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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
5
The TIMES-PRESS does not now ingly print any fraudulent advertisements. While it only morally guarantees its ads, any person who believes they were harmed by an advertisement should inform the advertising department at once.
The article extols the oven bird as the forest’s dominant vocalist, outshining vireo, pewee, cardinal, and others. It describes the bird’s behavior, ground foraging, ground nest, and its famed “teacher teacher” note as a model of cheerful resilience and modest talent. It contrasts this with the French Revolution era peasant uprising and Russia’s aristocracy, noting future moderation and the hunt for national renewal.
Entries recap events from 32 Mohammed death in 632 to 1864 Lincoln renomination, 1915 Bryan cabinet resignation, 1915 British airships defeat two Zeppelins at 6,000 feet, 1916 Russian Lutsk victory with 31,000 prisoners, a large 214? mile front drive, plus a note on Big Dipper and Arcturus in the sky.
A fragmented column sifts through provocative asides on pacifism and war rhetoric, notes on German descent and liberty, and snippets from local theater and headlines. It parodies headlines such as Who Would Help Guard Cape Cod and The 45 Centimeter Hope, interlaced with verse from Bret Harte and a grim Probate notice in Paterson New Jersey.
A year ago today Russians retook Lutsk in Volhynia and seized 11 900 prisoners, bringing total captured to 65 000 and extending 37 miles on a 94 mile front. Greece began demobilizing part of its army while Entente powers imposed precautionary measures and a commercial blockade. The French chamber enacted daylight saving, moving clocks from June 14 to October 1. Two years past a British airship destroyed a Zeppelin at 6 000 feet in Belgium.
Albany report notes the end of the so called so day period at midnight June 18. Governor Whitman will release a list of disapproved measures and unsigned bills and issue memorandums explaining sign or veto decisions. Enlistment of Earl W. Allington as a stenographer is also announced, along with death of Jackson Courtright and Sussex County registration totaling 2122.
Melbourne MacDowell, the legitimate actor, known for Scarpa in La Tosca, signs with Ince Triangle to star opposite Doréetay Dalton in Flame of the Yukon. Marie Doré, born in Pennsylvania, attracts large cinema fans, while Edna Munsey debuts as an adventuress in a Fox Pictures release. Earle Williams recovers from illness after Ribbon feature work, and Itchert Warwick gets praised for his tramp costume in The False Bride.
New York Red Cross relief committee reports it has provided for 130 families of enlisted men and will extend aid to dependents with material, medical, food and clothing support. Seventy two applicants requested help as enlistment left them helpless, while 56 wives sought aid, many left dependent for fighting for country. Red Cross Day observed by United Cigar Stores with proceeds to Red Cross fund. Albert W. Staub announces more relief supplies for Germans and Austrians in Germany and Austria to aid war relief stored at Bush Terminal. Inventory lists 2955 Germany cases and 54 Austria cases. most supplies are surgical dressings and hospital goods. Cathedral choir aids Red Cross.
Organized Auxiliary No 6 of the American Red Cross will present a benefit concert at Synod Hall on Amsterdam Avenue and 110th Street next Wednesday evening. Admission is free though no offering will be taken. Featured artists include Clara Williams soprano Dan Beddoe tenor J Irwin Mutch baritone W V Charlino cellist with organist Dr Farrow and two accompanists Ethlyn Bowman and Channing Leterbre.
The Sunday evening program at Scotchtown Church featuresCharles Comfort as superintendent with recitations songs and hymns by local children and adults including Ina Spears Gladys Osburn Lila Osburn and Helen Rumph. A Red Cross auxiliary organized after last Sunday’s Christian Endeavor service with 26 members. Local residents and visitors attend as Mrs. A C Santee and Miss Mildred Santee travel to nearby towns.
Albany man Mr W Martin tells how his wife, run down and nervous, started Tanlac weeks ago. He notes she gained weight, sleeps through the night, and now feels better, praising Tanlac as a reconstructive tonic. Advertisement notes Middletown introduction by Chambers Bros. drug store.
The article notes morning worship led by Rev. B. Schooner and a children's service in the evening. A Carsin endeavor meeting will be held, and the public is invited to attend both the morning and evening services and events.
Washington announces the second series of selective service training camps from June 27 to September 26. About 15,000 men will be named, with 40,000 in the first series earlier. Quotas and examining officer locations include New York City and nearby areas, New York State districts 1 through 7, Fort Porter in Pennsylvania, and Scranton in northern Pennsylvania.
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