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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1920

Page

2

Americans Take Lead as Davis Cup Tilden and Johnston Dominate

In Auckland, William T. Tilden II defeated Norman Brookes 10 8 0 4 6 to put the Americans ahead in the Davis Cup. William M. Johnston beat Gerald Patterson in straight sets 6 8 6 The Americans need one more win to clinch the cup while Brookes and Patterson aim to redeem themselves in tomorrow’s doubles.

Auckland N. Z Dev America William T. Tilden Norman E. Brookes William M. Johnston Gerald B. Patterson Brookes Patterson Tilden Theemitt Orien T Don Johnston Peterson Davie Pattereen Davie Pup Patterenn

Feared Cure All Promises Purity Despite Cautions

A skewed medical sales pitch touts a so called pure tonic claiming to cleanse kidneys liver and blood while warning of supposed hazards from impure medicines. The ad urges readers to purchase De Ritmers Seaimp at Wateline and other towns, presenting questionable claims as a remedy.

Cnature Mendicina Erick Baghemton

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised For Rheumatism Relief

Authorities describe rheumatism as a blood disease with acid in the blood settling in muscles and joints. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to be a superior blood purifier and tonic, with other ingredients, giving positive relief. Hood's Pills are also recommended as a fine laxative.

New England Urges Unified Crop Reporting Plan

W A Sundere, New England field agent for the Department of Agriculture, urged cooperation of six New England states with federal crop reporting. States would pay one half of the cost, with $1,000 from each state for the first year. Maine has already acted. Proponents say a six state unit would cover the area, crops, and markets more efficiently than single state reports.

Christmas Social and Community News From Middlesex

Middlesex items report holiday visits by residents to family homes in Framingham Norwich and Wallsfield plus Montpelier. Church Christmas program at the Methodist church featured songs recitations and dialogues with gifts to the pastor and church including a horse shed fund donation by Miss Lacy Swift. Community members including Myron Miles James Desso and Elbridge Burnham are noted with health and work updates along with upcoming musical program and Near East relief contributions.

H. ©. Thornton Framingham Mass Robert Olds Norwich N. Stockwell Albert Crane Annie I. Dale Montpelier Wert F. J. Eaton Monte Herbert Stockwell Richmond N. Brockwell C. HL. Bingham Wallsfield Fayston Lucy Swift Pennsylvania Levi Swift Methodist Church J. G. Sallis Lacy Swift Herman Collins Herman Cine Schurman Myron Miles Ia James Desso Camp Devens James McNeillage Clifford Sherman Montpelier Elbridge Burnham PF. B. Miles Herbert Slayton Barre

Christmas gatherings in North Fayston area scenes

North Fayston hosts guests from Barre Waterbury Meretown Wakefield and Montreal as families share Christmas celebrations. A schoolhouse event Thursday evening featured pleasing exercises and a Christmas tree. Various residents and visitors from Eugene Griffin to Mrs Murray enjoyed the holiday season across towns and even Ottawa Canada.

Chrishases Eugene Griffin Kanel Oval M. J. Maloney Nora Griffin George Thayer Waterbury W. P. Griflo Gladys Newres Meretown Barre George Murray Derre Saal de Murray'yster Everett Il Ravo Whalley Ottawa Canada J.P Kimeebury's W. B. Nelun Eet Moret Neley Wheeler Ant Steplen Neleay Netown Will Fanlin Wakefield Theary Selim Weterhure Margaret Quiche Montreal Chretmas Raye Whalley

Fragmentary fairy tale illusions in a broken text

A garbled OCR fragment mentions fairy tale style narration. It references a war and a lesson or story context, but the exact events, names, dates, and settings are unreadable. The piece appears to be a damaged excerpt from a literary or newspaper note with unclear origin.

Piet Cart te te 14 Daye De refemt memep uf Pam wie

A fragmentary report notes a local event involving Pam and New Geer with a 14 day timeframe. Details are incomplete but indicate a community issue or message reference connected to Pi et Cart. Further clarification would identify exact participants and actions.

Pam PS Mane New Geer Jae

D Annunzio vows to defend life amid assassination threat

Milan dispatch quotes Gabrielle D Annunzio in a manifesto in which he says he is disposed to defend his life by all means and that he offered his life many times in war. He condemns those he calls unable to be distracted from Christmas greed while the government plots against him.

London The Times Milan Gabrielle Dannunzio

Plymouth Convict Recaptured After Escape

Charles Jones a mulatto escaped from the county jail in Plymouth on December 24 and was recaptured at Sandwich by an armed posse early today. He served an 18 month sentence for burglary.

Charles Jones Plymouth Maes Sandwich

Harvard Jubilations to honor Crimson teams

Harvard university plans a dinner and exercises at the Harvard club to honor football baseball hockey and varsity crew. It will be the first joint celebration for Crimson athletes with separate tables for each team before a final gathering of graduates and undergraduates.

Harvard Ball Aselt

Harding holds brief conferences with callers in Marion

President-elect Harding yesterday met with a number of visitors in Marion to hear their concerns and presentations. The gatherings included H. B. Strefford of Chicago Live Stock, Representative Patrick H. Kelly of Michigan, Albert Sidney Gregg of Cleveland, Victor Lawcau of the Chicago Daily News, Charles W. Hoyt of the Advertising Seria Corp, and Rivkey of Scripps News, among others.

Marion Harding H. B. Strefford Chicago Patrick H. Kelly Michigan Albert Sidney Gregg Cleveland American Civic Reform League Victor 8 Lawcau Chicago Daily News Charles W. Hoyt Advertising Se Iacorporation of New York Rivkey Scripps News

Husband's Story Amazes Barre Despite Hazy Ad Claims

A sensational local notice promotes Adler-ickn's stomach gas remedy claiming swift relief from sour stomach and constipation. The ad targets druggists at 34 Main Street and asserts dramatic detox effects with graphic language.

Adler-ickn Adler Ike Crmmine & Touts Main Street

Cuticura Heals Itchy Eczema Tale From 1919

Agnes R Junkins of Eliot Maine describes severe itching and facial eczema that kept her awake. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, three cakes and two boxes, she was healed, urging others to use Cuticura for toilet purposes as well.

Agnes R. Junkins Eliot

Brookfield Church Notes and Holiday Gatherings

Brookfield church notes report a Christmas party in the vestry on Friday night December 31 led by school children with Christmas refreshments. The event replaces tree exercises and closes with a New Year service and bell ringing. Second Congregational merges with First Congregational Society and plans a new Sunday school quarter starting next Sunday with new officers and teachers anticipated. several long serving teachers resign for health reasons. The plan includes two or three cottage prayer meetings in early January as part of the church’s prayer work. The First National society annual business and roll call will occur the week of January.

Second Congregational Church Ciety First Congregational Society First Nationalociety

Christmas Week Socials and Visits in East Bethel

East Bethel residents mark holidays with relatives visiting Franklin and Northfield. Ray Henson loses a horse to illness. M. D. Brown remains bedbound. A Christmas tree party at the hall brings joy to children with gifts from Santa. Theron Gifford arrives from Springfield for holidays with his bride. surprise reception held Saturday.

J. H."buck Franklin N. HS Santa Marie South Royalton Granite Hall Theron Gifford Springfield Mixa Father

Tin Can Tourists Open Annual Convention Here

The Tin Can Tourists group opened its annual convention with a welcome ceremony and speeches. Fretonin Tremaine of Frettenin, N.Y. led the opening remarks as the four‑day event begins. Attendance is expected to average about 2400 for sessions.

Tremaine Fretenin N.Y

Suburban Scandal Silenced In Local Satire

A Sunday Herald item reports Romer charged a resident with dragging his wife from a meeting and forcing her to return home. The man later claimed he did not attend the meeting and denied having a wife, with quotes reflecting a satirical tone about public perception.

Romer Eat Linever Mt Rehoboth Sunday Herald

Good Bargains for the New Year Th. pail

Local shopper notices highlight new year bargains with emphasis on budget items. Limited readable text suggests discount offers and household goods promotions amid a sales circular.

New Year's Special at Habbep's

A New Year's special event at Habbep's features limited offers and festive activities. Local customers are invited to join in celebratory deals and themed meals during the holiday period.

Habbep

De Valera Not in Her Home Denies Report

Mrs Jimon I Maguire wife of a former Syracuse mayor denied Advocate report that Eamon de Valera was a guest in their New Rochelle home. She said the house was sold last October and tenants know nothing of his whereabouts.

New York Jimon I. Maguire Syracuse The Advocate Eamonn de Valetm New Rochelle

Missionary Shipwright Builds 80 Ton Messenger of Peace

Rev. John Williams, missionary to the Society Islands, constructed an 80 ton vessel from scavenged parts to reach distant tribes. With native aid he forged a ship from coconut timber, bamboo, and salvaged metal, launching it successfully to Raiatea. The craft earned the name Messenger of Peace after navigation trials and multiple voyages.

John Williams John Williame Society Islands Hawaii Raiatoa Rarotonga Neuwfonkvemn Min Leter Nomh's Ark Steels Mr. Williams Baltimore Sun

Cider's Peculiar Nature and Palmer's Tax Law View

Attorney General Palmer argues that non intoxicating cider means cider with less than half a percent alcohol and that fermentation time determines intoxication. He contends home manufacture may be lawful after cider is made, but before fermentation produces alcohol. Springfield Republican notes the “peculiar nature of cider” influences the legal stance and cites broader household beverage traditions.

Palmer Bureau of Internal Revenue O ‘of the Treasury Congress Eider Jean Providence Smaker Springfield Republican

The Old Lady’s Opinions on Ireland and Neighbors

From a recent conversation with Mrs Brunderbyne she favors anatomy for Ireland her nephew considers renovating the outside of his house in a staccato and their new neighbor has remarkable peculiar oddities Transcript notes the curious remarks of an elderly observer

Line in a Boston Transcript snippet prompts debate

The fragment shows a Boston Transcript line about marriage and cross examination. A diner scene references Grove's Bromo in the context of curing a cold. The garbled text suggests OCR losses but indicates dialogue about ordinary women and legal questions amid a casual street setting.

Grove Hood Boston

Opera Audience in Constantine Noted by Boston Transcript

In Constantine the English paper recalls a memorable opera evening with famed writers Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Algernon Charles Swinburne among the audience alongside Dante, highlighting a cross Atlantic literary moment.

Ttic Dante Gabriel, Rossetti Algernon Charles Swinburne Boston Transcript

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