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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary alert notes Montpelier will host a licensed saloon next year and reports a Republican caucus set for tomorrow, hinting at uncovering district politics. Other items mention Georgia crop impacts, Concord tax disputes, Arbor Day proclamations, and Vermont figures tied to the 1800 Republican National Convention.
A historical report describes the ramming of the cruiser Gladiator by an ocean liner off England. It contrasts armor and construction, noting Gladiator’s armor against torpedo attack and the liner’s prow capable of piercing, raising questions about naval vulnerability and combat readiness in the era.
Petition presented to the city by Standart Kleo asking for permit to string wire from Main Street. The notice indicates action planned with a meeting date in late month and a deadline for public comment.
The Messenger notes G H Pape of Barre as a cordial citizen with a public desire to be the candidate. It records that the paper’s stance aligns with Pape and another unnamed ally on the political point at hand.
Vermont branch of the New England Progressive, led by G Herbert, urges support for William J Bryan as the strongest logical Democratic nominee. Vermont may pledge delegates to Bryan at the national convention, with Col BB Smalley of Burlington seen as leaning toward Bryan but not actively campaigning.
Vermont newspapers report on prohibition debates at Barre and local option experiences, urging state wide reform targets and resubmission. They discuss endowing denominational seminaries, funding for the Methodists, and the need for broader financial support to sustain education amid rising costs.
Fragmentary 1910s style items mention Betrel woman patent on a warmer, a Board of piano related goods, Osia Borlakler company, Van Wy Bethel address, a J. J. Ogle Lancaster, and a call for ticket holders of the Dan Ryan benefit watch to claim them at R. Thorney's wine store before May 1.
A brief catalog of assets lists Real Estate Loans and Other Loans along with bonds and investments. It mentions U S 2 per cent Bonds at par U S 4 per cent Bonds at par and New York City Bonds with pricing at 412 per at per.
An official proclamation from Proctor asserts duties to promote welfare of the state. Dated April 24, the seal is affixed and the document references the one hundred thirty-second year of the flag and the fear of our Lord.
Burlington April 17 Mayor Bigelow announced year plans naming regular and local officers. About fifty locals received appointments and a few suspended officers faced ten day suspensions for alleged neglect of duty. The mayor warned that future violations would trigger suspensions and possible dismissal.
A Vermont proclamation by Werner Proctor declares Friday May 8 1908 Arbor Day. It urges national forest preservation, tree planting, and outdoor education, praising the value of forests and nature for prosperity and community welfare.
Reads as a partial report on a stock of clocks and watchers arriving, with stray mentions of Thebansch standard watches and a war context. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions to confirm specifics.
A collage of humorous lines and quotations from various papers, including puns about rowing and sculls, a miner’s fate, color jokes, and quips on horse racing laws. The snippets mix literary allusions with brief punchlines, reflecting light editorial humor and cross-title wit.
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