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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
5
A local ad promotes blankets and comforts with sale prices on 10-4 and 11-4 blankets in grey brown and white. Marsh Cotton Down Comforts are highlighted as luxuriously warm and light with sateen and silkaline covers priced from 2.75 to 4.00 depending on style and size.
The column lists numerous local movements and social notes. People travel to Boston Randolph Waterbury Montpelier and Sherbrooke. Requests include theater, concerts, and church events. Activities include visits, job changes, a barber shop shift, and a missionary meeting set for Friday evening February 7.
A damaged report from Shelburne details allegations by a woman named Mrs North that she was exploited by a drunken man and driven from her home. She sought aid to travel to Richmond where her mother lives, and an official inquiry is planned to verify events and locate safety for the threatened woman.
The text expresses gratitude and sorrow for Rebek Sidtey and mentions Ail Mery, Mea Daniel Hratt, and their family in a brief, personal note.
A garbled town page lists local events and notices about games at Wallprion Perry's venue, an old rival meet in a fast basketball hall, high school Montpelier night sessions, Goddard Seminary afternoon match, a Scotch wool merchants meeting, church activities, and a social gathering at 7220 Franklin Street.
South Woodbury items report A. J. Lyford heading to the Den, Power Sabin in Burlington, Angell resigning to W. F L, Morse on official business in Montpelier, local firings and health notes. Residents Warren King J C Brown Mrs Wheeler Della Moki and Herbert Hilt featured among frequent visitors and shop talks.
Fragmentary text from a 19th century Gazette page implies a meeting about ale and food provisions. Names and clear events are unclear, with several garbled phrases and uncertain dates. Further restoration needed for precise individuals and actions.
A. P. Abbott & Co advertises heavy winter coats for children at less than half price and babies coats in silk bear and velvets at about one third to one half off. Ladies colored coats offered at half price, urging customers to buy now before season ends.
The advertisement promotes Misses coats at low prices with sizes from extra small to large. It emphasizes quality gains for a modest cost, detailing Voat options in various weaves and weights, including serge and Venetian cloth, plus large sizes for younger or smaller framed wearers. Specific prices range from six to nine dollars and up, noting substantial savings from original figures.
A garbled vintage ad lists coats and fabrics with prices and colors, noting limited quantities. It mentions Astrachan goats wool, heavy quilted linings, and several coat styles in brown blue green and red, with prices near two dollars and up.
Local store advertises wool and cotton blankets at deep discounts. Quarters and sizes listed include Grey and White blankets with prices ranging from $2.75 to $5.95, highlighting limited stock and emphasis on best remaining items.
A. P. Abbott & Co reports Herbert Davie of Koning Walch faced Windsor county court for arson in the Wright barn fire on January 7. The verdict indicates the case will likely move to next term as proceedings are outlined amid local concern. The piece also includes a local advertisement parody urging shoppers to “investigate” overcoats and clothing service as stores tout low prices and guarantees.
An old advertisement blurb promotes a “D. D. Prescription” claiming to cure eczema and skin troubles inherited at birth. It asserts the liquid treatment removes symptoms, with marketing language urging readers to try the unnamed product and soap as soothing aid.
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