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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
4
Discussion of John Vesey's mother as the influence behind a man who revived a religious movement in England, which helped avert anarchy and enabled later reforms. Copyright 1917 Chester Allen Smith would fit the period voice of Tonight Thoughts. The piece emphasizes a maternal influence on religious revival and its lasting political impact.
The piece blends nature observations with scattered wartime commentary. It celebrates the wood thrush as a premier singer while drifting into reflections on Russia, autocracy, and socialist currents, arguing that Russia’s alliance role matters to the Allies and urging continued Russian participation despite internal tensions.
In the woods morning or evening, the wood thrush sings from dawn to late night in June. May to July brings brief activity and yearly silence otherwise. Proximity sharpens detail. distant song becomes a disembodied forest miracle through sound and sight.
Daily history recounts Napoleon's defeat of Blucher's Prussians at Ligny and Wellington repulsing Napoleon at Quatre Bras as the war unfolds toward Waterloo. The piece notes astronomical events Castor and Pollux rising west-northwest and Venus setting, while criticizing delayed American war preparations and urging readiness.
A jumble of anecdotes and satirical jests critiques register in Middletown as citizens debate conscription versus volunteers. A census worker’s misstep prompts jokes about employment and war effort while a poem by Clinton Scollard urges steadfast national resolve.
A Memorial Day sermon recounts a neighbor's wild duck egg and a duckling that finds its true home at a distant pond. The tale evokes John 10 10 and asks if earthly longings hint at heavenly promises, concluding with comfort for those mourning loved ones.
A Detroit report recounts Patrolman William Cable responding to a two year old left with tenants on Charlotte avenue while the babys parents attended a party. The officer jokes about not babysitting and leaves with the case closed. Also notes bank bond subscriptions to Liberty Loan by Matteawan and Fishkill institutions and hospital staff totals.
Albany reports that American industries formerly dependent on German suppliers are turning to domestic production. State official Farrell notes a New York glass company now makes precise liquid graduates once imported, and many dyes and dyestuffs firms have secured charters. He predicts broader domestic manufacturing will follow.
The Philanthropic Club of Middletown hosts a lawn festival at Mrs. W. B. Boyce’s home to raise funds for the local Red Cross Canteen. Bishop Brent, a Red Cross figure from the Philippines, will lecture in several western cities during Red Cross Week, June 18 to 26, then sail to the Philippines in July. A California benefit play, Romance of San Jose, showcases 1,500 actors for Red Cross aid, with music and a large San Jose production. New York financiers plan rival teams to boost Red Cross War Fund before Red Cross Week, starting June 18.
Virginia Pearson discovers inspiration on Riverside Drive and paddles the Hudson. Madge Kennedy stars in Blargarer Mayo’s farce directed by Ballin and Robertson with Sheldon Lewis in a stage veteran role. Adele DeGarde marks eighteenth birthday and tenth Vitagraph anniversary with a party. Cast includes Harold Lockwood Carmel Myers Lester Cuneo and Betty Ware among Prominent players for a Blue Ribbon feature.
Scotchtown on June 16 reports a well attended Sunday evening Children’s Car service with a prettily decorated auditorium by church committee of four. Scotchtown school closes for summer vacation and Grace Mae Bogardus will graduate Middletown High School June 26. Several residents visited Middletown and Province, with Rev. Schoonover called to Oxford, New Jersey for a funeral. Christian Endeavor meets Sunday at 7:30 with invitation to all.
Police in Buffalo New York report a widespread spy scare with many suspects across Western New York. Authorities target foreign sections of the city and suppress socialist and peace groups amid alleged conspiracy plots. The initial arrests include about 150 pacifist advocacy supporters active along the waterfront and industrial districts.
London June 1 Advices from Koenigsberg East Prussia report 30000 homes wrecked last year in the Russian invasion are being rebuilt More than half have been restored Thousands of Russian prisoners captured in the German drive are at work on the restoration Every available acre in East Prussia is used for agriculture with potatoes as the chief crop
Albany June 13 The Home Defense League will likely be mustered into the National Guard soon after July 15 according to division National Guard headquarters. The league would replace guard units sent to the front and serve on riot duty sentry duty and other guard tasks as ordered by Governor Whitman.
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