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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
The piece surveys figures like Henry Campbell Bannerman and William E. Chandler, mentions Vermont activists in progressive circles, and notes Harvard athletic victories. It discusses a Ratlant plumber named Dinn, Rhode Island planning parks, and Providence expanding public grounds as a sign of urban well being.
The Dartmouth College trustees, after a year of handling duties due to President Tucker's health, report his condition improved enough for him to remain head of the institution. He will be relieved of much administrative workload, with some duties to be shifted to a vice or other executive, preserving his leadership and the college's noted success.
The text laments legal English and convoluted judicial writing, condemning tangled phrases and opaque decisions from the Supreme Court. It notes frustration among lawyers and readers who wish for clearer Exulia and simpler, more direct opinions.
Rundown notes Senator La Follette facing serious stomach issues amid debates on vegetarianism. Report questions dietary claims and warns against replacing proven nourishment with untested rules of life, citing public skepticism and health concerns.
Testimony by E A Nutt completed in Montpelier after nine weeks of hearings in the George Van Dyke va Stand Trunk railway case before Viger and others. The long oral arguments begin in August at Woodstock, with a county court report to follow to Caledonia county.
Simla April 23 reports a serious native rebellion in northern India. The Mohamads tribe numbers about a thousand and is said to be at the forefront. General Kitchener will arrive on the frontier Saturday to assess and manage the situation amid suspected Afghan influence stirring the uprising.
W. Lord of Boston, head of the New Land Child Labor League, visits Rutland to promote child labor awareness in Vermont. He formerly supervised schools and later became superintendent in Porto Rico under President Roosevelt. He will tour additional Vermont towns.
Am. J. Hapguoll of Peru writes from April 22 urging that a delegate be chosen who will back Roosevelt and oppose machine politics. He argues for honest leadership and the protection of national resources, asking the state convention to be guided by genuine, fearless action and broad public representation.
A Vermont lumberman proposes transferring a large tract on the Green Mountains to state or national control to preserve it as a perpetual watershed. The plan seeks to keep the land uncut and unbroken, safeguarding headwaters and tributaries while showcasing responsible forestry practices for the region’s owners and communities.
The passage extols preservation of natural forests against industrial expansion. It claims the idealist Hapgood supports keeping hills purely forested and argues strong private effort is needed to prevent destruction. It casts doubt on converting wooded areas into mills and warns of loss if safeguards lapse.
In Williamstown an Odd Fel event is planned with Oded su Rebekahe and families plus invited friends. The gathering includes a brief musical program and a social hour. The Rev A J Hough of Montpelier will deliver the evening address at 10.00 PM in the official hall on Saturday.
A fragmented OCR note advertises a beverage mix with seven flavors listed as eee range berry Strawberry Chocolai Chetty Peach and mentions a substation and water aged part. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or coherent event.
A snapshot of grocery deals including fresh spinach and radishes sold by the bunch, cucumbers at ten cents each, rhubarb priced at twenty five cents, Korn Kinks ten boxes for two cents, Portland Star matches in ten cent packs, and Brand Sausage at thirteen cents per pound or two pounds for eight cents.
A detailed wedding notice describes the marriage of a couple, with the Rev D L Santora officiating. Ushers included Freddy Gorge Hy Thompson and Charles C Frost among others, and Misses Ryder Hine Waler and Wil won participated as bridesmaids. A reception followed at the bride's Henry street home, with future plans hinted at.
Burlington April 22 R W Taft confined in Chittenter county jail for failure to appear in court. Mrs Taft offered to deed house at 02 Grant Ave for support of minor child but declined. Hearing expected early. Judge Mil over to rule at March term Transits soot com court. Zinc oxide used in L M Paints advertised by Maxfrolt Cutler and Barrows & Pook Montpelier Paint Agents.
A historical snippet lists assets and liabilities including Real Estate Loans 769462.83, Other Loans 460082.42, Bonds and Investments 142648.70, U S 2 per cent Bonds 15000.00, U S 4 per cent Bonds 2600.00, New York City Bonds 40100.00, Funds on hand 56084.34, Total and various liabilities such as Capital Stock, Surplus Fund, Undivided Profits, Dividend No 15 at 8 per cent, Deposits, Premium on U S bonds sold.
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