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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
5
The notice lists distribution staff and management for a Boston edition. It details subscription rates: one year eight dollars and fifty cents, six months one dollar seventy five cents, with delivery charged at fifty cents per month. The advertisement fields positions including department manager and advertising manager.
A damaged column from the Times-Press warns readers against fraudulent ads and invites contact with the advertising department. The page also lists historical dates and astronomical notes with no cohesive event. The fragmentary items include June 30 1685 references and 1900s international events.
A Republican nomination stance argues for Charles E. Hughes of New York for President with Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana as Vice President. The piece defends a judge as candidate from the Supreme Court era, cites Washington era precedent, and questions Democratic objections as unfounded.
The chief objection to Mr Hughes as a presidential candidate is that he is unbeatable, a point underscored by critics who doubt his ability to be defeated in the race. He faces scrutiny over his appeal and potential impact on the political landscape.
The piece reviews The World’s Work guidance by Francis Copeland on city men moving to the country. It lists six core rules: choose congenial neighbors, locate near a school and church, ensure healthful conditions and clean water, assess transportation options, identify markets, and buy solid land. It cautions that country life demands planning and skill beyond rosy fantasies.
A reflective note on summer church attendance as pastors take breaks while church doors remain open in many denominations. The passage contrasts Roman Catholic and Episcopal openness with Protestant tendencies to ease up in hot months, highlighting the sanctuary's cool peace over restless summer activity.
Monticello June 31 Blake Mapledoram the prime mover in the proposed new railroad returns from a five week trip to Asbury Park and Westchester county He bought two plots for a bungalow as a future home and indicates the Anddle to Cabiccon line will be built with him pushing preliminary work He has kept in touch with the local committee and assured backers funds for construction upon completion of the preliminaries
On June 30 last year Russia created a four member munitions board with broad powers. Its members included the war minister, the Duma president, imperial council members, and representatives of industry and commerce. Russia admitted war supplies were hampered by shortages, especially artillery shells.
Albany reports that legislators and the Anti-Saloon League are intensifying efforts to pass the Optional Prohibition bill. William H. Anderson argues women should have a voice in saloon policy, while Assemblyman Whitman vows to press liquor question legislation if reelected. The push stresses state wide citizen input and party responsibility on prohibition.
July 15 1916 price changes for Middletown Daily Times Press and Orange County Semi Weekly Times Press. Home delivery by carrier 50 cents monthly or 5 dollars yearly, with yearly only for advance payments. Single copy 3 cents at newsstands. Orange County Semi Weekly price 2 dollars yearly in advance. Advertisers previously receiving free delivery will lose that courtesy after July 15. Subscriptions renewed at current rates before July 15 on a yearly paid in advance basis, only, and only if all arrears are settled. Prices reflect widespread increases in ink, paper, metals, and chemicals used in production.
Montgomery June 20 Five trainloads of soldiers twelve cars long passed through this village en route to the Mexican border for active service. The unit, mostly Massachusetts Second Regiment, totaled 3 990 men with cavalry and signal corps from Mor t ford Connecticut. The departure drew compliments from villagers and pretty girls as books magazines and papers were passed to the troops and banners honored donors. A quartet sang Will We Ever Come Back as the trains pulled away with flags at full mast.
Christopher Witte of New York City vacations with his Ulsterville parents Air and Mrs C H Witte. Miss Helen May Kain, graduate of Hasman s Business College, takes two months off at her parents home before starting a New York City job. Edward Guistry near here buys a touring car. Mrs David Meathrone shows little improvement. David Moffatt visited Waldes last Wednesday for a pleasure trip. Miss E Welsh returns to Newburgh. Willem Burger travelled to Goshén on business. Revival at the schoolhouse drew a large crowd.
A fragment from the Kansas Cicr Journal quotes a person asking about affairs at a wife’s elb and replying that everything related to her undertakings is thoroughly misunderstood and disagreed upon.
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