Middletown Eyes Schrade Cutlery Branch Deal
The Chamber of Commerce seeks $30,000 in stock subscriptions from Middletown to lure Schrade Cutlery Co. of Walden to establish a Middletown branch in a key industrial district. The Walden plant is a growing operation with skilled workers and high wages, and the company has opened its books to investigators, signaling a favorable outlook. The location offers excellent shipping, rail access, and convenient loading for materials and products.
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Chamber of Commerce
Middletown
Schrade Cutlery Co
Walden
National Law Co
Times-Press
Industres
In & Steat
Schrade
Sebrade
Red Cross Week Opens in Middletown Today
Middletown marks the opening of Red Cross week with a drive to raise 100 million dollars to support war relief abroad. Business leaders urge sacrifice and self-denial, emphasizing duty to fund hospital care and reclamation work for soldiers overseas.
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RED Cross
Middletown
Belgium
France
United States
Belierents
Gennan Scrogance
Fred S. Rogers
Hohenzollern
Gehenna
Pershing in France A steady American for war duties
The article portrays General John J. Pershing as a practical, modest American who, though greeted warmly in France, is focused on hard work and preparation for commanding the first American forces in Europe. It argues his presence refutes earlier pacifist views and sparks strong admiration in France and Britain.
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J. Pershing
John J. Pershing
United States
France
Great Britain
Europe
Twilight Comes And War Poem Echoes In Print
The item blends verse excerpts by John Masefield and wartime reflections with humorous asides on fashion and politics. It notes the poet’s praise and situates him among early 20th century English letter writers, alongside Brooke and Gibson, with commentary on postwar Europe and preparedness. A quirky montage ends with a quip from the Detroit Free Press.
Veterans Gather for New York at Saratoga Encampment
Albany June 18 Veterans of the Civil War thin Blue Line will reconvene at Saratoga Springs June 26 27 and 28 for the fifty first New York department encampment. William F Kirchner of New York City is chosen commander with Gov Whitman and others slated to speak. A camp fire and Boy Scout aides mark the program. The gathering underscores patriotism unity and fidelity to the flag as war era veterans meet amid enhanced conservation efforts at the famed resort. Solomon W Russell state department commander emphasizes resolve to serve in the remaining days of survivor veterans. A garden party hosted by the Philanthropic Club at 9 Highland Avenue benefits the Red Cross canteen in Middletown.
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Albany
New York State
Department of New York
Saratoga Springs
William F. Kirchner
New York City
Lloyd Aspinwall
Kirchner
New York Artillery
Charles S. Whitman
William J. Patterson
James Tanner
Walter Huiler
Saratoga Sarings
Edgar T. Brackett
Americe
Saratorga Springs
Julsa
Uns
Grant
New York
Solomon W. Russell
National ‘Iy
Department
Highland Avenue
W. B. Royce
Philanthropic Club
The
Red Cross
Middletown
Personal Items About the Movie Stars
Mae Marshs third Goldwyn picture Whe be one of the most spectacular screen productions of the past five years in picture annals. Emmy Wehren Metrostar gave a talk on grace on the stage and started The Emmy Wehren Walking Club. Winifred Kingston, strolling near Los Angeles, was attacked by a flock of blackbirds and fled in fright. Bryant Washburn, Chicago native, 27, weighs 160 pounds, married to Mable Forest with a son. Thanhousers next Smile Feature with Gladys Leslie is An Amateur Orphan released by Pathe. Van Dyke Brooke directed, his first Thanhouser-Pathe production.
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Mae Marsh
Goldwyn
Wwe
Irvin 8
Cobb
Saturday Evening Post
Emmy Wehren
Metrostar
MetroRolfe
Winifred Kingston
Dustin Farnum
Los Angeles
Miss Hingston
Miss Kingston
Bryant Washburnn
Chicago
Essanay
Mable Forest
Bryant Washburn IV
Thanhouser
Gladys Leslie
Miss Leslie
New York Herald
Pathe
van Dyke Brooke
Thanhouser-Pathe
Vitagraph
Red Cross Seeks Needles and Winter Gear
Red Cross calls for wristlets socks and jackets with needles No 10 No 1 and No 3 in demand. Volunteers to bring or phone 381 R to deliver tests and donations at Red Cross work rooms on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9 to noon.
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Red Cross
Portable treless cooker of Charles XII
A historical note describes Charles XII of Sweden inventing a knapsack style portable cooker lined with hay. A chicken stuffed with butter and a hot iron ball was cooked in the knapsack during marches. Also noted is Solomon's Temple begun in 1012 B C and completed seven years later with two brazen pillars Jachin and Boaz at the porch.
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Charles XII
Sweden
Solomon
Women Work Noted in Rockland County Suffrage Census Aid
Mrs Wm A Serven leads a trained staff aiding the military census begun June 13 in Rockland County. About 200 women, largely suffragists, were sworn in and dispatched from house to house to collect accurate data for the state government. Mrs Serven also serves as assembly district leader and has long been active in public matters.
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Wm. A. Serven
M. Carnochan
Rockland
Ceseus
Rockland County
William
Pearl River
Serven
Woman Suffrage Party Leader to Head County Census Effort
A 50 year old Woman Suffrage Party member is praised for her training and readiness to lead county women in patriotic service by taking the military census. Mrs Serven was guest of Queen Esther Chapter Friday evening, with memories of the visit lingering among members. Washington described his painterly portrait experience in a May 16 1783 letter, noting how habit changes his attitude toward sitting for portraits and how he now sits as if on a monument while painters work.
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Woman Suffrage Party
Suffrage Party
Mrs. Serven
Queen Esther Chapter
Order
Washington
Buck
Jess
Sardinia as a Footprint in a Maps Tale
Landon Express notes Sardinia’s ancient Greek toponymy Ichnosa and Sandalioris hint at the island’s footlike shape. If Sardinia’s name traced to Sardus, a Hercules son, the question arises what sardines would be called and how a playful “sansonic” laugh recalls the island’s grin.
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Sardinia
Italy
Hercules
Landon Express
The Devil's Tower Geological Feature and Location
The Devil's Tower rises about 600 feet above the surrounding country and is a prominent natural object in the Black Hill region. Its nearly vertical sides are scored by rock columns up to six feet in diameter. Located on the Belle Fourche river's west bank south of Hulett, Wisconsin, it is among erosion-formed buttes in the northern Black Hills. Some geologists hypothesize the tower is connected to lower strata by an underlying vent.
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Devil's Tower
Black Hill
Belle Fourche
Hulett
Wio
Black Hills
Death To Potato Bugs Advertisement Claims Quick Death Powder
An advertisement promotes Quick Death Powder as a universal leaf insect killer and fertilizer. It touts low cost, ease of use, safety, plant compatibility, and extensive sales, with prices listed for 25 and 100 pounds from J Erskine Mills, Druggist.
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J. Erskine Mills
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