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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
4
Local wartime appeal calls on Middletown residents to sacrifice and support Red Cross Week. Sen Sage advocates a small income tax to fund state needs amid war expenses. He praises the Finance Committee’s work and urges prudent spending and broad public cooperation.
Fred S. Rogers chairs the Red Cross finance committees for National Red Cross Week, June 15 to 25, with committees organized. The article urges participation, notes Red Cross wartime deeds, and argues shared sacrifice and service for national strength.
The Orange County Agricultural Society plans August 21 to 23 with unusual displays, urging farmers to back a thriving year. It notes Goethals and Denman in shipping policy, highlighting U S global stake and European views on the Panama Canal and McAdoo’s influence.
Senator Henry M Sage of the Senate Finance Committee spoke to Buffalo Mayors Conference delegates on state finances. He warned that rising government costs press on individuals while advocating prudent spending and full value for money. He urged proper allocations to meet state needs without drastic cuts.
A fragment from a 1918 era page features satirical items on conscription and conscientious objection, a mock curfew suggestion, and playful romance scenes. The prose riffs mix humor, politics, and literary snippets with mentions of a busy man and a bold magazine-style excerpt.
Albany June 13 A Daily Letter notes Martin Saxe president of the State tax commission may resign. Close associates say the move would free him to seek the fusion nomination for mayor of New York City against John Purroy Mitchel. His past work includes pushing tax law amendments and serving in the New York State Senate. Strong speculation surrounds his future, with no confirmation from Saxe or fellow commissioners.
A reader questions Middletown officials for favoring large corporations over individuals in granting bus and jitney routes to Pine Bush and surrounding towns. The letter cites Erie Railroad cuts and monopolistic concerns, asking if officials protect residents or corporate interests. Also included is a brief East Indian frontier tale about tombs and a holy man.
Richard Zilbermman proprietor of Schenectady Polishing and Plating Co. endorses Tanlac as the best tonic after relief from twenty five years of headaches. He cites careful judgment and says the remedy made him feel like a new man after two bottles. Ad promotes Tanlac introduction by Tanlac Man at Chambers Bros Drug Store in Middletown.
William Duncan of Vitagraph to star in Hearts of Flame but trims the lion scenes to ten to aid the lions and Miss Carol Halloway. Cleo Ridgely, a Kalem veteran now in Lasky films, is a New York native of German descent and five foot four. Monroe Salisbury, chosen to model an Indian figure by a Los Angeles sculptor, is proud yet modest. Mabel Taliaferro tours with The Woman Thou Gavest Me and returns to Metro, amid The Will of the Keystone. Teddy and Slim Summerville appear on set as Hart assists in a Red Cross task and emergencies. Neal Hart, Universal western lead, is a college-bred cowboy who has driven horses for Britain.
In a continued discussion Sage advocates for an income tax and a new corporation tax as long term revenue, arguing it would not burden the public, would supplement state finances, and be collected equitably. He pledges to cooperate with municipalities and values input from others, noting the legislature does not claim perfect view and respects nearby perspectives.
A brief item notes that dandelion greens serve as a humble substitute for spinach, with nature guiding where to find them through a bright yellow blossom identifying each plant. The passage reflects a folksy observation from the Sensas City Journal.
Commissioners Henry Hull Finley S McWhorter of Highland Mills and David N Thorne of Central Molise are appointed in Woodbury to select which saloons will stay under the Brown bill.
June reports from Newchurch describe the Storm King Stone Co crusher house wrecked by rock avalanches from the mountain as blasting for the Storm King Road continues. John Bayes Construction Co resumes clearing the slope after injunctions were dissolved, with signs planned for passing steamers to mark the highway project.
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