Local Weekly Newspapers From Orange County Overview
A clipped historical list shows multiple Orange County weeklies entered as second class matter in Middletown New York and surrounding towns. Publications mentioned include County Times Press Washingtonville Monroe King Sentinel Cornwall-on-Hudson Highland Mills Star Central Valley Post Chester Land Falls Standard Highland Falls and more, with filing details and post office remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Eee County Times-Press
Middletown
N. Y
Ostere
Ranse
Washingtonville, NX
King Sentinel
Cornwall-on-Hudson
Postpei N. Y
Kinnd Mills Star
Highland Mills
Ral Valley Post
Central Valley
Chester
Land Falls Standard
Hichland Falls
Postoffica
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Mall
Duty to the World and the Mexican China Question
A columnist argues nations owe mutual duties beyond self interest. It critiques bribery in foreign trade, contrasts foreign capital with local development in Mexico and China, and winds through historical China’s response to foreigners and the impact of communism on its “dragon.”
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Mexico
Nicaraugua
China
America
Shanghai
John Chinaman
Russia
Indigestion in China Shapes Local Concern
Middletown residents react to chaotic events in China as Lieutenant Commander McIntyre his wife and two children face upheaval abroad. Readers focus on personal stories while recognizing that growing tensions may compel U S involvement amid ongoing mob violence and the broader geopolitical crisis.
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McIntyre
Middletown
China
Orange County
United States
Tims
Shipping Board aids farmers with grain and cotton transport
The Shipping Board, despite earlier criticism, has functioned to aid producers by conditioning ships for grain and cotton transport during shortages. President Coolidge ordered ships to be readied at moderate costs to prevent loss of foreign markets, demonstrating national unity and emergency responsiveness.
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Shipping Board
Professors urge cancelation of European debts
The article notes Columbia University professors call for forgiving European debts owed to the United States. It argues the belief should come from Congress and the President, not academic pronouncements. It mentions Barney Baruch as a financial pillar of the Wilson administration and portrays the idea as an ongoing campaign.
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Columbia University
United States
Barney Baruch
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Congress
Corporations Face Tax Burden Rise From 1924 Survey
A survey of corporation returns for 1924 shows they paid 36 cents of every dollar of their net income for public support. The commentary notes corporations cannot dodge obligations and that taxation is no longer easy.
Tax totals of U.S. corporations in 1924
Federal state and municipal governments received taxes from U.S. corporations totaling 2 541 007 000 for 1924. The combined net income of these corporations stood at 6 995 900 000, reflecting large national revenue figures.
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United States
Washington Observations on Coolidge Naval Policy
The column discusses President Coolidge’s stance on naval armament limits, suggesting a cautious approach that might pressure Congress while avoiding grand commitments. It weaves in Borah’s horseback encounter, Pinchot’s upcoming appearance, a Minneapolis radio law, and other political notes from Washington.
Orange Blossoms Quandary and a Question of Orange County in Literature
A reflective piece weighs how many famous writers used Orange county as fiction or essay settings. It surveys Joyce Kilmer, Stephen Crane, Washington Irving, Zane Grey, Cooper, Burr, Seward, Poe, Roe, Headley, Willis, and others, noting connections to Goshen, Middletown, Cornwall and West Point, and invites reader input on other counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Joyce Kilmer
Suffern
Rockland County
Stephen Crane
Port Jervis
Middletown
Aright
Pike County
Crane
Thigg County
Washington Irving
Zane Grey
Goshen
Potomac
Orange
John Burrough
Ulster
Cooper
West Point
Benedict Arnold
Aaron Burr
Old Orange
William H. Seward
George Clinton
Washington
N. P. Willis
Cornwall
Edgar Aller Poe
Whistler
Roe
Joel T. Headley
Larry Barretto
Questions and Answers from The Question Editor
Readers submit queries to The Question Editor seeking quick facts. The page lists answers on topics from Braddock’s death in 1755 to rifle champions and citizenship amnesty, ending with Italy's coal production questions and brief replies.
Village Hall Incident Near Miss Sparks Town Talk
A man carrying an old skillet confronted by several people around town last week narrowly avoided violence near the village hall. Eyewitnesses described a tense scene as bystanders intervened.
First Baptist Church of Middletown Beginnings and Growth
The article traces the founding of the First Baptist Church of Middletown in 1840 with 17 members, noting key figures such as Thomas Van Hone and Elder Ball. It covers early meetings, incorporation in 1842, building on Mulberry Street, and gradual growth through mid-century under various pastors, including Rev. Charles Fox and Rev. J. Page, detailing enlargements and property changes.
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First Baptist Church
Middletown
First Baptist
Thomas van Hone
van Hone
First Baptist Church of
First Congregational Church
S. White
Staten Island
Mr. Bennett
Orange County
Unionville
Zelotes Grenell
Cannon Street Church
New York
Fay
Wantage
N. J
Mr. White
John Wellslayer
Cornwall Church
Henry Ball
van Horn
Vanone
Wickham
David Clark
van Howe
John S. Stephens
Mulberry Street
Lyceum Hall
Ball
Christ
Joseph Houghout
Houghout
Samuel L. Barrett
Elder &. Sands
Eilder
James M. Hope
J. J. Scarritt
Levi O. Grenell
N. A. Reed
Charles A. Fox
Lyman Wright
Newburgh
Mr. Fox
Florence McCarthy
J. H. Gunning
Frank Fletcher
W. Edgar Wright
C. J. Page
Frank A. Heath
Judgment Against Dr Faulkner Estate
In Walden Justice Taylor awarded Hassie A Tillson $3 042 against the estate of the late William H Faulkner M D for reimbursement of money paid on a land transfer to Walden United Theatre company Inc that never closed. Tillson had paid $37 000 on a $7 000 deal for land sold by Faulkner as agent. the sale collapsed after Faulkner balked at buying $7 revenue stamps. The physician died before a settlement.
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Walden
Justice Taylor
Hassie A. Tillson
William H. Faulkner
M. D
Faulkner
Unique birthday party for Washingtonville lad
Washingtonville reports a home birthday party for Sayre Cooper on February 23. Despite a winter storm, seven guests gathered to celebrate his first birthday, originally planned for six girls and four boys. One girl fell ill and one boy could not attend. Guests enjoyed zweiback and refreshments were served as afternoon wore on.
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Washingtonville
Joseph Sayre Cooper
Sayre
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Ste Monroe
Harnrook Enterprise
Maybrook
Frederick W. Wile
Coolidge
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Great Britain
Borah
Rock Creed Park
Iplainsman
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
Cosmos Club
Pennsylvania
Keystone Commonwealth
National Capital
Rhode Island Avenue
Forester
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Flour Mill
William S. Ware
Florida
Philadelphia
United States Senate
Vare
Flora M. Vare
Harrisburg
Edwin H. Vare
Bill” S. Vare
House of Representatives
White House
Maine
Sterling Fessenden
William Pitt Fessenden
Fessenden
Jernigan
Times-Herald
Justice Seeger
Dolson Avenue
Monhagen Brook
Daily Herald-Times- Press
Washington Bureau
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Edward Braddock
Braddock
Charles Hakala
U. S. Infantry
Homer Clarke
East Alton
Illinois
Walsh
Montana
Harold Lloyd
Richard Dix
James ©. Ferguon
Texas
Italy
Fox
Famous Players- Lasky Corporation
Adolph Zukor
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Charles Lynch
Virginia
Amy Lowell
Smith-Hughes
Smith-Lever
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Boulder Canyon
DR. Faulkner Estate
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