Christmas present that proposed trolley raise debate
A collection of Vermont political and public notices critiques from Barre Daily Times. It references taxes on cosmetics, Cracow defense, Kaiser Wilhelm, Belgium indemnity, and Vermont legislative reform, urging restraint on war talk, prompt holiday mail, and reduced bill numbers. It cites Brattleboro schoolhouse purchases and the St. Albans Messenger table of bills per state, urging economy in state spending and legislative efficiency. It notes Vermont’s high bill count and calls for deliberate reform.
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St. Albans
Vermont
School suits and raincoats offer price range appeal
This shopper’s note advertises boys clothing including school suits Norfolk and double breasted styles priced from 5 to 10 dollars and raincoats from 3 to 10 dollars. It also highlights Austrian blouses and Servian sailor suits for little ones as attractive options.
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Norfolk
Deer Season Debate Shifts on Vermont Open Season
Vermont deer hunters face a possible extension or reduction of the open season as legislators weigh prudent limits. The article notes recent demand for longer seasons to boost deer numbers, while cautioning no human fatalities occurred during the previous period.
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At & P.m
Vermont
Fragmentary War Politics Text From Local Page
Fragmented OCR text shows a political commentary section with garbled names and phrases. It mentions figures in the Americas and local concerns, but readable details are scarce. the piece reads like garbled notes on wartime policy and public opinion without clear events or dates.
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Germany
England
Robert Bridges
H. Herbert
De.ridges
London
Waterloo
Eton
Springfeld Republican
Split public mood on war aids and politics across regions
The article discusses how sectional allegiances and political alignments shape war policy debates in the United States. It notes that Pacific coast groups and Irish influence could sway stances on neutrality and reciprocity with Britain, risking a national party realignment and a future presidential contest.
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Pacific Coast
England
Japan
Ateat
Congress
Wodrow Wilson
Panama Canal
Great Britain
Democratic Party
Champ” Clark
Taft
Wilson
Louisiana
Kentucky
Public Tuberculosis Education Drives Begin This Week
Health Commissioner promotes daily citywide lectures on tuberculosis to boost prevention and awareness. Goldwater urges broader state action while detailing planned demonstrations and the aim to reduce death and disease through early detection and community education.
Local Society Notes From Graniteville Area
Graniteville residents share Thanksgiving visiting and travel news with neighbors in Winooski Burlington and Danville. Mentions include T F Nolan instructor at St Mi assemblage visiting Roswell Miles, Evelyn McLeny taking a teaching post in Corinth, Blanche Reason recovering at home, Bessie Hammett returning from Roxbury, Annie Sheridan nurse at Fanny Allen hospital visiting town, Anna Carey of Burlington visiting her mother, Harold Miles returning to St Michael's College, Mary MacDonald resuming duties at Polyclinic in New York, Laura Suttor returning to Danville, and Miss Brock home from Groton. A basketball game is slated between G A C and Company F of Northfield on Friday Dec 4 with Rivley's orchestra for dancing afterward. Also notes Mrs Charles Scott at the organ for Evangelistic services at Solid Rock chapel in Foxville where the pastor spoke on A Present Salvation from TI Cor 6 2.
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T. F. Nolan
St. Miasseflage
Winooski
Roswell Miles
Evelyn McLeny
Corinth
Mins Blanche Reason
Imness
Misa Bessie Hammett
Roxbury
Misa Annie Sheridan
Fanny Allen Hospital
Anna Carey
Burlington
William Sheridan
Harold Miles
St. Michael's College
Mary MacDonald
John McRae
New York
Polyclinic
G. A
Company F
Northfell
Rivley
Laura Suttor
Danville
George Suttor
Woodbury
Brock
Groton
Solid Rock Chapel
Foxville
Charles Scott
Volunteer or Conscript Debate in War Times
A discourse on voluntary military service vs conscription, praising Britain’s long reliance on volunteers, arguing democracy favors voluntarism, and warning that forcing service would threaten democratic principles and social harmony. The piece urges readers to assess whether voluntary recruitment has failed before adopting compulsory measures.
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Great Britain
Rampalelon
Athens
Fragmentary Note On Monthly Events At Sea
A garbled OCR fragment references months and duties at sea, with unclear names and places. It hints at formal proceedings and a meeting, mentioning fever and a party, but lacks coherent details or identifiable persons or organizations.
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Barre
Sevonde
Claas Mall
Conte
Langley
Tipperary
Cracow
Burro
Montpelier Junction
Brattleboro
Bryan
Chicago
Kaiser Wilhelm
Gonzales
Mexico
Two
Three
Halifax
Duchy of Luxemburg
Belgium
KODAK
Drown
Federal Reserve
United States
F. H. Rogers & Co
Tom
Uarry
Commonwealth
Obka Valley
Beaght
Remy Td
New York Globe
War and Sports
Held
Staal
Hetland
Largy
Portland
Rome
Tieldwater
Ageinet
Goltenter
Goldwater
Bey Surene
Leona
Emily
Ieee
Graniteville
QUARRY SAVINGS BANK &@ TRUST Co
MS Walet
Toeemiey
A. V. Beckley
Main Street
Crown’s Drug
Barre, Vermont
Winifred E. Rowell
North Main Street
Geen Ee
F. G. Howland
W. A. Drew
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