Rebellions, Fire, and Political Projections in Vermont
Reading fragmentary items shows St Johnsbury rebels against state health board authority while Burlington and Vergennes engage in guerrilla tactics. Portland’s city hall burned despite fireproof claims. A chorus of presidential candidates looms as Leslie Bluw’s book project aims to aid his bid amid counterattacks.
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Portland
St. Johnsbury
State Board of Health
Burlington
Vergennes
Mito
Leslie M. Bluw Fe
Death of Rev. William A. Fraser in Grutieveite
The death of Reverend William A Fraser, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Grutieveite, is described as a pathetic loss. He had been with the Grutieveville church only a few months yet showed promise of great and good results, with wide sympathy from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Fraser
Grutitevite
Grawiteville Church
Head and Front in Vermont Democratic Party
The text discusses John HL Senter of Montpelier as a leading head and front of Vermont’s Democratic party. It notes some Democrats may object to the claim and questions the extent of Senter’s prominence and influence within the minority party.
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John HL Senter
Montpelier
Democratic Party
Vermont
Demokratic Party
Vernont
Senter
Anniversary of Burns Birth Celebrated Near Ayer Scotland
The text notes a yearly observance of Robert Burns birth near a cottage south of Ayer in Scotland. It also hints at future celebrations tied to the anniversary of Galewdal and quotes a line from the Levinton Sun about songs of Harte continuing as long as the memory endures.
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Ribert Burns
Ayer
Scothind
Galedewla
Harte
Shaken Universe Sustained by Poems and Peace
A fragmented meditation suggests humanity seeks solace in poetry amid turmoil. The speaker contemplates whether songs and verse endure in memory and offer calm through strife, hinting at the enduring human need for art in crisis.
Federal Attack Upon Alleged Oil Rebates
The government presses allegations against Standard Oil, seeking to unwind rebates tied to freight charges. Deputy E Durand of the Interstate Commerce Commission testified before examiner Judge Franklin Piere, detailing rebates to Standard Oil and railroads. The case centers on freight rates from Evansville to East St Louis and other routes, with figures showing preferential pricing and violations cited.
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Ite Nuee
Standant Oil Company
E. Durand
Franklin Perie
Mr. Durand
Ile
Tony
Vonulesson Frelosing
St. Louis
Gil
Pratik HM
Kellogg
Standart Gil Company
Mayor Dahlman Faces Waterways Convention Turmoil
A May or Dahlman confrontation at a South Dakota gathering sparked calls to remove him from office. Delegates criticized his actions against committee chairs and warned he sought to inject politics into the Congress, with several cries of Put him out.
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Dahlman
James
Rorumat
Core
Dakota
Committee On
Crgnsminati
Wastinton
Dor
Burlington Boy Killed in City Transport Death
A Burlington report states Jon West Yarkensburg of W Va and Frank McCaffey of New York City were involved in a fatal incident with a violent guitar claim. Mr McCaffrey sent to New York for interment. survivor list includes wife Beehive motives and siblings Hebi Kate Agnes Jali. Travel arrangements by B Hapton.
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Burlington
Jon
Han West Yarkensburg
W. Va
Frank McCaffey
New York City
Gutherite
Roorge Street
McUalfrry
Titoy
New York Uy
B. Hapton
Inn & Coneh
Nam York
Hebi
Kate
Agnes
Jali
Metlaffrey
New York
Vermont Grangers Busy Organize Lodges in State
A Vermont statement from State Master Geuren W. Pinus of Chisenn describes Vermont Granges as active, noting growth in membership and lodge organization. The report highlights that over 400 members are involved, with many Granges active and expanding, including Deputy Catt S. Prattirtair and other leaders in establishing new lodges nationwide.
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Hrattlebury
Geuren W. Pinus
Chisenn
Sunday religious services listed in several churches
A readable fragment lists morning Universalist and Presbyterian services with topics like The Temples and Gods of Beauty and The Straight Modern Path. It also notes Sunday school times, baptist and Catholic references, and various sermon topics and prayer hours across churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Goda
Buyyt
Mrs Belle Du Bois Heads to New York for Palm Beach Trip
Mrs Belle Du Bois left for New York on Friday to meet Mr and Mrs Martie Washburn and spend a few days there before they travel to San Francisco. They then plan to proceed to Boston for an extended stay before returning.
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Belle du Bois
New York
Martie Washburn
San Francisco
Boston
Montpelier City Court Reveals Sullivan Case Details
In Barre city court Jehan Sullivan, a recent release from county jail, faced a second offense related to intoxication. The proceedings reference prior incidents and directives to await further actions by city authorities. The report also notes funeral arrangements for a deceased Montpelier resident and various municipal notes including budgeting for city departments and ward four representation. The overall page ties legal, civic, and local events in Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehan Sullivan
Barre
John Sullivan
Jal Vy
M. Harvey
Tracy
Randolph Fin Condition Report and Social Roundup
A fragmented note describes multiple local social visits and travel plans. Mrs Henry Sparhawk of St Johnsbury attends a ten day visit with Sparhawk family. Mrs Myrtle Chagas hosts at Chamberlin farm with Fred Chadwick visiting. Alda Sinok with daughter Hudnes travel toward Albany for a short stay. Other details reference a visit to New UWrglant and a guest remaining briefly at a chamberlin farm.
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Thanche Sparhiawk
Henry Sparhawk
St. Johnsbury
Gan
Chamberlin
Chamberlin Farm
Myrtle Chagas
berTin
Fred Chadwick
Uwrglant
Motor Lullaby Jumble of Fragments in 19th Century Verse
Fragmentary lines echo a playful poem about a child in a house top cradle and a topsy set of notes. The text blends nursery rhyme rhythm with garbled phrases about a serious operation and political figures, yielding a surreal, incomplete snapshot of a page item.
Saturday or Monday Free Red Stamps Premium Sale
An advertisement touts free red stamp premiums available on Saturdays or Mondays. Items include vase lamps, tables, rockers, draperies, lace curtains, silverware, sewing tables, clocks, couches, and kitchen cabinets with price tiers in red stamps. One dollar in red stamps starts a book, with extra stamps offered on sale days to speed up collecting premiums. Begin saving now to redeem rewards.
Footnote On Height From Richmond Times Thapate
A fragmentary verse style note reflects on height growth fears as a speaker claims to be 18 yet still measures ten to foot one. The piece blends humor with self mockery while addressing aspirations for physical change, in a tone resembling a late 19th or early 20th century local paper’s light column.
Fragmentary text hints at social themes and marriage
Readable segments mention money and desire to marry for love. lacks clear names, dates, or places to anchor a full news item.
The Human Nature of It and All He Had
Fragmented dialogue pieces discuss habit and restraint in human nature. The snippet mentions quitting a smell habit and external pressures, suggesting inner conflict and social prompting amid chaotic wartime or daily life contexts. The text is incomplete but conveys tension between desire and obligation.
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