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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
2
The Orange County Times Press announces subscription rates, offices, and advertising rates. It notes weekly and semi weekly editions, office locations in Middletown and New York, and mentions obituary acceptance, deadlines, and subscription renewal reminders.
On December 14 history notes include British evacuation of Charleston in 1782 and deaths of Mad Anthony Wayne in 1796, George Washington in 1799, and Herman Haupt in 1905. Astronomical data show sunset 4:30, sunrise 7:13, moon conjunction with planet Granus, and moon’s greatest libration.
The Times-Press discusses New York farming, noting the state’s leading role in hay, dairy, potatoes, buckwheat, nursery products and hops. It cites farm buildings valued at about 597.6 million dollars, compares per acre productivity with Iowa Witness and Ohio, and argues against widespread abandonment rumors while highlighting ongoing investment and modernization in New York agriculture. It also mentions a shift of Americans toward British farming and a goal to develop New York as a leading agricultural hub.
A quoted Agricultural Department bulletin urges farmers not to move west or northwest. It extols New York as an unsurpassed field for thrifty farming, with diverse soils and opportunities in dairying, market gardens, stock raising, and related rural pursuits. It warns against seeking easy gains like a bank or store, and champions belief in the state’s potential.
The upcoming census begins April next year and will be a thorough, detailed survey of the population and activities across the nation. It will query residence, occupation, property, and prospects, with extensive private information kept confidential. E Dana Durand leads preparations and enumerator duties.
The article explains required commission, oath, and non political duty for census enumerators. It details pay scales per inhabitant and per farm, mileage limits, and daily rates across subdivisions. It notes strict non political conduct during ten or more years and forecasts 1910 census as the most extensive initiative, with results to be followed by 1920 publishing.
The report reviews department finances with notable gains and losses and highlights Secretary Mac Veagh’s push for a general civil service pension system. He notes the United States lacks a universal retiring fund, contrasts with other nations, and urges Congress to consider reform despite cost. The piece cautions about political resistance and the value of current expenditures.
The Times-Press reports the Comptroller of the Currency Mastay review of the past fiscal year with figures from Secretary Franklin MacVeagh. Receipts totaled 603,383,499.84, with disbursements of 692,524,444.77, creating a deficit of 58,754,954.93. Panama Canal receipts and expenditures are noted, debt standing at 2,? plus, and treasury cash at year end 121,? million, with various department changes in costs including Senate, House, and printer.
An old advertisement notes Perry Davis Painkiller as valuable for emergencies in the nursery. It advises keeping the remedy on hand and taking small doses in sweetened milk or water for pain. It claims immediate relief for blocked milk passages and colds with bathing. Request the New 35c Bottle.
Fragmentary OCR shows a reader’s note on comparing Uncle Sam's leader with Britain’s or other countries across continents. The line hints at a debate about leadership styles and national guidance, but lacks clear events, names, or dates to anchor a full report.
Judge H. B. Fullerton of Port Jervis was in the city today. W. F. Bailey and family arrived Saturday night and are staying at 230 East Main street, home of Mrs. Bailey’s mother Mrs. Elizabeth H. Madden. Judson A. Hoar spent Sunday at Port Jervis.
Middletown residents report relief from backache headaches and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs William Bowes 33 Lake Avenue credits seven boxes from J E Mills Drug Store with driving out kidney symptoms and invites use of her testimonial. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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