Middletown Plans Patriotic Demonstration June 5
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce announces a June 5 patriotic program with a parade, speeches, and a roll of honor for young men who register under the selective draft law. The event emphasizes civic duty and support for national defense as a community effort and invites participation from local organizations.
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Middletown
Europe
Santci
Wen
Middietuna
Alwaya
Oranie
Jualle
Two Pershing Expeditions Recalled by Nation
An account reflects on General John J. Pershing and the Mexico Expedition, praising his leadership and the American troops in difficult campaigns. It notes the mixed reception of Pershing’s selection and the enduring morale of troops in hostile terrain. It also touches on Irish factional tensions and the need for unity.
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France
John J. Perahling
Wilvan
Persiing
Ferabing
Mexico
Villa
Oliver
Pershing Force
Apn
Sas
Ropu
Middletown Urges Registration Day and Liberty Bond Push
A patriotic appeal calls for young men within the age limit to register on June 6 and join Middletown’s drive for Liberty Loan subscriptions. Local leaders including President Frank Harding and bankers Garrett Townsend Benedict and Swayze coordinate outreach, with bond denominations and a part payment plan offered to encourage strong local participation.
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Umuch Dragil
Ueawares
Middletown
Frank Harding
Garrett
T. Townsend
Walter L. Benedict
George A. Swayze
Mindlevown
Frivols and Fragments A Cracked Verse Patch
A chaotic mix of secular musings and stray phrases. The piece jumps between bubbles of soap philosophy, life’s cares, and nonsensical lines about pipes, aging, and spring duties. It blends fragments likely from poems and notes with stray editorial or typesetmarks.
What God Requires in a Sermon on Justice Mercy and Humility
A 60 second sermon by Rev Willard Conger of Deerpark Reformed Church Port Hervia urges living justly in all dealings, loving mercy to address life inequalities, and walking humbly with God. It counsels reliability in speech, trust in Christ’s strength, and prayerful action amid social duties and national concerns.
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Willard Conger
Deerpark Reformed Church
Porthervia
John
Jesus
Han
Red Cross Supply Service Coordination Efforts
The article describes Herbert C. Hoover endorsing a centralized Red Cross supply service to coordinate civilian volunteer effort for Army and Navy relief. It notes Europe’s disintegrated past and praises a centralized system to deliver bandages comfort items and hospital equipment to troops, with a national directorate and branch offices collecting and distributing supplies.
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Red Cross
Rellar
Red Cross Supply Service
Herbert C. Hoover
Commission For Relief
Belgium
England
France
Europe
Leytegen
Red Crown
Peresidie Rowte
Hed Cie
Department of
Miliary
Neme
Mrmarr
Arar
Naty
Jaimea
Middletown Red Cross Parade Inspires City
Thousands of Middletown residents witnessed a patriotic Red Cross parade with 2200 pupils and teachers marching to Hayes Field. Mayor Thompson and Rev. Dr. Kirkwood spoke urging support for the war effort, pledging aid to volunteers and calls for unity across communities and nations.
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Etrette
Middletown
Red Crosse
Ilvee
Sol
Hayes Field
Mill Street
Charles E. Greason
Red Cross
Kirkwood
Thompson
Japan
United States
Taft
The
Red
Estria
Jane
Vinot Middletown Bows to Reach London On Way to Front
The Presbyterian Hospital unit No 2 has safely landed in London and will be based behind English lines after fighting in France. Mr Sayer sailed on the St Louis and is the first local to see service at the front. He is a grandson of Lisut Wood J. Ogden of the 124th Regiment of Orange Pili a sons.
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W. Ogden
Presbyterian Hospital
London
Eyer
France
Sayer
St. Louis
Saas
Germany
Lisut
Wood J. Ogden
124Th Regiment of
Orange Pili Asons
Middletown parade honors memory with flag pledge
A local parade featured a Civil War flag tribute and patriotic address by Rev. Dr. Kirkwood. Students, Boy Scouts, drum corps, and teachers marched past, praised for discipline and drill, with Walter B. Arthur filming and Captain J. S. Ballman praised for marching leadership.
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Cuba
Carriza
Theo
Greason
Greasoras
Cspec
Lally
Middletown
J. 5
Ballman
Co. 1
Boy Scouts
Wist Infantry
Oriental Drum Corps
Suc
Kirkwood
Pathe
Walter B. Arthur
Brooklyn
Auror
Sven
Marrhel
Baltmas
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Society For the Suppression of
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State Hospital
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Alexander Pope
New York Herald
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Trish bin
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Philadelphia
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Marshall Town
Iowa
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Mareballtown
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N.Y. Int
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