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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
4
The page from the Times-Press details publication metadata and ad cites from Middletown New York circa 1919, noting circulation matters, classifications, and subscription rates. It references the paper as an official city publication and discusses reader submissions, postal rules, and editorial policies amid wartime and postwar context.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses deflating ideas after war, citing British finance and a global push to reduce spending. It argues spending restraint and moral restraint are needed as nations transition from wartime to peacetime economies. The tone critiques postwar indulgence and promotes deflation of economic thinking worldwide.
Fragmentary line discusses false premises and clearing world balance of fictitious assets, with garbled wording and incomplete context. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or events are readable from the text.
A reader column reflects on practical gift giving over decorative items. It argues useful presents save money and meet real needs, while noting social shifts toward considerate gifting. The piece also references local reactions to price conscience and humorous clippings about holiday customs.
A devotional text calls Almighty God to end a year marked by malice, asking for peace, justice, and human dignity. It requests forgiveness, the renewal of hearts, and guidance toward honest work and communal harmony through divine providence and worldwide mercy.
New York leaders plan a national drive against Bolshevism. Howard Flanagan, financial director, says conferences with business men across cities will form the United American Front to oppose Red propaganda. Newton W. Gilbert is named to chair the executive committee as the movement grows.
State inquiry on telephones in Albany as the Public Service Commission and state conference representatives of the New York Telephone Council hold a meeting on complaints about increased rates. A special meeting at Mohagen Hall No 1 will be held at Chetenek house for announcements.
The cost of outfitting a young woman has risen markedly over five years. Serges and velveteens now fetch $4 to $5 and $4 to $6.59 per yard, respectively, while silk stockings, furs, and luxury garments show sharp gains. A Brooklyn importer notes broad, widespread demand despite high prices as coats from $59,600 to $85,000 appear rare but purchased.
The Civil Service Commission notes low applicant numbers in recent exams across Middletown and other cities. Positions include apprentice fish culturists, assistant inspectors, physical laborers, proof readers, mimeograph operators, and more. Exams will be repeated January 7, 1926. apply to the Secretary of the U S Civil Service Board at the local post office for details.
The noblest form of sympathy lies not in tears or words but in actual help and deeds that embody the sentiment. Readers are urged to translate concern into concrete aid for those in need.
National W C T U president Anna Adams Gordon and editor Atia F Deane announce a world tour to survey and aid temperance work across Europe Asia Africa and South America. Passports are obtained with England Ireland Scotland Italy and other nations on the initial itinerary. The tour aims to connect local organizations and report on results while addressing deaths from wood alcohol and related issues.
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