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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1917

Page

3

County Agent Explains Causes Of Dependents In County

Orange county agent Miss Caroline M. Cuddeback presented a yearlong review to the Board of Supervisors in Goshen detailing that generations of families have appeared in the county poor books. The report cites alcohol abuse, mental incapacity, and poverty as drivers, notes 731 families have received or applied for public relief, and outlines outcomes including foster placements and state care transfers.

Caroline M. Cuddeback Orange County Board of Supervisors Goshen Sears Uist Buch Oscar Heen Paris Lee Qelicidren St Mary's St. Matar St Marys Orphan Home Leake A Warttes Howes Yookere Benefie Riverdale Liverdale Gare St. Josephs Peciwdi Alloik New York Catholic Protectors Lestimte Randolph Nene York St Derepi Murat

Otisville Notes Reflect Community Worship and Socials

In Offaville, Otisville, parishioners attend Presbyterian Church services despite inclement weather. Mrs. Trene Years celebrates her eleventh birthday. Local visits include Mrs Hester Geaden and Mrs Medr. A lecture by Homer the farce marks a festive week with a Christmas tree and charitable aims. Benton’s window displays feature at the end of the note.

Presbateriain Chuehtir Kowler Walter Soa Chine Sipers Deeredeeg Harding Joareved Middletown Sagadiy Assendyiar Hester Geaden Amy Greenlaat Kraloria Hpa' Genese Twett Northrop Teniduis Wadwood Smith Ronante Theatenad Watts Renmecon Red Dee

Zionists Renew Palestine Hopes After Jerusalem News

New York dispatch says British capture of Jerusalem renews 2000 year hope for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Federated American Zionists plan a December 28 Carnegie Hall demonstration. movement gains backing of about 3 million U S Jews with many ready to sign papers and pay a poll tax to support emigration.

New York American Alomata Jerusalem Palestine Jlo Federated American Ziontyta Carnegie Hall Lord Siaffourt United States Provitcional Executive Committee Zanikt Movement Twenty-third Street Dong 80

State Troopers Do Good Work in Coal Theft Case

State Troopers and Warwick residents were arrested after pleading not guilty to petit larceny. Five men allegedly stole coal from a track near Warwick on the Lehigh Valley railroad, though no marked shortage was found. The case prompted continued surveillance and praise for the troopers’ vigilance.

Prooper J. Fy. Riley State Constabulary Warwick Armigned Petit Tareeny Warwilth Lehigh A

Prisoners to Aid War Effort Under Court Plan

New York reports Judge Wat H. Wadhams says thousands of healthy inmates across federal prisons could be mobilized to help win the war. Judge Williams, a noted penologist, toured major prisons and will join a Washington conference backing the plan to put convicts to work for national defense.

New York Veo United States Wat HH. Wadhaims Court of General Seasions Judie Willliams Oathie Wathington Dulhess Cieaumornt Tein Land

Fragmented Read of a Medical Advice on Underwear Taboo

Fragmented OCR text presents a stream of advice about heavy underwear and temperature, noting a male doctor’s claims. It mentions winter heat, bodily sensations, and ways to manage cold, with unclear references to a social or medical context and garbled names.

Conscience and fear amid depravity in wartime notes

A fragmentary quotation reflects a struggle with conscience and the fear of moral collapse, noting a harsh foray into impropriety and the perception of survival amid extreme degradation. The text conveys intense emotional conflict and social pressure during crisis.

Frayed winter fashion guidance from a wartime medical bulletin

A digitized wartime notice discusses how different workers should dress for cold weather. It notes outdoorsmen and trench youths need many clothes and warns against heavy mufflers and overly warm undershirts. A doctor cautions that bulky neckwear can resemble a hangman’s noose as preparation for harsh conditions.

Muffiers Chuck Haypnen Dr. Welaroiiler

First Rivet in Fabricated Ship to be Driven

Washington December 12 Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board will drive the worst rivet in the first fabricated ship to be built in the United States next Monday. Henry Sutphin of the Submarine Boat Company arranged the visit to the Newark yard where 90 percent of the work is finished. The yard has ten miles of trackage and three vessels will be laid at once. The Submarine Boat Company employs 3000 men now and plans to add 12000 more as fabrication pulls in materials from forty nine plants under Emergency Fleet Corporation contracts for 150 steel vessels of 6000 tons each.

Washington Hurley Shipping Board United States Submarine Boat Company Newt Henrys i. Sutphin Submarine Oat Company Newark Emergency Fleet Corporation Sutphin

Allchin awarded 82820 in damages in Newburgh suit

Henry Allchin Jr of Tuxedo sued Charles A Willey of Long Island City for 25000 damages claiming personal injuries from a 1916 collision in Flushing L I The jury verdict in Supreme Court totaled 82820 after two and a half hours deliberation The action was filed August 15 1947 and covered loss of wages and expenses from Sept 1916 to Aug 1947.

Newburgh Supreme Court Ilenry Allchin, Jr Charles A. Willey Long Island City Palatine Ailchin Naa Persens Flushing L. L Elding Allchin Capenses

Finegan Proposes Shorter, More Frequent School Terms

Albany dispatch reports Dr. Thomas E. B. Finegan, deputy state commissioner of education, urges a year around school with four terms totaling 48 weeks plus holidays. Proposed terms run Aug. 27 to Nov. 16, Nov. 19 to Feb. 14, Feb. 18 to May 7, and May 20 to Aug. 9, with a one week Easter break and summer vacation Aug. 10 to Aug. 26.

Albany Thomas EB. Finegan Dave

Camp Whitman Mobilization Site Approved and Expanded

Camp Whitman at Beekman New York gains approval as a mobilization site. A New York Chamber of Commerce committee approves the site and recommends extending land purchase. Claims settled include cases against Central New England Railroad and local traction lines for injuries.

Camp Whitman Beekman N. Y New York Chamber of Commerce Sherelll Unecam

Schenectady Churches Start Noaicense Drive

Schenectady churches join in launching the no license campaign to April when the closings of the count and a shelter are set. Citizens will be summoned to sign petitions for a special election. A Tree Pioneer appears as the featured figure. A man in Deronshire nears his century boundary as he plants trees and receives recognition.

Deronshire

Large Christmas Savings Clubs distributed by local banks

Over 77 000 was distributed to more than 3 300 people in the city through Christmas and Holiday Clubs run by Merchants Bank and Orange County Trust Co. Depositors totaled 2 360 at Merchants Bank and 1 100 at Orange County Trust Co, with savings topping over 11 000 and 36 000 respectively. The clubs began as a means to save weekly funds for holiday purchases, aiding families of modest means and boosting pre holiday trade. A new club starts next Tuesday at Merchants Bank and Orange County Trust Co, with 1918 operation already planned.

Merchants National Bank Orange County Trust Company Merchants Bank Orange County Trust Co Merchants’ Bank

Orange County Retail Lumber Dealers Hold Annual Meeting

Officers elected at the Orange County Retail Lumber Dealers Association gathering included President Harry D. Gould Secretary John E. Drew and Treasurer T. G. Clark. Thomas C. Rogers delivered a talk on cooperation with the Homem astead Building and Loan Association, followed by a luncheon at the Elks Home on South Street with attendees from multiple towns.

Thomas ©. Rogers Elks South Street Orange County Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Common Council Orange County Harry D. Gould H. D. Gould Co Thomas C. Rogers Middletown John E. Drew Newburgh T. G. Clark Thompson Ridge Gould Drew Rogers Homestead Building and Loan Association Tealers Focal Association Har Ming Cnesis Joan J. Savers Ascembisman Charles L. Mead Mead Tafi Cormeall Thomas Tan Resenkrans Walter Co Port Jervis Mr. Walists Gordon Lamber Co Middieteth William J. Myers William J. Myers Ang Cww. Gordon: Newhbursh Lamber John EL Pires Dimmick OC Cameron Cian Bros Thompeon Alder Meters Hormmbek Camrebi Conklin Cummins Gacheon J. Mase Gould Co Widdillows J. Gould Frank J Scodder Decker Mao Nach Fop Viecher Sarte Lumber O. Goshen Sinsataiy Robert J. Clark Weattons

Medicos of County Meet in Newburgh for Advisory Board

A peeling of Orange county physicians formed the Medical Advisory Board to pass on draft exemptions. WS Gleason of Newburgh was named chairman, Dr R A Miller secretary, with other local doctors named to examine registrants and assign exemptions across four districts. The board aims to standardize decisions from examining physicians.

Orange County Newburgh WS. Gleason Wee R. A. Miller Ir. Gleason

Bald Eagle and King of Birds Feature in Prairie Scene

A fragmentary account recalls a northern prairie scene where a bald eagle is described as regal and powerful. A writer named T. Gilbert Pearson of the Dubva Society notes a dramatic moment as an eagle carries off a lamb beneath a shade on the Semthen prairie.

T. Gilbert Pearson 4Udubva Society

Youthful Mothers and Notable Figures Birth Ages

The passage discusses the idea that many world figures were born to mothers over thirty, citing examples such as Abraham Lincoln and Napoléon III. It notes maternal ages around thirty and references other notable figures and their parent ages, concluding with a newspaper classifieds request.

Bern Abraham Lincoln Napsiepa the Great Tweniy-Thes Nmnetem Yema Ece Tmhother Passeau Herbert Spencer Michael Farragay John Stuart MI

Daily Coal Supply Report From County Fuel Administrator

Walter Whitehill through the county advisory panel has ordered daily coal on hand, receipts, sales, and land value reports by dented era. The plan tracks buyers and locations, purchases and finds, with an inventory of coal at delivery sites to prevent hoarding and ensure adequate fuel. The advisory member notes 16 cars ordered since December 8, with at least half received, and says no one lacks coal. He sees more coal entering than can be consumed and praises dealer cooperation. He emphasizes no reason for alarm and ongoing distribution efforts. The United States Fuel Administration confirms a 35 cent anthracite price increase for mines after 7 am December 1, not applicable to coal shipped before December 1. Mayor Thompson and the advisory member say daily conferences continue. city hall lacks large coal reserves but maintains needed supply for schools and daily needs.

Walter Dd. Whitehill Cou Dent Thia City Times Times-Press Ahne Froan Uncle Sam United States Fuel Administra United States Fuel Administration Lam Thompson City Hall

Dillon blasts food controllers amid New York politics

New York December 12 John J Dillon the former State Commissioner of Foods and Markets refused to show regret after his removal. He criticized Governor Whitman and the food system, hinted at possible political plans, urged a food platform for the next election, claimed gains for farmers including a 14 barrel payoff for apples, and accused cold storage and milk pricing of harming consumers and farmers alike.

New York John J. Dillon State Commissioner of Foods and Markets Dillon Whitman Dilion New York City Daitrinen

No peace for soldiers under new codes change impact

Fragment reads that new coteriors pass peace fons suajendiac daes for 3938 members serving in the heartay or nary out of a member sup of $04. Barkerborker Clat has Te meghets in the Governmeent series. The Union Club, in consequence of this action, has spetenesd his dies from $125 to $130 a year.

Vothweiz Union and Knickertecker

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