Open primary honesty and the truth in politics
County Chairman George F. Gregg argues the primary should be open to all candidates and voters without manipulation. The piece criticizes party machinery influence on petitions, calls for ratification of the federal Prohibition Amendment, and urges candidates to state clear positions on liquor laws while praising reform-minded young voters and women for backing independent thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Gregg
Times- Press
Gregg
Republican County
Adieasis
Sneed
Wilson
Luirschberg
New York State
New York
Dial Io
Themerisen
Fourteen Anxious To Fight Depart For Camp Upton
Fourteen colored registrants from the exemption district entrained at 6 27 a m Friday over the Erie Railroad and arrived at Camp Upton Yaphank Long Island for weeks of intensive training before overseas service They were escorted by a band and a delegation of relatives and friends in a rousing send off The list includes Joseph Letterich Charles Deyo Willan Mt Smith Edward J Jarvis Samuel Hasbrouck Albert King Clarence B Years John M Johnson Everett A Mann Kenneth C Hallock John Melves W Philadelphia Pa W I tarleton and J H Garrison Others from nearby districts will join at training centers from draft boards Names from East Durham Winston-Salem Petersburg and Durham North Carolina also listed}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Erie Railroad
Camp Upton
Yaphank
West Main Street
North Street
Depot — Phreat
Camp Word
Joseph Letterlich
Ann Street
Newburgh
Charles Deyo
Orange Lake
Willan Mt. Smith
James Street
Hackensack
Edward J. Jarvis
Booth Street
Samuel Hasbrouck
Benjamin Avenue
Albert King
Wilton Street
Clarence B. Years
Walton Street
John M. Johnson
Canal Street
Everett A. Mann
Montgomery
Kenneth CG
Hallock
Clinton Pace
Rutherford
John
Centerville Street
Winston-Salem
N. C
Jasper L. Knopp
East 13Th Street
Winston-adem
John Seabdorn
North Kinporla
James Powell
Dunlap Street
Petersburg
Clarence Caple
Marvin
Sark Seelers
Durham
Percy Stallings
Hooney
Kone Brick Co
Roseton
St John’s A. M. I
Zion Church
Boart of Trustees
A. C. N. Thompson
Boys at Camp Meade Take to Camp Life
Camp Meade morale report notes quarantine and crowding but shows officers addressing hygiene. 2400 men attended a lecture by Captain Stone on soldier hygiene at Liberty Theatre with music and a hearty meal. the piece highlights discipline, communal dining, and a call for justice and public interest.
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Camp Meade
John A. Schultz
Aue
Millag Détaux
Beldoes
Onlerny Rowm
Michen
Captain Stone
Camp Meade Liberty Theatre
New York
Stone
Torrenti
Merione
Quarantine Camp Life Report Highlights Visitors and Rations
In the quarantine camp, many residents are eager to leave isolation. Tanta Floro Ira Coddington and several others continue writing insurance at the field office. Dos Edgar Friend, a prominent dentist, assists with kitchen duties as listed. A half day off is noted today with every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon free, and visitors allowed on Sundays at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanta Floro
Ira Coddington
Dos” Edgar Friend
Motorists Can Get Cards at the Times-Press
The Times-Press prints five inch square cards with a hole for hanging on a car. On both sides the card reads Men in Uniform Ride With Me. Cards are available at the Times-Press office or the Chamber of Commerce for motorists willing to invite servicemen to ride along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faerbocg Toutomobile
Wutcrats
Times-Press
Chamber of Commerce
Filed Petitions for J. D. Stivers in Albany Friday
The petitions filed Friday with Secretary of State Hugo designate John D. Stivers as a Republican senatorial candidate for Orange and Sullivan counties. They include more than 1,600 names from all parts of the district, the largest Stivers has ever submitted for election.
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Times-Press
Albany
John D. Stivers
Oranke and
Sullivan
Hugo
London to Reopen Gulls Egg Trade on Coast
The Home Office approves Colonel Burn's plan to collect and market eggs of black headed gulls breeding along the British coastline. Efforts target East coast towns where eggs are available. Previously Norfolk sent up to 40,000 eggs to London each season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Office
Colonel Burn
British
Norfolk
Cupid's bouquets and fruit as love letters in old tales
A tale notes that flowers shaped as bouquets have long carried affectionate messages. It adds that apples or pears may hide a secret love letter when addressed to "mother." The piece hints Eve is central, suggesting deeper passions behind the fruit basket gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Eve Thina
Ambidextrous organ grinder attracts Salvation Army help
A Salvation Army musician and organ grinder performs on a band organ while using both hands in distinct motions. The Times notes his unusual technique and focus on drawing donations, portraying him as a capable two-handed performer in a busy street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abis
Salvation Army
Nps
New York
Ferocious Squirrel Case Sparks Courtroom Quip
A magistrate questions a defendant about killing a park squirrel. The accused cites temporary mental aberration while claiming self defense. The judge acknowledges the defense as the case unfolds in a brief, humorous exchange.
Misheard Lines and Jumbled Shouts Stir Strange Debate
A garbled old clipping shows fragmented phrases about marriage and shareholders, with misused terms and odd spellings. The jumbled dialogue hints at tensions over family roles and corporate control, but the text is largely unclear and disjointed.
Novena in Persia and the urge to interfere
A garbled clipping references Novena in Persia and a cultural obsession with oil and propriety. It hints at decency standards, social scrutiny, and interference in others affairs. Names, dates, and clearer context are unreadable, but the piece emphasizes restraint and public decorum.
Parrots Span Five Continents with Few Native in U S
The article lists 350 species of parrots spread across America Asia Africa and Australasia with Europe and most of Asia lacking native parrots. It notes none exist in China and the Philippines while the sole North American native species is the Carolina parrot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Asia
Africa
Austrasia
Pene
Europe
Tamera
China
Corhin Ching
Philippine Island
United States
Greason Heads War Work With Y M C A
Charles B. Greason, physical director of the public schools, has secured a year’s leave of absence from the Board of Education and left for Silver Bay to join the Y M C A war effort. He plans to work at the Y M C A headquarters and may later depart for France as a physical director in the organization.
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Charles B. Greason
Boant of Education
Silver Bay
France
Reat
Mr. Greason
Y. M
Welb Morton Memorial Presbyterian Church worker joins public schools
A longtime church worker who arrived in the city five years ago now begins his second year in the public schools. He has nine years of prior service, earning praise for his ability. He enlisted for a year and serves without pay, supported only during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welb Morton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Efe
Valentine Wins In Two Grand Circuit Races
C A Valentine won two of four races on the Grand Circuit card in Columbus Ohio on Thursday. Uno owned by A E Dorsey of Findlay Ohio won the Dornier 2 10 pacing stake and set a 2 03% record. Baxter Lou driven by Valentine took the 2 61 pace in straight heats with Ben Ali second and Hal Boy's wheel broken. Also listed are results for the 2 04 Pace and 2 09% Trot events among others, noting times and placements.
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Columbus
C. A. Valenine
Dornier
Uno
A. E. Dorsey
Findlay
Ohio
Valentine
Baxter
Lou
Ben Ali
Hal Boy
Baxter Lou
Pitman
Hal Gov
McMahon
The Indispensable Lemon Motto in Culinary Life
The fragment praises the lemon as essential to health happiness and cuisine. It asserts lemons endure while other foods fade, noting their valued role in daily meals and culinary culture. The quirky line hints at playful language and the enduring importance of lemons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notirone
Linen Industry In Egypt and Biblical Vestments Referenced
A compact note discusses ancient Egyptian linen production and cites Genesis 41 42 where Joseph is clothed in vestments of fine linen. The text links linen as a symbol of rulership and prosperity in biblical imagery.
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Egypt
Ferpt
Joseph
Rerpt
Unclear weather advice quoted in oldJournal fragment
The piece presents a garbled observance about night hours being unhealthy and mentions a quote from a professional humorist. It notes perceived demand or value in buying something, with a fragmented reference to a Lostariite Octarier Journal.
State Hospital Field Day Proves a Great Success
The Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital hosted its second annual midsummer field day with sunlit weather and a brisk program. Winners were crowned in events from 100 yard dashes to obstacle races and bagged prizes including tobacco, cigars, stationery, and silk hosiery, as staff and patients joined in games and contests amid the town’s support and later a showing in Amusement Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
Middletown
Harry Wolfe
Charles H. Lane
Dominick Schisvoal
Richard Brandon
Dunn
Mabel Dunn
Virginia Dunn
Fiorence Kaufman
Ida Harris
Fred Vanderbergh
Mary St. Peters
Roy Decker
Jack O’brien
Clarence Dantiziger
Schiavoni
Anna Kistner
Carrie Rice
Kathryn McCue
Jassie Simmonds
Carrie Morrissey
Wawayanda Lake tract sold to New Jersey Zinc Company
Warwick August report confirms sale of the Wawayanda Lake tract from a Standard Oil subsidiary to the New Jersey Zinc Company. The site, famed for cabins, camps, and cooling hilltop views, may be kept for mineral deposits or mine equipment. Local campers wonder how new owners will use the land.
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Warwick
Tig Wawayanda Lake
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey Zinc Company
Company of Franklin
Jslands
Fancher
New Jersey Y. MC
Allo
Thomas Mining Company
Snally
Victor A. Wander
Iron Company
Tedh
Nelson Z. Graves
Philadelphia
Standard On Company
Edible Seaweeds and Land Weeds Cited by Old Folk
Narrative notes seaweeds as food and recalls arch memory of Soest Gistrica. Warns coastal dwellers to identify specimens carefully and take trouble to ensure proper use of both seaweeds and land weeds.
Times Press Classified Tees Ad Teement
The readable fragments indicate a classified ad request for commodities or services. Specific details are unclear but the notice centers on seeking items or assistance via a local newspaper classifieds system.
Red Cross Prayer to Go Abroad Publicized by Rev Hunter
A prayer by Rev Forest P. Hunter is to be distributed to camps and YMCA workers abroad through the National War Work Council. An acknowledgment from Paul M. Hickok praises the piece and notes it will reach Associated Men and camp papers, spreading its influence widely.
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Mr. Hunter
Red Cross
Robert —_ Breyenson
Hunter
National Waw Work Council
Washington
Forest P. Hunter
Hickok
Racing at Monroe Oval on the Second Day
The Monroe half mile track hosted a large crowd for a trotting program. Two-year-old and three-year-old divisions raced in heats with times around 2:15 to 2:24, featuring horses such as Morgan Dewey, Forbes Robertson, Puma Nipton, and Baronrite.
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Monroe
Morgan Dewey
C. (Goode
Henry Offat
Lasselly
Harvest Star
Howell
Eliza Dillon
Hinds
Worthy
Hye
Weseeeeseaek
Forbes Robertson
fPfinds
F.fe
Wessesiz
Puma ‘Nipton
ch.Powyi
Dillon Bells
Corwin
Maloney
Ok Todd
Dorr
Lord Stout
Roberty
Stout
Sarah Domplas
Im - Ison
Patsy H
Bik
Bikie
Bilver Mine
Er . G
Leese
D. Tm
Plancon
Br. S
Cornwall
Berry
Texas Jim
Hodson
Fleming
R. H. Brett
B. G
Lady Gamage
B. m
Small
Edward H. Br. S
Comsewosue Pat
Colonel M
Elseman
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Waller
Tony Vents
Erie Station
Mesa
J. D. Stivers
Mr. Stvers
Elecon
Persia
Japan
Britain
Chas. E. Greason
Charles E. Greason
Acne
Selan Baird
NcMurphy
Gay Todd
Goddard
Jesse
Little Grove
Dur
Virgin'a Dingen
McCoy
Transactond
Siliko Axworthy
Deshler
Oro Fino
Murphy
Leo Grand
Sturfeon
Windsor Todd
KK. Stout
Abbe Bond
Mattie the Great
Nso
Chiligot
Meir Reaper
Geers
Grenwood B
Erasine
Algean
Sight Aic
See Pont
Lostariite Ocatier Journal
Yhe
V. & R. Dunn
Agnes Claffy
Teasie Fitzpatrick
Madeline McMynus
Annie Miller
Ethel M. Chardavayne
Kistner
Adelaide King
Dupola
Charles McDermott
Charlie
Bir
Clara L. Shelton
Migs Fitzpatrick
Frank A. Fiesler
Duna
Virginia
Ma|tel
Ue Nandred
Misa Mabel Brunn
Dantsiger
Tox
Ainett
Theodore Meties
Wm. Epple
New Berg
Luke Graham
Ge? Buechele
Andrew Jublinsky
Ashley
Robert ©. Woodman
Wm H. Rogers
Wm. Delavan
Wm. H. Tremper
YM. C
John Duryea
Wm. J. Lunney
Reuben Oldfield
Joseph Turner
Mary N. Lehmitz
Annie C. Nearn
Mra
Jillian L. Hunter
Deverall D. Davia
Civic
John J. Williams
Big Aida
Rhea Ashley
Dr. Kyl Ce
W. Breese
Gordon Taylor
M. B. Smith
L. C. Bath
Field Day Herald
Farm Bureau
G. D. Theleen
Zine Company
Wawayanda
Times
Preas
Colemas
Oval
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