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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
The report notes Kunsets at 4:29, moonrise at 10:55 p.m. and 11:04 a.m. ET, with the moon at first quarter in Teo. It records Jupiter's outer satellite No. 2 in transit across Jupiter, causing a momentary disappearance.
Secretary James Wilson reports 1903 was the most prosperous year for American farmers with total agricultural value rising to about 8.76 billion dollars. Corn led production valued at roughly 7.7 billion, followed by cotton and wheat. hay, oats, barley, and tobacco also contributed, while overall farm income funded mortgages, banks, and better homes.
The 1909 agricultural output shows wealth, production and abundance with total crop values reaching several billions. Beef prices raise consumer costs while farmers see limited gains. The report highlights meat price inquiries, sugar beet trials, good roads, forestry, and tea growing potential in the United States.
The Times-Press praises agencies under church sanction that lift men toward a purer life, highlighting Salvation Army and settlement workers as they aid hospitals schools nurses and employment. It stresses understanding causes of vice and the need for direct, on the ground effort to redeem the fallen and degraded. It notes New York missions and anniversaries while lamenting uncertain outcomes.
The piece celebrates a mission led by Huyler and allied philanthropists praised at a New York celebration where Dr. Fulton (RB) preached. It notes the mission’s origin from humble reform and its pledge to help the hopeless, reclaiming souls through direct care in slums and active outreach.
Secretary of War Dickinson proposes a comprehensive reorganization of the U S Army. He cites 71 840 active troops and 4 209 officers with 3 485 hospital corps as an inadequate force for a vast nation. He calls for more officers, closer army militia ties, temporary officer recalls, and territorial divisions with supply depots to bolster readiness.
The report urges up to a moderate number of hastily recruited troops for a coordinated militia under a regular officer in the corps district. It proposes district supervision of equipment and training, with mobilization responsibility, and suggests locating headquarters near large cities to aid economy and rapid movement. It notes Secretary Dickinson’s stance on abolishing worn posts and hints at limited aero aviation spending due to retrenchment while acknowledging other nations’ aerial fleets.
A column recalls Latin American dictators fleeing to luxury, critiques Zelaya, and notes the secular aim of Freeport schools. It marks the 100th anniversary of the Sisters of Charity founded by Mother Seton and honors Bishop Hendrick of Cebu for his conciliatory work in the Philippines before his death from cholera.
The Salvation Army under Capt. George Laws plans a Christmas dinner and a tree for poor residents. It aims to stir charity via mite boxes in local stores and hotels to aid those facing poverty and misery during the season.
In a Tarona Wash. issue Wilbur E. Cook former suer vicar of the Middivinga State Hor tal now heads Coon Realty Co in Taroma. He notes prosperity in Tacoma with Milton Terrace a 200 lot addition under development and streets being laid out. He and son Talcott recently became Tacoma Chamber of Commerce members and forecast further tracts and rising values for properties while hinting at regional improvements.
The union Thanksgiving services raised 14.39 for the City Missionary Union. Donations acknowledged by participants in the city.
While dismantling an old stone wall at Grassmere Farm near Denton James G Hantes uncovered an Indian club fashioned in a gold design. The discovery highlights local archaeological remnants unearthed during farm work and adds a notable artifact to the area's historical record.
Long hospital column lists staff changes and activities at the Sullivan County institution. Notes include nurse arrivals and resignations, ward assignments, upcoming Scholastic basketball games, Amusement Hall repairs, payroll disbursement day, and staff leisure travel plans. Several named staff and locations appear alongside ongoing maintenance and event schedules.
Mrs Rachel Hance is moving into rooms with Mr. irving Smith Jr student in New York returned home for a few days to share Thanksgiving turkey on Thursday.
On account of the death of Mrs H A Wickham the C E fair is postponed to Friday evening December 10. Dr W D Halden Jr of New York traveled through Middletown in his touring car with a party of friends. They left for Sullivan County Tuesday morning and returned to Middletown Wednesday to see Paid in Full at the Stratton. His guests included Mr and Mrs R A Purdy, George McKay Stewart of New York, Mrs D J Green and Miss Tindred Townsend of Middletown. He plans to build a residence on Highland Avenue in the coming year.
Miss Nelle B. McCurdy secretary of Associated Charities of New Bates is appointed probation officer of Orange County by Judge A Hi F Seeger. McCurdy also serves in the recorder's court and her term covers county and city duties in Newbash.
New York World reports Charles Barnes, missing since Saturday from Fort Jervis, has stirred local concern. David B. Ring of King & Osborn confirms Barnes is in contact with his two sisters in New York.
The Cary Safe Co. installed a new fire and burglary resistant safe at Hinlee Pires jewelers on James Street. The unit stands six feet high and features 17 drawers and an inner screened compartment.
Harry D. Stevens and E Amedaus Skinner left on the Esse Mountain Express for New Fort and plan a winter absent from home. They will sail today for Jacksonville Florida and may visit several Florida sites and possibly Cuba during the trip.
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