Farmers Urged to Aid War Effort by Local Leaders
A city farm bureau meeting featured remarks by Chamber of Commerce President H. D. Gould and Director John Mitchell on food conservation, war needs, and Red Cross support. Mitchell urged farmers to boost production, save food, and support labor and milk price efforts, highlighting personal sacrifice and community action.
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Bates Piano Company
A. J. Bates
H. D. Gould
Chamber of Commerce
Gould
Chamber
Millman
Bureau
Jobn Mitchell
Mitchell
Farmers’ ’Institute
South Street
Theleen
Farley
Timer-Press
Millinan
The
Red Cross
Apiena Wes
Gabcock Spears
Howard E. Babcock
New York State Farm Bureau System
Food Commission
Farrey
Babcock
State Food Commission
John Mitchell
National Commission
Mr. Mitchell
Gary
Whitman
Prussia
Anne
United States
Ihage
Obituary Roll of Middletown Lodge Members Read Aloud
A memorial list marks deaths of Middletown Lodge No. 1097 members from 1908 to 1917. Speakers Jonathan O. Wilson Jr and Thomas C. Rogers deliver remarks on life, memory, and moral reflections, with tributes from Bowers Valkenburgh and Secretary David S. Treat.
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Middletown Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Bika
West
Geo
Tompkins
Martin
Jas. G
O'Connor
A. E
Hayes
Harry M
Ail Brewator
W. H
Ferguson
B. W
Northup
Brochu
A. A
Deviin
Jas. E
Brown
Edsall
Oscar
W. Y Aig McIntyre
A. B
Donohue
John J
Green
Harry
Douglas
Dr. W
Herlihy
Wm. FE
L'Temper
Herbert
Jonathan OD. Wilson, Jr
Newburgh Lodge
Bila
Bravely battled blaze overwhelms Middletown tenement
A fast moving fire swept a Centre Street building injuring none fatally but displacing many tenants. Police and firefighters rescued residents from upper floors as flames gutted second and third levels, with wind fanning the blaze and prompting calls for improved ambulance service and insurance reevaluation.
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Longworth
Englad
Ontarios
Centre Street
Thompson
Middletown
M. J. Wunhaw
Oflcer Thompson
Ward
Faulkner
Greeves
Herbert
Bennett
Wood
Fre
Robert Dugdale
Charlies M. Bremer
Samuel Gray
Evi R. Kinney
Charles Roth
Borden Condensery
Charles
Antoinette
Roth
John J. Nilan
Charles M. Ureiher
Margaret Nilan
M. J. Dunham
Myrtle
W. A. Barber
M. Biedrof
J. Norton
G. G B. Smith
James
Box 20
Lodge of Sorrow ceremony details from B P O E event
The piece describes an opening ceremony of the Lodge, noting William C. Herbert and William H Tremper performing Watchman What of the Night from Sarjaat, with minimal decoration and omitted emporete features. The room and procession are described, including attendees and officers, amid ceremonial readings and solos.
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William
C. Herbert
William H Tremper
Sarjaat
Helge
Manke
Marca
Hales Cotley
Cotter
Harry Gase
Jonathan D. Wison Sr
Newdarsh
Newheren Lode
Thomas C. Rogers
Thia City
Frank H. Brakes
George 5
Bicentennial Remembrance and Call for Service
The text reflects on honoring fallen brothers and embracing solemn duty, urging unity and continued support in dark times. It emphasizes service, remembrance, and the call to contribute to the enterprise with affection and resolve.
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Wei
Thors
Benor Fodar
Fatal Fire on James Street Claims Wounded Firefighter
Ambulance attendants rendered first aid to injured men including a man bound up for transport to hospital after a blaze on James Street. Chief of Police John D. McCoach arrived at the fire headquarters shortly after the alarm and began coordinating response.
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John D. McCouch
Howard J. Powelson
Longworth
T. D. Mills
J.B. Halen
Times-Press
Leo Bammets
Iight
Harnett
Hig Jors
Barnett
Onmlers
Barnitt
Livi G Kinney
Parnett
Cuarieg Mo Breiner
Aps
John D. McCoach
Age limit for next draft remains at twenty one
Washington Dec. 2 Secretary of War Baker states there will be no lowering of the draft age or other changes for the next increment of 510,000 men. He notes his support for a nineteen year minimum but Congress fixed twenty one and the plan remains unchanged for the following draft.
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U. B
Mitchell
United States
Pennsylvania
Prussia
Hoover
Belgium
America
Kaiser
Europe
Paul Revere
Lexington
Washington
Federal Commission
P. B. Buttenheim
Red Cross
Atinatn
B. Coleman
New York
Erie
Ako
Mr. Wilson
Ife
William C. Herbert
Thomas C. Rogers
Wr. Rogers
War Baker
Congress
Baker
Many Women Seek Jobs With State
Albany reports show women eagerly apply for state positions after an election but shift away when civil service is involved. In Secretary Birds eye’s view there is no clear surge in civil service applicants, though women far outnumber men in civil service tests and there is a recent drop in male applicants across several departments, notably the state engineer's.
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Albany
State Department
Birdseye
State Civil Service Commission
Leyte
Civil Service Commission
Birds Eye
Me and Otis to Be Presented by Circleville Group
A play titled Me and Otis will be staged by Circleville P C R E on December 14 at North Street Congregational Church under the Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society. The 16 year old production previously drew a full house at Circleville Presbyterian Church with actors now in town homes. Proceeds will aid the society’s treasury for improvements.
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Otis
Circleville
Jennie Shaw
Frank Armstrong
Bullville
Eli Bennett
Benjamin Shaw
Cirleville Chapel
Helen Shaw
Raymond Pull
Abbie Shaw
Nilton Bookstaser
Samte
State troopers after violators raid city
New York state troopers conducted a raid targeting violators at a dry town in a case tied to illegal liquor operations. Officials reported multiple attestations and arrests as investigations continue into ongoing gambling and smuggling activity connected to the operation.
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New York State
Timus
Kingston hunter disputes Ulster deer and duck counts
Kingston resident Fred DeWitt argues deer numbers are overcounted in Ulster County while claiming ducks are protected under game laws. He cites a 103 percent figure and questions the validity of official records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeWitt
Kingston
Ulster County
Cannes de Abe
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Milliman
Farm Bureau
J. W. Crowell
King’s Hill Brook Farm
Walden
Army
Navy
Wilson
Mr. Altmann
Russia
Burras
Syracuse
Orange Cosms
Morena
Crowell
Ref Cross
Presiivat Gerid
Artmena
Ube
Andrew Sechuiver
John Allmann
Harry Bell
Mrrees
Beck
Ee Marte
Gles Boll
ORAD
Fhoman
C. Rogers
John Donohue
William E. Douglas
Harry Green
William J. Her
Brother Elks
Knights of Aid
Cather
Bo Jong
Hasine
Jodur
Deremus
Jala P
Andrieid Tayor & Company
Paral
Archibald’ Tayior & Ccompany
WE & Hh
Charles Mc
Roger Wre
Archibald Tax Or & Company
M 3Imnham
Midiietown Wall Paper Company
Archibald Tayiee Company
Lodge of Sorrow
Jonathan D. Wilgon, JR
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Iho Gallwcred Uve
Lodge of Sorrow of Local Elks
James Street
Pege Cea
North St. Church
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