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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
5
A collage of wartime notes from Middletown and Riverside including praise for Corporal Sprague, appeals to support Red Cross drives, and a radio style roundup of public sentiment. The piece blends memorial tone, industrial praise, and civic calls to action with references to Germany, the U S senate vote on suffrage, and a notable orange grove in Riverside.
A bold effort to locate and counter the Smilady proceeds, drawing in many minds devoted to trees. Researchers and volunteers rally around the cause, emphasizing preservation of forests and the ecological role of trees in the region.
A Red Cross message recounts a Christmas packet sent to sailors on an Atlantic ship, its cheerful card lifting spirits amid wartime gloom. The column blends holiday cheer with wartime resolve, urging readers to keep busy with meaningful work and carry on with the new year.
The nourishing Italian Chapel Sunday school under J Tolles and Mrs L. State held a Christmas tree event last night. A large congregation applauded the children while a committee led by Mrs Charles Redfield arranged decorations and gifts. Rev Dr Wignt and Prof O B Neyroz spoke. Great credit goes to the teachers for the school’s growth.
Street notice recounts Mr Keeler of 127 Linden Ave. praising Doan's Kidney Pills for quick relief of backache dizziness and nerve pain. ad claims long term benefit with two public recommendations dated September 1611 and November 22 1916. Foster Milburn Co advertises Doan's Kidney Pills at local drugstores.
Liberty December 29 The Liberty Grange discussed two laws the Dog and the Township School Law and passed resolutions calling for amendments. Officers were elected with D H Clements Stanley Schoommaker Master, Mrs O D Cooley Lecturer, Adolon Trips Steward, Charles Taylor Assistant Steward, Mrs Chas Benedict Chaplain, O D Cooley Treasurer, Arch Dice Secretary, Koscoe Hodge Gatekeeper, Eben Hill Sr Ceres, Miss Vivian Pierce Pomona, Ruby Carr L A S, Decker Chaf fee Trustee 3 years, D R Ronnell Local Purchasing Agent. The program featured Miss Madeline Everett and Mrs W T Ratchz. next meeting January 12 for officer installation.
Charles Wille of Liberty was named permanent manager of Sullivan County bureau at last week’s Supervisors session. New Year reception at Middletown Club planned with pool billiards and dressings among features. Armenian relief amounting to 534.37 dollars announced. envelopes accepted Sunday for delivery to New York. Local preacher Rev. Sizoo to sail for France with YMCA work for six months. Real estate note reports sale of No 85 Sprague Ave to Ideal Wrapping Machine Co. Helen Hampson to give organ recital at Grace Church with Parker cantata The Shepherds Vision.
William H. Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League denounced Senator Calder's New York referendum proposal as a "scheme of the liquor interests" and a constitutional violation. He said the plan aims to aid beer interests with a campaign fund and could lead to a reflected outcome even with fewer dry votes. The League plans to mobilize state ministers to oppose the referendum.
An unclear early 20th century advertisement urges readers to mail a form enclosed with a 5 cent stamp to Foley Co at 2825 Sheffield Ave Chicago. It promises a trial package containing Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatic conditions, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and relief. The text is fragmented, with misspellings and garbled phrases throughout.
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