Antiquarian Mourns the Passing of an Honorable Custom
The piece laments the loss of old community discourse in Orange County and recalls a time when readers engaged with local papers. It references weddings from Minisink, satirical verse like The Baghelow’s Complaint, and reflections on “the old time” in contrast with present civic life.
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Orange County
Cdstom
Junius
Minisink
Minigink
Baghelows
Ospree
Ankance
Women Filling Male Roles on the Erie Railroad
Erie Railroad reports rapid expansion of female employment in machine shops clerical and support roles as draft withdrawals loom. Officials say hundreds of applications from women are received and training will prepare them to replace male workers in mechanical and clerical posts once callups begin.
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Erie
Ferco
Erle Affelin
Erle Natiomd
Buffalo
Cleveland
New York
Denmnd
Conrag
Talitoad
Erie Railroad
Ratinoed
Fragmentary dialogue hints at guests and departure plan
A distorted exchange mentions bringing people over and easing the way home when tired. It suggests a plan to invite visitors and later send them away, with unclear speakers and garbled wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man. Villadem
Mr. Vitedem
Uew
Under the Sign of the Red Cross in France
A wartime portrait by Marian Bonsall Davis of Red Cross volunteers in France during World War I. The piece highlights the humanitarian work, sacrifices, and public fundraising for the American Red Cross, including war wounded, displaced civilians, and the vast support across nations as volunteers aid soldiers and civilians alike.
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France
Marian Bonsall Davis
Prence
Mra
Davie
Dmerfos
Ace
Red Crowe
Provisions Made by Liquor Laws Change in 1917
The article outlines changes in the liquor law of 1917 restricting sales and deliveries of liquors. It prohibits offering or exposing liquors to anyone away from licensed premises in cities where local option votes banned trafficking. It also bans selling to intoxicated persons and deliveries to intoxicated individuals with certain exceptions for medical use or transit.
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Pild & Toc Ag
Pal Bulding
Boulon
Nanorenner
Tate
Oplon
Start New Plan for Americanizing Aliens
Milwauker June 1 3 An plan to assist in the Americanization of aliens prepared by Mrs Frank Thanhouser chair of the Americanization Committee of the Wisconsin Woman's Suffrage Association at in Thikpitn approved by the Daughters of the American Revolution to work with the suffrage group in the state Come of Pelense Plan outlines three work lines Americanization classes individual instruction and patriotic meetings Classes conducted in English and the language of the group attending Speakers in English and the language of attendees address the audience and emphasize civic education and integration efforts The plan envisions home visits and public school talks to reach immigrant families and promote assimilation
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Toes Milwauker
Frank Thanhouser
Thikpitn
Daughtiers
Swaffrage Association
Pelense
Descendant of Betsy Ross Advocates Patriotism in Town
A local notice profiles a child believed to be a descendant of Betsy Ross, highlighting patriotic lineage and a Red Cross membership push. It mentions J. Foy and a family history with Pearl Ress as ancestors, noting a brother named Tick and a case of a boy selling a gallon track to earn funds.
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Twosras
Reve
Betay Rota
Red Cross
Fernel
Tick
Steven
Mise Peesie Pearl Ress
Detar Bove
Chester Business Men Hold Meeting on Plant Expansion
June meeting of Chester business leaders discussed expanding the Orange County Fermented Grain Corporation plant. Key attendees included A Armington John Hendricks Faron S Batts and Drs DeVine Glynn Leonard Feldman. Proposed cash capital about 200000 with 500 plus jobs, plant to be modern and financed by strong interests.
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William Leonard
E. D. Feldman
Concorp
Richard Delafield
Aire
Paul Attenfield
Knights of Pythias
Brazil arms itself amid war fears and mobilization plans
Rio de Janeiro reports rapid expansion of Brazil’s war preparations including army reorganizations to enable immediate mobilization for home defense or expeditionary forces in Europe. Munitions production and shell supply expand, easing prior shortages amid fears of German action and a potential state of war. Neutral Brazil maintains trade while tensions rise globally.
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Hy International
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Europe
Geermany
United States
Carol
Wisconsin Senate Stirred by Nude Art
Wisconsin Senate debates an oil painting on the chamber wall described as the finest of the state’s $800,000 capital, with senators split over its display and meaning. Debate includes mentions of placards and potential removal, while one member jokes about padding the walls. painting remains in unofficial beams amid contention.
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International News Service
Madison
Wia
Henry Beethe
Senan Channel
Wisergaia
Pacific Oceans
Panama Canal
Fenres
Senaior
Seasie
Padamas
Camp Fire Girls to Help Hoover Organize War Food Army
Camp Fire Girls across the United States are asked by Herbert Hoover and the Women’s Auxiliary Committee of the Council of National Defense to distribute household tags and collect pledges for a national food conservation effort. Nearly 100000 members will mobilize, with presidents endorsing and supporting the drive as part of wartime service.
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United States
Herbert C. Hoover
Women’s Auxiliary Committee
Council of National Defense
Hoover
Washington
Wilson
Word
Plattsburg
Food Conservation Army of Women
Home Guard To Get Old Fashioned Guns Protest Planned
Washington reports the War Department will construe Senator Lodge’s measure to supply 45 caliber black powder rifles to home guard groups as applying only to old Springfield type arms. Only 13,000 Springfield rifles exist and Krag-Jorgensen rifles can’t be used until newer Enfields are available. Senator Lodge plans vigorous representations to secure modern arms for home guard bodies nationwide.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
War Department
Senator Lodge
Senate
House
Ledge
Lodner
Ware Department
Ratious
Calorie Rumor Sparks Dining Row Across City
A New York era piece notes diners disputing calorie counts after restaurant menus spark uproar. Patrons protest 33 cent stews and chipped beef, while financiers joke about water and calories, causing a temporary rift among customers.
Fine Sermon by Rev F P Hunter at State Hospital
Rev F P Hunter delivered a hopeful message at the State Hospital chapel on a sunny Sunday. The First Baptist choir and several named individuals helped set a tranquil tone. Dr G H Kirby began duty as medical inspector, with other appointments noted as the hospital prepares for summer activities and outdoor motion pictures.
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F. P. Hunter
State Hospital
Benéuwen
Red Cross
First Baptist
Walter Scott
Miton Conkling
Thomas Veruvoy
Anna L. Howland
G. H. Kirby
State Hospital Commission
Manhattan State Hospital
New York
Psychiatrical Institute
Ward's Island
Ryan
Pougakeepsie
Heyman
Central Islip
Mabon
Kirby
100000th Sunday of Christian Era July 8
A garbled brief notes the 100000th Sunday of the Christian era on July 8. It cites International News Bureau reporting July 8 as the hundred thousandth Sunday with discussion of leap year timing and calendar reforms. Mentions Julius Caesar reform and irregular leap years. Contains misread quotes and fragmented names from European papers.
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Julius Caesar
Christ
Council names new policeman Wm H L Wood joins the local force
The Common Council elected Wm H L Wood to fill a vacancy in the city police. Seven aldermen backed Wood over George H Hadden Jr. Wood, 24 on July 13, previously drove for Adams Express and had clerk roles at Wells Fargo. He served seven years in Co I and is a member of Wel bd Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church and Wallkill Council No 92 Jr O U A M.
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Warwick
Umea
Uiea
Wallkill
Walleilia
Common Council
Aliguet Masa
Uncle Sin
Hels William Marve
LeRoy Wood
Myrtle Avenue
Ile
William B. Wood
Herres
Miller
Tellera
Wood
George H. Hadden, Jr
Miles
Adams Express Company
Wells, Fargo Express Company
Co. I
Horton Memorial Fresbyterian Church
Wallkill Council, No. 92
Ragtime scorned by soldiers urge opera plea
Plattsburg New York June 26 soldiers at officers training camp prefer grand opera to ragtime music. A rookie officer scribbled verses on a scrap urging operatic vocals by Gereldine Schumann Heink and Caruso over the camp radio. The note cites Poor Butterfly as frivolous and requests more serious works by Ferrando and Schumann Heink.
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International News Service
Plattsburg
N. Y
Pastor Uses Knitting to Lure Congregants in Cove
At Carpenter Memorial Methodist Church in Cove L. L. Rev. Dr. W. H. Hughes introduces a knitting plan to boost attendance and enthusiasm. He urges all members to come prepared to knit with a goal of serving others and supporting the army of prayer as soon as contingencies allow.
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International News Service
Cove
L. L
Carpenter Memorial
M. E
W. H. Hughes
Lagearde
Prient
Drill Daily for War in Wisconsin Prison Yard
The State prison hosts daily drills for about 100 convicts under Private John Hopkins of Company D Wisconsin National Guard. An additional 300 men with suitable physical condition are also being prepared for national defense.
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Waupua
John Hopkins
Wisconsin National Guard
Bar Egg Shampoos as a War Measure
An obscure wartime note mentions bar egg shampoos as a symbolic or symbolic measure amid shortages. The fragment hints at a broader food day and a comment from a person named Mr. in a quirky foreign phrasing.
Wisconsin to Have Big Prison Farm
Wisconsin officials plan to convert about 2,000 acres of state lands to a prison farm. The move aims to support other state operations and improve resource use. Mr and Mrs Qrrife E Poefier of Sweerattville are noted as local parents.
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Wisconsin
Aonversatiomaews Servic Ae
Sn Horbers Wisteneistee & Temetellee Eardéea
Qrrife E. Poefier
Sweerattville
Thin Ey
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North Adams
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Detroit
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Josephine Dodds
Montgomery
Julius C. Waldt
Yankee Lake
Misa Lone M. Munro
Wawarsing
Ulster County
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Harold van. Wagner
Nazzereno Noto
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Charles Donnelly
Summitvills
U.S
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Hulse Brothers
Ktale
Binch
Susan McGee
Grinnell Cottage
Ludgeport
Pepaine
Commen Gownell
Wm. H. L. Wood
Want Opera
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Schumann-Heink
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