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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
4
The Middletown Times-Press notes its presses’ long history with names dating back to 1570 and 2002, then pivots to wartime commentary. It reflects on Roosevelt’s preventive stance, public opinion, and the need for disciplined law and order amid German threats, urging civic action and reader involvement in wartime measures.
The Times-Press urges cautious optimism about the Austrian drive and France, noting war weariness and supply strains in Austria and Germany. It argues that victory depends on sustained Allied effort, particularly American manpower, and warns against complacency despite occasional favorable reports.
A fragmented wartime feature discusses the Service Flag and a call to support the War Savings Campaign. It includes overheard lines about Uncle Sam, endorser politics, and domestic appeals, with references to Harry Leathem, American Expeditionary Forces, and public sentiment on endorsements and fundraising.
The piece warns that persuasive claims justify fighting to win peace and urges Americans to support the effort by buying War Savings Certificates and Turk Stamps immediately. It frames the Ubisita effect as a dangerous influence in undermining peaceful settlement and calls for practical support.
The Times-Press reports a major refugee garment allotment arriving with a call for abeyance of inquiries until a public distribution day. Pre-allocated tasks include hundreds of petticoats, chemises, undershirts, drawers, dresses, pinafores, and capes plus hospital garments due by Sept. 1. Community groups, units, and auxiliaries log shipments and plan a one-day distribution, urging knitters to finish work and bring another item.
A fragmented letter from June 29 discusses a court case and a political candidate. The writer cites Judge Seeger and references an erroneous ruling, urging fair treatment in election coverage. The message blends political inquiry with electoral ambitions and personal concerns. Additionally a notice notes Barney J. Harvey fracturing his skull after a ladder fall while painting at Livingston Manor.
A June 27 meeting of the Women’s Home Defense county was held in the Red Cross rooms. Prominent residents of Hingt spoke, highlighting war work and farm assistance. Mrs. Legge, in charge of a Man’s barn project, praised women’s efforts and attendees expressed satisfaction with the talks and Work Association remarks.
An aw party at Slate Hill hosts Mir and Mrs Weg on Tuesday evening. The fission Study Club discussed RK and the new The Lure of Africa. The auxmary voted to buys. The hostess served a store on Maip Street. A man sustained a fractured skull Tuesday morning.
Josen introduces drama A Dell's House to Bread in two forms while Frergu debuts in Artcraft after recent completion Nazimova acts in stage presen s and Mrs Sidner Drew leads Metro film Pay Day producers. The one reel comedies and features continue a string of dramatic roles for the entertainers.
The piece catalogs Hollywood marriages and casting chatter, naming Florence Caretti and Wanda Hawley among others. It notes Cecil B. DeMille’s choice for a role in We Can’t Have Everything, and Anna Q. Nilson training with Bert Lytell to perform rope tricks for her second Metro picture.
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