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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
4
A jumble of notes mentions Sebastopol captured by German forces, a debate on juries for women in Chicago, and the invention of a noiseless lawn mower. The State Food Commission plans tractor demonstrations statewide to show farming methods and soil suitability in various agricultural counties.
Middletown readers followed rapid Times-Press bulletins on German U boats raiding shipping along America’s Atlantic seaboard. Reports say convoys remained unscathed so far, with local readers anxious for details as naval officials claim control and warn further raids may test American resolve.
Editor Watts Mumpford argues against German language newspapers in the United States, labeling them propaganda and urging a law to ban or regulate publications. He cites rhetoric and figures from Dumba and local press to claim such papers aid anti-American sentiment and foreign influence. He warns that even seemingly innocent language media can act as covert propaganda tools.
A fragmented seaside column blends nature verses about a goldfinch with snippets of humor and opinion. It includes ode style lines about a bird, musings from Odell Shepard, a quip from Luke McLuke, and random notes on war, kindness, and everyday life as read in a local newspaper page.
Rev Dr George W Grinton led a Sunday devotional at the State Hospital with a sermon from Isaiah 55 13 praising the coming era for Israelites The service featured several musical specials a soprano solo a quartet and solos The Red Cross drive at the hospital has raised 2 dollars and the drive leader praised deputy captains for their work
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a quick safe inexpensive solution for faded dry or falling hair. It claims to stop dandruff soothe an itchy scalp promote new growth and add fullness while being non greasy and pleasantly perfumed. Available at local pharmacies and cosmetic counters.
Thanks to all who responded promptly to pledges. The community will designate four committees to collect pledges with details to follow. The Prince of Graystark starring Bryant Washburn is the Wednesday feature, along with The Phantom Buccaneer and other titles for June.
The piece records a few days break enjoyed by residents with visits to Margaret the household’s “little mother” after her mother’s death. James McMorrow spends Sunday driving to Port Jervis and Goshen, witnessing a soldiers’ game, and a busy return by trolley through a holiday crowd. Nearby notes: Donald E jams on vacation, George E. Camenter leaves his job, and Ernest R. Van Fredenburg becomes North White Lake charity hospital attendant.
The Christian Endeavor Union and the Times-Press announce a Christian Endeavor Week on June 17 to 22 to promote the state convention in Middletown July 1 to 4. Fifteen percent of classified page proceeds will go to the union to help offset expenses as about 300 members work to maximize ad sales and recognition for top societies and individuals.
Maple Dale notes a weekend visit from Mrs. Brown of Middletown to her parents Bix and Mrs. Corwin, with Miss Miller of Newburgh visiting Lydia Hull. Mount Hope Dramatic Club plans to stage two upcoming plays. Albert Fitzgerald and his mother visited Mrs. Belle Wells on Sunday. The Dodd and Nelson families of Middletown were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dodd.
A reader from 73 Lees Ave Ottawa shares an endorsement for Fruit A Tives and Fruit Liver Tdicads claiming relief from long illnesses. The letter describes prior liver and kidney trouble and credits the product with restoring health and mental clarity, noting a price of 3c a box or 6 for $2.50 and indicating availability from dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg, NY.
Dodd moved on the Case farm. Mr and Mrs Winfield H Mapes of Glen Ridge New Jersey visited West town and stayed with Mrs Reed. Bessie Mapes a graduate nurse plans Red Cross service. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Jesse Manes Maple Dale and Dr Alfred Shipley Washington DC. Maple Dale school to close next week with a picnic at Corwins Grove.
Westtawn hosts a church fundraiser with a chicken salad supper on Friday evening June 7 at the home of ex-Supervisor W Frank Lain. Entertainment from 3 to 3.30, followed by supper. Public invited for a cordial welcome.
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