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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
3
City officials reported no new action on sugar price policy. Chief of Police McCoach asked Mayor Cox to clarify her position on the sugar issue, but no decision was announced.
A jury reached a disagreement in the Dempsey case with no verdict delivered. Court records show deliberations extended, unclear if a plea or witness testimony influenced the hung result.
A clearest AP styled note reports that Packers intend to leave the wholesale grocery field amid ongoing investigations and prosecutions involving meat packers. The text indicates stages of inquiry and potential legal actions affecting the industry.
A garbled report outlines a debate over a proposed no enforcement bill for the state. The text mentions bipartisan deadlock and potential establishment of an enforcement department, while referencing individuals such as Sheriff Leonard Abrams and others traveling toward New York.
Fragmentary text discusses Elks proceedings and a plan to ease worries by visiting a place called Pecan, with garbled phrases about a team and parade. Reading is uncertain due to OCR damage, but the piece hints at a local lodge event and a recommended remedy.
The fragmentary text provides no clear event, person, or organized group. It lacks coherent details to identify a main action, location, or date for a concise card.
A tottering fragment describes a first game indoor baseball event with unclear details and scattered names. The text mentions a venue tent and a referenced figure tied to the event, but specifics are unreadable.
A lengthy discussion addresses sugar regulation amid varied views. Officials consider health impact, industry effects, and potential policy steps as debate continues.
Draft peace accord may be discussed this Saturday with officials signaling possible steps toward a formal settlement. Unclear details suggest negotiators aim to advance dialogue and outline near term milestones.
Fragmentary notes describe a political figure in cold weather conditions during a public appearance or celebration. Readable names or places are not clearly identifiable in the garbled text. Further context is unavailable from the legible fragments.
The Junior Order hall hosted a well attended dance on Wednesday under Walthill Council No. 9 Jr O U A M B L auspices. Music by the Jolly Six Orchestra provided entertainment and refreshments were served. Arrangements are planned for future dances with Sterling providing music on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
The Royal Arcanum announces 12 new members and a large New York attendance. The Fowler Division No 153 Auxiliary to the EB of L E met Wednesday night, transacting routine business. Installation of officers is planned at the next meeting. Furman Branch of the Sunshine wants a gathering at Mrs Ketchum's home 25 Grant Street on December 19 at 2 29 PM.
Following list of Exchange stocks includes Woolen Conda Copper Atchison Baldwin Loco Steel Pet Vent Leathe Ches Ohio via Copper GL M St P Col Fuel & Iron Cons Gas Corn Pats Crucials Steel Sletors CGhiedrich BB FL North pf Wid Haske Bar Inspiration Copper Kennecott Lehigh Valley Maxwell Motor South Rr Sinclair Coast Tenn. Also mentions charred paper recovery method and a note on a miner swallowing diamonds worth 850 to 50 each.
American and French school programs teach children to play soldier and endure war inspired drills and dances. Leaders like Mr. Lehrner and various directors promote athletic clubs and Scouting to foster fitness and morale across cities from Lyons to Constantinople, spreading the new education system amid global conflict.
Rob Minkin’s father mentors him in advanced math to prepare him for future pricing tasks. The brief notes the father’s aim to build strong math skills early as the child grows toward entering trades or business where estimating prices matters.
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