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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
3
A garbled wartime text fragment mentions a soldier's tub and press access, with scattered phrases about water, alarms, and combat. It references a Tommy and a colonel, hints of escape, and a tumultuous scene, though specifics are unclear due to corrupted OCR. The piece feels like a disjointed diary wartime note rather than a cohesive report.
An account recalls Engeti Cowlee as a boy in Mivags performing in amateur theatricals. He and a gentile friend devised scenes including Mis omitie wae littlehale and a river plunge gag. The troupe faced mishaps with props, a mattress, and a mock flood as the crowd watched, revealing a lively childhood in theatre.
Foreigners increasingly purchase American trotters for export to England Austria Denmark Belgium and other markets. Notable imports include Tom Axworthy 2:17 and Tommy FL 23074, with prices up to 10500 and 21000 for high class prospects. The trend reflects a shift from price focus to breeding and racing potential as exports grow.
A long report discusses efforts to harmonize rules for England and America to prevent conflicts in cross country play. It notes foot fault issues, the need for fair play, and examples from British and American tournaments, highlighting calls for codified standards and improved refereeing for a livelier season.
Hamburg American Line plans to equip North Sea bound vessels with gyroscope gear to reduce rolling. Early tests on a sea barge showed deck stability improving as a heavy wheel spun, hinting at wide future applications from ships to trains and urban transit, with experts tracing roots back to 19th century experiments and prior shipboard aids.
Barre Vermont January 1 1908 local market notes fresh eggs declined while butter held steady and potatoes stayed quiet. Wholesale pork products remained low with dressed pork at a limited price and veal and lamb prices listed alongside chickens fowl and dairy notes.
In Ricker's Market St Joimebury January 1 1807 weekly receipts ending December 30 list poultry 1100 pounds at 7 cents per pound lamb 60 head 35 cents hogs 100 head 4 cents cattle 130 head 24 cents calf 100 head 260 dollars in value.
Boston markets report butter demand steady with firm quotations echoing national trends. Spot grades hold at 27 4 to 28 cents, high quality stock fetches similar or higher, with regional quotes across Vermont New Hampshire New York and surrounding areas varying from 14 to 28 cents per pound. Notes state prices reflect wholesale level and are not retail.
A federal breeding station for the Morgan horse is to be established at Weybridge on about 500 acres of land after Middlebury residents petitioned officials in Washington. The project aims to preserve the Morgan breed, with facilities including a two story barn and a stallion lineup headed by General Gules, and requires further appropriation to complete equipment, steam heating, and personnel.
A fragment from a scrapbook recounts a man cheating a gas company by secretly venting the meter each night. An amused friend guides him to blow down the meter daily, and the plan works until the inspector later questions the unusual readings with a puzzled quizzical stare.
A fragmented tale describes Michael Catisian, a nine section boss for the Southern railroad in Ladiow Kentucky, noted for Gaelic wit. The garbled text mentions warm walking and raids, then a cryptic exchange about effort and employment, appearing in a local dialect from Lippiacott's.
A garbled snippet shows characters arguing about divorce and loyalty with phrases like We got too much parting blood and belief in aught to fin. The text is fragmentary, lacking clear context or人物 names, and seems from a dialogue or play excerpt.
Chicago Record-Terwlid presents a garbled note on overheard money talk. The fragmentary text hints at a phrase exchange and a casual farewell, reflecting a newspaper voice of the era. The unclear source limits concrete names or events.
A Philadelphia Ledger item recounts a German patient at a clinic where the family physician could not help. The operative specialist’s long wait times and high charges provoke tension as a thrifty man confronts the doctor, hearing a quoted fee of fifty dollars for the first consultation and ten dollars for each additional visit. The brief incident ends with a humorous greeting as the patient meets the doctor.
A New Orleans figure known for charity accepted an invitation to an anti tehercalosle meeting and sat between a rabbi and a rabbit in a solemn frame. The scene featured light talk to ease the mood as the crowd weighed moral contrasts and religious dialogs. The moment prompted a remark about a moral blame.
A garbled verse fragment recalls a yearlong wait for marriage, a Yankee yacht, and a court dispute. The text wavers with names, dates, and places, mentioning Dakota, a millionaire, a divorce, and calls to contact someone early.
James Dutsican of the Granite Cutters International urges peace and fair labor, linking Christian ethics to union action. He argues unions must pursue justice, equal pay, and opposition to child labor, while stressing dialogue over force in industrial disputes. Fraternally, James Dutsican, Qaley, Mass.
A garbled account discusses Manuel Amador of Pagaing and a millionaire, depicting wealth and charity in a muted, reflective scene. The fragment hints at social contrast and personal emotion, with references to a servant and a dramatic reveal.
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