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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
7
New York December 29 The Board of Health has issued a warning detailing the undernourished condition of school children. The advisory urges action to improve nutrition and safeguard pupil health in schools.
Health Department inspectors report one eighth of New York City school children are undernourished. A quarter of these need medical attention, with 125,04 affected. The findings link nutrition to tuberculosis deaths, noting higher rates in Europe during war. NYC lists 35.00% tubercular, about 4,000 yearly deaths, and a projected rise to 1917 levels if current trends continue.
At 7 39 Friday evening the aldermanic board of canvassers met to canvass the soldier vote. All were present except Alderman Davis. A change in figures from those published in the Times-Press was made and the aldermen adjusted statements accordingly.
In Thompson Ridge on Sunday morning services will be held at the Thompson Ridge School House with a sermon by the pastor. Caldwell Thompson and Charles Thompson visit their mother Mrs. Alexander Thompson. both are in military service. Christmas Eve will feature Sunday school Christmas exercises. Also note local Want Ad in the Times-Press. A local merchant reports two children suffering croup and praises Foler’s Honey and Tar for rapid relief and throat healing.
Christmas at the State Hospital features a turkey dinner and dances, a Christmas tree in the chapel, carols, and a program for those unable to attend. The Roll of Honor honors 23 staff and patients, with Homer Hemingway marking 25 years of service.
Thousands of women credit youthfulness to Newbro's Herpicide. The product claims to improve hair softness gloss and natural growth while keeping the scalp free from dandruff and preventing hair loss. Sold in 1 and 2 sizes at drug stores with barber and professional recommendations.
Local notes cover city life, including resignations and staff shifts at Rock Tavern, and Florence Moore’s return from vacation. The State Hospital Club bowling tourney, begun Nov. 13, features 36 matches and 120 games across six teams, with prizes announced by local merchants. Standings see Team No. 2 clinch second place, Team No. 6 upset, and Davis winning high honors with 460 points and a muffler.
Crowley and Hunter lead in high average with uncertainty. A roll-off tonight decides second string placings and prize distribution. The Ward Emplores Association met and named John L Williams and Owan Reder to travel to Albany Thursday Dec 1 for a conference with other associations. A seasonal quotation by Mrs Ashley features amid Christmas verse about dreams and the land of smiles.
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