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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
4
A fragment reflecting on the cost of creating music and literature. It references John Howard Perne unable to enjoy a home, and Milton needing his eyes closed to see Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. The piece hints at personal sacrifice for artistic achievement.
Middletown volunteers report strong public cooperation in the state census measuring war resources. The article urges rapid federal food control law passage, criticizing Congress for delays and warning of rising prices and shortages harming American families as harvests begin. It frames Hoover as national food administrator choice and condemns congressional inaction as a threat to war effort.
A collage of witty notes and quotes on marriage fatigue male stubbornness and social theater during wartime. It includes jokes about constant arguing at home, amateur golf versus Germans, abdication humor about Constantine, Red Cross fund appeals, art notes, and a dramatic spoof dialogue between Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg critiquing liberty and autocracy.
Daily Letter reports that regular army officers may be assigned to lead New York State National Guard units during the current war. At least four officers are expected to transfer to militia command, with voluntary troops under U S authority and regular army supervision. The move aims to boost efficiency, drawing on West Point training and regular army experience.
Antonio Moreno returns to New York after work at Vitagraph in The Lady Sheriff and scenes for Richard the Brazen. Viola Dana plans maple sugar shipments to soldiers. Irene Castle rises as a dance star before International Film Service. Florence Billings, Ruth Stonehouse and others build careers at Vitagraph with notable stage and screen work.
Two years ago today French forces advanced around the contested la byrinth area near Arras as part of ongoing operations on the front. Reports note activity and shifting positions with no confirmed large-scale setback for the oppositions.
June 19 notes hail Nathanael Greene born 1742 and Major General fame, plus Rev. C E H Spurgeon born and died 1892 as famed English preacher. Entries recall 1911 Portugal republic recognition and 1916 wartime economic conference aims. A solar eclipse is partial and visible in Europe Asia Africa North America especially Alaska and Canadian northwest.
Red Cross offers knitting instructions and yarn on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9 to noon at the Red Cross work rooms. They need wristlets socks and jackets, plus coarse steel needles No 10 and bone needles No 2 and No 3. People with supplies should bring them or call 381 R and deliver to the work rooms.
A physician endorses Rheuma as a genuine cure for rheumatism noting careful investigation of its formula. He claims Rheuma quickly and lasting relief and that it removes secretions through the bowels and kidneys, distinct from standard treatments.
The Antiquarian prints letters from Mrs Mary H Barrell of Orange County and Mrs Elizabeth W Barrell of St Louis linking Eliza Board of Orange County to a family history. It traces Philip Beard from Kentucky to Indiana and the Wisners, Dobbins and Heard families, suggesting kinship through Elizabeth Board Wisner and James Board of Ringwood New Jersey. The piece ties a Southern letter style to Old Amherst Mississippi and notes the possible Uncle Sam mail network aiding long journeys.
The Ladies Aid of Havewell Presbyterian Church announces a Thompson Ridge fair and festival for July 4. Baseball at 2 PM, supper from 5 PM until sold out, followed by two band concerts and special speakers. Homemade candy cake ice cream and drinks for sale. Look for the Chinese laundry parcel post booth.
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