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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
3
A local retailer touts proper fit as essential to wear and shape in its ready to wear line. The ad argues that well fitting clothes wear well, retain shape, and suit the buyer, claiming customer satisfaction brings repeat business. It invites customers to try the shop and become loyal patrons.
A potpourri of household hints and social guidance from the era, including polish methods with vinegar for a glossy finish, sugar in water for clarity, tin washing with soda, and careful storage advice for travelers. It also cites a New Haven Imurail Courier remark on graciously accepting invitations, a travel trunk tip from the Memphis News-Scimitar, and a reflective verse on U.S. presidents and assassinations, plus watch care instructions and a dialogue about music study.
A clipped, humorous item notes Mrs Doty and Mr Doty in a domestic scene. The exchange hints at punctuality, with a light jab about Mr Doty always being late to dinner. The brief quip captures a social moment in a mid century local paper.
D. F. Davis, the enterprise druggist, offered Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price with a money-back guarantee if it failed. He believed his experience with similar medicines supported success, but so far sales have been scarce and none have been returned.
An old advertisement extols a luxury bath routine declaring bathing with warm water and soap followed by Comfort Powder to refresh and soothe the skin. It claims benefits for children and adults, reducing irritation chafing and perspiration while providing a fresh feeling.
In New York on June 2, Henry A. Schieb faced a third arrest as authorities pursue the death of his wife Lillian Schleb. Police say the investigation widens after Schieb’s earlier run-ins and a habeas corpus release. Separate debate in Washington over a senate probe to be led by a mixed party subcommittee follows a bitter clash over procedure and leadership.
Albert F. Boynton 27 of Worcester died after his leg was crushed between railroad tracks near Woonsocket. He was found by Walter Lunt and died at Woonsocket Hospital after amputation above the knee. He had worked for the New Haven Railroad five years and recently between Milford and Franklin. His wife, married last week, came from Worcester. The second item notes a Senate committee reporting a bills for direct nominations of state and county officers.
A Scottville Michigan woman praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for her health after long farm labor. She claims it alleviates backache and bearing-down symptoms and credits it with improving her family’s well being. She also notes her daughter used the remedy for irregularity and endorses the product’s safety.
Twenty six defendants indicted in Tacoma Washington for padding returns and census fraud. The charges stem from padded returns with no names released. The date notes June 2 with the local entry stressing formal indictments.
The Hamburg line steamer Ypiranga departed Ulis port at four yesterday morning bound for Havre France. The voyage follows a postponement due to concerns about navigating the narrow channel at daybreak. General Dints plans reportedly aim to return him to Spain as travel speculation swirls.
Soldiers on a Brigade hike suffered in 97 degree heat near Galveston to Houston. Ambulances crowded, 500 men out of ranks at times, many convulsions and bleeding from nose and mouth reported, several cannoneers seriously affected.
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