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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
Readers note a chaotic mix of topics from Chelan ads to Denver wind costs, with mentions of Prouty and Proctor campaigns, a Coney Island fire, and Vermont court notes. The discourse covers Democratic strategies, Bryan’s standing, and a looming presidential contest, reflecting tense campaign rhetoric and local concerns.
Ad reads several price points for suits including 2.00 and 2.50, 1.25 and 1.50, 1.00, 90, 50 and 750, inviting readers to see the items in the firm’s friadam display.
A committee completed its tabard from a defeated Montpelier caucus list. Cabot delegates at the convention had no role in incorporating those names into its agenda. Certain conditions could have given them standing, but those circumstances did not arise.
The Barter calls the Vermont campaign hopeful for voters focused on state welfare, noting no single machine controls nominations. Procter and Clement factions loom, with independent voters growing, while the Cleveland comparison hints at potential party unity challenges. A Washington County jailer is praised for humane treatment of inmates amid debate over mental health care and safeguards.
Montpelier tidings from page two report Mrs LC Vail seeking rheumatism treatment in Michigan while Mr and Mrs Morse of Grand Ledge visit J By Morse family. Florence Shipman plans Honolulu teaching post with Josephine Pierce accompanying. J Turk Cross shows encouraging recovery in Boston. Springfield Printing forms corporation of $15000 for general printing. E B Larabee of Bennington opens electrical supply store, heading Bennington Electric Light Co. National Life Insurance reports net assets 40 637 126.76 as of July 1. 4 416 policies issued since Jan 1. Mrs Gilmore’s daughter visiting en route to Fair Haven. City council sends officials to Boston area to study street tech for automobiled roads. Deboer travels to Boston on business. Wing also eyed for Montpelier legislature seat.
Strong capital, surplus and undivided profits back the bank, which stresses conservative management. OUR BANK is Barre’s oldest, operating thirty-five years in the same quarters. It pledges time and labor to customers and the public with courteous, attentive service.
Local contractors report building activity remains steady despite a weak business climate. In 1906 about seventy buildings were completed while last year around fifteen more were under construction, reflecting cautious optimism. Extrusion to Lake Champlain noted in the page 2 advertisement.
A fragment notes the sight of a coal bin with a lot of lint or litter piled atop it, inviting curiosity about what was counted within. The terse line hints at a domestic or archival detail without full context.
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