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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
8
Local ad touts a wide selection of bracelets, watches, and pearls at Good fellow's Jewelry Store. Shoppers are urged to find the best prices on jewelry in today’s sale.
A fresh shipment of Paige & Shaw’s products has arrived by express at sBarre Drug Co Inc for Christmas beyond the usual night box offerings, signaling extended stock for customers during the holiday season.
The Weather page notes snow tonight and colder temperatures across New Hampshire and Vermont. Friday will be cloudy and colder with likely snow in northern Maine, accompanied by strong shifting winds that veer to the west.
A mailing list of holiday offers and local happenings includes Barre merchants touting Christmas goods from Cummings and Lewis to Lamers Olgar Store. Specials cover fleece gloves, 15 percent discounts, and a windshield scraper. Also noted are plans for Spaulding high school class of 18 reunion activities tonight with bridle throws, readings, dancing, and refreshments.
The notice indicates a schedule change with a train departing Barre at 5:90 pm and leaving at 38 p.m. details reference Websterville and Barre, with names including Rast Barre Shepard and Webster Bp. The text is fragmented but points to a regional timetable adjustment affecting locals in Barre and Websterville.
Barre area ads promote Victrolas and Sonoras at Bailey's Music Rooms, Barre Drug Co chocolates, and Barre Candy Kitchen offerings. Mentions Paige & Shaw's gifts, Lan der's Cigar Store, fur remodeling, and local shop hours. Also notes public notices on bank affairs, school play, University of Vermont Outing Club, and a Barre social calendar heading toward midwinter events.
A cluttered Barre page notes sheet music at Bailey's and promotions for Christmas gifts. Visitors Mrs Bernice Martin and daughter Ian from Plainfield are listed, with local shops advertising ice cream bricks, Crown's Drug Store, and Barre Drug Co. plus services from Barre Cleaning Dyeing and Tailoring. A school concert and Christmas pageant at the Church of the Good Shepherd are announced, along with civic notices and local arrests for illicit liquor.
Community events include a Christmas tree gathering at the church Friday at 7 PM. Barre Drug Co promotes a $25 records offer expiring Jan 1 and displays new rolls. Local residents travel for holidays and work, with Barre and Montpelier connections noted, including George Bartlett from Camp Devens and Thomas Nelson awaiting legislature duties in Montpelier.
Barre branch GCL firanite catters room will be open Thursday Dee 53 from 7 to 9 and themed event with Elise deil Antome grasite retier, Ure giove di Don. 22 dalle ore Talle Bo Chines Venerti. J McKernan.
Convent of the Sacred Heart at 101 Summer Street advertises gifts for Christmas. It promotes Barre ig Con Ramovet chocolates in festive boxes, handpainted cards, beads, prayer books, scapulars, framed pictures, and small crafts at discounted prices to ease budgets.
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