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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
5
The article details Red Cross plans to rebuild maimed veterans in France and the United States through advanced prosthetics, specialized training, and new careers. It highlights education in farming, auto mechanics, and crafts, aiming for independence and reentry into society with renewed dignity.
Feit and Zeisel have leased the garage at 25 47 Centre Street and will open January 1 as an auto service station with up to date repair shop and storage service. They hold exclusive agency for Kekomo tires and will stock other automotive accessories. Feit has long worked for Perlman Cycle and Motor Supply Co in New York, Zeisel previously managed Zeisel Sporting Goods in Plainfield. Both bring broad auto sales experience to Middletown.
A quote attributed to Sir Walter Scott warns that actions without a good reason rest on weak foundations. The proverb stresses prudence, noting that absence of purpose or plan undermines value in any effort.
The Wallkill Cemetery at Philipsburgh near Goshen unveils a new receiving vault. Established in Revolutionary times by the Wisners, it sits on 48 acres and is noted for dry sandy soil and scenic, quiet surroundings with owners sharing voice in management.
The report details a hunger map of Excrope highlighting Ukraine Belgium northern France Serbia and other regions as in urgent need. It urges immediate relief and continuous American food aid to prevent starvation and potential revolts that could threaten world peace.
Corporal Walter D Kellogg of the Radio Section Signal Corps writes home from France celebrating the Armistice. He describes quiet fronts, French celebrations with La guerre est finie, and news that peace has come. Kellogg notes possible return home, unit reorganizations, and Thanksgiving amid the war’s end.
The United States Fuel Administration calls on all hard coal users to conserve anthracite this winter. Influenza cripples production, forcing reduced domestic allotments to keep northeastern supplies. Measures urged include using No. 1 Buckwheat coal with larger sizes, wood where possible, reclaiming partially burned coal, and weather stripping to cut heating needs.
Governor elect Alfred E. Smith will control major patronage beginning January 1 and make numerous state appointments. Key departments include Public Buildings and Public Works with large staff and substantial annual payrolls. Officials, many Democrats, anticipate reappointment. salaries range from modest clerical to high executive pay, with complex canal and city offices under prior leadership.
The Week of Prayer will commence January 6 with union services to be held by city churches and separate church services also planned. The program is not yet arranged and will be announced later. For buying or selling, consult the Times-Press classified columns.
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