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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
5
Muslin sash curtains offered at 25 cents a pair for Saturday sales. Curtains described as good quality with pretty figures and dots, suitable size, bargain price. Also umbrellas fifty, twenty four and twenty six inch, gloria material with metal and wood handles, 48 cents each for Saturday only.
Local notes from Ablwtt’s and Vanjgtutn’s Landers list theater, milliner, and trades updates. Mentions Haley’s business trip to New York and Philadelphia, Palenella drama at the Thontorium, and Galvanic Fluid show at the pavillon. A lumber yard delay and partial library completion are noted along with a mangled finger incident at a factory and water works progress.
Easter goods featured include hams, eggs, chickens, and the first of the season tomatoes plus rhubarb. The ad highlights tender Vermont chickens and fresh vegetables like lettuce dandelion greens radishes celery and spinach along with market supplies and a phone contact.
A garbled 19th century bulletin lists numerous residents and visitors in Burlington and area. Names include J. C. Adames, Miss Lida Gilbertson, William Wirkly, George Parker, Morris White, and Mrs. Andrew Bennett. Mentions travel to Concord, Albany, Huston, and Gatearn Junation, plus social events, maple products, and a Knights of Columbus hall gathering with Gilbertson's orchestra.
Spring Lamb selection advertised as the choicest for purchase. Descriptive note promises meat so good a second helping follows the first plate. Written in promotional tone with emphasis on quality and appeal to shoppers.
A. P. Abbott & Co claims they did not pay last season's high prices and did not buy early. They say Vermont merchants are similar, but customers now gain from their prompt, fair pricing. The notice touts their recent purchases and lower costs for shoppers.
Prices drop on Apron Cheek Ginghams and Ginghams by the yard with wide ranges in plaids stripes and solids. Yardage now sold at low rates as stock is cut to meet demand. Two colors and patterns emphasized with wrapping charges noted as negligible.
A garbled advertisement touts white waists and garments in soft materials, urging customers to view Mercerized White Chiffon and striped dimities priced at 25 cents. It promises limited quantities, low profits for sellers, and quick sales at Teo yard. The piece resembles a period shop notice with many misspellings and odd phrases.
Local retailer in Barre advertises women’s clothing with misspelled phrases and unclear pricing. Promises dependable supply of suitable goods, featuring tailored shirts and suits, claiming quality materials and expert design, with discounts listed in imperfect figures.
A busy local ad page notes A P Abbott & Co Easter gloves at Vaughan's and a closing sale at Abbott's with home goods. Nearby items mention visits from Boston and Hardwick, shoe and hat sales, varnish and paints at G A Wilkinson, and various personal notices including travel, visitors, and minor incidents.
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