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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
7
A garbled entry lists a traveler from Weudstae Bay road with items including a northern Bow ity-Two filly, fweiaine, Uster mink, one otter, one buck deer and various other fauna and goods referenced in a cramped note.
A Massachusetts led proposal seeks a uniform New England motor vehicle law to standardize registration rules and penalties across states. It details non-resident operation limits, three month introductory periods, brake standards, license scopes, garage inspections, and price-based registration fees to curb unsafe driving and joy riding.
Fragmentary text notes promotion of agricultural interests in Vermont. Mentions a time station and a college, with references to cooperation and benefits to farmers, but the legible content is incomplete and unclear about specifics.
Lieut Waite Johnson of Rutland captained the Army eleven at Manila, leading a squad that defeated the American professionals 4 to 3. Johnson, former University of Vermont player and husband of a Burlington woman, featured in the tour.
Obituaries from Stowe and Richford report Jeory W. Warres aged in his sixties died at home in Stowe after illness. He served in the Vermont regiment for nearly three years and was a member of the G A R post. Also Moses Goddard of Richford died of cancer aged about eighty. He had lived there for over forty years and funeral arrangements placed his vault until spring before burial in East Farnham, Quebec.
The dairy school at the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College opens amid praise for its impact on dairy interests statewide. Residents from varied regions participate, and returning farmers gain practical benefits. authorities are commended for their progressive support of agricultural education.
A rugged discussion on baserunning emphasizes safe slides to avoid injuries. The piece cites McGiraw and Donahue, noting spikes danger to infielders and the value of proper technique. It mentions unwritten code, fair play, and rivalry incidents in the league.
Ewen and Gow announce a public survey to examine tenant issues across the city. The notice provides a contact Tel 430-11 for participation and inquiries.
An Oregon-like advisory extols the benefits of a “Perfected Poultry Food” from A. A. Olmsted of South Newbury Vermont, claiming it keeps hens in good condition, reduces lice, and raises egg output. Free booklet “Profitable Poultry” offered to readers who mention the paper. Also includes obfuscated probate notices from Vermont with dates and names.
An advertisement notes a mysterious operation offering a remedy to cure various ailments including constipation headache and malaria sold at a Vermont drug store. It mentions an annual stockholders meeting in Barre on January 13 1909 at 2 am to elect directors and discuss company affairs.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the National Bank of Barre will be held in Barre Vermont at the banking rooms on Tuesday January 12 100 at 10 o clock a m for the selection of directors for the ensuing year and for other business. T H Cave Jr Havre Vermont December 18 1!
The annual meeting of Granite Savings Bank and Trust stockholders will be held at the banking house in Barre Vermont on Tuesday January 5 1000 at two o clock pm for the election of directors and for transaction of other business. A G Woodruff Secretary Barre Vt December 15 1908.
Banking directors to be elected at Barre Vermont on Tuesday January 12 1909 at 10 am. Notices advertise parcels of land including 180 acres near Barre, 1000 down terms and various property with barns and equipment. Real Estate Agency listings promote buildings renting for 40 per month and additional properties near town with timber and granites sites for sale.
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