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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
2
An official cablegram from Rome reported by the Italian embassy in Washington states that Italy has captured 45,000 prisoners and seized vast stores of war material in a counter offensive.
Washington June 34 Associated Press reports further improvement in the American line northwest of Chateau Thierry. Generals Pershing’s yesterday communique received today notes artillery activity and repulse of an enemy raid.
Italian front reports claim Austrian forces were repulsed at Piave and retreated with ammo and food shortages. Italian victory celebrated as a major triumph. Austria admits losses. Italian gains cited as about 16 080 killed or captured. Franco-Italian and Allied fronts referenced with overall war momentum. The text mixes other local notices and a golf club report with unrelated hospital injury note.
A long-ago French scientist reportedly found an organic phosphate that boosts vitality and flesh growth. The ad promotes Bitre-Phosphate tablets as a nerve builder that can cure nervousness sleeplessness and weakness, claiming dull eyes brighten and energy returns as thin people gain weight.
A long list of church events and meetings from Carmel and surrounding churches. activities include Adoration at Porty Hours, benedictions, first Masses, Circle meetings, prayer services, sewing groups, trustee gatherings, Thimble Club, and Sunday school picnics. Also reports on services at Christ Church Universalist, North Street Congregational, First Congregational, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Webb Horton Memorial, and Grace Episcopal, with confirmations, lectures, and war-related talks.
Complete directions for home canning and drying will be sent to readers upon application to the National War Garden Commission in Washington D C, enclosing a two cent stamp for postage.
The funeral of Mrs. John Verdon was conducted at St Joseph’s Church at 19 o’clock with a requiem mass by Rev. Father Andrew P. Botti. Pallbearers included William Guinness, Peter Kane, John Morizn, William Maddigan, Thomas Stack, and George Yore. Interment followed in St John’s Cemetery Goshen. Generalissimo W. L. Dickerson of Cyprus Commandery 40 67 E.T. attended Troy representing the local commandery at the 105th Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery of New York State, which convened today and continues Tuesday.
Mrs Edith Onderdonk of Spring Valley was entertained by Mrs Walter J Seeley at her Knapp avenue home during her stay in the city. The note attributes the tale to medicine art and the assertion of the will Capper's Weekly. Watch the Times-Press Want Ad Columns Advertisement.
Washington June 24 reports that the drawing of the 7.bPs for registrants from June 5 may be fixed for Wednesday or Thursday this week. Final announcement awaits reports from local boards whose records are incomplete.
Jefferson Weber in the North American Review examines American slang. The word some evolves as an adjective with broad meanings from approval to sarcasm and wonder. Americans also repurpose raise by saying we raise children whereas in England crops are raised by men.
The article notes China is failing to keep up with global tea demand. It reports that scientists are applying modern cultivation and machinery, with a government model farm producing first market tea this year. Foreign traders doubt success and favor Indian and Ceylon teas for flavor while Chinese teas are said to be finer yet less tannin rich.
A reflective note suggests true royalty lies in virtue rather than grandeur and encourages readers to use the TimesPress want column for needs and notices.
The article surveys ancient rules from Babylon under Murabi and South Africa showing a husband’s control over a wife’s dowry and the usufruct of her property. It notes the wife’s children hold a share in the estate, while the husband may reclaim dowry if children are born and remains subject to male guardianship in many cases. The discussion frames property and independence within early legal structures.
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