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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
4
Barre Daily Times reports on public finance, taxes, and wartime legacies as Christmas payments approach. It notes Harding’s cabinet interest, bank goodwill to fund club funds, and debate over simplified spelling. It also mentions border smuggling risks and a dip in tourism in border towns.
A Vermont school based thrift stamp and war savings stamp program is expanding with many clubs formed for youth. Organizers report strong early enthusiasm as youngsters embrace saving habits, intending to counter postwar spending and build a generation of frugal people with a firm sense of the dollar’s value.
A Reading town example in Woodstock Wisconsin notes Wade Keyes elected reading town representative on election day. The Keyes line traces generations from Solomon Keyes in 1800s to Solomon Jr. and Washington Keyes in 1850s and 1860s. The piece suggests such family service appears rhythmic and may recur in northern New England states with town representation systems.
A local shop advertises drastic price cuts on overcoats now 33 1 3 percent off and suits 25 percent off. It pitches useful practical gifts for men and boys with “next spring’s prices” available before Christmas at bottom prices.
In rural Vermont, the Keyes family of Reading repeatedly held seats in the legislature from 1800 through the 1860s, with Solomon Keyes and later Washington and Williams continuing the line. The article notes a rotating system among town leaders and reflects on Vermont’s electoral history and the idea of a September state election.
A note from the Springfel Republican hints at reviving an old domestic custom valued at home after a brief acquaintance. In a Boston Transcript exchange, Madge responds to Jack’s proposal made after two days in his car, noting his speed limit tale.
A Boston Transcript note laments silent grocers after wheat prices ease. It contrasts public agitation with quiet market behavior, framing a rhetorical clash between indignation and practical commerce in a period tone.
A cryptic New York Mail line describes a couple taking Mrs Walkup to New York for a home cooked dinner at a restaurant. The husband balks at hiring a friend as cook while the wife argues about reputation and cooking ability. Boston Transcript.
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