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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
2
An old advertisement fragment touts Dyspeptets as a quick fix for sour stomach digestion nausea and heartburn. The copy lists prices 10c 25c and 50c and credits I Hood Co Lowell Mass with preparation. The text is incomplete but preserves names and pricing.
In Texas political gossip grows over Senator Bailey and the Waters-Bieroo company matter as parties plan meetings to back Bailey’s reelection bid. Widespread speculation that Bailey will retire to private life follows calls for official action and possible charges.
Fort Worth figures mix in baseball and college football chatter with mentions of Witte Sox Cabe training plans in Detroit and winter UIs. Pittsburgh, Yale, and St Louis University appear in a mosaic of teams, coaches, and venues, while Lipton cup yachts and Newport speculation surface amid broad Atlantic sports banter.
An advertised remedy guarantees to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back refund option. The offer promises rapid relief and appeals to sufferers seeking a definitive treatment.
Washington December 10 An inquiry into the operation and management of railroads controlled by James J Hill and affiliates in the Northern Pacific Great Northern and related lines follows a set of preliminaries. The commission plans a broad investigation under interstate commerce powers to assess compliance with the Interstate Commerce Act and public rate practices.
Rear Admiral Hemphill announces the Vermont completed a four hour full power run during a naval trial at sea near Boston. The vessel achieved 16.22 knots, with averages of 1743 shaft horsepower per hour and 14,000 horsepower at two thirds speed under test conditions. The successful test met wartime performance requirements and was completed within four days aboard the destroyer class ship transitioning from the Bulktog yard.
Gov Garcelon dies at home after unexplained physical collapse. The incident occurred on Genre Street in Lewiston where he had lived for a year. Officials say the cause is asphyxiation after the body was found in bed with the door left open. The governor, born in Lewiston May 1612, studied at Bowdoin College and at Cincinnati Medical College and practiced in his hometown. The funeral arrangements call for Lewiston services Monday.
Letters from Judge Charles W. Borlett of the United States court in Benguet state he has left the country for home after a mission. The missive notes his return and outlines progress in the mas choeter area as he plans to resume duties.
Mrs Bradley describes a marriage proposal scene and a pistol shooting involving former United States Senator Arthur Brown of Utah. Brown, injured, was treated at a hospital after the Burlington hotel incident. The report details hotel room events, the suspect’s arrest, and Brown’s ongoing medical condition.
Col Benedict of Vermont, longtime editor of the Free Press and respected military historian, passed away today. A native of Burlington, he studied at Framington Academy and the University of Vermont, served in the Civil War, and became editor of the Free Press in 1853. He authored Vermont history works and held public offices, including twice serving as state senator.
An old advertisement claims Dr William’s Indian Pile Ointment cures blind bleeding itching and tumors, relieves pain instantly, and is prepared by Kendrick & Co. for sale in a box. The tone is promotional and asserts swift relief from piles.
The article discusses the scope of a financial mania comparing present trends to the South Sea Bubble. It notes large sums moved through banking and investment, estimating about 150 million dollars from various classes, with 30 million tied to city and regional accounts. Bankers across major cities face significant losses and money moving out of firms.
In Rutland on December 10 a man reported catching a rare Angora specimen. The animal, valued and cherished, belonged to the Swift family. The incident prompted local attention after the cat had been advertised in recent Rutland notices.
The This Way artist Andrew Mack is connected to a claim praising John’s Medicine for Abroet and bronchial troubles with guaranteed effect. The short notice notes belief in the product but provides no independent verification or endorsement from medical authorities.
Washington dispatches report an extraordinary letter from Bellamy Storer to President Roosevelt and cabinet denying charges of ambassadorship interference. The letter discusses alleged Storer involvement with Catholic Church factions and Orleanist connections, prompting denials and political fallout.
The article notes corduroys returning to prominence with wide wale corduroys and velvet trim on French salts. It highlights brown salts with minimal trimming, metallic accents, striped tweeds for ulster coats, and a slim boxy coat for a sixteen year old with a staged back neck shaping and waistline flare.
A dated fashion plate outlines a coral cloth frock with a plain bodice and a fitted sleeve design. An up to date hood sits over the shoulders, a rerefted geoda collar completes the ensemble, while decorative stripes and strappings accent the sleeves. JUDIC CHOLLET.
A report from Professor FLAL at Massachusetts Agricultural College notes San Jose scale spreading rapidly in New England, with serious damage in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The pest also shows activity in Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of Maine, aided by a mild winter and nursery stock movements. Experts urge coordinated spraying by professional services to curb the outbreak.
J. H. Hale of Connecticut says the pest is not spreading rapidly and is in decline where active control is applied. It remains bothersome and harms careless carine trees, raising costs but is not a serious threat and can be controlled. This view reflects cautious optimism among state horticulturists.
New Bedford textile council rejected a wage increase proposal from the textile manufacturers. The council voted to restore a 10 percent raise, and a conference was arranged with Pierce, president of the manufacturers’ association, to discuss the terms. Representatives from the council and three members of the manufacturers’ association will attend.
Three year old Percy plays near a tall dog as an aunt warns him. The scene captures a cautionary moment from Harner’s Weekly with a child and a pet, reflecting early 20th century domestic humor.
A damaged notice reports a refund promise tied to Greene's Warranted goods. The card pledges repayment for failures to cure and offers a 25 cent token toward proving the refund, with unclear names and locations due to illegible OCR.
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