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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
4
The Barre Gazette celebrates reaching its majority and lauds Clan Gordon for long service to Barre. It praises Washe ington judges on marble games and discusses Barre’s desire for a year-round hotel to attract summer and year-round visitors, noting the Vermont Fish and Game League plans a New York outing.
After five months of debate Congress clears a tariff bill that tweaks duties on hides and other items, with some reductions and increases. Public sentiment is mixed though a renewal of business activity is anticipated nationwide, despite lingering doubts over whether promised reductions were fully delivered.
A compilation of editorials reviews and letters discusses Governor Mead and national policy shifts, arguing for protective tariffs, cites issues of enforcement and fairness, and critiques transportation infrastructure. It also notes local civic reflections on Vermont industry, timber, and road repairs, with political commentary on protection and open trade. Middlesex obituary news reports the death of Middlesex resident James Aineworth, aged about 90, with details of his farming life, family, and funeral arrangements.
A historical note from White River Junction explores Vermont’s rural shift driven by summer hotels and railroad prospects. It argues agriculture thrives when farmers access a home market for dairy, poultry, and cream beyond three months, hinting at economic modernization and regional development through tourism.
A fragmentary page mixes cartoonish quips about a tacky dog Towworth and a bungled fortune tale with a doctor certifying a heart condition. A mock insurance claim and a classroom line about a dolphin’s habits add to a playful collage from Everybody's Magazine style humor.
The Druggist D F Davis offers 10c cigars for 5c with a box deal of 25 for $1.25 and 100 cigars at $5.00. Advertises cigars as priced and claimed, located at 262 North Main Street Barre Vermont.
Town pages list visitors and local movements from Montpelier and nearby towns. Names like A D Cummins, Mrs Burmab Perskita, Ruth and Rena Matheson, Mrs Annette Griswold, and the Bond family appear among attendees at camp meetings, receptions, and family visits across Plainfield, Cabot, Williamstown, North Calais, and Chittenden area towns. A charity convocation and grange gathering are noted with times and locations, inviting broader attendance.
The Williamstown church plans an evening service with Rev. D B Hi Stenng delivering an address on Considerate Dealing with Life's Joy and Mr. Buridal performing The Lost Chord on cornet. Public invitation extended. Barre city water advisories urge tight fixtures and to keep water turned off. Barre City Council notices.
Local markets advertise bargains on smoked shoulders native spring lamb and broiler chickens with prices per pound. Fresh produce includes sweet potatoes native rhubarb red, peas and string beans, native celery and watermelons noted as extra good for weekend shoppers.
A fragmentary Vermont newspaper item notes masonry work has begun on Montpelier City Hall at 1 am with crews on the job. Other notes mention Vermon t Optical Society activities in Rutland, Ciaro di editor of La Pollia visiting, Caruso cartoons exclusive, and local horse Allinetta being prepared for Newport races. A sheriff and Governor Prouty-related incident details a prisoner removed for intoxication and replacement with charges pending. Tax collection mention for Barre Fire District No. 1 lists 0.50 dollars due, with local dates and corrections.
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