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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
A Detroit man seeks a divorce claiming his wife smokes expensive cigars. The column notes changing social norms and offers a wry take on domestic life and available options as the marriage strains under such habits.
A wartime letter expresses anger at Germans who captives held by U boats, suggesting no confidence in postwar reconciliation. The writer denounces German atrocities, accuses many Germans in America of betrayal, and argues Americans will not welcome them back.
A dispatch from the Times-Press reports a plot to smuggle the Russian crown jewels into the United States, imagining film plots and wartime sensationalism. The piece then discusses the July 1 merger of express companies, tracing wartime drivers, policy shifts, and doubts about returning to prewar competition.
The piece catalogues a whirl of local jests and anecdotes from Frivols column style chatter. It lampoons talkative fools, boasts about community quirks, and notes small-town figures, engagements, fashions, and humorous asides about public life and events.
A look at Marguérite Clark receiving permission to shoot inside Jackson barracks Louisiana for Uncle Tom's Cabin due to her war relief work, plus notes on Alfred Whitman's leading role in Baree Son of Kazan and Mable Normand's Japan inspired publicity dress. Carmel Church confessions and Sacred Heart devotions listed with Mass times.
Albany June foresees major shifts in property taxation as state tax commission guidance requires assessors to align rolls with current laws. Clergy exemptions for dwellings may end if property not actually used. fraternal organizations and railroad properties will become fully taxable following a Supreme Court decision denying charitable status to fraternal groups.
Mrs. Henry Herman received a letter from Private George C G Herman of Company L 1017 Regiment while overseas in France. He reports a safe voyage of 15 days at sea, a good location, and states he enjoyed concerts and moving pictures to pass time. He says seasickness affected a few boys but not him and hopes to hear from home soon.
A notice from the church informs that on Thursday evening June 6 and June 13 the ladies will sell strawberries and ice cream in the basement. May and Mrs. Dewitt France and daughter have returned from Newton after a week away. Miss Susie France, sister of Dewitt, accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Roberts moved.
Forestburg residents report the hamlet at a low ebb with nine inhabitants including four men four children and one woman. Local improvements by James Holden of Port Jervis around Dr. Darling ston house and lake area aim to transform the hamlet into a paradise. Notable arrivals and departures include Mrs Edward Carroll Dr Francis Spivakowsky and visitors Dorothy Darlington and Lizette Trank. Thomas Woods resigned as postmaster two months ago and no relief yet. population decline strains firewood supply.
Mrs George M Clark and her daughter spent the weekend at Belivale. Charles Clark and Mrs Ervy Clark’s mother is seriously ill after a long illness. A fair and big supper is planned for June 27 in the afternoon and evening.
John Robinson's Circus comes to East Main street on Wednesday June 10 with a grand lineup. The big top hosts top riders elephants acrobats aerialists and trained animals from twenty species plus a field track for speed feats and endurance. Famous equestrians and renowned families join a diverse program featuring bands marimba players jazz and Scottish orchestras and a Viennese ensemble.
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