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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
7
Northern Lights section reports the four act play Me and Otis postponed from December 15 at the Norne Street Congregational Church due to snowdrifts hindering cast from Circleville. A social hour and refreshments will follow. many tickets sold and audience expected. traffic improving in the city as streets clear.
Hotel Continental on Broadway near 41st Street in Manhattan sits in midtown shopping and theater district within minutes of Grand Central and Penn Station. The facility markets advancement in hotel service and comfort at competitive city prices. Duncan serves as general manager with phone contact Bryant 4220.
George N nai sherif elect of Ven counts selects Huyari Bil of Mosiieda to act as deputy sheriff With Sherif Winner New Hampton Dec 20 Frank B Probert formerly of place enlisted as an auto mechanic Rew stationed at For Slocum Instructs Arthur Nash brother of George N age Weather caused no church services Sunday Next Sunday services at 11 o clock Sunday school at 9 o clock Mr and Mrs Rev it Pardy with relatives Quackenpoush and Hitle of Goshen are visiting Mrs Mahbee has sold his farm Read to Chas D ddlerown of New York City and on his farm in 562 spent with relatives in New hool iil close on Rol and reopen
An old time medicinal ad promotes Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive treatment to flush kidneys. It claims four ounces mixed in water each morning will restore kidney function and prevent bladder disorders, describing the product as a lithia water drink made from grape acids and tion juice.
The Anti-Saloon League of New York announces a campaign to secure ratification by the New York Legislature of the national prohibition amendment. State Superintendent William J. Anderson says the league will marshal moral sentiment and mobilize women voters, targeting Representatives Magee Snyder Ward and Benjamin L. Fairchild in the next election if they oppose prohibition.
Albany reports a plan to ring in Christmas morning at 9 with a nationwide chorus. Dr Alfred Halsem leads the Albany community chorus with local organizers promoting the event across homes, schools, and public spaces to boost patriotic spirit.
At the school opening Wednesday Professor Wilson urged pupils to vote on transferring the Liberty Loan Bond to the Red Cross. The 350 bond will be turned over to the Red Cross as the drive is on. Also noting exams, the Owl Christmas issue, Junior Class events, Prom planning, and local visits.
A crowded survey of Hollywood profiles notes Theda Bara filming in New York for a Fox project after a West Coast sojourn, with Claire Vernon dancing in Emmy Weblen's Metro film and Fatty Arbuckle constructing Jazzville at Long Beach. Madge Kennedy shifts to a George Weston adaptation while Aden headlines For Valour filmed in Toronto and Canada, with Murdock MacQuarrie joining Jewel Carman’s picture.
Treasury department announces penalties for railroad passengers who evade the eight percent tax on tickets. Fines up to 1603 pounds or imprisonment for up to two years, and double the tax evaded must be paid. Railroads face equal penalties for failing to collect the tax.
A plain case open faced watch with a wig stache was found and offers a reward for return to 14 Millis Ave. Miss L S. fF mon notes theTimes-Press column carried the item and confirms a local resident from Fairview Avenue found it. War comedy results and weather device ad snippets accompany the ad.
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