Cabot Notes and Local Visits Amid Spring Term Plans
Cabot residents and Barre visitors appear in mixed notes from town life. References include residents at E A Merritts, Te a Noyce returning from Hardwick due to a father’s illness, Mrs Hiram Russell facing measles, and Edith St John Burnham’s foot injury. The spring term begins April 27 under Fret Davison and Miss Gertrude Kenaston with nine weeks of classes.
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Faith Morse
Barre
E. A. Merritt
Cabot
St. Johnsbury
Philera Burnham
Boyles
Téa Noyce
Hardwick
Mirt Margarett Cunningham
Fay
Hiram Russell
John Atherton
Old Time Patent Syrup Promises Folk Cures
A garbled 19th century ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for numerous ailments in infants and children. It claims to soothe gums and quiet crying, selling at twenty five cents a bottle under the Van Old and Well Tried Remedy line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Byron
Carpenter and Whitney Notice at Durkee Place
A terse notice from Carpenter and Whitney located at Durkee Place and telephone number 37-2 appears to announce a legal or business action, though the readable text is fragmentary and unclear about the exact purpose or deadline.
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Carpenter & Whitney
Durkee Place
Osborne's Store delivers quality groceries at low prices
Osborne's Store in East Barre offers first class groceries with affordable prices and courteous service. J Woodward is noted in association with the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
R, Osborne
East Barre
J. Woodward
Local Health Ads Claim Miracle Remedies From Mill Creek
A scanned page advertises tonics and tonics like Electric Bitters for strength and appetite, Doan's Ointment for itching and piles, and Burdock Blood Bitters as a system builder. It touts remedies from Red Cross Pharmacy and mentions various aches, digestion, and constipation cures with bold testimonials.
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Nader
Red Cross Pharmacy
Barree Daily Times Insurance Ad Blurb
An April 8 1908 Barre Daily Times fragment promotes life insurance as a way to secure a family fortune. It mentions National Life Insurance of Montpelier Vermont and hints at urging readers to do some work now to avoid heavier effort later.
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National Life Insurance
Ober Manta Vt
Mutwat
Ballard
Troops Guard Lisbon After Election Violence
Lisbon remains under martial posture as troops patrol streets and cavalry guards key squares. Official returns show Pro gressistas leading with 62 seats and Republicans 5 in the chamber, amid arrests and reports of looting and pursuit of suspects after a period of terror and unrest following the vote.
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Lisbon
Camoct
Pedro
Bernardino Macvhaio
Chamber of Deputies
Era
Progressionista
H Ts
Ni Homi
Republicans
Libon
Francoiats
Progressinta
Croopa
TALK OF THE TOWN. Local ads mix potluck items and rentals
A jumble of small classified notices lists cut flowers for sale at Youngson s, a Baldwin desk and swivel chair combo, a clairvoyant service, a Catholic family paper offer, office space for rent on Main Street, packing furs and woolens, and an Easter sale planned by Circle No 6 of the Congregational church with children's clothing, home cooking, candies, and an evening program scheduled for April 10.
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I. M. Averill
R. E. Elis
Spaulding Street
Eastern Herald
Rutland
Circle No. 6
Congregational Church
The Vanderbilt Cup comes to the Grand opera house
The Philadelphia North American reviews The Vanderbilt Cup at the Grand opera house. The lively comedy musical features Elsie Janis among a strong cast led by Genevieve Victoria Ea Nelson Estelle Morton Helen Doble Dave Andradd and William Souter with elaborate scenery and automobilist spectacle promising big entertainment.
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Opera House
Philadelphia
Grand Opera House
Hina Ie
Wile Fia
Leotina
Elsie Janis
Star and Company
Genevieve Victoria
Ea Nelson
Estelle Morton
Helen Doble
Dave Andradd
William Souter
Lange
Convicted of Rebating in Great Nortix Line Case
New York April reports the Great Nortix railway company found guilty of rebates to American Sugar Refining by a federal jury. Judge Holt will impose the penalty. Witness Geene Ty Roberts testified there were no tariffs on the disputed sugar shipments, while defense argued rebates applied to 1902 shipments before the act. The government contends rebates were paid in 1904, making the railroad liable.
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New York
Great
Nortix ‘Erm Railway Company
Eee Bates
American Sugar Refining Company
United States
Fatendas
Holt
Jorge Holt
Geene Ty Roberts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Comneel
America Sugar Rfining Company
Wales
Faets
Bridge Games and Church Collision in New York
In New York, April, a church clash arises over members playing bridge during evening services. Rector Rev. George Troughton argues many attend bridge games at 5 pm daily, hindering church devotion, while a prominent local man resists shifting the schedule. The debate centers on balancing social duties with worship.
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New York
Elinrehinen
George
Troughton
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
Refund guarantee for Tar cough syrup misprint ad
Card signed by multiple merchants promising money back refund if Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Includes pledge of a 5 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or refund. Names Red Crow Pharmacy and numerous signatories.
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Greene
Red Crows Pharmacy
EB. A. Crown
Kendrick & Co
D. F. Davin
George L
J. A. McArthur
W. TL Miles
Easter Excursion to New York via Rail and Steamer
Easter excursion advertised by Central Vermont Railway with special fares for travel to New York. Two routes offered via Springfield and New London with steamer connection. Fares valid from April 17 to April 27, encouraging return trips from New York during the favorable travel period.
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New York
Central Vermont Railway
Spring Fell
New London
McCormicks Flee From Black Hand Threats
In New York, the McCormicks flee amid a surge of threatening letters from the Black Hand and other crank notices. The letters accuse the family and pressure them with references to danger and coercion, as authorities or observers note the escalating intimidation during a period of unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Apett
Marolit McCaranteh
Hoty de Rockefeller
Gis City
Tellnrs
McGormick
Abele
Notice to the Public in St Petersburg April
The notice reports a public matter involving multiple officials and departments. It references retirement proceedings, navigation issues, and alleged actions by named authorities. The document appears garbled but indicates formal reporting of a government matter requiring further clarification.
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St. Petersburg
Dena
Alexie
Einiadre
Wnt
Crite
Veerrel
Alfalfa
Kong
Manditha
Mgaimat
Iin
Owen
Suitia
Hs Ae
L Train Crashes in Chicago Injuring Dozens
A southbound South Side Elevated train derailed near Indian Avenue in Chicago, injuring more than twenty people, with several believed fatally hurt. The motor car tumbled off the track, front end landing in a home yard while the rear rested against the house as residents looked on. The car was reportedly used as a smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Apuil
Sirlonaly
South Site
Indian Avenue
Unemployment Estimate Put At 4,750,000 United States
A New York April convention at the Hotel Astor gathered labor and other groups to study unemployment causes. Samuel A. Stodel, representing the Industrial Workers of the World, gave a cautious estimate that at least 4,750,000 Americans were unemployed, as discussions continued on worsening conditions.
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United States
New York
Hotel Astor
Samuel A. Stodel
Industrial Workers of the World
Stodel
Mrs A L Bailey Dead Music Dealer's Wife Victim of Consumption
Mrs A L Bailey of St Johnsbury Center, wife of a Vermont and New Hampshire music dealer, died at her home after a long illness from consumption. Born Lucy Lynn, 63 years ago, she taught music before marriage and left a daughter, Mrs James Impey.
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Vermont
St. Johnsbury
Johnsbury
A. L. Dailey
New Hampshire
Lucy Lynn
St. Johsbury Center
Bailey
James Impey
Miners to Agree on Joint Conference Plan
In Indianapolis April 8 coal mine operators across Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania have tentatively agreed to a joint conference to discuss a new scale. A Toledo meeting on April 14 will set a date for general resumption of operations as committees study terms. Most mines in the fields are expected to reopen next Monday morning.
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Inslinnapolia
Ind
Feld
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Toledo
Secrets From Miss Beauty Dressing Table Columns
Madame d Arville offers social beauty tips from head to toe. Fresh from her bath Miss Beauty is dressed for a social triumph while hair and complexion secrets promise a flawless look. The piece promotes simple tonics and lotions from a drugStore and notes the era's beauty ideals and social pressures.
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Miss Beauty
Madame D'Arville
Marcel
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Main Street
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O. K
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John ‘Tierney
North Main Street
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Tusia Tadil
Woodstock i
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W. O. Moveill
Karl Riford
Flora Motherere
Annie MeWicbers
Ceice Owen
Anirew
Rockefeller
Chitren Foraake
Minjster
UNEM
L. A. Bailey
Vale
Granite City Creamery
Worthen Brock
Keith Avenue
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Reliance
Gilson
Woodpecker
C. H. Taft
Randolph Center
Washington County
Sunnyside Fern
A. W. Allen
Sunnyside Farm
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