Jest and Joke in Speech and Practice
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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
3
War on venereal disease. Public Health Service lead
The Surgeon General and the Public Health Service declare a national war on venereal diseases. They blame prostitution as the main spread, call for public education, and urge enforcement of city cleanups, closed vice districts, and related measures. Pamphlets and sets tailored for men, parents, educators, bosses, the public, and youth are distributed from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rupert Bine
United States Public Health
Milous
Council of Ational Defense
Commission On Training Camp
Congress
Military Appropriations
Public Health Service Division
C. C. Pierca
San Francisco
Rupert
Blue
America
Co Pierce
Charles William Eliot
Harvard
Public Health Service
Siv
Dincen
Genel Rupert Blue
the Treasury
Wart
Navy
Sur- Beon
Bine
Vies
Dserse
Mai
Boss
United States Public Health Service
First Street Northwest
Washington, D. C
Questioning reward and punishment after death
The exchange features a teacher prompting moral behavior and a boy mishearing "bliss" as "bifsters." The light exchange, cited from London Answers, reflects a childlike misunderstanding of religious promises and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Local Hero Ralph Mooney Tells Of Frontline Flight Service
Ralph B Mooney W7 son of Mr and Mrs T F Mooney and grandson of Mr and Mrs Wi OH Parsons of Bloomingburg served with the 353rd Aero Service Squadron in France. He made many trips to the front in his Sea Gull and expects to return to the States soon. A reception will be given by his parents and Middletown friends on his return. He enlisted January 18 1918 at King Street recruiting station and landed in France July 4, the proudest day of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Mooney
T. F Mooney
Wi. OH. Parsons
Bloomingburg
Read
353Rd Aero Service
France
Sea Gull
Middletown
King Street
Private Heater Describes Argonne Heroism At The Top
Private Jodietter Heater writes from France to his parents on November 1 describing three “over the top” missions. He compares going over the top to rabbit hunting, noting he escaped unharmed and was among the men in the Argonne woods. He hopes to return soon and share a thrilling tale of his experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodietter
France
John Heater
West Conkling Avenue
Hue
Argonne Woods
Heater
Long Mountain Range and Volcanic Origin in Sumatra
Sumatra is volcanic in origin and, with the AMfatay group, formed early in Earth's history part of the A i alice continent. The Barbone or Bu matra Alps form a broken chain running lengthwise, with some peaks reaching 10 000 to 12 000 feet above sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Barbone
Bumatra Alps
Istand
Jimmie Faces Unexpected Visitor After Dental Visit
A family friend, described as having a notably bare head, visited Jimmie at home a few days after he went to the denilar for a tooth extraction. The visitor spoke to Jimmie and asked a provocative question about a belt, revealing unusual concerns during the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Denilar
Mister Brown
J L Gregory and Rev Livingston Preach on Sunday
A large morning congregation at North Street Congregational Church heard Rev Ju Lo deliver a sermon from Abpithes, praising faith in the master. The visitor, Chaplain of the U S Army, spoke to a receptive audience with stirring detail on service and duty. He was greeted warmly after the service with enthusiastic applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Streak
Ju Lo
Abpithes
Greusbi
Laphasis
Setuce
Ube Duar
Mena Rotiip
Joba
Aitar
Atzatoa
Mirs
North Street
U.S Aim
Muence
Thomas W. Uredley
Hunts District
Indian Apolis
Tack Hills
Meawun
Philippine
Islinds
Hle
Sun
Corresidor Island
U.S
San Francisco
Charpain
Bing
The
Life of Fruit Trees Explained by Longevity
Lifespan of fruit trees outlined shows pear trees living longest, at about 60 years with some veterans lasting longer. Apple trees reach 25 to 40 years, pear and plum near 25 years, while raspberry and blackberry bushes persist 6 to 14 years, currants around 20, and gooseberries about 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Home Journal
Death of Charles Gass Shocks Local Friends
Word came Saturday of the sudden death on Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of B E Winsor 6920 51st Avenue Portland Oregon of Charles Edwin Gass son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Gass of 56 Prince Street this city He was born in Middletown February 3 1590 and had lived in this city until 1916 when he moved to Portland seeking relief for failing health The new state of affairs brought minimal relief and he passed away at his Portland home Saturday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
B. E. Winsor
S1st Avenue
3. E
Portland
Ore
Charles Edwin Gass
Samuel Gass
Prince Street
Middletown
Sudden death shocks Grace Episcopal Church member
In this sudden death came as a severe shock to relatives and friends in this city. Gass was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and worked for Carson & Fowner for years. Survived by parents, one brother W. Harry Gass, and one sister Mrs Leo Halstead, all of this city. A brother Melvin S. died December 5, 1936. A short prayer service was held at Portland. Funeral from parents’ home with time to be announced. Interment at Wallkill cemetery Phillinsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gass G
Grace Episcopal Church
Carson & Fowner
W. Harry Gass
Mrrs
Leo Halstead
Melvin S
Portland
Wallkill Cemetery
Phillinsburgh
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