Germany Faces Worsening Distress as War Drains Supplies
Amsterdam reports escalating German hardship from food shortages and rising mortality. Independent Socialist leaders are arrested in Cologne, while a worsening potato ration and poor meat quality strain workers. Dutch correspondents observe hunger affecting all classes, with reports of malnutrition among children and the elderly and justification of scarce resources amid ongoing conflict.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Cologne
Leipziger Volks Zeitung
Deutsche Fedizinche Wochenserift
Lunb
Menition
Holland
Postponed Meeting of Ladies Auxiliary of O R C
The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Order of R C was postponed from Tuesday evening January 1 to Tuesday evening January 8. Read the Times for details and request the president's note.
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R. CG
R. C
Jana
Janta
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit
A period advertisement touts drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach and intestines. It claims relief from headaches bile gases and indigestion, promising better appetite and improved appearance. costs low and many ailments improve with regular use.
Instant Relief for Chilblains and Frosted Feet
Ad promotes Fabiow as a miracle cure for chilblains and frosted feet. Claims instant itching relief after one application and swelling reduction with continued use. Encourages purchase from Vernon Drug Company in Middletown New York, offered by sealed bottle mail-order.
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Vernon Drug Company
Wickham Ave
Middletown
N. Y
Personal News From Middletown Social Circle
Joseph F. Brennan, recently in the Marines, returns to Broox lin Navy Yard after four months in France and may train troops here. Local soldiers and families receive updates on friends, travels, illnesses, engagements, and Christmas visits with notes on local events, honors, and community life.
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Joseph F. Brennan
Brooxlin Navy Yard
France
Control of Roads Assumed By Government War Measures
The Associated Press reports that about 259000 miles of American railways were unified under federal control at noon under the President for wartime needs. Director McAdoo and Chairman Lovett discussed the move with war boards and officials to manage congestion and integrate rail operations into the war effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Lovett
War Board
Railroads plan pooling and shared facilities order issued
Washington reports Order No. 1 by Director General McAdoo will pool traffic and facilities across carriers, mandate common use of terminals tracks and equipment, and haul freight by shortest route. It preserves current officers and staff while expanding terminal access in six cities, with Baltimore & Ohio likely to enter New York via Pennsylvania Station.
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Washington
Director General of Railroads
McAdoo
Baltimore & Ohio
New York City
Pennsylvania Station
Senate Probes Coal Situation in Sugar Inquiry Push
In Washington on December 23 Associated Press reports the Senate committee, after Hoover left for New York, advanced the sugar inquiry and resumed the coal situation investigation. The move signals continued scrutiny of energy and wartime food controls as the committee presses for details.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
New York
Senate
Obituary of Elias G Deputy of Willowemoc
Elias G Deputy of Willowemoc died suddenly at home on Friday morning December 21 after a morning routine. He was a Civil War veteran and longtime foreman at the Wholowe motor factory. He was past seventy years old and survived by his wife four sons and two daughters including a daughter Magsi Benson. Interment took place in Grahamsville cemetery with Rev L Wm Hones officiating.
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Elias G
Grahamsville
Willowemoc
Depuy
Stoddard Hammond
France
Magsi. Benson
Garrett W. Benson
L. Wm. Hones
Roscoe
Letter from Cor poral Frank W Kramer from England
Mr and Mrs Max Kramer received a letter from their son Corporal Frank W Kramer stationed in England with the 14dih Aero Squadron. Dated December 5 the note described a fairly smooth voyage and a Thanksgiving dinner at sea. A Wednesday morning cablegram sent best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
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Max Kramer
Frank W. Kramer
England
14Dih Aero Squadron
Speaker Sweet On Machold Law Debates Modification
Phocals’s T C Eet in Albany next week to begin fourth term as speaker backs modification or repeal of Machold township school law. He notes tax burdens grow when kept township based. supports expanding to county unit to equalize taxes. Officials educators and leaders study the issue and seek a reasonable position with no desire to block reforms.
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Phocals
Alvany
Ace
Machel Township
Smk
Iestead
Towse
Tolley and Light
Christmas Tree for Day Nursery Brightens Mothers and Children
The annual Christmas tree event for children and mothers of the Day Nursery was held Thursday at 5 p.m. on East Main Street. A large crowd attended with caregivers and supporters, gifts included wearing apparel and toys, and the organizers, including Mrs. BE Van Dyke and Mrs. F. S. Smithers Jr., reported a very successful gathering that boosted community support for the Nursery.
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East Main Street
BE. van Dyke Wisht
F. S. Smithers, Jr
OG. B. Swit
Atlas Fur Co Expands Staff at Montgom ery Street Plant
Atlas Fur Dressing Company now employs 51 workers at its 16000 square foot Montgom ery Street facility, with plans to grow as machinery arrives. The plant began operations about two weeks ago after a month of site negotiations, signaling healthy local industry. A two county Pomona Grange conference is set for January 28 at Grange Hall with Orange and Sullivan counties invited.
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Atlas Fur Dressing Company
Montgomery Street
Pomona
Grange Hall
Orange
Sullivan
Married Life and Hand Care Domestic Tensions
A Kansas City Journal snippet notes how some couples favor meticulous grooming and care in daily life yet balk at practical chores like loading the dishwasher, reflecting light domestic tensions in married life.
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Ciris
Kansas City Journal
Judge Seeger Resigns Withdrawing and Reconsiders
Newburgh reports County Judge A. H. Seeger withdrew a prior resignation, then announced it to take effect Saturday morning at 11 oclock, citing business. The vacancy could prompt gubernatorial appointment before Senate confirmation. Special County Judge Herbert B. Borcee has also submitted his resignation.
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Seeger
Times-Press
Newburgh
Dec
AH. F. Seeger
Senate
Special
Herbert B. Borcee
Small Army to Gather Returns for Income Tax
Albany December 26 1917 two small armies of men will collect income tax returns under the new law. Collector Rosco Irvin reports 76 crews start January 1 and 2 to assist taxpayers in Middletown Orangetown and surrounding areas. Unmarried earners of $1 or more and married earners of $2.01 or more are urged to visit the tax men with their 1917 income. Those failing to file may face government action. The field team will bring forms and visit offices daily through February 12. Farmers especially must file. The cautious approach is to seek guidance from the income tax plan official. The officer in charge emphasizes no delays.
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Albany
Internal Revenue
Rosco Irvin
Cy Hat
Irwin
A Theory on Changing Fashions and Followers
A Theory notes that fashion shifts are driven by designers trying to elude observers who track trends. Quotation from the Boston Transcript highlights how style cycles provoke pursuit and evasion among followers. The Times-Press urges readers to "Want Ada" as a call to action.
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Fogg
Boston Transcript
The Bank and the Trousseau of Adele
A confused tale of Adele using a bank passbook to draw funds for a lavish trousseau. She spends over 1200 dollars, draws checks on her father’s account, and faces forgery threats as wedding plans loom and the bank is blamed for accounting mishaps.
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teHiog
Atel
Adele
Oll
Patty
Mets
Bears
Nat
Osterhauser
Osterhauser’s
Fido
Papa
Trousseau
John E. Andrus Gives Millions in Charity
John E. Andrus, former Yonkers mayor, reportedly donates millions to a charity drive for the Fifty niats to the Sivtaevond Congress. The report notes approval of Justice S Tumptins in the Supreme Court and mentions funding for a White Plague cert and a public health cause.
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A. Yonkers
Sivtaevond
Anther
Bond Swindler Sentenced To Three Years In Prison
A federal court in Atlantic City handed down a three year sentence to a man charged with a large food fraud scheme. The defendant confessed to multiple misrepresentations and forged documents used to obtain funds and goods unlawfully from suppliers.
Eclipse and a Famous Doctor Die in Washington
A total lunar eclipse is described across the Americas. Dr Theodore forme, a Columbia University professor and attaché to the state at the Serveur-General in Washington, dies after a brief illness. A bank check forgery incident reveals family tensions and reflections on forgery penalties.
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Bec
Theodore Forme
Columbia University
Washington
Wizard Liver Whips and Rheumatic Relief Ad
An old advertising snippet markets remedies for rheumatism stiff joints and back pain. It promotes a topical antiseptic for cuts burns bites and stings and claims quick relief for sprains bruises and aching muscles. Also offers Wizard Liver Whips pink pills priced at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
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