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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
5
Experienced doctors in the Bay Area advise phosphates and iron as spring tonics to purge impurities, unclog channels, and renew blood flow. They claim the tonic restores health, strength, and nerve force, with promises of renewed vigor and mood.
President Wilson stresses that the new American army has been developed with exceptional care for its mental moral and physical manhood and that efforts surround fighting men with the democracy owed environment. The commission on training activities represents the government's concern to mobilize moral and spiritual resources behind the troops.
A fragmentary retort humorously describes peeling corn with dramatic gestures and exaggerated facial expressions as a gag line. The odd joke centers on a kitchen prank and wordplay without any clear news context or names.
Maurice Wurts and Dave Nobles explored routes from the Lackawanna region to the Delaware market, pioneering the first coal transport to Philadelphia. They hauled coal over rough roads and river rafts via Jones Creek, Wallenpaupack, and Lackawaxen, facing wrecks and delays before attempting a winter sled-and-raft route in 1816 1822, selling at 12 dollars a ton.
An advertisement promotes Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism claiming rapid relief in two days and complete removal of uric acid poison. It lists Tuthill & Terhune and RC as sellers, cites Judge Jonas Barnhorst of Loramie Ohio as a testimonial, and promises money back if not satisfied.
Navy Department reports all passengers and crew aboard the army transport President Lincoln were saved after a May 31 submarine strike. Three torpedoes sank the ship in 18 minutes. the vessel was not a cruiser type. American destroyers rescued survivors and continued patrols. Lieut Isaacs captured by the submarine was taken as a prisoner.
Firemen prepare to elect June II honorary members to the active list with three membership applications. Line officers are elected delegates to the convention for the nomination of fire department officials. An invitation from Rev. Dr. R. O. Kirkwood for Sunday evening service is received. Rescinders noted on death of James E. Brazee and actions forwarded to family. Phoenix Engine Co conducts routine business as D. D. Vail and others named delegates to the New York firemen’s convention.
An advertisement targets busy businessmen, claiming overeating causes stomach strain and listing symptoms such as sour gas heaviness and bad breath. It promotes Miona tablets as an effective stomach tonic to aid digestion and purify the stomach and bowels, with a money back guarantee if dyspepsia persists.
W. J. Flynn calls for every Cathed residents to act as self-constituted watchdogs against secret German agents. He argues definite knowledge of recent attempted plots will alert the county and help prepare America to assist in the war effort.
Franx von Rintelen rushes to Washington to report to Count von Bernsteril as shipowners and longshoremen near a dockside strike. German spy manipulation aimed to provoke a lockout by faking union wrongdoing. Harrison Grant and the Criminology Club expose the plot after a capsize and a forged scandal. Sergeant Murphy aids capture of the foreman and the spy, leading to a union meeting vote against further disruption. Dixie Mason uncovers von Lertz papers threatening New York.
Delegates from McQuaid and Waaikill engine companies were elected or appointed for the convention to nominate fire department officers. Foremen and first and second assistants were designated as delegates, with driver changes noted and community events listed for Howells.
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