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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday Valentine's Day and Leap Year Day as the four special days this month and promises twelve more special days with reductions on all men and boy's wear.
January first 1908 we began selling all goods for eas only. It has met customer approval and January sales rose 31 percent over January 1907. We seek continued cooperation and promise good service and merchandise. Everything sold is guaranteed, and money back on request.
Fragmentary report notes a 1908 municipal election and rail payment delays. Mentions the Farmer's Almanac, a Vermont contemporary, and a Delaware and Hudson notice to Pontes Attorney Lawrence of Ruthud. Details are garbled with nonstandard phrases and missing names.
A Rutland Railroad case shows a $14,000 settlement linked to a passenger wreck near Vergennes last year. The carrier admits to post accident responsibility and outlines compliance steps after March 1.
Vermont capital Montpelier shows population growth from 6,204 in 1000 to an estimated 8,011. The surge is linked to granite industry expansion and new housing on Barre Street. The latest school census also indicates progress, reflecting broader regional growth in the city and surrounding area.
A clipped article quotes G W Morrow of the Michigan Anti Saloon League and discusses his opposition to local option in Michigan while Vermont leans toward it. It cites historical views on temperance, football violence, and public reaction, with remarks from 17th century and 18th century scholars and a Boston Transcript reflection.
The Sowth Northiwlg racners' club discusses sugar making profits per acre and the best boiling apparatus, favoring the Tellioen Falls evaporator. An Allen M. Heater of Sawendisl withdraws from governor race, cited by Ludlow Private Alert as private business and health reasons.
Fragmented report from Williamstown describes Mr and Mrs McAllieber of Cheleos denying a misfortune involving a horse and a misdated event. The text mentions a dance event and a delay caused by a ward r
Fragmentary copy lists residents with illnesses and travel notes. Mentions Miss Enis Raymore at A B Base, Drs and townsfolk receiving calls, Mrs Tenandall returning from West Berlin, Mee E Thurston at Northfield, Miss Winnie Rode visiting Hoxton, Miss M Blanche Seen abroad, Dr Li at North Congregational Church two Sundays, Frances Spooner not returning to school, substitute teacher taking term, and early morning travel to Brookfield amid heavy winds and travel constraints.
Local ad promotes Marmalade Oranges at 18 for 25 with cash purchases earning rebate checks on all goods.
White Sale offers wide embroideries at 8 and 10 cents per yard and insertions at 5 cents per yard. Corset cover embroideries valued at 39 cents are discounted to 25 cents per yard in this sale.
An advertisement touts lace values with fine English laces and inserts offered by the yard at five six seven and eight cents. Extra Val Laces sold by the dozen, twelve yards, for 19 and 25 cents per bunch.
A fragmented juvenile style piece mixes mock essays and verse about a dear bridge and youthful reminiscence. It references Ebbert Weil Yonkers and a playful dialogue about life and water. The style evokes light humor and nostalgic bridge imagery.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a cryptic message reference asking if someone will speak to the press. It mentions a potential listener or witness and a possible inquiry about a public or news interaction without clear names or dates.
A fragmented newspaper snippet presents unclear dialogue in archaic phrasing. The readable portion references a woman speaking of ownership and lending, with stray words suggesting a misread quote or OCR garble from a longer feature.
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