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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
5
A. A. Smith & Bro advertises a broad catalog of men and boys apparel and accessories. The copy emphasizes guaranteed quality and invites readers to compare items such as suits shirts hats gloves shoes and jewelry while assuring unadulterated facts in ads and store claims.
A local retailer emphasizes price integrity and steady profits, arguing low prices reflect strong business. The pitch promises fair quality goods and clear value, inviting customers to visit this week to see items that meet their needs with a fair profit behind them.
The column lists social happenings and local goings on. It mentions visits by Jimar Tenby and W. A. Bpavidlingg, a Socialist meeting in the Wheetotk block, a dance at South Puree, Aunt Dinah's quilting party, and performances at Roach Bros. The piece also references local theater, an insurance ad, and small anecdotes from town life.
A P Abbott Co promotes remaining lines at Daylight Store as favorable weather continues. Past week saw many lines closed, yet strong values remain to be cleared in the next two weeks.
Half price sale on ladies suits formerly valued at 25 to 30 dollars. All wool summer suits in blues black brown and colors now 12.50 or 18.00. Buy before sizes and styles sell out as value outweighs repairs to old outfits.
Trade buyers are urged to buy skirts at current low prices with varied colors and finishes. Skirts priced from 50 and 6.75 to 4.96 offer strong value, though not all sizes may be in stock. Purchasers can fit later and realize good returns.
Silk waists in white and colored India silks priced at 298 and 85.98 with limited blacks and napped colors. Chiffon Panama skirts offered at 8.98, colored taffeta items at 4.75. Silks and shirt waist suits heavily discounted to close out, with imported styles and season favorites included.
A. P. Abbott & Co advertises style and affordable goods with a BP brand. A promotion notes ladies skirts and household items amid market interest in desirable properties and small business lines. The Granite Mutual Life Insurance and East Barre Foresters announce a picnic at Hood's Grove on August 1 with music dancing games and a ball game among teams.
Chelsea W. H. Sprague arrested Arthur Gordon on a complaint to State's Attorney M. M. Witton of Randolph charging him with with intent to rape. A hearing Tuesday at Hoscoe Mt. Williams West Corinth before Justice John Mo Comstock bound over for county court with $1,000 bail posted by his brother. State's Attorney Wilson led the prosecution Hale K. Darling appeared for the respondent in absentia.
City of Barre treasurer James Mackay announces taxes for 1908 are due by August 10. Unpaid amounts will be turned to the constable for collection with five percent added and legal fees. Public notice dated July 1, 1908.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a land sale near Greuiteville and Wittlencrows, mentioning 190 acres and tillage, with a date around 2 April. Content is unclear and partially garbled. no decisive entities beyond places and acreage.
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