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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
7
Fragmented text describes New Year revelry, mentions rides or events, notes about reports and exports, plus several garbled names and phrases. The piece blends social, political, and market fragments without clear, cohesive events or identifiable individuals.
State Comptroller Travis warns that obligations exceed appropriations since 1913, totaling 15.78 million with only 9.469 million funded and a remaining balance of 6.12 million to be covered by future Legislatures. Federal census will start Friday to count the population, with estimates predicting a high mark.
The article discusses potential revenue plans to tax war profits and capital to reduce the war debt. It mentions targets such as a 40 percent levy on capital above certain thresholds and broader calls for an excess profits tax. Official statements defend the tax as sound, though critics warn of burdens on new concerns and rising prices.
Police report numerous arrests following a fatal incident at Jimmy's Place on Vatton Street. Four men died Saturday night as officers investigated. arrests extend beyond New York to Hartford New Haven and nearby areas.
A column reviews rising egg prices and a family’s luck with hens, a cellar cricket tale linked to a furnace, and local crime reports including liquor cases and alleged conspiracies. It notes two Jersey deaths from alcohol related causes and police actions in city and Plainfield.
The post Christmas service at the State Hospital featured Rev Maxwell W Rice of Grace Episcopal Church leading the program with the church choir. Readings from St Luke and the Magnificat followed a Christmas legend "Martin the Shoemaker" and an anthem.
In discussing decorations at Assembly Hall the electricians are praised for achieving remarkable results. No complaints, but unity of purpose shows in a harmonious scene. Many hands aided the ward decorations. the hospital benefits from Christmas lighting. 1920 holds promise.
William Ross is home from Washington D C studying electricity. Raymond Seaman returns from Stracversity for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Frank Tuttle and son visit from Olean and New York relatives. Local church officials plan a New Year watch meeting. Red Cross dinner and reception honor returning soldiers. Rev Chasey family visits from New York and Ruth Overfield visits grandparents near Walden.
The regular monthly Christian Endeavor social and business meeting of Scotchtown Presbyterian Church will be held next Friday evening January 2 at the church. A cordial welcome to all. Prolific country. Frequently three crops a year are raised in Abyssinia.
A vintage advertisement promotes Vernon Compound Cough Syrup from J. E. Mills and Vernon Drug Co. It claims to clear throat mucus and prevent further buildup while soothing irritated membranes with large bottles priced at 50 cents.
Nip and Tack Lodge No 24 L W H w B E E of B R T installed officers fr iday at 2 30. New officers: Past President Mrs Ellen Larkin President Mr Myra Wilson Vice President Mrs Elma Merritt Secretary Treasurer Mrs Eva B Cavarauga Chaplain Mrs Margaret Monarque Conductress Mrs Jessie Mattison Warden Mrs Mary Kirk Inner Guard Mrs Jessie Grant Outer Guard Mrs Jennie Green. Social hour followed with piano selections by Mrs Roy Wilson Frances Cavanaugh Inez Merritt and Viola Albertson. Committees led by Mrs Elma Merritt chairwoman with Jessie Grant and Mrs Barr Kirk.
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