Barre Daily Times 1914 Memorial Day notes and state news
The Barre Daily Times comments on Memorial Day events at Vermont prisons, remarks on the Brattleboro Reformer’s praised Memorial Day orator, and notes broader trends in public speaking and historical collections. It also references Carranza and Villa in Mexico and praise for the American Red Cross humanitarian work. It mentions New Hampshire, Maine health efforts, and a playful digression about Prouty and Thaw.
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Brattleboro
Brittleboro
Barre Likely to House a Future Local Museum
Barre shows promise of a growing collection that will attract attention and eventually become a dedicated museum. The small beginnings today suggest a future institution properly housed and displayed for public interest.
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Barre
Fire watchmen prove value in Vermont forest protection
In Windham county last Sunday an observation post on Stratton Mountain spotted a forest fire between Brattleboro and Guilford and alerted authorities. The incident showed the system’s usefulness, especially in remote areas with fewer people and later danger discovery, and its potential summer savings for Vermont.
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Vermont
International fog signal case urges universal code
After the Empress of Ireland collision with the Storstad the case calls for a thorough international review of fog signal systems. Testimony suggests the Empress used distinct signals. Storstad’s response was a single long blast. Authors urge a clear, universal code and full officer training to prevent future disaster.
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Storstada
St. Lawrent
Kendall
Bollier
Empress of Ireland
Anderson
Storstad
Boata
Value of Our Agricultural Department at Washington
In Farm & Fire underpears a paragraph praises the department of agriculture for defending against pests like the boll weevil and pink boll worm. It notes Arizona growers importing Egyptian cotton with pink boll worm could have ruined U S cotton, commending government action as financially beneficial to the nation.
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Farm & Fire
Agricultural Department
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Arizona
Egypt
America
Vermont groups map plans for state tour and meetings
Vermont civic and business leaders discuss a greater Vermont tour involving high schools and boards of trade. Everett V. Porkina of Woodstock outlines a Montreal trip after graduation, while James P. Taylor of the Greater Vermont association heads planning. Addison county boards of trade meet to discuss infrastructure and development.
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Wniers
Kasex Junction High School
Vermont
Everett V. Porkina
Woodstock
I Clase
Montreal
Burlington
Greater Vermont Association
James P. Taylor
Greater Vermont
Civic Club
Verines
Boards of Trade
Middlebury
Bristol
Vergennes
Addison County
Burlington Merchants’ Association
George H. Bickford
Hardwick
Bickford
Endowment Insurance Notice for Vermont Mutual Agent
Endowment insurance serves as a savings and protection instrument. National Title and Trust Company of Vermont Mutual listing agent Ballard from Lawrence Building, Montpelier, Vermont, as general agent for endowment policy services.
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National Tif Tha. Co. Af Vt
Mutual
Ballard
Lawrence Building
Montpelier
City Claims Detail From May Ledger Report
A long list of municipal payments appears, detailing claims against the city including lumber for bridges, street sprinkling, engine services, insurance, auto rentals, legal work, salaries, and public building expenses. Names such as Woodstock Lumber Co, Howard Cole, G. A. Rood, Cutler Bros, Perry Auto Co, J. C. Dodge, B. W. Hooker & Co, D. M. Mills Coal Co, Will Averill, J. WW. Dillon, A. Bertin, Wood & Gregoire, and James Mackay are referenced alongside accounts like water, fire, street department payroll, and sidewalk and bridge work.
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Woodstock Lumber Co
Standard of Coy
Howard Cole
G. A. Rood
Cutler Bros
A. P F. Hawes
State Forester
Pai | & Campbell
Perry Auto Co
BK. le Scott
Anna Robertson
J. C. Dodge
B. W. Hooker & Co
D. M. Mills Coal Co
Marne & Diverts Vie
F. Shepart
Will Averill
Clamp
J. WW. Dillon
Park Commission
Gmbic
Water Department
Fire Department
Palive Department
SRK
A. Bertin
Serviodn Ae
Wood & Gregoire
Sider Walk
James Mackay
Consolidated Lightsix
Mack's World Series Prep Works On Veterans and Rookies
Philie Collins recounts Connie Mack’s method of handling players ahead of the World Series. He notes Mack favored young performers while leaving veterans to self manage. Bender and Plank prepared differently, with Bender training in Philadelphia and Plank opting for Gettysburg. The tactic yielded in the World Series with the two pitchers performing exceptionally. Nick Altrock’s jealousy over Marty Kavanagh’s fame is also mentioned.
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Philie
Collins
Preece
Lpin Athletics
Connie” Mack
Mack
Kent
Hoxton
Plank
Bender
New York Giants
New York
Hall Park
Shibe Park
Philadelplin
Gettysburg
Nick” Altrock
Washington
Reclaiming Wet Lands and Drainage Advice for Farmers
W H L Stevenson of Iowa State College argues drainage pays, urging expert surveys and tile quality. He notes variations in soil and climate require tailored designs, warns against errors, and explains main drains should follow natural watercourses for effective root zones and rapid water removal.
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W. HL Stevenson
Iowa State College of Agriculture
United States
Horause
Moree Inteenee Sicasi
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Puther
Masere
Donvitt
Graham
Maine State Board of Health
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Charles A. Prouty
American Red Cross Society
Harry K. Thaw
New Hampshire
Gianini
New York State
Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Batre
Cutler’s
Lune
Aerolux
A. W. Badger & Company
F. H. Rogers & Co
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Vermont Society of San
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Rogers
Main St
Barre, Vt
Connie
Dave Morey
Dartmouth
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McCuen’s
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