German language study and American duty in war years
A Middletown Times-Press excerpt discusses German studies amid wartime sentiment. It argues that German will remain vital for trade and diplomacy, urging teachers to keep German and English to counter German influence, noting Americans should understand German literature to compete and refute German trade literature. It also references a local education board recommendation and the impact of war on language policy.
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Southwell
Middletown
America
Germany
Camaign
Wich
President Lincoln
Times-Press
Stanley i
London Clocks Ahead Spark Debate On Time Change
A fragmentary British column notes London weighing a one hour time shift with cheeky remarks on victory timing. References to sirens for air raid starts in New York papers and speculative commentary on a baseball game between army teams on July 4.
Keeping the Sabbath Beliefs Clash With Baseball on Sundays
A reader argues against baseball on school grounds and in city limits alleging it disrupts the Sabbath. They quote biblical commands and cite Judge Tompkins's view that Sunday ball playing is unlawful, urging rest and worship on the Sabbath.
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Jimes-Prese
Judge Tompkins
Egypt
Sabbath observance plea on shop closures and sin
A letter from M. Austex of Middletown dated June 18 urges keeping the Sabbath holy by forbidding tobacco and candy stores from opening on the day and argues that God punishes a nation for sin. The writer insists one day in seven be kept free from pleasure and commerce to restore faith.
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Lear
M. Austex
Twenty One and War Hope in a Young Man’s Rise
A collage of poems and quips reflects youth enlistment themes, patriotism, and duty. It contrasts martial resolve with light verse and social satire, mentioning Frances, Luke Luke, and James Clarke, plus scenes of military honor and national renewal.
Saturday Snips at Red Cross Knitting and Nurse Drive
Knitting table open evenings June 17 with yarn days for finished work. Shipments include 6 digauze items and 112 pajama sets valued at $108.75. LocalAuxiliaries donate sweaters wristlets bandages and bed shirts. Call for 25 000 nurses, enlistment details given with pay and exemptions. Middletown urges women to enroll at Red Cross headquarters.
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Orvice
Merv
Medi Cross
Eihan
Allen Lars
Red Cross
United States
Middletown
Army
Navy
Fed Cross
Orange County
Liquor Tax Certificate Applications Due August Fifteenth
Special Deputy Commissioner A P Ahtemeier reports that all applicants for liquor tax certificates must file a written application by August 15, 1918. Certificates will be issued on October 1, 1918, and only for the named place in the application. This applies to cities outside New York.
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New York
Personal Items About the Movie Stars
Wallace Reid rises as a birdman in The Firefly of France with aeroplane stunts filmed thousands of feet in the air. Aileen Crater is Mrs. Fred Stone. Henry Warwick plays Caillaux and backs Allied cause while serving on the British Recruiting Committee. Vidla Dana and Madge Kennedy are highlighted among Metro stars, plus Barn 18 Struck and the death of Rev G L Blake.
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Wallace Reid
Wellie
Paramount
California
France
Henry Warwick
Joseph Caillaux
Caillaux
Warwick
Briish
New York
Charles Dana Gibson
Otisville Clergy Trustee Returns From Massachusetts
Rev. J. Lewis Evang, trustee of the Otisville academy, returned from Massachusetts where he found the weather decidedly chilly. The fragment notes his return and his role with the local academy.
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Otisville
J. Lewis Evang
Massachusetts
Academy
He i
Motorcyclist Injured in Late Thursday Collision
Bernard Pohren of 15 West Main Street Port Jervis was injured when his motorcycle struck a Ford on the road between Cuddebackville and Gusville late Thursday afternoon. The front wheel was badly damaged in the crash. Hudson Presbytery's Intermediate meeting will be held at Webb Horton Memorial Church on Tuesday June 18 at 1 30 pm.
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Bernard Pohren
West Main Street
Port Jervis
Cuddebackville
Gusville
Hudson Presbytery
Webb Horton Memorial Church
Doan's Kidney Pills Bring Back Relief in Middletown
Readers report strong back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Francis Moshier of 111 Linden Ave credits the remedy for easing severe back aches that made bending hard. Doan's Kidney Pills sold price at dealers as a trusted kidney remedy from Pesternsilaura Co Buffalo NY.
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Middletown
Dean
Francis Moshier
Linden Ave
Boan
Doan
Commencement speaker energizes the war effort gathering
The year’s commencement speaker addressed the audience in the wartime spirit. A Thursday men’s supper was a success with many compliments and over $50 raised. Mrs Liefelé organized an entertainment that followed and was greatly enjoyed by all.
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Ted
Usia
Liefelé
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