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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
5
The fragment outlines the Middletown Times-Press history from 1851 through modern reforms, noting transitions through the Middletown Daily Press and Times-Press. It lists staff roles, publishing policy statements, and advertising guidelines. It also includes a long block about holiday trade and economic conditions, railroading a deficit, and government reforms.
Senator Davenport notes municipal issues stem from past unbusinesslike practices. He cites rising salaries and education costs as major pressures, with education spending often exceeding all other tax levies. Committee findings will guide a retrenchment plan for early legislature consideration.
The column discusses resolutions to adopt soon and urges self critique and improved study and conduct. It references holiday observations, Christmas wishes, and a mix of anecdotes about local figures and events, including Kenna eating and a basketball referee named Harnett.
Disjointed note describes a church choir gathering at 7 50 pm and mentions fundraising plans. Names and places are garbled but reference to St Pauls Choir and a Tuesday evening event remain.
An appeal from Major General Jennison of the 27th Division urges veterans to join the National Guard as it moves to a prewar basis. The dispatch highlights federalization plans, state recruitment, and the need for all war services to be represented in New York State units. The notice invites former officers and servicemen across branches to volunteer and be assigned to suitable roles.
The Hague reports Dutch women, long confined to home roles, form several organizations to push reforms after full suffrage. Leaders including Mrs. Wijnandis Francken say laws still favor men and affect children’s education and status.
Hamilton Bermuda December 12 the House of Assembly rejected a ban on motor cars by a vote of 15 to 0. Bermudians and visitors will continue to walk bicycle or ride horses for another year as the colony resists automo biles in a noted stand against progress. Also mentions barren Palestine lacking minerals and forests with new wells in the Jordan valley.
Sir Joseph Cook urges military preparedness at the Navy League meeting in Sydney. He warns Europe’s continuing hatreds and urges Australians to ready for potential conflict and keep rifles usable until general disarmament advances. He stresses reliance on the League of Nations and warns of a possible next war.
Berlin reports that many German POWs request new Iron Crosses from the military department claiming the originals were seized by the Entente. No prisoner admits selling or bartering the crosses to American soldiers. The government seeks proof that the crosses were taken.
The Baltimore American notes a quip that Solomon warned nothing is new under the sun and compares Tobit chapter 5 verse 1 to a New York City election account where women voting were accompanied by their dogs.
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