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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
4
A garbled column offers fragmented references to political figures and events. Mentions Grover and Bryan contrasting with a TD gap, a balloon ascent by Young Theodors, Barre granite disputes, Richford’s federal building appropriation, a bucket shop law, Gov. Hughes influence, and Gov. Guild of Massachusetts illness uncertainty.
Dr J J Morton of the state board of health warns about milk contamination risks from after milking, careless handling, dirty or uncovered vessels, and dust exposure. He urges clean receptacles, covered containers, and careful consumer practices to prevent disease transmission.
A Vermont town debates whether a special meeting can legally handle business that normally belongs to the annual town meeting under Chapter 162.8204. The question hinges on wording about failures to hold the annual meeting and whether other business may be transacted at the subsequent meeting while preserving rights like approving taxes and local administration. The outcome may determine if licenses or sales requiring regulatory action are permissible.
The fragment hints at possible unfair methods used to secure a license with 26 of 132 votes, suggesting a plausible ground for challenge though proving it remains difficult.
A Caledonian article discusses the use of the elephant and jackass as symbols for Republicans and Democrats in the presidential campaign. It references Owen Low of Alinda praising the 1856 Republican convention and notes the elephant’s burden and historical context of party tensions.
A muddled verse sketch shows Miranda struggling with domestic chaos as guests from a humble kitchen stir trouble. The poem lurches through feeble wit and social awkwardness, hinting at class tension and a clumsy suitor’s arrival in a wry, era tone.
A fragmentary 19th century notice describes Bert E Cole as Windsor justice of the peace and references Gov. Proctor. It includes garbled dialogue about a prisoner and a joke warning, with unrelated lines about a medicinal pomade and local towns like Woodstock and Windsor.
Local notices advertise sales and promotions at Perry's and Varighan's with 80 cent wrappers, a New York goods shipment on walls, and a tailored suit sale at Hughes Livery. Also announced is a sewing school closing April 25, an invitation by the Civiv Federation, and London Lyon fruit store specials plus plans to open an ice cream parlor and soda fountain in Barre.
Fragmentary diary style notice recounts Milton Hutchiseas travel in a neighboring town and a Sunday visit with friends. Mentions B A Corwin and a store related event in Brosten with references to a vote front and Tar dare prarcbaai. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A new shipment offers Bermuda onions praised for quality. Also available are celery, radishes, Dante lions, spinach, rhubarb, parsnips and other vegetables priced per bunch.
The Reading club will meet at the home of Mrs Ribley and Mrs Young Saturday afternoon. Several members travel arrangements noted and local activities described amid a garbled account of community events.
A list of names appears for the week ending April 24, 1908 from Barre post office entries. The readable items include Chas A Folsom, Pascatto Bartolo, Mrs Hattie Bagley, Emma Chaquinet, Mrs Chas Dobson, Lina Miller, and Grace Ler among others.
Asset figures listed include 769,462.83 460,032.42 142,648.70 15,000.00 2,600.00 ev,000.00 56,084.34. Liabilities include Capital Stock, Surplus Fund, Undivided Profits, Dividend No 4 8 Per Cent, Deposits, Premium U S bonds sold.
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