Local Patent Remedy Ad Lists Refund Policy and Names
An old advertisement pledges money back if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It offers a 25 cent bottle and lists multiple local merchants and distributors including K. A. Crown Co and J. A. McArthur among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
K. A. Crown, Co
Kenl & Go
D. F. Davia
Milas & Oy
J. A. McArthur
McAllister Bros
M c Howard J. A. Cumming
J. W. Parmenter
Martin's cart will have mice fresh oysters Saturday
Graniteville FH announces limited supply of fresh oysters this Saturday at Martin's cart. Event highlights a brief market run with customers urged to arrive early for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Cart
Osborne announces cash coupons and premium for prompt payment
Notice states starting Tuesday February 4 1908 the store will give cash coupons with every five cent or more purchase redeemable in goods. Credit customers may receive a premium for prompt payment with details to follow. East Barre VT reader J A Osborne invites inquiries.
Insurance ads urge annuities and family security in Barre
The Barre Daily Times notes a national life insurance ad promoting future odds for families. It highlights Monte Delle and N. B. Ballard as agents in Barre offering annuity plans from a 50th year within the National Life Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life Hnstrance Company
Monte Delle Ee
N. B. Ballard
Barre, T
TALK OF THE TOWN. Local Ads and Notices
A jumble of small ads and notices lists flower shops, clock and watch services, picture framing, stone cutter glasses, and a range of clothing and hosiery. Also notes a bachelors' club meeting, rental housing, eye care, and a Friday night basketball game. Medical tonics and tonics advertised for digestion and skin conditions.
Montpelier Visit Notes and Local Events
Groton Reverends MF Myers and others traveled to Montpelier for engagements. Harvey Ricker of New York visited relatives, while E Clark returned from business in Montpelier. Local drama rehearsals at the high school feature The Cuban Spy as Clyde M. Colin arrives for a two week vacation. A newborn infant died shortly after birth to Mr and Mrs Avyrustim Paris, and Mrs James Rogers and Mrs Jamie Bennett were called to Montpelier. Local educators and visitors including Superintendent Frank Tyee and Dr Gilman attended meetings in Topsham and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avyrustim Paris
Wheen
W. Grown
Clyde M. Colin
St. Allane
M.D. Coffin
Jamon Rogers
Jamie
Thomas
Belectrin
Stone
Montpelier
Frank Tyee
Whitmcre
Buffalo
Ley
Northfield
Drifter Gilman
Newbury
Topsham
Topsham When They — Foneeporkers At An Educational Meeting, Held At That Plage
Adame
Alex, Whitehill
Ryewite
Roy Brothers
Harnot
Montpelier Perate
AR Taylor
Viewting
Randlopth P F Emerson mill work and local notes
Randolph and Bethel business activity resumes as Emerson company restarts operations after idleness. Miss Hazel Vairbanks visits Bethel on business. several locals travel to Rochester and Vancouver. Dr. Beekman families relocate to Pinehurst while health improves. Bethel Women’s Club announces new officers and committee heads for the year. total membership reaches seventy active and sixteen honorary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence = Mayo
Bethel
Leslie Dickenson
Tle
Los Angeles
Cal
Vancouver
A. C
Dickerman
Granville
TL M. Miller
Howe Block
Abbie Bingham
Velen
South Hadley
Maes
oMi-vere
Homer Wisite
Mra
Laoiiel Rieljoond
Mary Marpoll
A. E. Rane
Nesiat
Ant
Fa. Ittisslow
B.A. Thomas
Belle du Bois
J. P. Cleveland
E.R. Draper
S . Lameon
B. Gay
J. W. Rowell
Julia Waleh
Anita Burt
F. O. Blanchard
H. A. Powers
G. A. Pinney
Fraser Mens
Ella Skinner
Edna Fairbanks
J. Tix
Gi. Manke
Jennie Wadheiyl
Uy Bethe Ene Vnd
Baweil
Labelle the Irypartist to Perform in Montpelier
East Barre notes Labelle the hypnotist artist will perform an exhibition in Montpelier as part of a drink line event. The show is slated for February 5 at the East Barre Opera House, with hypnotism demonstrations expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labelle
Montpelier
Ifo
Mast Barre
Citizens Caucus AML Set to Nominate Local Officials
Citizens caucus AML invites eligible voters to a meeting at City Hall on Friday February 14 1908 at 7 00 pm to nominate candidates for mayor clerk and trustees of the Burne library for one year and an absentor for three years Ward caucuses follow on February 15 1908 at 7 30 pm at local school buildings to nominate candidates for ward commissioner mayor and school commissioner with terms from two to three years.
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AML
Siniatal
Adest
O'Elonk
Maid Ane Woal
Pteieh
Burne Library
Churet Street
Sehool
Mklorhanan
Siren Sehool
Ummiease
Fragmented 19th Century Extracts and Dialogues
A collage of literary fragments and dialogue excerpts, including garbled lines about consumption and remedies, a note on Georgia Moore of Grimestems, and references to a graveyard of Asiatics. Also mentions trials, a legal scene, a maid, and a sideways court-room or social gathering with a motion and Mr Dern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugster
Good Savings Bank Slogans for Vermont Depositors
The Hyde Park Savings Bank banner touts slogans emphasizing absolute safety and Vermont ownership. It boasts nineteen years in business with no poor or doubtful assets and no stocks or bonds outside Vermont. Money deposited by Feb. 15 earns interest from January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Hyde Park Savings Bank
Hall of Fame notes and public figures in 19th century
An assortment of brief items lists Gifford Pinchot and forest service work in schools, centenarian twins William and Samuel Muncy in Babylon, N Y, and Souster Philander Chase Knox’s library at Washington. It mentions Dr. Charles I Whitney as medical referee prospect, Helton as assistant, plus long-ago Vermont postmaster Williams, Frank Pierce as interior official, and Denver as temporary convention chair candidate. It also notes Frank Pixley’s chevalier honor from Portugal and Royal Geographical Society recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
Forest Service
William
Samuel Muncy
Babylon
Soustor Philander Chase Knox
Washington
Charles I. Whitney
Sam Houston
Addison
Helton
Illnois
Kentucky
B. Williams
Bondville
Ciniins
United States
Williame
Frank Pierce
Ver , Mont
Eastern College
Pierce
Denver
Ohio
California
Frank Pixley
Guyiay Siders
Bax
Chevalier
Tits T
Pixley
Royal Geographical Society of London
Riya Rays Recalled as Death Detectors Advancing Science
The French Academy of Sciences reports new use of certain rays as death indicators. In life the rays reveal abdominal motion and organ impressions, while after death the organs become vividly visible. Numerous tests support the finding, noted by the London Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy of Sciences
Fife
London Globe
Sleep in the Desert Travel Tale from North China News
A traveler recalls the extreme fatigue of riding camels across a harsh desert in China. Nighttime cold, camel smells, and endless waiting drive sleepiness to near peril, with a vigilant horse keeping the sleeper from danger. The narrative ends as the caravan nears a resting place along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Balting Place
North China Newa
Corsican Funeral Customs and Mourning Traditions
A Corsican death custom article describes burial within a day in a new costume, the mourning rituals of the poor and rich, improvised funeral poetry by women, and the dramatic acts at wakes. It notes mourner practices at Tinerdin, the gathering of women after a corpse departs, and the ritual impact of grief on the family. Cemeteries feature tulidinge tombs with rich hangings, flowers, poetry and lamps placed by mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsica
Tinerdin
Mourbera
Quaint Totnes Market Custom Stirs Historic Price System
At Totnes market a nine-tenant custom keeps butter prices uniform as dealers copy a chalked quote. The practice, once challenged to disrupt the price set by producers, quickly failed and the old system rebounded, returning to its traditional course as noted by St. James' Gazette.
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Totnes
St. James
One Kind of Fame and Antiquity Prowling Notes
Authorities in England seek to deter vandalism as relics face carving on stones. A man faced a fine of 18 dollars for chipping his name on a stone in the Druids Circle near Keswick. Nearby, Swanage and Alpine postcard customs are mentioned with similar boastful practices and a tale from the Chicago News about a drift of public figure Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarge
England
Keswick
Swanage
Chicago News
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. F. Cutler
Acard
Graniteville
J. A. Osborne
East Barre
Page Bros. Livery Stable
J. D. Ossola
M. J. Kity
Williametown
Farwell
L. Bolster
Jephona 105
North Main Street
Barre
Joe Koralsky
Rte
Neetty
Barre Cleaning and Dyeing
Tatagibana
Esstman Mock
Mein Si
The
Times
the Barre Daily Times
Talk OF
TOWN
Youngson’s
Tel
Geo. E. Garland
L. P. Austin’s
TL. P. Austin
Baldwin
Thureday
Spaulding Street
People's Store
Rxbachelors’ Club
O'Lock
Anderson & Sons
South Main Stret
I. PF
Austin’s
Chuck Arcet
Stowe
Don
Groton
Myers
Montpelier Nerdy
B. Hateh
Randolph
Emerson Company
Theo
Hazel Vairbanks
W. Fe Edson
Eall
Welby McCollum
University of Vermont
Citizens’ Caucus
Georga Moore
Grimestems
N.C
Red Crees Phartusey
Gulf of Carpentaris
Australia
Chambers’ Journal
Good Savings Bank
the Hall OF Fame
Nell
Wille
Angel
Willie
Averill MilLs
D. Barnett
Plainneld
Hobie
B. Barre
Muntington & Cestman
Weehington
Barry & Jones
Kent
Sanborn
Orange
Miles & Co
St. George
L. Pray, No, Montpeliir, Ve. F
Joulyy
Northfess
Lemberton
Whitney & Co
Northfieid
Futls
Tiisgnies
Creech
Carroll S. Page
Hyde Park, Vermont
Tepertinvet
Ap Ln
A. W. Papers & CO
Morse Block
Barreystreet
Roary Telephone
Flores
Char ‘House
Miami
Reliance
Gilson, Woodpecker
Co. H, Taft
Randolph Center
Segel
S. J. SEGEL @ CO
Depot ‘Seme
Beecham’s
Beecham
OLD Vermont Mutual
R.G. Robinson
Wood Block
Barre, Vt
Granite City Creamery
Worthen
Keith Avenue
Main Street
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