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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
5
Extra good values for Saturday with three papers for six cents and full size bleached towels at ten cents each. Children’s wool sweaters reduced from two fifty to one twenty five, ladies waists cut to one dollar, nun veiling waists and brillianteen waists offered at sale prices.
A collage of brief items covers a busy day in Montpelier including visits to Northfield and Readsboro, travel to St Johnsbury, and a western business trip. Local notices mention the fish market, new phone installation, theater matinees, and upcoming dances and meetings. A funeral tribute for Alderman McNulty’s family is noted with carnations and condolences.
An OCR filled page notes performances at the opera house including The Passion Play and Isle of Capri. It lists whist parties at Fellows Hall and a Canton meeting, plus a lecture on the Passions and a chorus concert and dance at Miles Hall Graniteville.
Mrs Hannah Palmer of St Alban resumes a two week visit to Richford with her son J H Palmer. Miss Cora Blixs has come back from eye treatment. Mr and Mrs J J Holman have returned to Waterbury on Monday after spending time there.
The Daylight Store offers deep discounts on remaining Misses and Ladies Winter Coats with prices cut to less than half. Remaining coats are described as valuable for next season and expected to sell quickly.
Several small garments and coats remain in a sale listing. Lot No 1 offers children coats at 98 cents with only three small garments left. Also two young ladies coats in sizes 12 and 14 with extra values 986 and other coats from ages 1 to 4 in white bear velvet fabrics.
A sale listing offers children and misses coats with substantial markdowns. Heavily reduced items include ladies and children’s coats, with prices around 2.98 and 3.98, noting previous values and suggesting buyers examine the fall-line coats for similar deals.
A sale advertises ladies and misses coats and capes with many styles and colors. Lot items include coats previously priced up to 14.00 and 12.00, now offered at 6.98, plus fur collared coats and short coats at sale prices.</S>
A collection of fragmented local notices including theater listings at Bayaiion with The Two Orphans showings Thursday to Saturday, a charity convocation at Masonic hall Monday March 2, 1908, Polishers' meeting at Nichols block Friday Feb 28, and a repair meeting of Central Labor unions in Nichols block Feb 28 at 7 30. James Mutch secretary.
The ad promotes rain coats as essential wardrobe items available in unfinished Worsted, Velour Coverts, Vicunas, and Thibets with rainproofing and guarantees. Prices range from 10 to 20 dollars and services include cleaning, repair, and fur counts to rent.
Merchants receive a cash discount ranging from one to six percent depending on groceries or dry goods, with similar savings extended to cash customers at retail. Red stamps indicate the offer, promising $9.00 worth with one pound Baking Powder, $6.00 with one pound, 60c Special, $3.00 with one pound, and 35¢ Special.
Fragmentary text references a Mrs Saab Bom Al Air and others including Kacey. The legible elements indicate an obituary or memorial notice with unclear names and relationships. No reliable details on dates, places, or affiliations could be determined from the readable portion.
Martina McMahon triumphs in Frain Brot competition as local athletes crown new champion at the event. Strong performances by community competitors highlight a competitive day with notable showing from multiple participants.
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