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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
5
A fragmented column reflects on WWI events including French gains on Verdun, German leadership’s failures, and Allied strategic hints. It discusses U.S. wartime stance, Lloyd George, Villa peace offers, and a Vermont automaker plant hope. Comments on Russia, German crown prince, and Prof Munsterberge critiquing German and academic stances are noted.
The text argues the United States will become a key force in restoring peace rather than a mere messenger. It urges keeping entanglement to a minimum and notes private cable messages should not imply government views. It also references Professor Hugo Munsterberg and his wartime work and possible motives behind his activities.
Mrs Maud Thornton pleaded guilty to deserting her two month old child after arrest by Chief Connolly. Judge Harvey ordered sentence after Grand Juror A Thortault recommended. The city also reports minor offenses by Adam family members, a state employee transfer, hospital updates, a chimney fire, mail box collision, civil case continuance, and local social visits.
The letter cites Dr Don J Grout as long serving Waterbury Hospital superintendent and questions community attitude toward his replacement while weighing wartime outcomes and peace terms amid a broader European crisis.
Boston citizens hear a report on the continuation school system as 310 boys and girls receive certificates for completing the work. The Abraham Lincoln schoolhouse assembly hall hosts the event due to crowded Lagrange street facilities. Dewn Burton of Technology, an advisory committee member, delivers the principal address as the program notes growth from 3400 to 4700 pupils across three sites and employer-supported training beyond age 16.
Relatives and neighbors gathered at Olney F Seaver and Mira Olney Seaver home in Williamstown to honor their 60 years of marriage. Attendees included Carl W Seaver and his family, Carpenter family members from Fort Mayer Mass, and friends from Montpelier Barre Washington and Randolph. The event featured a gold gift parade, a chocolate frosted cake, and a program with welcome addresses, songs, and readings reflecting a long life together.
New York Nec 18 Dr Francia Carter Wood head of the Crocker cancer research fund at Columbia University released findings from tests on rate mice and guinea pigs. The annual report says radium is a failure for cancer and tumors when surgery is not possible. Large quantities may extend life and improve comfort, while small doses often worsen tumors.
An unclear street dialogue unfolds with garbled phrasing and odd syntax. The text appears as fragmented speech about warnings and an event involving a cat and a killing, with caller and mother figures referenced amid distorted words.
New York dispatch reports a renewed Allied warning to shipping to be vigilant against a German raider operating off the Atlantic coast. The message, largely a repetition of a week old alert, offered no new details on the raider's identity or location and was viewed in marine circles as a precaution.
The Meldrans of Websterville welcomed a daughter on Saturday. The Baptist church will stage its annual Christmas tree exercises Saturday evening. Children participating should attend church Tuesday at 2 30 for practice. Arthur W Edwards returned Saturday from Springfield Massachusetts where he had been at work.
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