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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
2
Fragmented copy outlines party delegate contests and candidate prospects around Taft. Mentions President, divisions, and possible picks, with unclear details and garbled OCR segments.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a cure for kidney ailments and urinary issues. It promises quick relief, offers sample bottles and a free book, and directs readers to mail order from Binghamton New York.
Fragmented political chatter claims health elixirs like Hood's Sarsaparilla cure weakness and influence voters. The text references Garsatabs, regional figures, Taft, and party delegations with unclear connections to medical lore and political strategy.
A New York letter claims George McClellan offered his services to the Confederacy at the outbreak of the rebellion but was rebuffed in favor of Confederate officers. It alleges McClellan then offered help to the United States and cites disinterments of cash and rifles as context to the charge.
Francis Heney, San Francisco militant attorney and special government prosecutor, travels to Washington with a sharp focus on Oregon graft. Reportedly pursuing Senator Fulton and reacting to the president’s withdrawal of District Attorney Bristol, he vows to expose facts from the Hall graft probe.
Secretary Metcalf yesterday rejected unspecified returns from Suez and said the Navy will not rush a decision. Evans and Bridge voiced indeterminate praise for Admiral Evans, asserting enduring support for American naval cooperation and press access.
The readable text is fragmented and lacks identifiable people places organizations dates or events to form a coherent news item or summary. No verifiable actions or outcomes can be established from the provided lines.
Heavy rains caused roadbed collapse under a trolley car in the suburb. Residents report a brief panics as cracks opened and floodwaters rose, forcing people to evacuate from nearby eateries and streets. Authorities investigated, uncovering erosion and minor damage to the track.
A fragmented notice references coats of rust proofing material labeled six five four and mentions companies Reyna & Gon C d Phelps Co C W Averill Co and Pringie. It lists 427 cones for stoves pipes or precursors and cites Scaates heat and related terms in a damaged historic ad style.
London reports Admiral Bridge of Great Britain offers opinion on naval matters. He cites comparisons with America's navy and discusses the strategic value of battleship fleets, noting cautious observations about future maritime power. The piece reflects wartime-era views on naval strength and national security.
An ad describes Hyomel as the sole cure for catarrh, claiming it purges germ invaders by inhaling medicated air. It touts a pocket inhaler with every purchase and alleges guarantees of refunds if not cured, criticizing other treatments as ineffective.
Barre Vermont reports grain and dairy price shifts as poultry costs ease. Observers note cheaper eggs and butter while creameries and meat prices show varied movements, with local buyers watching weather-driven supply changes.
In St Johnsbury on December 2, W A Ricker lists prices for meat and poultry ending December 23. Cows are reported lower and veal steady, with beet and pork products also noted. The report covers Ricker’s offerings at Gays Ricker’s.
A fragmentary note describes a Christmas scene on a poor farm with townspeople assisting youth and families. It mentions a man about 58 living with relatives after marriage to Lil Gartner who resides with relatives and struggles to earn a living.
About 100 miners at a Mo Sunday mine near Pittebarg, Pennsylvania, escaped death as a fierce fire broke out. The mine burned fiercely and preparations to flood the area began. The report notes all miners were accounted for and rescue efforts continued.
The Lamoille County Savings Bank and Trust Company, led by ex Gov Carroll S Page, reaches one million dollars in assets. The bank states every cent is invested in Vermont to foster local industries and enterprises. It offers 4 percent interest compounded semi annually on deposits of 100 dollars or more held for a full year.
Ice cutting operations in Maine this winter will be smaller in scale than in recent years. The summer was not favorable for the industry and there remains insufficient stock to support large operations.
A man named Flint narrowly avoids injury when a bat struck during a cricket-like drill. He was scared but unhurt as onlookers watched the event unfold near the Wich TT Eeere area.
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