Chronicle Snippet of Early Modern Figures and Wars
A fragmented 17th century note records Nicholas Machiavel and Thalia statesmen linked to reduced intrigue, an abdication event, and Austro German forces recapturing Lisaberg. It mentions Tudelirk bombardment and a 1910 German troop movement joining Austrians in a distant war context, plus an astronomical reference to Antares and Saturn’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Machiavel
Machiavel
Thalia
Ten Spence
Isilh
Legond
Maal
Apedecan
Lisaberg
Galleial
Tudelirk
France
Aghtiag
Prices rise spark Middletown housewife outrage
A fragmented account depicts a Middletown housewife venting indignation at soaring staple vegetable and meat prices amid wartime strain. The piece describes her actions to confront grocers, request cheap produce, and seek relief by demanding potatoes and other basics, illustrating public anxiety over cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Venice
Pifflers in Congress Tested by Food Crisis Temper
In Middletown amid rising food prices the nation watches Congress as it delays food legislation. President Wilson urged Hoover as food administrator while Congress stalls, risking daily penalties as harvests begin and fear of shortage grows. Public frustration mounts over inaction and delaying tactics in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Warbert C. Hoover
Jooven
Congress Panad
New York State Leads in War Inventory Effort
New York State has pioneered a comprehensive wartime inventory of resources, with volunteers actively gathering data on able bodied men and overall manpower. The effort aims to map state resources for the front and support, extending beyond the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New York
Germany
France
Selfishness, waste, and duty in distribution warned
A fragment discusses cutting costs in delivery and potato spoilage, urging purchasers to support dealers, reduce court costs of operation, and keep distribution prices from rising. It criticizes individual selfishness, carelessness, and lagging effort as harming the community and increasing prices.
Frivols Humor and Notes on War and Society
A fragmented column blends jokes about efficiency in marriage with scattered notes on leadership, charity, and public life. It teases amateur golfers, references Constantine’s abdication, and carries a scientific note urging Red Cross support. The piece includes art notes and miscellaneous musings on daily life.
Regular Army Officers Likely to Lead New York Militia
National Guard headquarters confirm plans to transfer at least four regular army officers to command roles in New York State Militia. The move, if approved, aims to boost efficiency by pairing seasoned regulars with state guards, while preserving volunteer status under federal oversight.
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Albany
United States
Washington
National Guard
New York State
Theodore Roosevelt
Rough Riders
West Point
Adjutant General
A. B. Cie
Will
Bational Guard
Foenta
Department of the State Adjutant General
World War Headlines From June 22 A Year Ago
A June 22 World War I dispatch recalls submarine activity at port entries and Turkish-Arab tensions. It notes German front actions, recapture efforts, and shifting lines near Verian, Korel, and Tarsk front areas with mentions of Austrians and emergent fronts.
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Catz
Aras Arcans
Karlatabe
Treven
Karte
Sheir Frentyfour
Verian
Drermans
Korel- Tarsk
Emeral
Farmers launch big winter wheat drive in New York
A New York movement aims to plant 1,000,000 acres of winter wheat for 1918 harvest. F W Bevinsions, president of the State Agricultural Society, names Gov. Whitman honorary chairmen. The Governor pledges hearty cooperation and asks county defense committees to help reach 26,000,000 bushels statewide. If 5,000,000 acres are planted and harvested, the state could better meet local demand and strengthen national supply.
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R Movement
Deeg
We Farmers
New York State
Utrica
F. W. Bevsions
State Agricultural Society
Gov. Whit Olan
Albany
Wurtsboro Notes and Graduations Highlight Local News
Miss Marie Rite McCune graduates with honors from Ursuline Academy Middletown winning a New Rochelle scholarship. Fishermen report fine catfish runs at Masten and Yankee Lakes. Light, Dr H Cady Newkirk and wife return to New Rochelle after visiting the old homestead. First M E Church quarterly conference scheduled Wednesday at 1 30 PM. Spelling match at Firemen's Hall last Friday saw Lottie Hubler win first with a Bloomingburg boy second. Edward Kelder and Mrs Graben Kelder visited A Hubler's for the weekend. Evangelist McKay concludes a week long M E Church series. Residents from Matamoras Pa and Poughkeepsie visiting friends in town. Kate Rela of Brooklyn visiting parents at Green Point House. Otis Reed and wife return to New York after visiting his mother. Mrs Fred Weller of Middletown spent a few days in town.
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Wurtsboro
Marie Rite McCune
Ursuine Academy
Middletown
New Rochelle
Masten
Yankee Lakes
Light
H. Cady Newkirk
Old Homestead
Lelder
Firemen’s Hall
Lottie Hubler
Bloomingburg
Edward Kelder
Graben Kelder
Fletcher Bonds
Harold
Alexander Henderson
Evangelist McKay
M. E
Charlies Adams
Matamoras
Richard Dey
J , Poughkeepsie
Misa Kate Relé
Brooklyn
Green Point
Otis Reed
New York
Reed
Red Cross auxiliary organized in Circleville
Circleville June 19 A Red Cross auxiliary was formed Wednesday at Mrs Irving Gibbs home Miss Leila Mille Middletown presented the work Officers elected Chairman Rev A Van Overan Secretary Miss Helen Shaw Treasurer Mrs M H Santee Mrs William R Wallace and daughter Muriel are in Albany for Albany Normal College graduation Miss Faith Wallace is among the graduates Mrs B W Shaw and children visiting Mrs Craps in Montgomery The social under United Church Workers at Mrs William Baetry home was well attended The school term ends Friday with the annual picnic The Women s Missionary Society met at Mrs George B Finch home Miss Wheeler India missionary spoke Mr and Mrs Robert Lemon of Middletown visited at Mr and Mrs Fred Cillen home
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Circleville
Red Cross
Irving Gibbs
Leila Mille
Middletown
A. van Overan
Helen Shaw
M. H. Santee
William R. Wallace
Muriel
Albany
Albany Normal College
Faith
Wallace
B. W. Shaw
Craps
Montgomery
United Church Workers
William Baetry
Women’s Missionary Society
George B. Finch
Miss Wheeler
India
Robert Lemon
Fred Cillen
Chester Notes and Society Highlights on June Events
Chester society brief lists Dr Henry Youngs ending a rental arrangement on Academy Avenue. Nanowitt Camp Fire Girls plan a food sale Saturday in Culten's building. Local residents T F Lawrence and daughter Theodora attend a ball at Cornwall Military Academy. Rev T M Simanton shares pulpit with Rev C H Bernolin of North Street Congregational Middletown. Rev Reynolds preaches on Fear and Sin. Frank Howat addresses a large crowd. The Paris Louvre history notes its original residence to the reign of Daegu bert in 628.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Henry Youngs
Nancy Courland
Academy Avenue
Nanowitt Camp
Culten
T. F. Lawrence
Theodora
Cornwall Military Academy
T. M. Simanton
Rernolin
North Street Congregational Church
Middletown
Reynolds
Frank &. Howat
Famous horse Shamrock dies at age of twenty six
A veteran racer Shamrock, once owned by Charles Logma of Columbia, died of old age at 26. The horse, 2:35 winner, was part of Logma’s long owner history and his death follows a noted donation to education by Logma, prompting interest in a missing sale of the horse to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahett
Tyturfsian
Columbia
Taan
Shanreck
Charles Logma
Volumbia
Ead Seaev
Joan My
Ong
New York
Mr. Logan
John M. Frogthsaa Tiong
Madieon Square Garden
Pine Bush Man Observes His 92nd Birthday
Charles J. Kidd Jr of Pine Bush celebrated his 92nd birthday Tuesday at his daughter Mrs W A Cogswell's home where he lives. Family and friends joined in the celebration praising his health and activity. He is the father of Charles J. Kidd Jr of this city. Neighbors offered sincere wishes for many years of good health and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Kidd, Jr
Pine Busan
W. A. Cogswell
Kidd
Charias J. Kidd, Jr
Maybrook Woman Surprised by Social Gathering at Home
Maybrook on Friday night hosted a surprise party for Mrs. Edith M. Eigner at her spacious residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop, Isaac Carr, George McFirde, John Wiley and family, Alraeron Scott and son, John Bodle, Heald family, Thompson family, Alice Thompson, Zindel family, George Pierson, George Penner, Miss Whitman, Eveline Rowe, William Jewell and daughter, Harry Smith, Elvan Horton, Anna Bay, Rose McCormick, and William Manigan families, with music, cards, dancing, and refreshments.
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Maybrook
Edith M. Eigner
William Bishop
Ysaac Carr
George Mcfiride
John Wiley
Wiley
Alraeron Scott
John Bodle
Heald
Thompson
Alice Thompson
John Zindel
George Pierson
George Penner
Misa Whitman
Eveline. Rowe
Pine Bush Visit Notes and Local Church Events
Pine Bush on June 19 reports visitors Willam T. Wallace Jr of New Canaan Connecticut and Jesse Brink of Waterbury Connecticut arriving by a run about car from New Canaan. Ross Decker of Middletown is home for a short visit. Mrs Ansie E B Miller of Bullville visits sister Mrs Williway J Weller. Middletown Transportation Company cars connect to New York trains, mail delivery times prompt calls for earlier service. Church services at Organams Church featured a Granger gathering and a pastor's address. Methodist Church events include a sermon "Jeans the Healer" next Sunday at 11, evangelistic service at 7:39, and gospel singing. Men’s Bible Class at 10, Epworth League at 6:45. Rev Geo E Wright B D attends Drew Theological Seminary commencement in Madison New Jersey.
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Pine Bush
Willam T. Wallace, Jr
New Canaan
Conn
Jesse Brink
Waterbury
Wallace
Ross Decker
Co. 1
Middletown
Ansie EB. Miller
Bullville
Williway J. Weller
Middletown Transportation Company
New York
Oranam
Jeans
Geo
Drew Theolorical Seminary
Madison
Ridgebury Sunday School Concert Friday at Ridgebury Church
Friday July 13 Ridgebury Presbyterian Church hosts a Sunday school concert for the dened under the auspices of the Sunday school. Grace Carmath Harman soprano and Howard P. Bailey baritone from Webb Horton Memorial Church of Widgitown perform seven duets. Carolyn Wickham and Ruth Ackerman of Ridgeport accompany on piano. Fair and festival under Hopewell Presbyterian aid includes several events with food and games. Coleman improves after illness.
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Ridgebury Presbyterian Church
Dened
Grace Carreth Harman
Howard P. Bailey
Webb Horton Memorial Church
Widgetown
Wil
Carolyn Wickham
Mise
Ruth Ackerman
Ridcetee
Hopewell Presbyterian
Thompeen
Rosetell
Montgomery Boy Survives Bicycle Crash With Car
Montgomery news reports a boy on Clinton Street struck by a Newburgh automobile. He escaped serious injury with only minor scrapes and the car driver was unharmed. The item also notes local society visits, school exams, and a June 26 church festival at Presbyterian Park.
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Montgomery
Thomas Taft
Mre
Lyman H. Taft
Newburgh
Clinton Street
Mivbap
Viola Kayne
New York
H. V. Linneman
East Orange
N. J
Anna T. Lang
Newark
George E. Coe
John J. Chambers
Charles Wilson
Port Jervis
Squire William Decker
Perry Brown
Laonara
Brown
William T. Lodges
Empire House
Martin D. Lodge
Ithace
Llewellyn Lodge
Carmelt University
Anna Schoonmaker
Harriman
Sadie Schoonmaker
Maybrook
Webb Brink
Leonard M. Brown
E. R. Tracey
Samne
Rosenberg
Methodist Episcopal Congregation
Presbyterian Park
Planting Song of the Farmerettes in Farmingdale War Song
A wartime morale piece from Farmingdale L I featuring a combat themed song for farmerettes. Professor D K Greenberg of the New York State School of Agriculture writes lyrics to Tipperary tunes about women rising in barns and fields to aid the war effort with potatoes, weeded crops, and farming labor.
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Farmingdale
L. 1
D. KB. Greenberg
New York State School of Agriculture
Tipperary
Nellie
Food Armee
Old Broadway
Thompson Ridge and Nearby Local Notices
Residents and visitors share week happenings from Middletown Brooklin Wallkill and Cadwell Thompson area. Names include Leota VanKeaten Celia Callan John Callan Caldwell Thomason and William Van Wagenen with visits, travels, and a naval training departure. A community play titled Lord a Hed Heifer received praise along with a tire incident at a residence. Church services at Presbyterian Church noted with times. ARONG GRADUATES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hitler
Leota VanKeaten
Middletown
John W. Kerr
James Koapa
Brooklin
Joseph Bull
Misa Celia Callan
John Callan
Vermont
A. F. Towny and Son
Crord
Caltinan
Presbyterian Church
Pierce Hfothe
Endeavor
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Grange Cousty
Betabiianed
Betabiiahel
Orunire
Associated Presa
Pontomios
N. 1
Walt
revoluUana
Ted Str
Antares
Constellation
Saturn
Hongewite Niuy le
Giucerles
Tay
Matele
Banever
Tates
Congress
Howe
Adierlen
Aimerlen
Europe
Uni
House
Senate
Samuel Gompers
Seciona
Han Voesin
Tee Porblie Dierest
Dors
Npeculatapge Jnoeration
Ataetivian Public de Tay
Rata
A.C. M
Constantine
Greece
Po Ee
Chet
Dogart
Fred S. Rogers
Couantman
Americia Red
Misa Ruth Horton
Slead
Mr. What With
Pillin
Bexan
Slatherin
Hole
la Follette
Arnoht
Tailaren
Feanwend
Red
Cross
Tonivend
Rogers
Lhe Wilson Dodd
Wadenberg
Kaiser TN
Gerd Joera
Han
Hindl Windenders
Treaven
Wurteboro
Paris
Louvre
Reval
Daegubert
Charles J. Kio
Ridgebury Sunday School
Coleman
M.H Coleman
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Farmerettes
Bill Sherman
Hell
Thompson Ridge
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