Thanksgiving trenches and camp life from Camp Wadsworth
A Times-Press letter from Sergeant Dil Werley of Company 1 107th Regiment at Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg SC recounts Thanksgiving activities and daily routines. The diary notes church services trench visits the first 24 hours in trenches guard duty elk memorial service and varied drills map studies and humor from mess and camp staff.
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Times-Press
Dil
Werley
107Th Regiment
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
N. C
Syracuse
R. O. Kirkwood
R. M. Cox
K. I
Company I
Bdder
Hall
Korschen
Seret
Burnett
Gould
Terwilliger
Lieut
Oita
Sergt Brinckerhof
Tetea
Elks
Harris Theatre
Spartanborg
Francis A. Kelly
Kingston
N. Y. Lodge
10Th Regiment
South Carolina
Yves
Jaent Korathon
John
Orion
State Council Ousts Dillon in NY Food Control Shakeup
Albany Dec 11 The State Council of Foods and Markets ousted Commissioner John J Dillon and named Dr Eugene H Porter to succeed him effective January 1 Porter former State Health Commissioner and dairy farm director D W McLaury W N Giles and Charles S Wilson were named to lead bureaus under the Food Control law The removal follows a long dispute with Dillon who complained of insufficient funding and ran before a milk investigation committee prior to the shakeup
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Albany
State Council of Farms and Markets
John J. Dillon
Eugene H. Porter
Upper Lisle
Broome County
Dillon
D. W. McLaury
Milford
Otsego County
Bureau of Animal Industry
W. N. Giles
Skateatles
Bureau of Cooperative Associations and Charies
Wilson
Division of Agriculture
Porter
Hughes
Dix
Sulzer
Tammann
Dilson
Oric
New York City
Whitman
C. H. Betts
State Food Control Commission
Commission of Foods and Markets
Democratic
Pneumonia Claims a Man in Captain Egan's Company
A Camp Wadsworth report states Captain Ko A L Dean of New Boardh commands 11th Company 1 lost Private Charles W. Reve of Oscining to pneumonia. The Middletoanm Wall Tower and Paint Company claim relates to a recent fire in the Ram timber area in which Firemen’s meter crane Co Newath and WM. Fiero assisted by draft.
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Camp Wadsworth
11H
Capein Ko
Middletoanm Wall Tower and Paint Company
Accasion
Rami Wiliens
Yestergas Vey
Mneatancre Co
Newath
Drafia
Atenss
WM. Fiero
Waterproofing Concrete With Sulfate Solutions
The text describes cleaning concrete walls thoroughly and applying a waterproofing solution. It mentions dissolving zinc sulphate in a gallon of water and using zinc and copper related compounds to fill pores in the concrete.
Druggist Cleans Pennies to Fight Disease in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana December 11 R M Floyd a local druggist cleans the pennies he takes in daily he has done this for some time and will continue he notes coins pass through many hands and mouths carries germs he cleans coins by rubbing them with Spanish whiting the cheapest method any scouring substance will do the goal is to reduce disease risk amid uncertain times
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Shelbyville
Ind
R. M Floyd
Floyd
Husking Indian Corn Lessons Expand Across Corn Belt
The Christian Science Monitor notes hand husking remains essential as machinery fails to meet the task. Skill has boosted output per person from about 50 to 90 100 bushels daily, prompting husking schools for men women and youth, distinct from husking bees kept for fun.
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Corn Belt
Christian Science Monitor
Poetry Worth Millions Draws Rich Collectors
A wealthy collector pays substantial sums for ancient manuscripts and scraps as modern interest in rare Petr reads rises. Prices for ancient scraps have surged, with records of high tens of thousands for scarce pieces.
Confederate Congressman John Martin Dies at 85
Sear Ocala Ma Titec Jobh Mat Qn, aged eighty five, possibly the sole surviving Confederate Congress member John Martin, a South Carolina native, torn in Hampton County on March 14. He offered his service in the late State Air ine bate of Evbmeni ino, remaining in the Confederate Congress for one term before passing.
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Sear
Reptarny
Mann
Martig
Confederate Congress
Middletown Lodge Plans Christmas Gift Event for 300 Children
The Silks Home on South Street will host over 300 poor children from Middletown and nearby areas on Christmas morning. The Middletown Lodge No. 1097 aims to distribute shoes, machines, mittens, candy, nuts, and fruit, with members and committees contributing generously despite rising costs.
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Middletown Lodge
P.O. B
Middletown
Silks
South Street
Levey Cvithin
Calla
Elys
Pearlel
Lodad
Frank
Waliam
Howard Starr
Anin
McCoach
Garcaen
Liber
Flou
Dawcon
Boxwood Prices Rise Amid Expensive Meet Costs
Fragmentary OCR notes describe high boxwood costs and sharp price jumps per square inch for heat-related work. Mentions an expensive optical or instrument line and potential thousands in damage or loss, with unclear details on origin or actors.
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Crater
Matrimonial Change in Two Act Comedy at Eagle Hall
The Mt Carmel C of M presented The Matrimonial Change a four act comedy at Eagle Hall with a full house of 49 in a lively caste led by Lawrence Gatron banker and Mary Casey. Cast included Mary Connell Catherine Byrne Nell Clyde Agnes Clafts and others with McConnell orchestra and volunteer ushers. Following the play dancing continued as Lord Reginald Montgomerie seeks a bride amid showcases of talent and comic intrigue. SAGUE GOES TO CHINA Hon John K Sague plans a special mission from President Wilson with secrecy surrounding details.
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Lawrence Gatron
Thomas Kennedy
Luis Insson
George Benyere
Chie
Mary Casey
Nell Cyrde
Mary Connell
Kate Chie
Catherne Gynne Nannie
Agnes Claefts
Reginald Monuiorency
Joseph Pieseler
Billy Lightfoot
Frank Casey
Gustave Trainer
Howard Sarine
Michael McGinnis
Frank Degnan
Bridget OF
Eagle Hall
Mt Carmett
McConnal Orchestra
Cistle
Wao
Lawrence Gatrox
Kate
Nell
Mar Cannelly Tan
Gatrex
Airis
Wiita
Mao Amd
Kate Clode
Shoan da Jarani
Otto
Reginadd Mont-gaoremt
Faeselera
Ferg
Clildeen
Alyua
Mary Cali
Briget O'Wannis m
Childrer
Reemald Eine
Bonnie Gusher
Lawrence Gartor
Kate Clyde
Min Hed
Joseph Fiesch
George Bengert
Larry
Scessful
Frank Degman
Frank Cate
Stecersas
Sague
China
John K. Sauce
New York
Poughkeepsie
Catherine N. Sasue
Wilson
Motion Denied in Suit Over Defendant Costs
A motion in a civil matter was denied with costs to the plaintiff. The court approved John T. Leone for the plaintiff and Lewis N. Stamion for the defendant, while details of the parties and arguments remain unclear in the record.
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Monin
Pata
Thorsten
William F Males
Collo
Seerze Wo Sarl
Gor de Fiudant
Mate Motinn
John TD Leone
Polantif
Lewis N. Stamion
Testamentary Granted in Quege County May Include Watkins Will
Will of Miner D. Watkins admitted to probate by County Judge George F. Andrews on December 11. Letters testamentary granted to Ophelia Yo Mable of Ithaca, sister, and Ralph W. Sheppard of Middletown, a nephew.
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Quege
George F. Andrews
Miner D. Watkins
Ophelia
Yo Mable
Ithaca
Ralph W. Sheppard
Middle Town
Society surprised at divorce in wartime era
Information on a divorce granted to Mrs Beary Tate reveals family tensions and alleged interference from the husband’s parents. The piece notes the couple’s social notoriety, wartime context, and references to Beary Tate Jr and allied wartime charities amid the European conflict.
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Beary
Candi Tate
Ariel’ Hy
Europe
Cobh. Jr
Service flag raised at St Marys Church on Sunday
Ellenville reports a service flag with 11 stars honoring local boys in the U S Army. Names include Christopher Sherry Edward ONeil Lawrence ONeil Edward Fay Edward G Achley Hus h Comfort Elisha Bennett Joseph Bennett James Cardon Bur sia Porter Ernest Porter Edward Wellner Thomas Thornton Warren. Flag raised by Margaret Shorry as churches observe illness of pastor. Community events note school programs and a Port Jervis basketball game.
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Ellenville
St. Mary’s R. C
L. S
Sincce
Chrristopher Sherry
Edward O'Neil
Lawrence O'Neil
Edward Fay
Edward ¥ G Achley
Hush Comfort
Elisha Bennett
Joseph Bennett
James Cardon
Biursia Port R
Ernest Porter
Edward Wellner
Thomas Thornton
Warren
Cargaret Shorry
Chris Sherry
Engineers’ Corps of
U. S
France
America
E E
Reformed Church of
W. 5. Madres
Moe
School of the Reformed Church
Star of the East
Blienville
Port
Geo. Cook
Charles Kramer
U S
Harry Underhill
Gloversville
J. F. Norbury
I. W. Millard
Mitchell House
W. P Marsh
Ridgefield Park
N. J
Marsh
C. IT Hawxhurst
Gladie Geilharg
Helen Jornbeck
Middletown
Susin Garrison
Kingston
Margaret Ward
Canal Street
Ellenville Boy Scouts
Kingston Boy Scouts
Army Greatest of Western World Albany War Update
Albany December report from the State Council releases Washington figures on U S military strength. Enlisted forces total 1 560 000, eight months rise from 110 000. Over 240 000 regulars worldwide, 409 000 National Guard, 30 000 Navy Army Marines and auxiliary units. Projections show expansion of officers count. first American onslaught expected against German Landwehr and Landwehr troops.
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Albany
N. Y
Washington
Whitman
United States
Landwehr
Land- Wirm
National Guard
Mexico
Na- Wa
Ie Aula
Ras Taben
Grand Rapids
Ima
Check Growth of Bacteria Milk Handling Advice
A brief instruction stresses chilling freshly drawn milk immediately to about 0 degrees Fahrenheit and keeping it cold until delivery to prevent spoilage. The note is attributed to The Times Press Waal aap and emphasizes sanitary handling from cow to table.
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Hener
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