Odd 1908 News Snippets and Milk Fine Report
A 1908 newspaper fragment notes a Burlington man fined for selling watered milk due to unfiltered water. It cites New York thaw progress, political leanings in New England dogged by names Todt Lodge and Dillingham, with mentions of Admiral Hob and humorous slang phrases amid assorted items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
State Board of Health
New England
Boston Herald
Lodge
Massachusettes
Erye
Maine
Herald
Amd Dillingham
Veruont
Place for Young and Active Men Only Fire Department Debate
A historical piece discusses age limits for municipal fire departments. Chief MaaDernitt of the Rathod department argues younger, physically capable men are needed for dangerous climbs, lobbies, and long shifts. The article questions retiring veterans and funding as Rutland weighs financial constraints and veteran care.
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Howe
MaaDernitt
Rathod
Winther
Secretary Taft Visit to Vermont Sparks Political Talk
The Taft campaign in Vermont appears as a maneuver by supporters amid opposition critiques. The evolving debate centers on Taft's visit under group auspices and the response from opponents, with explanations emerging as the event unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Taft
Vermont
American Steel Cross
Taft
Taft Visit in Vermont Draws Political Attention
The discussion suggests Taft’s Vermont tour may be used to advance political aims. Critics argue the visit is being framed to boost his national role, while supporters claim it serves humanitarian outreach. The text notes opposition could turn the trip into a political event and affect public perception of his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Taft
Mational Rel Crows Society
Vermont
Tome
Montpelier News Notes and Local Talent For Service
A vetting of singing offers a Montpelier chapel service is presented by Ler Pr Timswell of Baston, seeking support for 1874. Alderman F J Dawley faces a political challenge as supporters hint at nominating Wim Chief this year. The program includes Mira F. Lowe vocal pieces and Gene Comti recitations, with Henry C Wheeler the veteran tragedian of Barge noted for illness at 42.
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Montpelier Seminary
Timswell
Baston
Deis
Mira
Mary Phinmey
F. Lowe
Pit de Hopkins
Gene Comti
Barge
Henry C. Wheeler
Aaa Hospital For
No-Promotion Rule Debated in The News
Fragmented letters and commentary discuss public figures and the gubernatorial process. The piece cites the News and concerns merit versus political promotion, noting the importance of qualifications over popularity in selecting leaders.
Local News Charms and Community Notes
Randolph Tittle Maeion family updates include recovery efforts and social events at the Higllaguts area. Mrs Hheejvett, mother of Charles Bodgett, resides on Road IV with several dependents. The newly elected officers of the Order of Rebekahs were installed amid community activity and social gatherings.
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Hodgkins Curtis
Ehs
Tig Soho
Sant Ag
Brigham
Hheejvett
Charles Bodgett
Ith
Yan Woonta
Thanvills Barnes ix
Order of Rebekahs
East Calais Social: Local Residents Reported in Town
Unclear OCR notes list various residents and visitors including Mrs Enos Booking te, Mrs Cheme Guernsey, Harney Addleson of Plainteld, Clark Spaulding of North Montpelier, King and wife of Mainteld, Lawle Strong of South Woodbury, Mamba, Dean visiting East Montpetier, and Charles Bemis with family. Mentions Bertha White of East Montpelier visiting, Mra Albert George of Hardwick returning home, and Rev Wy.
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Cheme Guernsey
Micdwick
Harney Addleson
Plainteld
Clark Spaulding
North Montpelier
King Ad
Sunda
Lawle Strong
Woodbury
Dean
East Montpetier
Charles Bemis
M.D. Hawking
Bertha White
East Montpelier
Trolter
Forest Asa
Fs Leonard
Albert George
Hardwick
Rile
Western Masonic Union Officers Elected at Middlebury Meeting
Western Masonic Union in Middlebury elected new officers including Hi. Re W. Motnen as president and D. Niewsebte as secretary. The gathering at Masog Temple approved reports, set the next meeting for an animal hall event, and featured a village band, orchestra, and served supper.
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Middlebury
Tan
Malponte
Saile
E'Chuk
Masog Temple
B.J. Buttolph
Offtceny
Dent
Re W. Motnen
Vergennes
Barrows
Murli
Py Pallman
Hrandyn
B 0. Bennett
Buttington
Hsdpot
PB. Norton
Adios
Hanks
Bristol
Smith Ofington
B.A. Preston
North Burris Rg
Wate
Bhortiaun
Kenebiy
Rutland
N. Allen
Paty Layer
Animal Halt
Orchestra of
Troy
Sapper
Wer
Respected Citizen Dead in East Caius
Respectful notice reports Edger Ainaworth of East Caius died after a sudden apoplexy yesterday. Confusing fragments reference his store and community respect, with unclear other names and details.
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Edger Ainaworth
East Caius
Fan Cahein
Jon M
Ipie
Aline
Aine
Valeermemd
Pirat
Major General Howards Life and Experiences Among Our Hostile Indians
A review of Major General C C Howard's illustrated volume recounting his westward experiences with Indians during and after the Civil War. It covers his youth at West Point, military career, battles, and the massacre story, with depictions and remarks on his life and heroism.
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Howard
Great West
Ana
En. Howard
Mosca
Sarah Winnemucca
Maronx Whitmas
Nisaionarién
Rome
Aremt
West Point
Fort Omics
Hir
Hare
Jingles And Jests From An Old Penny Poem
Fragmentary OCR reveals a long antique poem about a clever poet and a king. The text references verses, a yard in length, and lines about wealth and fame. It mentions a manager, Green, and a shop, and notes a publication by Ryley Thought it wur.
Death of Dr. B S Nichols in Local City
News of the Nichols on Monday records the death of Dr. B S Nichols a prominent and well respected citizen. Since moving from Fair Haven in 1860 he owned the Elf Moneer shops and was active in civic life for many years. He had a long illness and remained liked in the community.
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Nichols
Fair Haven
Elf
Fragmented 1920s column witticisms mix
A garbled collage from a Chicago Tribune variety page and other papers shows jokes, quips, and short dialogues. It includes lines about chloroform, salaries, diary prompts, and stray snippets from The Baltimore American and The Inter Ocean, with unreadable fragments and fragmented captions.
Accused Of Swindling In Burlington Case
P T Lewis, claiming to represent Mannel W J Fox of the New England Telephone and used company, was arrested by pollen department last night for obtaining two hundred miles at 600 miles and one for 120 acre pias. The Peck agency notified Whitlingtom Mileage agency and police tracked the suspect to Hanox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlington
P. T. Lewis
Burlington Aie
Lewis
Tilleage
Yearontly
Mannel W. J. Fox
Oe England Telephone and Used Company
Woman's Body Found in Woods. Possible Foul Play
Police investigate the death of Catherine Pletcher of Ute after her body was found in the woods on a winter afternoon. Initially suspected of foul play, significant doubt arises as investigators review evidence. The case prompts further inquiry as relatives and local officials await updates on autopsy results and motive.
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Haven
Catherine Pletcher
Abe
Fletcher
Stabbed by hat pin near Bethel Jap. 30 It 1
Fragmentary report describes an incident near Bethel involving a hat pin attack on a person connected to Premamat View tires. Details are unclear, but the text mentions a disturbance near the village and a subsequent action at Grek.
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Bethel
Grek
White Sale at Great Underwear Showcase This Week
The store announces its th annual White Sale featuring muslin underwear for women and children. Corset covers, drawers, chemises, gowns, robes, skirts and lace sale items are heavily discounted with many prices under 2.00 and select items up to 6.00, urging customers not to miss the sale and its 89c to 1.50 range across many pieces.
An Ancient Banquet Menu From Feudal Times
An antiquary reads a dinner menu echoing medieval feasts with suet, boar’s head, peacock, geese, and spices. It details a mustard sauce for the boar, gilded beak on a stuffed peacock, and amber greased fowl, plus a recipe for a festive drink with almonds and wine.
A Neat Bit of Belfinhness. For Several Yerta.
A nonsensical fragment appears, describing a husband and wife scene with odd phrasing and garbled dialogue. The text seems to mix names like Wasaga and Chuck Eating Husbands, with unclear actions at a table and references to tenderloin and eating. No coherent news event or person details emerge.
Not a cent from rich men in winter poem
Whittier lines caution against sudden wealth as faith wavers and life ends. The speaker notes the rich refuse to gamble with money while a dying man’s fate hinges on belief, highlighting scarcity of trust.
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Barre
Wey
Frank &. Langley
Kelaved
Rostoteg
Tiv Parre Daily Times
New York
Parana
Knele Joe
Canton
Secretary Tapt
Hulda
Hooker
B. W. Hooker & CO
SUI
North Main St
Barre, Vt
Montpelier
Ba & E
F. J. Dawley
Yeas
Glady Vanderbilt
Sven
Epanemd
Circas
Sowe Tuinga
Gorwre
Nowiel
Joe Tient
St. Altuena
Newa Dvilines Ty Wee Enchow
Bortkogst
Jusini Whermaume Rogiaher
Witten
Stan i
Randolph
Tittle Maeion
Eas
Eh Wita Ell
East Calais
Enos
Western Masonic Union
C. C. Howard
Rennie Enn
Cabanas
Pieiaburg Post
Gomi
Ryley
B. S. Nichols
Por
Pomona
Cal
Nan
Chiesgo Tribune
Riskine
Baltimore
Ocean
Brown
Litte
Jones
Washington
Burtington
P. Byers
Thompson
F. P
He Vaughan
Maud
Elizabeth
Canaries
Boston
Faith
Booor
Whittier
Warter
Bulington Trust
Gurlington
Farrually
Serscontae Oiler
RED Cross Pharmacy
R. G. Robinson
Wood Block
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