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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
5
The Times Press outlines submission rules for notices and obituaries with proper signatures and sufficient postage. Free notices are limited to obituaries. other items like death notices, cards, or poetry incur regular rates and must be prepaid.
A garbled passage traces attempts to craft a New Year resolution and political reform message. It mentions plans for a pledge, aid to a speaker, calls for better debate, and a wish to mobilize support among members, with unclear references to figures and dates.
The column mixes civic budget concern with diary notes on daily life. It cites Comptroller Travis on state obligations, census plans for New York, and light anecdotes about eggs prices, a persistent cricket, and a wood alcohol case. The piece also mentions a Hartford link and local crime reports from Newark and Jersey, with social commentary on public outages and safety.
The article discusses ideas to raise revenue to cover war debts in England. It mentions government commissions considering levies on capital assets and individual wealth, with plans to replace excess profit tax and avoid a direct income tax. It notes potential rates around four percent and the timing of any new levy.
Police investigate the deaths of four men linked to an event described as an orgy in Manhattan. Arrests total 32 from various locations including Hartford and Speltford, as officers search for motives and connections.
The Christmas service at the local state hospital featured Rev Maxwell W. Rice of Grace Episcopal Church presiding with the hospital choir. A reading of the Christmas Gospel from Luke 2, a legend about Martin the Shoemaker, carols, and anthems followed, with notes on staff and patient visitors and plans for a New Year reception and dance.
William Ross and Raymond Seaman return home for Christmas from Washington and Syracuse University. Local residents Frenk Tuttle, Henry Lincoln, Cole Johnson, Carrier Johnson and Ruth Overfield are noted visitors. The M E Church Official Board holds a New Year service. Red Cross serves soldiers with a dinner and public reception. Rev Chaser and Ruth Chasey visit from New York.
The Scotchtown Presbyterian Church holds its monthly Christian Endeavor social and business meeting next Friday evening January 2 at 8 o'clock. A cordial welcome to all.
The report notes Abyssinia often cultivates three harvests per year across its arable regions. It highlights the potential for increased production and underscores agricultural efficiency in the highland and lowland belts.
Get rid of that cough immediately Vernon s Compound Cough Syrup rids the throat of all mucous deposits and prevents further. Cures many membranes, with large bottles sold by MILLS and VERENOGX DRUG CO.
Nip and Tuck Lodge No 29 L H to B of RT installed officers Friday at 2 30 pm for the year Past President Mrs Ellen Larkin led with President Mrs Myra Wilson Vice President Mrs Elma Mae Merritt Secretary Treasurer Mrs Eva E Cavanaugh Chaplain Sirs Margaret Monarque Conductress Mrs Jessie Mattison Warden Mrs Mary Kirk Inser Guard Mrs Jessie Grant Outer Guard Mrs Jennie Green A social hour followed with piano solos by Mrs Roy Wilson Frances Cavanaugh nez Merritt and Viola Mattison Refreshments served Committee chaired by Mrs Elma Mae Merrin with Jessie Grant and Mrs Mary Kirk.
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