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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
2
An OCR fragment shows a byline for an Associated Press member and notes advertising contracts handled directly with the office of publication. It lists subscription rates: One Year two dollars and Six Months one dollar, with references to official acts and foreign representation restrictions.
The item notes Siam buying $125,900 worth of soap annually and cites consular figures claiming a Siamese population of 6,000,000. It lampoons last year’s fads, comments on Russia pondering alcohol industrial use, mentions a wartime pastor’s possible sentence, and jokes about German aviators and the Red Cross.
Editorial argues for a strong state constabulary, citing New York’s force as proven. It notes arrests like Doolingsers in Highland Park, claims automation reduces highway accidents, and praises consistent annual declines in incidents during recent months. President Edwards S. Copycull of?
The nation must face unemployment now with a plan for war and peace. An army of 60000 or more requires a parallel industrial workforce in war industries. Readjustment after the war will be difficult without timely public works, national enterprises, wisdom, and foresight to prevent social and economic disruption.
Germany faces shortages and mounting resistance as food and war materials fail to reach the front. Propaganda urges resilience while the nation belts tighter with new loans, hunger pills, and a pledge to outpace German submarines. The article asserts a turning point as Allied effort grows.
The nation needs a strong espionage and anti traitor act with real teeth. Editorials condemn weak policy toward spies and traitors, urge Congress to pass a decisive law to deter treason, enable harsher penalties, and empower authorities to swiftly prosecute and punish. The piece contrasts harsher wartime actions abroad with perceived leniency at home. It also argues for stronger legal tools to deter espionage amid ongoing war.
The National Highway Protective Association relays figures to Superintendent Chandler indicating accident totals for the first four months of 1917 and 1918. The report notes progress against reckless driving yet points out 66,099 more automobiles licensed this year than last, highlighting increased exposure.
The passage celebrates American colleges aligning with national duty through service, claiming graduates, especially educated men and women, are trained for usefulness and ready for overseas or home service. Commencement traditions become inspiring symbols of liberty, devotion, and civilization’s future security amid a wartime call.
A jumble of humorous and odd items from a historical page includes a family vignette about Frivols the funny man, conjoined with quips from a column titled LUKE MLUKE and several short notices. It features a stove of jokes, a “Stenographer wants position” classified ad, local threats and chaos, and a mix of local humor and curiosities. The page also cites a meeting notice for Carb lodge and snippets about debts, currency, and wartime inflation era jokes and observations.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a meeting called for a creams fund and Bel sian orphans with a scent limit. References to a woman’s hat dating and 100 percent speed unclear. No clear proper nouns or events to confirm.
A gossip style note on Billie Hurke’s upcoming film Lut’aidt a Divorce adapted from Victorien Berdou’s Divorcons with Nazimova starring in Toys of Fate as Azah a Sydney princess and Romany tribe member, signaling romance and divorce themes for an early release.
Hollywood notes describe Gladys Hulette and Nell Shipman followers on Shipman bungalow doorstep. Mickey the French bulldog and two dogs symbolizing actress salary. Contention decor blends California Mission and French modern. Edith Storey’s next film to adapt The Demon by Williamson.
A report says the Hudson River Valley peach crop will be a total failure this year with only 25 percent of normal statewide production. Dutchess Ulster and Orange counties may reach five percent of normal. last winter’s extreme cold killed 95 percent of peach buds and 15 percent of trees. Overall bud destruction averages 76 percent and 16 percent of trees were killed, while other fruit varieties in the Hudson Valley show a satisfactory outlook.
Newburgh notes Middletown reports Assemblyman Charles L. Mead will seek the Republican nomination for senator. Mead was the sole wet legislator from Orange county last winter, his candidacy set to test wet and dry factions in a two show down and likely enlighten ing the scene.
The document outlines a five day schedule of examinations starting Monday morning with subjects across math, languages, history, science, drawing, typing, and commerce. It lists specific courses for each morning and afternoon session, including algebra, geometry, Latin, English, geography, bookkeeping, civics, chemistry, and more in a dense multi-year curriculum.
In a citywide rumor, it was claimed that the government planned to close most markets in July and August due to high meat demand for soldiers. Beef traders J E Gibbs of Sivitt & Co and Harvey Hulse of Armour & Co denied any plans, saying the report is ridiculous and no such action had been discussed.
John M. Gaynor purchased the Robert A. Harratt property at Breezy Point, a short distance from the city. The brick house sits on five acres with an orchard and includes a chapel built by the late Harratt, used for Sunday services for years. Gaynor plans to use the place as a summer residence and has not decided on the chapel’s future. the Harratt estate sold the property through executor Frank Harding.
The Director of Traffic of the United States Railroad Administration requests the National Trotting Association to furnish a record of all fairs and meetings held in the congested zone last year with dates and car counts. Upon receiving the data, steps will be taken to allocate sufficient cars to each venue. The zone covers New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut and Massachusetts. Over two hundred trotting meetings horse shows and fairs are planned this year.
In Port Jervis on June 12 Judge Wiggins sentenced James Cooper to the Elmira Reformatory for an indefinite period after a second degree assault conviction. Cooper slashed Sterling Piggery in the face with a pocket knife at the Delaware House on Railroad avenue and Pike Street at 11 p.m. March 6. Assistant District Attorney Gregg led the prosecution. The jury heard the case at 1:41 or 1:30.
Eli Bennett of Circleville was seriously bruised when an auto struck him near his residence area at 9:15 pm. His wagon wrecked, harness torn from two horses. the driver fled the scene. Bennett was treated by Dr. Chappell and later returned home. The fleeing driver was stopped later by Officer Browghier with a Buick or Overland. Bennett’s injuries are not expected to be serious and he should recover soon.
William Seeholser, a Middletown restaurateur, becomes the first citizen to purchase a Thrift Stamp at the new Middletown Wallkill headquarters in the Merchants' National Bank Building. Prudential Insurance Co leads a $1,000 subscription as the drive targets $485,000 for Middletown and Wallkill with a citywide canvass plan and pledge cards.
Private Jimelt-Harley C. Smith of the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Infantry, formerly of Binghamton, is listed as killed in action in France. He was about 34, enlisted 14 years ago, served with Pershing in Mexico, and resided in Middletown with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles J. Smith. His father worked in Washington on Y M C A buildings. He is survived by six brothers and sisters.
Members of Minisink Chapter No 586 D A R met at Mrs. Benjamin Horton’s 12 Grove Street for a pleasant afternoon. Miss Alice Hart Neafie presided and welcomed Middletown members. Reports were read, sympathy offered for Mrs. Rumsey, and tales of Congress and pensions noted. A later program featured Miss Ruth Horton and a gifted musical, vocal, and readings lineup.
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