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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented record lists the Middletown newspaper’s evolving titles over years including Middletown Times-Press and Middletown Daily Times with dates such as 1872 and 1891, reflecting a sequence of biweekly and daily printings and name changes.
The piece riffs on wartime morale and social notes, railing at Germany and praising Allied efforts. It discusses a fuel shortage looming next winter, urging rapid coal production and storage. It also includes assorted opinions, quotes, and poems reflecting public sentiment alongside reflections on soldiers in France and broad political commentary.
The Antiquarian recounts how William Wurts and Maurice Watts debated an eastern canal route to Newburgh and beyond, the influence of Shawangunk obstacles, and the 1825 chartering of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. It notes local Orange County efforts to push an inland route, the Wright feasibility report, public skepticism, and early newspaper items on proposed lines before the Kingston route prevailed.
A quirky notice urges guests to avoid tossing rice or shoes at weddings. It explains both items serve practical uses such as bread making and footwear, while recommending affectionate gestures like kissing as a gentler tribute. The guidance reflects a lighthearted take on wedding customs.
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for aging. It promises renewed vigor, youthful appearance, and improved kidney and bladder health by removing uric acid and toxins. The copy warns of fakes and urges purchase from reputable druggists.
A look at Vista Dana and her dances in The Only Road shows her as a novice in terpsichore. Nita performs a spirited Spanish dance atop a rough cable in a western saloon during production at Metro’s Holllywood studios. The dances combine fandango iaramella cobra de capello and Hawaiian hula in a rhythmic fusion.
Nell Shipman and a touring company travel to North region to film scenes for Barce Son of Kazan amid snow and ice. Miss Shir man and cast endure hardship living in cabins and tents while rehearing with Alfred Whitman Joe Hickson and Al Garcia. Mary Pickford appears in uniform at the forefront of the adopted regiment as honorary colonel of the 143rd Field Artillery unit.
Miss Pickford entertained her godchildren during a large military parade at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. Dorothy Dalton’s next Paramcent project titled The Triple Cross is set to be directed by Thomas H. Ince.
Westtown workers invite the public to a Saturday afternoon and evening food sale at the Graham and Aldrich garage. The event aims to boost War Savings campaign participation, echoing past Liberty Bond support. Mrs Belle Gardner attended church with sons Smith and Ira, renewing old acquaintances. Smith is a portrait artist based at the Waldorf Astoria, New York.
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