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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
2
Orange County Times Press details ownership editors and office locations with publication notes. It outlines subscription rates, sale points, submission rules, obituary policies, and advertising services including rates, circulation claims, and printing capabilities.
Key historical notes include 1805 birth of William Lloyd Garrison and his later abolition work, 1832 Jackson proclamation against the nullifiers, 1898 peace treaty with Spain signed in Paris, 1906 Nobel Peace Prize to Roosevelt, and 1907 death of Alexander Hamilton the Civil War veteran. Also listed are astronomical figures with sunset at 4 20 and moonrise around 5 23 8 a m.
The article argues against Nicaragua’s dictator Zelaya and a pattern of Central American instability. It contends the region is rich in resources yet torn by predatory regimes, spurring US duty to influence governance and regional stability amid competing foreign interests. It cites neighboring leaders and the political fragility across Honduras Guatemala Costa Rica El Salvador and Belize.
The text argues that Spaniards mixed with natives created a volatile Itidian stock and condemns Nicaragua's recent upheaval. It praises U S action under Taft and Secretary Knox to stop Zelaya’s atrocities, enforce the Monroe Doctrine, and help Central American governments gain solid foundations for peace and civilized rule. Bolivar is cited as a historic model and America’s duty is to aid.
The article reviews Mr Taft's first annual message as president, praising its calm, conservative, and practical tone. It covers foreign policy notes with Liberia, Turkey, and Nicaragua, calls for naval bases at Pearl Harbor, civil service reforms, postal rates, and anti trust issues while urging prompt legislative action and economic prudence.
The passage argues milk should be affordable and wholesome for everyone. It states there is no aim to unfairly criticise anyone, only to ensure people can obtain good milk at a fair price, and that this is achievable rather than a Herculean task.
The Comptroller of the Currency report by Lawrence C. Murray highlights a banking system with over 25 million depositors and deposits of about 14.4 billion. It outlines capital, earnings, and loan composition, notes rising deposits across regions, and confirms a strong, safe system with high savings rates and substantial government securities holdings.
The Times accuses Dr. Cook of fabricating the North Pole saga with fake observations and naps. Sworn statements allege assistance in a fraud tied to exploration. The piece urges stronger substantiation before concluding the pole dispute.
At Shawanga Camp No. 10,087 Modern Woodmen of America the last regular meeting elected officers: Venerable Consul Henry A. Holler, Worthy Advisor Frank N. Greenleaf, Banker L. S. Rockwell, Clerk Berka? Liekita, Watchman Otto McLean, Secretary Coe D. Winter, Escort Hermes W. Menager Charles L. Reichm, Camp Parson Dr. F. C. Bock.
B. F. Montaine, once a Monroe merchant and resident, died at his daughter’s home in Jamestown on Saturday December 4. Funeral services were held Monday from his late residence with interment in Jamestown. his niece Mrs. Edward Woodhull of Monroe attended.
A historical note records past farm sales: ten years ago Charles A. DeKari sold four acres near Camp Hall to Dr. D. G. Lippincott for a sum not stated. Thirty years ago John D. Wool sold five acres of onion land at Chester to Patrick McDail for $2,000. Forty years ago Thomas P. Pitts sold 36 acres near Middletown to Dr. Watkins of Sullivan County for $12,000.
The case 01 Arms to semon and 1 Liberix charged with manner of his wife is delayed. District attorney waits for blood spot chemist report before presenting to the grand jury at the January term of the county court in Montiello.
The Y. P. C. of Canter bury Presbyterian Church Cornwall held a December social at Mr and Mrs Andrew J Mapes home to mark Rev Hugh K Fulton’s first anniversary as pastor About fifty attendees enjoyed a program with remarks from Mr Von Cannon and a bouquet presentation to Mr Fulton Miss Marjorie Mapes gave the bouquet Fulton expressed thanks George A Smith now in Dallas TX sent a letter of praise An all male millinery contest awarded Fulton a cake as prize Refreshments followed and the gathering concluded with warm thanks for the year’s work
Mrs Wilkinson Hart died at her Westwood home on December 2 after a brief illness from pneumonia following grippe. She leaves husband Wikkinson Hart and three daughters, plus mother, two sisters and two brothers formerly of Middletown. Funeral December 3 at Westwood Episcopal chapel with Rev White officiating. she was active in Daughters of the King at Grace Church, Middletown, and known for devotion to family and church.
William Thornley died at his Liberty home after five months of illness. He was 32, formerly a bartender at Poellman House, survived by a wife and two 12-year-old daughters. Mrs. Nora E Soule, wife of Edgar Soule, died at East Branch on December 2 at age 92 from intracranial hemorrhage. She had moved with her husband to Spokane in 1997, later returning for medical aid. she leaves husband, father, stepmother, five sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. W F Muir attended the funeral.
The Monroe Grange No. 911 held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening December 1 selecting officers for the coming year. E P Smith was named Master and numerous posts filled including Overseer Ef Seaman Lecturer Millard Mapes Steward Homes Bull Assistant Steward W G Brown Chaplain Charles W Tuthill Treasurer J E Mapes Secretary Fred Smith Commercial Secretary John Krouse Gate Keeper Seek Stervens Pomona Edna Seaman Ceres Bessie Stevens Flora May Krouse Lady Assistant Steward Ida B Smith Trustee for three years Norman Yours Executive Board Seek Stereos George S Bull I Desbosz
Fragmented domestic advice story offers quirky home remedies for clothing and baby care. It mentions using diluted spirits in rinse water to refresh silk, ironing damp, and a curious method with an apple tied with tape around a baby's neck. The piece reads like a bygone household column with garbled instructions and odd tips.
An old newspaper fragment shows a quip about young women and their behavior with characters Mr Tastangen Miss Huskie and references to a Catholic standard and Zizaes, reflecting a noisy, colloquial exchange. The text is fragmentary and lacks full context.
An 1865 dispatch describes President Johnson designating Thanksgiving Day and Colonel John Hay delivering a witty Paris toast to “Our Countrywomen.” Hay mocks masculine authority, urges husbands to yield to wives, and jokes about domestic power with humorous references to Brigham Young and the Mikado.
Fragmentary OCR presents garbled exchanges about pay, influence, and appointments. Names and places are unreadable, hindering full understanding of the incident or discussion.
Middletown Lodge No VD 300 FL calls a special meeting for Saturday evening December 11 at levelook to discuss an important matter. All members are expected to be present. By direction of Noble Grand John J Gos NG I C Olds scoretavys.
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