Vermont Happenings Include Local Deaths and Civic Changes
Regional notes report Rev. Robert Lawton assuming Orwell Congregational Church duties January 25. Michael Barnes, longtime Central Vermont rail employee, dies at 72 in St. Albans on Christmas Day. A Ruthland window is struck by a 22 caliber bullet, likely from stray shooting. Bennington firms announce wage cuts amid low orders for the coming year. A Middlesbury pootion hand rescues three-year-old Edna Comstock from Otter Creek after a near-drowning. Deer sightings persist around Brattleboro. one doe and a buck are described with near-misses on roads. A Christmas gift to Middlebury’s Vermon Academy from Mortimer B. Proctor prompts hopes for revitalization and a potential student prize funded by the donation.
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Middlesury
Edna Comstock
Orvis Comstock
Otter Creek
Thrift teaching gains traction in American schools
The article outlines a national push to introduce thrift education in schools. It cites the International Congress for Thrift in San Francisco, joint efforts of the National Filuration reservation and the American Society for Thrift, and a Portland Oregon council report proposing school integration. It notes contests awarding prizes to students and widespread literature promoting thrift while warning of risks if not properly taught.
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America
International Congress For ‘Thrift
San Francisco
American Society of Thrift
National Filuration Reservation
Amerias Society For Thrift
Wse
National Council of Ranealion
Portland
Ore
New York City
American Society
Fragmented Narrative on Hidden Emotions and Conflict
A garbled OCR transcription hints at a tense scene with strained relationships and a custody or blame dynamic. The fragment mentions conflict, a plea or warning, and vague interactions between unnamed individuals, leaving the core incident unclear.
A Plan to Keep Men on the Land Through Coached Ownership
Leigh Hunt proposes a stay-on-the-land plan to curb tenantry by enabling landless workers to buy and farm leased farms. The scheme pools loans, subdivides 401 acres into 5 to 10 acre plots, and uses government backing to grant deeds and long-term mortgages, aiming to keep farmers invested and patriotic.
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Leigh Hunt
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Hunt
Australia
New Zealand
Great Britain
American Viewpoint, He Sees Little Hope For the Landias
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Nnrandy
Portland
A Disciple of Sir Boyle and Sir Edward Carson Tale
An English informant reports Sir Edward Carson mocks and bungles certain phrases. The piece recalls a remark likening him to a drunken man walking a straight line, with pointed caricature of his “halla” and a late reference to a TaurUS Hiberniens in a Stanstan Transcript style.
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Hae
Edward Carson le Mitable
Edward
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Men Owe Money Face Grim Fate In Loan Tale
In a terse report the dangers faced by debtors are outlined with a tale of a man and his wife seeking credit. The National Life Mutual agency is cited as involved, with a reference to Ballard and Montpelier Vermont, hinting at a local transaction or insurance matter.
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Gonk
Dohtur
National Lite
Mutual
S_ Ballard
Gemers
Rinto Block
Montpelier
Be Careful Becomes Campaign Theme In City Streets
Washington Star notes No Accident Week with boy scouts at crowded downtown corners bearing Be Careful placards. The effort urges pedestrians to slow down, avoid rushing, and consider longer routes to reduce accidents and traffic injuries.
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Washington
Nature's Remedy claim ad by Cummings and Lewis
An old advertisement extols Nature's Remedy tablets claiming to cleanse the system and improve digestion. It asserts toxins impair elimination, liver and kidney function, and blood quality, urging readers who tried doctors to expect results with this drugstore remedy from Cummings & Lewis.
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Cummings & Lewis
Minnesota laws draw wide interest from states
State departments report heavy inquiries as Minnesota models for new legislation appear in poker blog references. Education and forest, oil inspection, hotel and boiler, banking, patrol, and child welfare departments note cross state curiosity. Public figures discuss recurring requests and prompt ideas for reform.
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Minnesota
Uys Minnesota
State Sccuraties Commission
Department of Education
State Board of Education
O. M. Sullivan
Kan
Humer
W. T. Cox
Boant of
Pattrol
Pattrol, Banking Department Children's Department
State Letel and Industries Department
Minneapolis Journal
Estate of Frank Cote Probate Notice in Barre Vermont
The probate court of Washington District Vermont announces a hearing for the estate of Frank Cote deceased, with executrix Tonld representing the estate. A real estate sale and conversion of forshs is to be addressed, and the court sets January hearing date and notices interested parties to appear. The process requires objections and filings within four weeks, with a bond noted as required.
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Tate
Vermont
District of Washington
Frame
Ciariabe
Barre
Anid
Mont
Mustaslien
Ben Doy
Deeley
Frank J. Martin
Jadee
Comoners Notice and Barre Farm Sale Advertisement
In Barre on the 18th day of Thies H Wishart commissioner of creditors seeks examination regarding a raid creditory claim. Farm sale notice lists a seed farm near Brooklyn Street with dwelling, barn and hen house. Also advertised is a three cow farm on eight acres with outbuildings and trees nearby, offered by Benjamin of Barre.
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Alexander Noes
Vaid Court
City of Barre
Thies H. Wishart
Il Iy, Witenieson
Comamine! Mide
Outa House
Brooklyn
Help Wanted Classifieds Read Like Early Ad Copy
Fragmented notice offers male help wanted for food production and railway clerks with vague postal instructions. Mentions Chapter readers, wood work, and unspecified experienced workers, all in garbled 19th or early 20th century phrasing.
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Claus
Watute
Rochester
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