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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
2
An early 20th century newspaper snippet announces a sale on Tuesday December 17 1918. The readable text mentions a sale event and an accompanying note about price and timing, but the details are incomplete. Mr Cotety Tunes Press is referenced as the seller or organizer.
An editorial urges federalization of education supported by J F Tuthill Middletown and a Senate bill TN 4897 proposing 100 million dollars for public education. It notes opposition in dry legislators and cites wartime context and teacher shortages. It highlights national moves, local stance, and calls readers to contact lawmakers.
A satirical collage parades front pages with a plea from Dawkins urging support for Bulgaria amid Balkan woes. It features quips from Luke M'Luke, a mock mayoral note on a psychology paper, and editorials lampooning politics, aging fashion, and local life with playful humor and name drops.
Sergeant Dinan seeks dates for a basketball five from Co. 14 First New York infantry. Sergeant Ray A. Winan to manage. Writing for the sporting editor of the Times-Press, assignment for Saturday evening. Headquarters at Newburg. Communications addressed in care of Sergeant Trinan.
A wartime Red Cross appeal directs auxiliaries to set aside pajama allotments for refugee garments, finish bandage work, and send on muslin tape and worn items to the work room. Packaged totals include cellu cotton pads, socks, pajamas, robes, and towels, while debates arise over refugee fashion and cultural sensitivity.
A letter from Captain D. W. Corbett recounts his overseas service with the Canadian YMCA and his sighting of the ex Kaiser Wilhelm. He describes repatriated prisoners of war at The Hague and border crossings, and notes grim scenes of refugees and worn soldiers.
The War Department informs Mr and Mrs John G Miller of Bullville that their son Corporal Russell D Miller was killed in action on September 29 He belonged to Company I and had prior service at Van Courtlandt Park and Camp Wadsworth He previously worked at Price's Metal Works Waterbury Conn and spent most of his life on a farm He is survived by his parents and sister Ka G Frank Anderson of Bullville Private W A Bennett of Maidtertown Camp Jackton later Camp Hill sailed with the 32 Camp Jackson and praised Red Cross hospital notes during his service
A brief reflection notes that virtue is like rich stone best kept plain Baora, contrasting wealth with simple integrity. The line emphasizes humility and authenticity over ostentation.
Horace F. Riggs of 103 Academy Avenue arrived in New York after being wounded in France. While with the Motorcycle Dispatch Squad of the 27th Division, a bomb shattered near him, tearing off his right leg at the knee and injuring his left leg. He will receive hospital care until fully recovered. He was a former Goshen resident.
Newburgh officials report additional arrests in a case involving election law violations. Edward Lockwood and John Lockskin face vote buying and secrecy violations. Several board members from the Fifth Ward are charged with allowing an unauthorized person in a voting booth. Affidavits cite Deisseroth case ties. William Earl faces perjury charges. others posted bonds. Kennedy jailed for liquor sales on election day.
Rochester New Mexico December 14 Consumers facing higher costs for music may soon thank the Dairymen's League for preserving dairying. M C Burritt state leader of farm bureaus warned that rising milk prices and transit fares hurt all, and praised the league for seeking better dairy prices to prevent dairy cows from being slaughtered and a broader famine.
News from France suggests the 27th Division commander infantry may join the occupation forces with many prominent Middlewestern soldiers likely to stay abroad longer. The ith Regiment reportedly to parade in London before returning home, but experts doubt the report’s authenticity. A letter from Corporal R. D. Truesdell notes preparations and British supply, with Amiens reportedly still standing amid war chatter.
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