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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1918

Page

5

Talk of the Town Notes on Skirts and Holiday Closings

Special values in skirts at Abbott's. Batchelder and family moved from Law W to Plainfield for New Year’s holiday. Odd Ladies planning to attend the Gran iteville gathering Thursday must notify the secretary by Dec 3. Retail Merchants Association stores stay open Tuesday Dec 3 until 9 pm and closed all day Wednesday Jan 1 for New Year’s Day.

Abbott's Batchelder Plainfield Graniteville Barte Retail Merchants’ Association, Inc

Local workers depart for new jobs in Springfield and New York

Edson Lander and Laurence Tising left Saturday noon for Springfield Massachusetts where they secured employment. Patrick Aisle, visiting his mother Mrs Anna Hale, returned Saturday evening to New York City where he is employed. Private Henry old left on the rain train for a case development after holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs John Drumgold of North Main Street.

Edson Lander Laurence Tising Springfield Mass Patrick Aisle Anna Hale Hale Street New York City Henry Old Cae Devene John Drumgold North Main Street Knights of Columbia Hall Fuller Stayton South Main Street W. J. Wilcox Moretown Barre City A.B. Genee City Water and Fire Departments Barre New Haven M. McMillan Philadelphia Kenneth McCrae Merchant Street Hector Blair West Chay N.Y William Ity Lontpolier Division Street Harry Gamble Blanche Meyatie West Bradford Noah Meyette Camp Devens Toca Goddard Seminary Mian Frances McWilliam Graniteville Mine McWilliam Anna Blair Jones Lamson Machine Company Elector Biair Ras Pnes the Cross Red Cross Evelyn M. Drew Accra Sadlier Keith Avenue Dee Spaulding High School Gelroy Moati Lee Petersburg Lng Boston University School Law Beriin Street Boston Kerion Saass G. Bassi Hope Cemetery Raymond Sherburne Aviation Service United States Princcipal Hollister Nleuturne Kelly Field Texas Lyons Mann Morse Carty Murphy Young Carpenter Brown Hood Coukney Rivas David Stephen Marre Vermont State Checker Association Burlington DM. Miles Coal Co Haymond Wells P. G. Howland French Street Chicago Dental Corps Great Lakes Wells Northwestern Dental College Water Department Herman Iy City Park Seaman Robert Carson Becker Street Hingham Max Holden Reardon Leon Piccioli Emma Corti Sine Calcagni Nellie Scampini Leontina Cunsi Hugo Ramella Vincent Catto George Molla ML Valine L. Fabrizio Abbott's Vale J.B Reardon The Universalist Church Williston Cyrus Fall Portland Mes Jane Carson Grace Carton Conn James Stephen Mitreet John Downe Downs UC. Navy Lous Carn Quincy Louis Carri Granite Street Washington, D. C Hazel Ruth Spinney Willard Linwood Chase Marlboro University of Vermont Beethy Abbott Marion Rickert Lowall Seaman Frank Gooley Kara Gooley Dario Pellistri Buffalo Ernest Tolsi North Barre Pellistri Stanton L. Burgess Harvard Dental College Memphis Kenyon Abbott Sraman Eugene Loranger Eaely Parente Carl Burgess Naval Quartermastere Department Washington Streer Karl Burgess Riley Burgess Washington Street Dewey Darling Bennington Goddard John Jacobs Barro Jacebs Detroit Tigers Chattanooga Tenn Newark Jacobs

Raincoats at Abbott's half price and New Year dances

Abbotts offers raincoats at half price with New Year dances planned at Tver Howland and Knights of Columbus hall. Readers hear of travels and visits including Nellie Bianchi Alice Sullivan and Mina Genieve Frankard, plus Goddard seminary schedules and local notices on clubs, sales, and staff movements.

Abbott’s Abbott's Howland Nellie Bianchi Alice Sullivan Jefferson Street Harolwi Arthurite Hartford St. Johnsbury Albert Scott Central Vermont Railroad Albans Goddard Seminary Tuly

Sale on Ribbons Prices Cut for All Pieces

Ribbons sold by piece from No 1 to No 9. Prices start 29 cents for 60 cent ribbons and rise to 60 cents for a 1 dollar piece. Spool ribbons of 50 yards sell at one dollar and fifty cent or 98 cents for other sizes. All ribbons offered at special prices.

Bargain Odd Lot Fabrics Discounted Prices

Weathered catalog style notice advertising fabric lots at deep cuts. Mentions 50c cotton poplins and beach cloths in various colors for clothing, wool finish plaids, and plaid fabrics in different widths. Highlights sale prices 29 cents per yard, 87 cents for 1.35 dollar plaids, 39 cents for bath robe material, and 62 cents half price for corduroy in several colors.

Corsets in Sale With Various Types on Offer

All corsets are included in the sale with several kinds to choose from. Advances on three numbers have been received, and buyers are urged to purchase at sale prices for quick supply.

Dress Goods Sale Promises Discounts on Special Lots

Special lots of dress fabrics offered at reduced prices cannot be bought at wholesale. Sponged and Shrunk Storm Serge, 44 inches, priced from 1.29 to 2.00 per yard, claims to wash well. Very fine French Serge, 40 inches, at 1.75 to 2.50 per yard, scarce. 50 inch Gabardine in multiple colors offered at 1.98 per yard, with market values up to 3.50. Cloths suited for light coats or full suits.

Abbott Neers

Ladies and Misses Robes Sale Card

Outing robes for ladies and misses offered at prices from one to two dollars with items listed as Misses Robes one dollar and twenty five cents Ladies Robes two dollars and fifty cents. Strong pricing detail included for a local apparel sale.

Barre News Notes and Local Social Highlights

A mixed Barre page itemizes social notices, shop ads, and local movements. Mentions attendance at Montpelier hall, Abbott's store promotions, and various residents traveling to Boston, Williston, and New Haven. Also notes weddings, funerals, naval service, and a former Goddard athlete returning home for holidays.

Harvard Bleached Sheets and Pillow Slips Sale

Local store advertises Harvard Bleached Sheets in multiple sizes with prices ranging from 1.09 to 2.25 and pillow slips at 30 cents. all grades of sheets and slips offered at special sale prices.

Harvard

Silk Fabric Bargains Sweep Local Sale

Bargain silk sale offers dozens of shades of Messaline at 1.29 per yard, Black Yard-Wide Messaline at 1.59, and 59 Yard-Wide Silks at 39c. Silk Poplins, Georgette, and Crepe de Chine marked down from 1.00 to 1.49 or 1.39 per yard for camisoles, dresses, and other garments.

Hosiery Sale Advertises Black Cat and Silk Hosiery

Local notice promotes a sale of hosiery including Black Cat Hose in all grades and a full range of Silk Hosiery.

Prices Drop on Muslin Underwear Sale Offer

Ladies and misses muslin underwear sale lists night robes chemises drawers corset covers combinations and skirts in muslin and silk with prices from 18 cents to 3.00. The seller sacrifices profit to move stock and urges buyers to purchase for one year use.

Sweaters Sale Slashes Prices at One-Third Off

Ladies gents and misses sweaters discounted today to about one third off their marked prices. The store says they have never charged full markup on these sweaters, so savings exceed wholesale levels.

Ladies' Skirt Sale Offers Half to One-Fourth Off Prices

A newspaper ad promotes a sale on ladies' separate skirts in fabrics like Serges, Poplins, Tussah, Novelties, and Silks at half price. It also offers one-fourth off regular stock of Wools and Silks during the sale, urging immediate interest.

Underwear Sale Offers Year Round Bargains

A local retailer promotes reductionon all underwear including spring and winter stock. Winter items are at last season’s prices and buyers are urged to purchase now for next season. The sale covers the full Mun sing Underwear line previously excluded from discounts.

Ladies Warm Coats Sale Offers Good Value

A local retailer promotes a season coat sale with new arrivals on the rack. Coats range from 15 dollars, previously 20 to 27.50, all odd styles no two alike. The shop asserts better coats will be of special interest to buyers seeking warmth and serviceability for years, claiming prices won’t drop further for at least two seasons.

Lace Curtain Values On Ready to Hang Curtains Sale

A local sale offers a table of fine lace curtains mostly ready to hang. Most sets are two to four pairs, priced from $1.65 to $3.50 per pair, reflecting steep markdowns from higher past prices as stock moves quickly.

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B. W. Hooker & Co Talk OF the Town Mrs. Shepard Co., Inc Cafe Shepard People’s Shoe Store Barre, Vt York State Jed Ries F. D. Ladd Company U.S. Food Administration Bakery Administration A. P. Abbott CO Annie Brown Buaerts Street M. Charben Nean Bon A. Prindte Floyd Pembrio U.S Naval Hospital Chelsea Muse Montpelier City Landi Forsett James Bennett Jermont Andy Clan Gordon Mary Angus Ehrintine Thomas Nelson Mary Nelson Jeff Fort Holabird Baltimore Ile
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