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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
6
An old ad describes a store offering a wide range of goods before and after Christmas. It promises attractive merchandise and appealing gifts, inviting customers to visit to see the selections and noting prices will not frighten shoppers.
December 16 1905 item notes sentimental souvenirs secret gifts and gifts transfers with educational incentives and general instructions from The National Life Insurance Company of Vermont mutual organized in 130 8 S Ballard Gentral Agent N J Ballard Local Agent Rooms 2 and 3 Miles Block Bayte Vermont.
A veteran notes dull back ache and kidney discomfort eased after taking Doan's Kidney Pills purchased from A A Brown's drug store. He reports initial nervousness and recurring twinges, then lasting improvement with continued use, and urges readers to buy from dealers under Poster-Milmnan Co Buffalo agents for the United States, Remember the name.
A digest of lively town chatter lists oyster stews at Eureka restaurant, Burr’s best pork barrels, gifts from Yeath Knight’s and McWhorter, and holiday staples from Read how to jewelry for Christmas. Stores advertise linens, slippers, Christmas cards, and farm real estate while events and performances fill the week.
A fragmentary Harper's Week item recalls Chief Jantion Fi and Genie abeaan foie i ons tae Saar anint arriving in Toba. A small troy mint, Judge Puller, and a handball tinkle punctuate the scene as the Jolys look on with a twinkle, affirming a spot.
In Tokio on December 15 82 hundred Chinese geologists incensed at attitudes toward Japan staged a demonstration. A manifesto criticizes imperial university officials and calls for unity while noting government inaction. Elsewhere Spring Valley residents refuse Carnegie funding tied to tainted money, with a call for the return of 25 000 urban donations.
Community notices from Marshfield mention Mrs Mia and Mr Pike hosting locals, with plans for a Christmas tree at the Methodist church on December 26. The event features a church choir, drama titles including A Rock and a Christmas program, and a sixteenth of the season’s activities amid local families and church groups.
A humorous scene shows a man in a restaurant reacting to an extensive bill of fare as he and the waiter banter about being hungry. Separate notices mention large lumber orders, including 250,000 feet of green pine to be hauled to Bristol by sled and raft, and 300,000 feet for pulp and mill work, with details of the Lincoln Lumber Co and E Jackman mill.
Doniphan County farmer famed for long hours plans to buy a bed for his Irish friend. The man, noting the cost, suggests skipping excessive purchases and buying only what’s needed. Local journal recounts the exchange with light humor.
An ad-like text hawks Papsoids as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach disorders. It touts Dr. Oldman’s supposed stem of remedies, claims guaranteed cures, and offers bottles for 59 cents with a sales pitch urging readers to share the product name with friends. The message reads like a patent medicine plea from Vermont figures.
An odd kerfuffle of fads drives crowds into a frenzy chasing potions and poultry foods. Advertisements tout King’s New Life Pills for liver and bowels and Pages Perfected Poultry Food claiming health and farm gains. A local dance at the opera is advertised with details on timing and pricing.
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