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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
7
A dense clipping traces multiple historic Middletown publications from 1852 to 1908, noting name changes and publication frequency. It includes advertising rates, submission guidelines, and scattered editorial remarks on politics, labor, prohibition, and notable local figures. The fragmentary text references Professor Russell, editorials about wages, and a dinner of the Pennsylvania Society.
A reflective Christmas column urges readers to finish shopping early and help the needy. The piece blends seasonal verse with a civic call to donate, noting bells ring and urging generosity toward the city’s poor folk as Christmastide approaches.
The Rev Dr Kirk Wood of the First Presbyterian delivered a sermon at the state hospital with a building theme and praise for the Great Architect. The afternoon included choral selections and remarks from hospital staff and friends, with staff and patients in attendance and notes on local events and staff changes.
A collection of children and siblings write to Santa Claus with Christmas requests from 1919. Names include Wallace Fult Ruth Jacob Kenneth Vamous Vousor and Elizabeth Woopshams. items sought range from dolls and boots to toothbrushes and stockings, with hopeful notes of joy and gratitude.
A fragmented historical text glosses on restraint and tyranny, citing a subversive voice and a figure named Blackatone as a reader or observer. The passage hints at social control and recall of past behaviors within a community.
Capt Britt of No. 5 led scoring with 212 while Lauence Fourke for the rival team had 153 in the first game. In the second innings the effort faded but final tallies showed No. 5 with 802 pins leading by 48. Captains Britt and Crowley posted 154 and 175 respectively as No. 5 holds third place with hopes for better records.
The Salvation Army kettle reappears in the city to remind shoppers of needy families. Commander Eugene Mott says another kettle may be placed on West Main near Franklin Square before Christmas. In 1918 baskets fed five to six people. this year similar baskets plus toys and candy for children are planned. The North street kettle stands in front of Woolworth. The Times Press notes its strong local reach with over 26,000 readers daily.
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