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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
2
Merchants plot a recurring monthly strategy promising enticing metasandine deals and special sale days to lure customers. Investigations reveal the tactics hinge on price as the key draw, with deceptive posters and slogans aimed at boosting trust and impulse purchases among thrifty buyers.
Fractured text laments safety in transit and evolving transport trends. It references aeroplanes and motorcars, mentions China and Japan, and contrasts past and present popularity of devices. The piece reads as a chaotic collage of opinions and outdated ideas.
A garbled political notice warns that universal registration is needed in New York amid rioting fears and party battles. It references Republican and Democratic actions, election turnout pressures, and clouds over the presidential and gubernatorial contests.
A fragmented notice shows a local Loyal Order of Moose campaign gaining momentum. The garbled text references involvement, leadership, and community effort, with stray phrases hinting at meetings, outreach, and member engagement within a fraternal organization.
A Ridgebury gathering presents a former Pastoric speaker, with brief remarks and reflections on past events. Attendees include local community members and a handful of regional representatives, noting an emphasis on history and shared memory.
A survey of the dry city one year after prohibition shows higher bank deposits and more stable commerce. Former saloon areas now host stores, merchants report strong sales, and many families say home life has improved, with several former saloon men resisting return to the old trade. The article notes broader economic shifts and references related public funds and wartime relief impacts.
Oddities of a 19th century racing column show Periscope winning a major event at West Point on November 15. The fragmentary text mentions races, horses, and a payout or purchase involving John B. Madden for $1200, along with scattered names and unclear details about breeders and ring sets for a two-year-old tagging career.
A demonstration in the Morrol Wolf & Bro store shows the Grin well automatic sprinkler system designed to confine fire to its origin. The dry system features sprinkler heads that release water when heated, with alarms to summon fire units. The system prevents frozen pipes and aids firefighters, with about 15,000 installed nationwide and over 20 million sprinkler heads.
Charles E Clark, a longtime and highly respected resident of the Johnson area, died at home after a long illness. He served as town overseer for Waowsasenda and was a Republican leader. Survived by his widow and several children, his death follows a life of business and local service. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Company I prepares for federalization in a Tuesday night drill at the Armory. Captain E Madden Decker explains that when orders arrive the New York guard outfits will be accepted as national guard units. Members expect equipment, pay, and federal appropriations, with a recruiting push to reach 160 soldiers and three officers. The outfit currently lists 1 enlisted man and three officers, plus two returning veterans added as Master of Company I staff.
Detroit October 1 General John J Werhing commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Admiral William S Sims are expected to address the Episcopal Church general convention opening October 9. It is anticipated 3000 delegates and accommodations have been arranged. An open meeting October 9 will discuss The Meaning of the War to the Church and the World with leading war figures expected to participate.
Captain John A Korschen head of Orange County American Legion post was named treasurer of the county committee at a convention in city hall council chamber attended by eight towns. Major Raphael A Egan was chosen chair, Pierre Lorillard Jr. vice chair, Howard Conklin secretary. Delegates to the October Rochester state convention were Egan Lorillard Durland Korschen with alternates Coleman Moffat Rutherford Conklin.
Albany reports a statewide Sunday school rally on October 5 ahead of a four year fund drive for New York State Interdenominational Sunday School campaigns. Over 6,300 Sunday schools and as many churches participate with 10,000 women as team members soliciting funds, aiming to top drive goals by October 13.
Syracuse Oct 1 The inquest into Frank E McCullough Colgate University freshman who drowned in Lake Moraine during an interclass row has become a crusade to end hazing at the university District Attorney Riley of Madison County said he would subpoena Dr Elmer Bryan university president to obtain a pledge that initiations practice has ceased He warned he will present the facts to the grand jury and call the sophomore class for testimony The mother of McCullough urged action The drowning occurred as McCullough tried to swim to shore from an island where he had been massed with freshmen by a protective group
Camp Wadsworth at Spartanburg was abandoned after the 27th Division of the New York National Guard trained there for nine months before heading to the Western Front. The Fiske-Carter Company began razing the structures. Established in 1917 at a cost about $4,000,000, the camp trained around 209 Middletown men prior to overseas service.
Erie Railroad detectives from this city and a New York police unit arrested Louis Parada in Montagne Sussex on Tuesday afternoon for receiving stolen goods. The arrest followed information after Louis Barada’s New York arrest on charges of grand larceny in the second degree. Barada allegedly helped move a track of goods to New York. Parada was taken to New York for detention.
District Attorney Urbane C. Lyons traced his automobile stolen from in front of the county courthouse August 25. He returned from Monticello with no damage reported and indicated pursuit continues as sheriffs and clues point toward New York. He expects the car to be shipped back this week from Monticello.
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