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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
4
America's first field army is planned as 200,400 picked men from overseas in France. Secretary of War says Pershing proposed the organization, with Major General Hunter Liggett guiding work, and progress has been advised by the secretary since then.
A Middletown circus feature recounts the Robinsons visiting East Main Street on Monday June 10 and reveals a dramatic modernization of the show. It notes the payroll reaching 1200 workers and over 3500 horses needed, with new acts and decor redefining the traditional pageant.
The article notes a local program where city homes are opened to army officers. It mentions fundraising efforts, selection of participating homes, and a strawberry festival at a church as part of community activities. The text references local figures and groups involved in organizing the events.
An old advertisement touts Ambition Salts as a quick remedy for indigestion heartburn and nervousness. It promises rapid relief with a “pour system” and offers a money back guarantee on first bottle. A large bottle at a local store costs only a few cents and emphasizes health and energy benefits.
A shopper alert notes special pricing on toilet requisites with marked items priced at 21 cents each. Includes a limited selection and a rushed, low-price emphasis aimed at attracting bargain hunters.
Vendors offer 40-inch reception voile with various patterns at 35 cents per yard. Gingham plaid voiles are sheer with mercerized plaid at 1 dollar per yard. Andersons Scotch ginghams priced 39 to 59 cents per yard. Washable cotton foulards feature dots figures and plaids in bright patterns.
The Spirit store conserves wool and offers plain silks once priced at 1.50 1.75 and 2.00 now reduced to 1.39 for sale.
Mrs. Clars Flato of Browkis New York spoke of surrendering her only son Waiter Cech Flato to his country. A 2nd lieutenant in Company L 16th Infantry U.S. Army he was 22, a Plattsburg training camp graduate. Within six weeks he sailed to France aboard a transport ship and told his mother he would shoot down at least two Germans.
The Dover announces the engagement of William Ward a former resident and Miss Luis M. Dickerson of Sussex street with Ward employed as a foreman electrician. The engagement was celebrated at a party with ornate electric heart decorations and gifts from utility company employees. The date for the marriage returns has not been set.
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