W. Dean
Hanford Street
Middletown
Golaineman
Geldinme
McMonagle & Rogers’ Drug
Scott's Pharmacy
Goshen
N.Y
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