Commercial Printing and History Notes
Commercial printing details claim prompt, quality and small-quantity work. Daily History entries note May 15 1706 Washington urging Austin to free Marquis de Lafayette, held POW. O Connell patriot died 1776. 1910 French captured trenches near Verdun but failed near Dead Man's Hill. Astronomical events describe Virgo spanning southern to southeastern sky with Spica high in evening.
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Washington
Austeln
Marquis de Lafayette
O'Connell
Verdun
Dead Man's Hill
American food and the neutrals in wartime role
The piece argues that as long as the United States remained neutral it could treat exports evenly, aiding all nations. After entering the war, diverging allotments arise as supplying allies becomes critical, with Switzerland and other neutrals facing tighter food constraints and moral pressure to avoid aiding Germany.
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United States
America
Americas
Tsk
Swizerland
Germany
Neutrala
Ammerica
Orange County Welcomes Distinguished Guests
Orange County Friday witnessed a historic display of unity as residents greeted Marshal Joffre, Premier Viviani, and the French war mission. The ceremony echoed Lafayette’s ideal of liberty, with speeches praising democracy and wartime resolve, urging support for the Liberty Bond program and national unity in financing the war effort.
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Orange County
Goldier of
la Marne
Marshal Joffre
Pronor Viviani
Middletown Glazens
Newburgh
America
Lafayette
Vacant Lands Sought for Information This Year
The New York State Foul Supply Commission requests information on vacant unused farmland in the state. Citizens, municipalities, and individuals are asked to send location, acreage, land type, and nearby farmers’ names to S J Sowell, Commissioner in Charge, State Board of Agriculture, Albany.
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New York
Ite
Victory of Faith Sermon on Worldly Enemies and Faith
The Rev. F. Smithers Jr. argues in a weekly sermon that victory over the world comes through faith. He frames worldliness as the enemy, cites Kaiserism and materialism, and urges a reorganization of society to God’s purposes. Faith, not science or armed force, is the sole weapon for lasting victory in war and life.
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Ties
Ins Parish
F. & Smithers, Jr
Crece Epiteopel Chereh
John
Christ
Kingdom of God
Universal Brotherhood
France
World War Headlines May 15 A Century Ago
A garbled account recalls events from May 15 during World War I. It mentions French forces capturing German trenches, misreported gains and shifting frontline notes. References to Greek neutrality, Austrian attacks, Italian provinces, and Russian fronts appear, with unclear details and dates.
Marshal Joffre Kissed Newburgh Girl at Visit
Reports recount Marshal Joffre greeting Americans with a kiss to the little Newburgh girl who presented a medal. The moment prompts pride for future generations and reflects social status notions. Other notes mention a Joffre portrait in the Newburgh Journal, a playful epitaph, and local oddities from the week.
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Marshal Joffre
Newburgh
America
Albany May 12 War prep bills shape state session
Daily Letter from Albany notes lawmakers after war declaration passed many measures to strengthen the National Guard and Naval Militia, regulate aliens, explosives, labor, and munition factories, with moral issues like prohibition and prize fighting debated. adjournment came after budget reforms shortened final session work.
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Albany
Whitman
National Guard
Bruta
Slater
Senate
Assembly
Finance Committee
Government Shell
Warwick Post Office Moves to Frank Hall Building
Thomas H. D. Relves authorized to relocate Greenwood Lake post office to the Frank Hall building, near John C. Mintura, with funds from Mary H. Burt’s postal equipment. Change expected early next week as B. S. Phillips shifts from Sterlington school to manage the Greenwood Lake postmaster Hasen’s store business.
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Phillips
Sterlington
Hasen
Greenwood Lake
Patlpare
Hazen
Sudden Death of Mrs Howell in Howells
Mrs Mary Corwin Howell died at her home 9 Lakesvente Friday morning aged 72 after six years of heart trouble. Born April 1845 in Wallkill, she lived on farms in Wallkill and Howells before settling in this city 15 years ago. She was a member of the Congregational Church of New Vernon and left a husband Joseph B Howell, daughter Mrs George Fish, son George E Howell, and several grandchildren, a brother Henry E Corwin, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
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Mary Corwin Howell
Joseph Beakes Howell
Lakesvente
Baa
Wallkill
George W. Corwin
Ira Horton
Joesph B. Howell
Bpruce
Howells
Beptial Church of
New Vernon
George F. Fish
City
George E. Howell
Herold H
Francis 8. Fish
New York City
J. Howell
Edward H
This City
Gertrude Howell
Henry E. Corwin
Edith A
W. B. Robinson
Walden
Four Odd Fellows Visit Monroe By Auto
Middle town Lodge No. 113 O F W visits Monroe Friday evening May 18 leaving Orchard and North streets at 6 o clock. The second degree will be conferred on Winape Lodge candidates. Red Cross work appeal urged members to join. Cows at Martin Brothers stock farm set records with Altje Mercedes Queen producing 722 pounds milk and 30 12 pounds butter in seven days. Over 305 shad caught near Hade Park Hudson river drift threatens high coal prices and fishing prospects.
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Middletown Lodge
No. 113
LO. O. F
Monroe
Orchard
North Streets
Winape Lodge
Wihnot Decker
Red Cross Committee
Martin Brothers
Mattin Dale
Maktaz
Cave
Delver
K.P. Colantha Veetoam
Hudson
Hade Park
Uriag
Found Message Under Stamp On Envelope Reveals Censorship
A fragmentary report describes a German servant at WigWaad avenue who received a letter from Germany that had been opened and censored during wartime. The message claimed the writer was poor and stressed urgency, with handwriting noting “I am starting.” The narrative notes distress and possible health deterioration.
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WigWaad
Germany
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Telephonens
Br Saat
Times
Mny Swine
Edimund Schnithess
Cress
Ain
Enlonte
Switzerland
Wi Jens l
Lafayetty
Hemilquarters Park
Lafayette Duting
Prance
Arcland
Cnc
Parsnifs
Parenis
Rencaalte
Dameoricuis
Bucolic
Panera Lee
Patenip
Draerser
Fawn
Thorn
Middletown
Pier
Showhl Ae
S.J Sowell
State
Peod Lapis
Department of Agriculture
Albans
John Snute
Geore
Charate
Linco
Confederate States
Congress
Norwich
Oates
New York National Guard
Rio Grande
Elmira Star- Gazette
Henn J. Taylor
Tad
Venien
Mintiesh Foneien
Trent
Tomy
Bob”" Dugdale
James Aireet
Newburgh Journal
Sid” Turner
Sid
Om & Tomhaione
Eugenica Admiral la Tot
Sali
Warwick
Wick” Shaw
Aaron Burt
Urey
Uread
Edith M. Thomas
Wiiaon
Crain
Cain
la Chote
Millico Maillea
Marne
Marshal Jott
Firth
Joefer
Papa Joffal
Howell
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