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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
7
An old advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures nervous fatigue sleep issues and bodily weakness. It promotes a tonic tea or tablets priced at 35 cents via C. H. Kendrick & Co. The copy targets adults with vague health ailments and suggests a remedy from a drug firm.
The Wabash Railway Co plans a 35 day guided tour of Mexico from New York City itinerary includes ancient pyramids and pre Columbian relics. Details and illustrated literature available from General Agent at 387 Broadway New York City.
Local ad offers a full line of fur robes and blankets with Bishop Sleigh Robes in stock and invites customers to call for current prices.
The Rev W H Kootin has resigned from the Free Baptist church at Johnsbury effective January 1. Two large flags gifted by the United States for the Hennington Battle Monument and Historical Association were placed in the Bennington Center park. Mrs Phil Shonto of Waterbury notes a home orange plant with six dozen ripe oranges previously, now two blossoms and buds. Bennington town vital stats for November show 13 deaths, 8 marriages, 10 births, more deaths than usual but births rising. Cold snap freezes ground to eight inches, work on electrification proceeds slowly. Licenses in Lyndonville for two places and a beer license revoked. A lawyer, Daniel, attends to business. legal moves in a local matter are being pursued. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Jones of Winocki was severely burned by hot water. A large stocking mill in St Johnsbury plans to expand, building 40 by 80 feet and employing about 200 girls.
The article details postmaster general Buxton’s claim that billions of letters are processed yearly with many unaddressed or illegibly addressed items. It notes large sums found in some letters, criticism of sending items to Canada and the United States, and Parliament examiner Bowles arguing savings banks remain solvent amid policy shifts and outdated reports.
Lewis Emery Jr and Bradford Pa official testified in New York court on the 80 cent gas line case. They contended prices paid by Consolidated Gas for gas delivered in New York were lower than others, with 4 cent per gallon for 24 days of oil delivery, excluding lighterage and lighter charges, and export offsets at 44 cents per gallon, challenging production costs and sale viability.
The Finance Committee from the first unit arrived Saturday for an inspection of the soldiers' home. They recommend a $24,000 appropriation for support over the next two fiscal years. The report notes the home's buildings and grounds will benefit from the extra funding.
An advertisement extols Newbro's Terpicide as a chemical breakthrough that destroys the dandruff germ and halts hair loss. It promises permanent dandruff control and hair regrowth, urging women to visit druggists and send for samples via The Herpleide Co. with agents listed in Detroit and other cities.
Guidance on keeping sufficient livestock to maintain soil fertility and farm profitability. Emphasizes well bred stock over pure bred only, with economic notes on cost and care. Includes adages from Kansas Farmer and Farm Journal on Clover Cutter and poultry feeding, plus a testimonial about Dr King’s New Life Pills.
An auction listing describes a property near the river with two tenements and three other homes, offering one 4 chamber house and several outbuildings. The sale includes 14,400 dollars as a reserve, with details of land, location on Commerce Street extension, a depot nearby, and spring water. John Trow and H A Fhoips are named contacts.
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