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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
5
Five waists in assorted colors are offered for sale at a deep discount. The items are described as Nun's ceiling fabric with tucked and plaited back and front, stated as originally worth 2.75 but now reduced to just 1.98. Sizes and exact stock details are not provided.
An ad notes a single lot of ladies' skirts made of cheviot with neat trim. The items were previously priced at 4.00 and are now reduced to 2.75. The sale is tied to Joe Cea and the offer highlights clearance pricing.
A jumble of local social notes lists residents and visitors including Willits W Wilson, Rey Marshall, John Johnson, Inez, Jerry Fidel of Williamstown, John Kerr, Harry Harding, William Morenee, Oscar Borgh, A. B. Goth, Arthur S. Martin, and others. Mentions are made of visits to Boston Rockport Mass and Scotland, purchases of groceries, wedding plans Gilman Barclay, and a barbershop style social at Moore Owens. Weather, travel, and minor mishaps are noted along with a bare account of a sermon delivered by a colored exhorter as cold weather froze his breath in Barre.
A sale of domestic articles and homemade candy is planned by the Church of the Good. The event includes a Shady afternoon and evening program, supper from 6 to 7 with baked goods and hot drinks, and a performance by local young people. A college-tinged drama titled A CInsany Conspiracy will be presented under Alessatine Lewis. Local Harvard students Tom Vernon and Ralph Gilbertson are listed among participants.
A collection of fragmented notices mentions roller skating events, a mysterious Swiss sounding “The Hungarin chemist Bruna” claiming a new compound increases density and waterproofs stone, plus a report on a Jewish university planned by Moses A. Dropule. Philadelphia meeting included Judge Mayer Sulzberger and Cyrus Adler among others.
A P Abbott & Co advertises sensible gifts for the season, stressing affordable quality. It notes a previous sales rise in that class and urges customers to judge wisely for good value. The message highlights durable merchandise that earns respect with modest spending.
The offer lists Em para Silks and Linens Silkelines and Art Silks Laces for edge work and Linen Handkerchiefs for corset covers kimono or waists. Ribbons in all colors and widths priced for Christmas trade. Heavy all silk ribbon offered at same price as flimsy kinds.
A local sale advertises towels suited for fancy work and gifts, with prices from 25 cents and up. It promotes white waist linens, lace trimmings, fleecedown fabric at 17 cents per yard, six yards for a dollar, bath robes at three dollar ninety eight, and aprons at 25 cents with various finishes.
A concise informal guide explains curing ham steps from selecting corn fed Vermont pork to brine strength and smoking duration. It notes curing requires years of practical experience and that expert ham curers have learned by work over time.
Well made gloves stuffed with curled hair are sold in all styles and prices, with sets starting at $2.25 for four.
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