Middletown Times-Press History and War Era Clues
A fragmented piece recalls the Press lineage from 151 to 1966 and mentions Middletown Times-Press as a wartime era publication. It notes personnel shifts at City Editor and Chief Managing roles, and touches on Navy and Army war news including a Port Jervis liquor case and cotton crop forecasts.
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First Anniversary of the Draft Operation
The Times-Press notes the first anniversary of the Selective Service Act and reports growing enlistment, praising national unity and citizen duty. It highlights acceptance of conscription, support from pacifists waning, and the inclusion of men of all races in the armed forces as America mobilizes for war.
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America
Amd Oa
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Leonard Wood
Theodore Hoseelt
Europe
Pacists
Germany
Enrali
Iker
Regimental commendation for 363rd U.S. infantry unit in France
The 363rd Regiment, formerly the Fifteenth U.S. Infantry, recruited locally by Captain Fish, earned a special commendation in France. A letter from a soldier named Wes West Abe hints at resolve and homesickness, describing the peril of frontline service and the morale of both Black and white soldiers opposed to the enemy.
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Frivols Ho BUM Tone and Odd Expressions Chronicle
A fragmented column mix rebus style notes and quirky quotes from a 1910s paper. It mentions Luke Millee, Uncle, a Wall Hill River joke, and humorous asides about war and romance amid garbled phrases and odd capitalization.
Two of Elite at Sing Sing Return From Spring Drive
Westchester Dutchess and Puram counties face road repairs to keep cross country automobiling at Sing Sing Prison. Two popular inmates Joseph Kunsman and S N Vanness reported a rough ride while laying out a summer motor course. The excursion involved a car linked to a Croton-on-Hudson auditor, no guards, and a lengthy return. They praised Sing Sing, despite the route hazards and a speeding stop improvised with an apology.
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Puram
Sing Sing
Joseph Kunsman
S. N. Vanness
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Vanness
State Controller’s Office
Croton-on-Hudson
Kinsman
Moyer
Mutual Welfare League
War Industries Board urges non war industries to study orders
The War Industries Board outlines priority policies affecting industry urging non war sectors to plan accordingly and convert existing operations to fit preferred purposes while reducing wartime burdens. It also discourages new nonessential industrial construction by withholding priority assistance to projects that use labor and materials needed for war production.
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Middletown Chamber of Commerce
War Industries Board
Washington, D. C
Prorides’ Board
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United States
Messages From a Soldier in War Camp
A letter describes a long journey from Florida to Georgia into quarantine camp lasting at least 14 days. He notes heat, seeing many Black people, slow movement toward deployment, and willingness to go to France if called. He mentions delays before leaving camp and awaiting mail at Camp J. Joans.
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France
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Personal Items About the Maravis and The Battle Rover
The piece notes the Maravis of Queensberry and Paramount Mack Seameit comedy The Battle Rover. It hints at a large ring scene where combatants use any means to dispose of each other, echoing etiquette rules long associated with the era.
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Queensberry
Who's Married to Whom Tauru Anoki and Sessue Hayakawa
After three weeks in Arizona and the Grand Canyon filming outdoor scenes for Riders of the Purple Sage the William Farnum Standard Picture release returns to Fox Hollywood to finish interior sequences. Edward Earle is among the cast as production nears completion.
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Grand Canyon
William Farnum
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William Fox Hollywood
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Fox Star
Zane Grey
Go No Farther The Evidence Is At Your Door
Middletown resident David H. Keeler of 127 Linden Avenue recounts kidney health issues starting years earlier. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from J E Mills Drug Store with rapid relief and long term improvement. Keeler endorses the remedy again in 1916 and keeps it in the house.
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Middletown
David H. Keeler
Linden Avenue
Dean
J. E. Mills
Keeler
Foster-Midurm Co. Misrs
Buffalo
Hanford Mapes Writes Mother Life at Camp Johnstone Florida
Letter from Hanford Mapes stationed at Camp Johnstone Jacksonville Florida describes busy army life. He mentions travels from Slocum to Jersey City by boat then Pennsylvania Railroad with 17 train cars of men and multiple examinations. He recalls Radross ladies bringing apples and magazines and notes passing the Mason-Dixon line and entering Virginia during the journey.
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Camp Johnstone
Florida
Rey
J. W. Mapes
Hanford
Camp
J. E. Johnstone
Jacksonville
Slocum
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Radross
Baltimore
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Virginia
Weather Man Falls Down Johnny Help Note
Local caller urges quick aid from Johnny if weather setbacks occur. A quirky plea asks Johnny to inform his mother to mail a two cent stamp to the National War Garden Commission in Washington to obtain a free canning book.
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National War Garden Commission
Washington
Woes and products feature in late 1910s women health ad
The article blends advice on worry and the blues with a plug for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a restorative remedy. It also reviews Blue Ribbon film star Earle’s career and upcoming Metro productions, noting Bert Lytell and Anna Q. Nussoon in The Trail of Yesterday. Pine Bush Red Cross Auxiliary plans its annual meeting for June 12 at Granam’s Church.
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Bert Lytell
Metro Star
Umsely
Anna Q. Nussoon
Metro Prodaction
Uncle Sam
France
Pine Bush
Harmony Club Meeting Notice For 6 Afternoon
Harmony Club holds a 6 afternoon meeting at the S B Crosby home 54 Grand Avenue All members are urged to attend The Times Press wants column ads note provided for any needs
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Harmony Club
Vs. S. B. Crosby
Grand Avenue
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