League of Nations and Great Britain Armament Debate
In comments from Barre Daily Times editorials, the piece weighs Britain’s need to maintain naval strength against calls for disarmament within a potential League of Nations framework. It argues Britain must keep a strong navy to protect trade and homeland while concessions are sought from all nations to enforce world peace.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Britain
Great Britain
Isind
Wharfe
Otter Agency
Germany
British Isles
United States
Armistice tensions and hospital gifts in wartime outlook
The piece notes King Victor Emmanuel asserting influence in peace talks with France and plans to interview President Wilson, plus suspicions about Wilhelm II using clergymen and doctors to push messages from Holland. It catalogs armistice delays, a $212000 Putnam hospital gift, and draft evasion consequences, then discusses tuberculosis hospital site selection and postwar Germany food claims, industrial accidents, and state department conduct on armistice terms.
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Victor Emmanuel Tr
Italy
Paris
Wilson
Victor
The Eight Hour Day on the Farm Debate
An opinion piece from Hellows Falls Times argues against a Vermont state grange backed eight hour day for farm workers. It satirically traces a hired hand’s day showing only four hours of productive work amid meals, breaks, and errands.
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Vermont State Grange
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Christmas Tree Fire Prevention Tips From Barre Fire Chief
A Barre fire department safety alert lists simple cautions to prevent Christmas fires. Securely fasten trees avoid flammable near lights and candles, never leave candles lit, and avoid placing tinsel near hot bulbs. The tips, endorsed by Chief C B Gladding, urge careful decoration and supervision during festive season.
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Barre
sol@nion
CB Gladding
Cautious Tree Decorating Advice From Warm Room Tips
The writing warns that a tree kept in a warm room for two or three days requires special care. It suggests using asbestos for snow decorations if possible and prefers electric bulbs over candies. It cautions against placing the tree near upholstered furniture or lace draperies and advises having a water pail ready for emergencies.
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Herlin
Holland
Putnam Hospital
Bennington
Henry W. Putnam
Washington County Tuberculosis
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Gooley Farm
Beckley Bill
Oman
London
Rome
Avi
Peoples National Bank of
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Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
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McAllister & Kent
Berlin
Orange
F. H. Rogers & Co
Vermont
Vehicle & Supply CO
Colton
State Street
Bret Shields
Rou
A. W. BaDger & CO
Express
Rogers’ Walk-Over
Boot Shop
Crown’s Drug Store
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War Department
California
North Main Street
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