Ayers boy writes parents from Camp Dix
Hulet B Ayers Jr writes from Camp Dix after joining the army at the local office. He describes travel from New Rochelle to Fort Slocum then Jersey City by boat, train to Camp Dix, and a first night in the barracks. He mentions snow, drills, meals, and a hospital exam potentially affecting his draft status. He notes he and Dick Davie are attempting to stay together and fears possible deployment delays.
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Edward Ayers
Dolson Avenue
Mwlet B. Ayers
Jast
Camp Dix
New Tiochelle
New Iochelle
Fort Slocum
Jersey City
Camp Dis
Sajuine
Jack
Middle Town
Dick Davie
Slater May Oppose Governor Whitman in New York Race
The Weelchester Republican William J. Ward runs for governor with backing from Senator George A. Slater who aids Ward’s bid. Slater, seen as Whitman foe, expects support from women voters after backing a suffrage amendment adopted last month. Ward’s connection to Slater shapes the GOP primary dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Une
Weelchester
William J. Ward
Jt Pntitiiag
George A. Shter
Whitman
Wid
Ward
Slater
Afl
Fle
Fnally
Alood Ag
Senate
Records of Eugenics Gifts Reported by Mrs Harriman
Mrs Harriman turns over Carnegie Institute eugenics records from Washington to an endowment and property funds. The gift includes buildings and a substantial archive, with an endowment fund and tenure details noted. The report appears amid mixed coverage of prohibition moves and a dry status in Ontario and Montclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uarbor
N.Y
al. Tlarehaan Thas
Carnegie Institute
Washington
Ter
Alroady
Parr Nin
James Wilson Dead Near Baz Vive Sullivan County
James Wilson, a farmer about three miles west of Baz Vive in Sullivan County, died aged unknown. The funeral was held from St Peter Church in diherts on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
James
Wilken
Baz Vive
Sullivan County
St Peter Church
Diherts
Never Faila. Pauele Ehen Says Antip Tote Rain Tonight
Local garbled quote attributes a person named Pauele Ehen claiming a plan will fail if rain arrives tonight. The text is incomplete and reads like OCR noise with unclear context or actions. The readable fragment mentions a person and weather but lacks concrete event details.
Disregard the Source Teaser Ad From New York Firms
A garbled old time classified fragment mentions carints and real estate hints, listing street names and phone numbers. Includes references to funeral directors like Reilly and Williant Cornell, and National Casket Co offices in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliant
Corxeli
Jimbamer
Marhers
North St
Olenn YY
New York
Gthce
National Casket Co
Baal
Murray Pill
Lady Ashwant
Rule
Werle
Greater Secrecy For Grand Jury In Newburgh
A Newburgh grand jury urges immediate action to shield its deliberations from outside interference and to improve room ventilation. Resolutions praise District Attorney Henry Hirschberg for effective handling of criminal cases and commend Under Sheriff Hallock for maintaining courthouse conditions. The panel requests a private deliberation space and a double door ventilation upgrade to preserve secrecy and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Sherif Hallock
Henry Hirschberg
Sherif
Grand Jury
Elsa
Devil's Sonata and the Vivil One Mystery
A bizarre tale recalls Tartin' attempting to compose a piece called Devil's Sonata. An unnamed violinist fashioned a melodic work that inspired Satanic imagery, as a boy mimicked the eerie sounds heard in a curiously described response to a request.
Early German and Gallic dwellings described as huts
The passage notes that early German and Gallic homes were basic huts built on the ground with thatched straw roofs and usually a single high window under the eave. These structures slowly gave way to sturdier buildings as time passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galle
Kuils
New Guten
Grypres
Time Is Valuable It Teaches Punctuality And Respect
Exchange notes that people form routines to save time and plan around daily tasks. It argues timely behavior shows consideration for others, while those with little time value may waste it. The piece critiques idle and careless habits and their impact on commitments.
Strength of Spanish Fly and hazardous compounds
Fragmented account describes dangerous preparations linked to a Spanish fly, mentioning volatile acid, protective gear, and toxic outcomes. Several garbled phrases reference handling, vinegar solutions, and historical contexts with unclear dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Romersian
Leelle
Copyright Protection and Renewal Rights Summary
Copyright law grants authors exclusive rights to print publish and sell their writings. It outlines a renewal period of an additional twenty eight years after initial terms and protects the author’s control over reproduction and distribution.
Joys of Anticipation in Wartime Reading
Fragmentary OCR notes describe anticipation and humor around daily life. Mentions include names and places in a period-tinged tone, with references to public events and community mood. The readable text hints at social outlook and civic preoccupations during difficult times.
Little Talks on Thrift for Army and Navy Morale
The piece urges thrift among soldiers and sailors to boost morale and character. It cites YMCAs in camps handling over a million dollars monthly in money orders and savings, with deposits over 80 thousand dollars monthly in some camps. It notes 4 percent interest in Army and Navy funds and praises Liberty Bonds and civilian support to shorten and ease the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Army
Army and Navy
Army Deposit Fund
Navy Savings Fund
Y. M.C. A. Knights of Columbus
Navy
Red Cross
Real Estate Titles Jeopardized by Livingston Manor Suit
Real estate titles in the Livingston Manor area Sullivan County face jeopardy as an heir to Livingston settlers has filed a quiet title action against the Ontario and Western Railway Company and a rail line holding company. Experts say any lot or farm in the Livingston tract could be taxed or sold to satisfy claims, affecting O W W rail facilities and offices along the tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Manor
Sullivan County
Clos Ag
Livingston
Lledigston Manor
New York
Middletown
Lisingstons
Junior League Christmas Party Brightens St Tsal’s Church
The Junior League of St Tsal’s Church held a Christmas party in the parish hall on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4. Guests included teachers and GO members with musical solos by Mabel Lukens Margaret Ties Aust Beatrice Taeller Hirka Kran Milfred Welaan and Florence Pearton Isa belle Wallace. Christmas carols were sung, a cake was served, and the committee adjourned for the holiday break with the next meeting slated for January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Junior League of
St. Tsal’s
Levsure Room
Mabel Lukens
Margaret Ties
Exerctiar Ey
Little
Beatrice Taeller
Hirka Kran
Milfred Welaan
Florence Pearton
Iaabelle Wallace
Hotel transformation eyed into business block plan
Local discussion weighs converting the May Transform Hotel into a business block. Details on the proposal are unclear, with no firm decision or timetable announced.
Coal Sealer Plans to Search Bins in Newchurch
Local Coal Administrator Mr Merritt announces a program to inspect bins in Newchurch. He says authorities will search the bins to deter and prevent attempts to obtain coal from various sources without proper authorizations. The move aims to enforce regulations before any local coal sealer will honor the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newchurch
Irvine
Varios sAoas
Merrin
Merritt
Xmas Entertainment at Oise Methodist Church
Oise December 34 The Oise Methodist Sunday School hosts Christmas entertainment on Thursday evening December 27 a cantata The Srasen s Greeting by the school A large Christmas tree will hold gifts for members Santa will appear and distribute treats All are welcome to attend building committee notes and local business support are mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oise
Otfarttie Methodist Sunday School
Srasen
Fragmentary note on craft and life reflections
A fragmented text discusses weekly factory work and rituals around making items with coconut oil and a nut blend. It muses on life questions, focusing on action over gain and pondering purpose beyond outcomes. The writing contains garbled names and unclear nouns, offering a mood more than specific facts.
Christmas Joy At Camp Wadsworth For 106th 108th Infantry
Artillerymen march the entire distance with guns, as several companies of 106th and 108th Infantry return from the range to spend Christmas at the camp. The base hospital expects changes after an officers led inquiry into alleged mismanagement and a general improvement plan is anticipated. Capt Kann notes 32,000 men at the camp, with robust health, strong outdoor work, and a hospital able to treat 1,000 with a 62-man medical staff including specialists in ENT dentistry and radiology conducting frequent clinics.
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Gan Defence
France
O’ryan
Uoder Way
Iedts
Forestire and
Veyret
Roentgen
Red Cross Campaign Targets Citywide Membership
The Red Cross drive in Middletown reports 3,000 memberships in sight with ward totals for Otisville Howells South Centreville and Campbell Hall. Campaign runs through year start with city hall evening reports and chamber office signups, house to house work to cover every home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Europe’s First Artesian West and Grenelle Well
Europe’s first artesian well is the Grenelle tube well in France. Sunk by the French government between 1834 and 1841 to supply Paris with water. Reached a depth of 1 726 feet and yielded a prolific supply with an over flow of about 600 gallons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Grenelle
France
Paris
Death to Apple Worm Mamma and Tree Spray Cure
An excerpt explains spraying trees with arsenical or mineral poisons to kill the destructive apple worm larvae. The method, though deadly to pests, yields apples free of wormholes and worms, improving market quality and market readiness.
Vegetarian Test Observations From Dr Deewers Study
The report outlines a vegetarian test involving an apple and a piece of steak kept warm for a week. The steak allegedly decays while the apple remains intact, with references to microbes and the impact on plant pollination. The text discusses defenses and how exposure may affect insects and nectar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C
Beyond the Law. An Chio Judgr save there 19 on law againet a man's making a fool of
Copy lacks clear event details. The fragment hints at legal themes and a judge, with unclear subjects. No distinct names, places, or dates are readable to anchor a concise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howster
Christmas Service and Armenian Relief Drive at Webb Horton Memorial
A large Christmas and patriotic service at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church raised 500 for Armenian and Syrian relief. Children depicted nations, White Gifts to the King, Red Cross displays, and a closing address "When America Wins" accompanied by festive decorations and carols. Community members and families planned home visits and holiday gatherings after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian
Wight
George Depuy
Belgium
Bailey Hardenbergh
Turkey
Frances Robertson
Italy
Les Gook
China
Dorothy Vollmer
Japan
Ralph Weber
Dorothy Gray
Uncle Sam
Columbia
Scouts
Camp Fire
Red Cross
Red Cross Ambulance
Armefan
Montgomery News Roundup of Local Visits and Notices
Residents and visitors appear at Montgomery area addresses including Llewelyn Lodge Earl Hanlon and Wil son Mahdffy stationed at Those Island Newport Rt 1. Eleanor Van Keuren Rochester visits Goshen road home. I C Barnes Dairymen's League guest at Empire House. Jessie M Rogers New York visits. Colgate and Cornell students vacationing at parental homes. Ruth Crabtree Columbia student visiting Johns Crabtree home. Erie New York Central Wells Fargo and National Express audit Osborn’s accounts confirmed. Daniel Dineen learns of son Daniel Raymond Dineen in Co E 163th Regiment in France. Youths Companion Club hosts Sun shine Dautatets New Year’s Eve. National Bank of Montgomery annual stockholders meeting Jan 2 from 1 to 2 p m. Heart H Bord Montgom High janitor visiting in D Peters Worch Va. Christmas entertainment at Methodist Episcopal Church praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Llewelyn V. Lodge
Martin D. Lodge
Earl, Hanlon
William
Hanlon
Wilson Mahdffy
Newport
Rt. 1
Eleanor van Keuren
Rochester
Miller van Keuren
Goshen Road
I. C. Barnes
New Paltz
Dairymen’s League
Empire House
Jessie MM. Rogers
New York
Ralph Bodie
Colgate University
Clinton Harris
William Hadaway
Cornell
Mr. Harris
Ruth Crabtree
Columbia University
Johns. Crabtree
Erie
New York Central
Wells Fargo & Co
National Express Co
Reformed
Sunshine Dautatets
National Bank of Montgomery
Frank T. Hadaway
Heart H. Bord
Monttomers High School
D Peters- Worch
Methodist Episcopal Church
Audishiam
Mil ter Family Holiday Visit Ties Town to Church Move
Ellenville Vientille Dec 4 Mrs EL W Miller of Montgomery formerly Miss Lazanr Taylor arrives to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs Hattie Taylor at Center Street home. She is joined Monday by husband Res Miles. Dr Miller has accepted a call to Reformed Church Locust Valley and will move from Montgomery to Locust Valley when possible. Residents over the weekend include Raymond Potter Calvin W Lander Recer Smith Edward Far Fred Kramel and others from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allestown
Mosday
Coons
H Weedghe Coons
Flord Smith
Deposit
Alfred Coom
Kilzaville
Alfred Coons
Flavia Coons
Mary Sc
Brodhead Street
Mise Kittie Morse
New York
Addi V. Keeler
Upper Canal Street
Marie Kramer
Newark
N. F
Center Street
Franklin Goodes
Buffalo
Vientille
EL W. Milter
Montxomers
SL V
Mise Lazanr Taylor
Ctenine
Hattie Taylor
Center Attech
Res
Miles
Miller
Reformed Church
Locust Vailey
I. T
Mrs. Miller
Moler Tan
Raymond Potter
Calvin W. Lander
Recer Smith
Edward Far
Fred Kramel
Trot
Urrkimet
Janeee K. Hoornbeck
Wurtsboro Christmas Notes and Local Moves
Miss Ruth Darby returns home for holidays from Clifton New Jersey. Mrs Laura Pech’s remains were moved for burial last week. Charita German builds a wide piazza at 8 Goldstein home. Sport Newkirk runs Otisville to Wurtsboro round trip in two hours forty minutes. Richard Page moves to Middletown to work for Standard Oil. Charles Puttner takes a job in New York. Christian exercises in the schoolhouse draw a large crowd. Large balsam trees cut on the west mountain as pines and hemlock rise to replace evergreens. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Koethers and Mrs Bessie Deyo visit from Newark. D Y Reid and family plan a trip to New York to meet son David in Ohio. visit daughter Catherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtsboro
Ruth Darby
Clifton
N. J
Laura Pech
DePay Farm
Charita German
Goldstein
Newkirk
Otisville
Wurteboro
Richard Page
Middletown
Standard Oil Company
Charles Puttner
New York
West Mountain
Rudolph Koethers
Bessie Deyo
Newark
J. E. Holmes
D. Y. Reid
Pine Street
David L. Reid
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
Catherine Reid
Unionville Holiday Notes and Engagements in Town
Unionville scenes include visits from Brooklyn Waterbury and Syracuse families for the holidays. The Christmas service at the Presbyterian Church, plus engagements and hospital plans for Miss Grace Van Sickie and local social events. Also notes on Red Cross membership drive and a story and song program titled The Traveler. Smoke on Adelman headlines Times-Press staff holiday greetings to James street news dealer William B Adelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
MacInnes
Brooklyn
Ernest Bull
Waterbury
Geo. Sayer
Dover
N. J
Grace van Sickie
Brooklin
Relievat Hospital
Miss van Sickie
Hazel Duna
Tibaca
J. E Father's
Red Cross
Adelman
Times-Prees
William B. Adelman
James Street
Fragmentary note on forged rusted matte and soldering tips
The readable text discusses removing rusted matte with a soldering iron or torch and mentions a person or place names loosely. it reads like a partial technical or hobby note with scattered phrases about movement and balance and impractical advice.
Fragmentary note on mercy and courage in a ceremonial context
A fragment speaks of mercy and courage, noting there was never a breach of trust or lack of tenderness. It hints at a heartfelt tribute or spiritual sentiment, emphasizing compassion and steadfastness.
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Oron
Alusaruer
Wmlwuct
oMen National Carint Company
Mina
Rocrapellogw Vial Co
Mort Si
Middwar NY
Gygtur Quays Waat
Vail
Reilly
Futetal
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Rallresd Ave
Lotal
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Vance “Mhone
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Lady Assent Wieifearse
Tlenry Hirnehverg
Christus
Hopper
Traf
Sven
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Proridist
Americas Soclay
Thrift
Ontario & Western
Dee
Xmas Entertainment
M.S Rirne
Ieardon
Industria
Minera
Biafindy
Clee
Ladies’ Home Journal
Venard Ter Cecvanete
Rweepran
X-mas
SS Nature
Karl Cotlmas
Ellenvielle
Weller
Rocky
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Florida
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Brett Trely
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