Short term bonds urged at Albany highway hearing
An Albany conference of business leaders officials and road experts backed short term serial bonds as the likely financing method for future highway construction. Governor Smith unavailable. James A. Parsons chaired. Frederick S. Greene urged a pay as you go policy, while critics argued for cheaper concrete highways on select routes. Upstate and New York City advocates clashed over financial burdens and benefits.
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Albany
Assembly Chamber
James A. Parsons
Smith
Brooklyn
Frederick S. Greene
Greene
Edwin Duffey
Eugene MM. Travia
Duffey
Travis
Henry M Sage
Senate Finance Committee
Upstate
New York City
Ioity
Delogaten
Theddensa
Sweet
Sage
Axsemiisman
Edmund Macheld
Legislative Snandal
Duffer
John N. Cadde
Travia
Francis Maes
James P. Holland
Federation of Labor
Joseph A Guilder
Preokha
Maxyor Hilan
New York
J. Duncan Macinnes
Craig
John J. Boylan
James J. Walker
Senate
John Kateht
Charles 3. Hewitt
James EB. Towner
Peter G. Ten Eyck
Fausto Feir
Arasilian Congress
Rrams
International Windor
Washington
Tr. Perraz
A. J. Dre
Hornell
iState Automobile Association
Niagara Falls
Pansvoures Polies
Suanne
E.stan
Iley Chedister
Deffey
Loudonville
UI Don
Highway Department
Jro
Carlisle
Addison
Colvin
Glens Falls
Reconstruction Commission
Ten Eyck
J. Dencas Macinnes
Macinnes
Mr. Macinnes
State highway policy debated as bonds and costs rise
State officials clash over funding roads with long term bonds versus pay as you go. Greene and Duffey push asphalt plans and county shares in costs and maintenance while Sage warns of tax strain. Comptroller Travis questions concrete tactics and bond load as reformers urge steady, feasible funding.
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Greene
Green
Sage
Middletown Times Press notes early 1900s issues and plans
The Middletown Times Press page includes historical notes on its establishment dates, subscription rates, and postal status. It discusses future projects such as a mosaic map and a vehicular tunnel plan for New York and Jersey City, plus an aldermanic appeal to the State Tax Commission over property assessments and potential tax impacts for residents.
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Carter
Basta
Note Communications
Frank M. Williams
New York and New Jersey
United States Bureau of Mines
Cox
Middletown
Board of Supervisors
State Tax Commission
Thia
Amiddletown
Binardo
Santa Visits and Real Estate Notes at Averdale
Santa visits at Averdale and Riverdale events mark year end celebrations with gifts for children as officers change. Real estate notes list sales and listings across Jackson Avenue Beacon Street and Gardner Avenue with buyers like Jacob Rene and Morris Grossman handling transactions.
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Lethasmyth
Jackson Avenue
Freorge
DC Mass
Strattan Theatre
Foe Henderson
Giardner Avenue
Jacob Rene
Henachel
Our Cub's Notebook and Local News Snippet
A patchwork of household concerns and small town notes discusses rising living costs, thrift, and everyday purchases. The item mentions Chief Charles Higham being doused by water at a Salvali fire, local talk of impending weather, shopping timing for Christmas, and warnings about poultry and meat prices. The Otisville correspondent reports a blizzard forecast.
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Charles Higham
Letters to Santa Claus from 1919 children
A collection of 1919 Christmas wishlist letters from young readers. Pauline and Wall Monroe request a black bag, pencils, paints, a doll, and candy for siblings. Charles Adgate asks for a Kiddie car and airplane. Wendell Goldsmith lists straps, a cap, cloves, candy, and nuts. Mane Sears seeks books and a Mackboard among items.
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Santa
Tam
Ms Ut
Pauline & Wall Monroe
Santa Claus
Troom Wendell L. Goldsmith
Maidiletown
Candy
Janda Nuta
Eranecs
Jaear
Manine Seutc
Cottage Street
Santa Claus Visits Creeden School Christmas Program
Creeden Wall School held a Friday afternoon Christmas program with participants Isabel Creeden Helen McMade Mildred Cow Jack Seward Elizabeth Knapp Fra Creeden Tlarria Seward Edith Cox Frank McPrude and Frank Vanderourt. Mrs Seward read The Child's Christmas Carol before Santa Claus appeared and gave each child a keepsake. The event included several Christmas games and the closing note mentioned a nearby location for Becks lacation.
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Pirle
Bows
Creeden Wall School
Isabel Creeden
Helen McMade
Mildred Cow Jack Seward
Elizabeth Knapp
Fra Creeden Tlarria Seward
Edith Cox
Frank McPrude
Frank Vanderourt
W. OH. Seward
Santa Claus
Presidential Possibilities and Local Views on Policy
A discussion on fiscal policy features quotes from Sherman J. Lowell about sound financial policy and the pay as you go plan. Mayor Burns questions the approach while John G. Baxter predicts voter approval for a bond issue. Invitations announce the Beemerville wedding of Miss Mabel E Stivers and Harold L Haggerty on December 24 at noon.
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Sherman J. Lowell
Fredonia
State Grange
Grange
Burns
Troy
John G. Baxter
Schenectady
Sussex
N. J
Air
John R. Stivers
Beemerville
Mabel E
Harold L. Haggerty
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Rev. Chedister
Branchville Church
Sciddie
Sam
IMEES
Stivers
D. Stivers
Managua
Ralph
Goble Ree
American Newepaper Pebiehera
Avdrt
Avdrt Bercas
Dalles
Bercia
Times-Press
Pa PR
Bayi
Sud
Bape
Averdale Cluj
New Hampton
Riverdale
Osomman
Wali
Heartiong
N. A. Lufelarow
Otisville
Denar
Creeden School
Miss Stivers
William E. Borah
Idaho
Liberty Bonds
Z. E. van Fleet & CO
E. Mein
Coal Quartette
John G. Beakes
Tel
Railroad Ave
Orange County Trust Company
North Street
IPA
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