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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
4
Syracuse December 29 Dr John I Finney State Commissioner of education condemned the agitation to banish the German language and literature from New York schools arming for internment of speech that could poison children while urging caution toward those who once spoke German.
The text quotes biblical and antiquated rhetoric about language, conflict, and human freedom, contrasting ancient fords and Babel with a modern divide. Dr Finley comments on division not by words alone, urging inclusion of those who spoke for humanity despite language.
Henry Dater, a firm friend of Fruit-a-tives, testifies to relief from kidney trouble and constipation after using the fruit juice tablets. He reports rapid results and urges others to try the remedy, priced 60 cents a box, six for $2.50, or 25 cents for a trial size, available at dealers or by mail from Fruitatives Limited, Ogdensburg, New York.
Unionville Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Joseph Mactnees lists Sunday School at 10 am Sacrament of the Lord s Supper at 11 am and a New Year s message at 7 50 pm. Sessions meet in the library at 7 20 pm. Christian Endeavor 6 45 pm and junior group Wednesday afternoon. Strangers welcome to all services.
The opinion Free man vs. Frank 10 Abb. Pr. CN. 1 holds that a defendant’s answer proves he is living and not civilly dead, deeming any claim of civil death a fiction. It notes a paradox where a deaf defendant could not answer, invalidating the civil death assertion. Also cites Strongest Wood Lancewood as having 23,000 psi tensile strength, defining its high durability.
A motivational note urges success by grabbing the first available lift then seizing the next opportunity to rise higher. It describes progress as rapid and chainable, guiding readers to climb toward the top through successive gains.
An old advertisement warns that every meal injects poison through diseased kidneys and bladder with a call to buy GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It promises relief from kidney and bladder troubles, urges immediate action, and notes authenticity and money back guarantees via druggists.
Ellenville, Dec. 29. The annual election of officers of Wawarsing Lodge, No. 952, F and A. M., Ellenville, was held Dec. 26. W. M. F. A. Buekman, S. W. Penton Bennet, J. W. James G. Jones, Treasurer, L. E. Vernon, Secretary, W. R. Denman, Treasurer, W. K. Shook were elected. Social time and refreshments followed.
Westtown December 23 reports the usual family gatherings with stores closed for Christmas. The Presbyterian Church Sunday school performed an entertaining program of recitations and singing, Santa Claus delivered candy and oranges to children, and a purse of over 79 pounds was given to the pastor and wife. Several locals visiting home for the holidays were noted, including Holger Hansen and George Smith.
Daniel Webster warns that opinion shifts with circumstances can be justifiable. The piece notes that the simplest questions are often the clearest. For readers seeking to say something, it suggests using the Times-Press Want columns.
Annual summary of city finances for the year ending November 30 1917 recapitulated by departments. Includes General Government Police Fire Sanitation Highways Recreation Health and more with budgets taxes receipts and payments across funds. Highlights grand totals trust funds bonds sinking funds and reserve footings with detailed departmental allocations and system-wide balances.
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