This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
6
Two carloads of sleighs guaranteed for durability are offered at $25 each, including the old Cortlandt Cartage Co. model. The ad lists blankets and other items as part of a complete winter line, urging customers to compare prices at J H. F. Cutler's Stable near Bear City Hotel.
D W Flagg's Wonderland Moving Picture Co will show at Miles hall Friday night January 24 with new tie and new fans. The train from the hill Saturday night will be held after the performance at the Barre opera house by the Jere McAuliffe stock company. Prof W E Corliss singing school re concert and box social at Solid Rock chapel Monday evening January 27. Indies asked to bring boxes. proceeds for school and church.
Orange holds a box social at Cutler's Corner Friday evening January 24. Ladies are asked to bring boxes.
A card states refund guarantee for Greene's Wrest bottle if it fails to cure a cold or cough. It promises a 25 cent bottle money-back warranty and lists Red Crows Pharmacy and numerous signatories including E A Crown C H Kendrick Co D F Davis George L Edson J A McArthur Wil Miller & Co McAllister Co D C Howard A Cumming J W Parmenter.
The Barre Daily Times lists a 1908 life insurance notice for the National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont. It advertises agents S Ballard of Montpelier and B Ballard of Barre and urges readers to consider securing life insurance before it’s too late.
A collage of local ads notes pd flowers and Youngson's catalog items. It lists Gov B and Masonic charms at Austins, watch clock services, stone gutters glasses, and various prices from 20 cents to 82 dollars per pair. Also mentions overshoes, robbers, shoe store, and eyewear services.
Empire Georgia resident O Emridge extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for throat and lung ailments including croup and colds. The ad notes Red Cross Pharmacy and Rickert & Wells as sellers with trial bottles offered. It also lists Burdock Wood Bitters, Doan’s Pills, Sones Statement for piles, and Thomas Electric Oil among remedies. A 1908 note mentions pay changes for traveling pastors and a Wonderland Moving Picture Co event at the Barre opera house.
A South Barre notice invites ten riders aged over eight from the Sunday school to meet Friday night January 24 at Mrs. Carr's house at seven. The outing will depart there, and refreshments will be served at her name after the ride.
Norw ich university activities include a talk by O A Edgerton on currency and a student entertainment in Guilb ball. The week features Mrs Katherine Lavallo in Barrow, Miss Florence Kendall's Granville visit, a merchants association meeting at Lance McCormick store, and Major and Mrs Henry W Hovey arriving from Spokane. Several locals travel to Orange Park Florida for the winter, and Horace Smith slowly recovers from a finger injury.
Norwich University reports war department inquiries designating students for examinations toward army lieutenancy. Graduates may join Philippine Constabulary as third lieutenants with $1,100 salary, quarters, and travel paid. two-year service required. Vermont Field Artillery receives a complete battery outfit from the U.S. government, including four 3-inch guns, eight service carts, wagons, saddles, and equipment for 120 men, at no cost to the university.
Cabot TLF Harvey of Philadelphia appears in a distant farm setting as The Raster Star plans a forthcoming drama. Will Wittheher of Mainfield visits town Wednesday at party Harcy Carroll of White River Too attends Gret week. Mrs. S.C. Woodry suffers an ailment and cannot attend the fret of the Me Koanereat. Mrs Conley of Berre meets Laure Liford in Ly e Cae ales. Saree erates.
An early 20th century advertisement warns of rheumatism and urges readers to try Urie-O from Smith Drug Company in Syracuse. It touts blood disease treatment claims and promises a free trial bottle sent on request.
The Me Stock Co presents a comedy drama Late in ope he arse pests with Miss Eileen and Miss Aldridge in leading roles. The week closes with the Pitfalls of New York and a big melodrama Way Women Sing plus a Saturday family matinee and night performance.
The article notes Marie Neil appearing in a city event at the Barre opera with the Fenberg Stock Go. It mentions weeks of engagement, a performance Monday, and a collaboration with Gilmore and others as they showcased a brilliant mobile exhibit linked to the St. Louis exposition.
Mrs Certride Chelsea receives word of her uncle Alfred W Lane's death in South Murra amid other obituaries and family notices. Miss Love Hood returns from Thos ton after two weeks visiting sister Mrs John D Lane. Local residents report various moves, illnesses, school term ends, a promenade event at town hall, and reflections on early settlers and local families.
Calabrian tremors trigger widespread fear as inhabitants flee homes and seek shelter. Reports describe damaged buildings, disrupted streets, and a scramble for safety amid ongoing aftershocks. Local authorities urge calm while assessing quake impact and providing aid.
Wing explains borrowed French plow design in Breeder's Gazette. After studying in France, he notes the two wheeled beam plow works smoothly on alfalfa sod, aiding horse teams and plowmen. A walking plow proves best for the tough sod, while a wheel under the beam adds steadiness.
A farmer describes modifying a sulky plow by adding two large wheels and one small support to steady its track. He and Blacksmith fit a 30 inch wheel and an 18 inch wheel onto a 4 by 4 inch block with a 1 ¼ inch shaft. The test, watched by Pragk, proves the setup works well. The plow now handles alfalfa sod across about sixty acres with ease.
A historical note discusses adjustable plow attachments using wedges and improvised wheels, proposing inexpensive modifications to improve depth control and level farming. It suggests cooperatives where local growers share sulfur work during sparing seasons and mentions peach shipment activity nearby.
A garbled note discusses California agriculture shifting from dairy and apples to citrus and fruits. It mentions varied adoption, diverse crops, and potential for perfection in cultivation but remains unclear on specifics or sources. The text indicates strong interest in new fruit varieties and farming opportunities in the state.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.