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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
4
A 1915 Barre Daily Times survey discusses London enduring near 100 Zeppelin bombs, Amos Pinchot's push for a new political party, and Memorial Day exercises. It highlights Charles Sherman Jones as Middlebury College valedictorian, warns non-swimmers about canoe dangers on Lake Dunmore, and analyzes Germany's note on the Lusitania crisis amid U S sparring and spy fears.
The piece argues Germany aimed to reduce the British navy to parity to gain advantage at sea. It notes limited success in destroying commerce ships, highlights submarine and warship losses, and discusses strategic shifts affecting Britain and Turkey amid wartime pressure.
A reader reports travel by a party from Vermont through New York and Ohio near Toledo arriving at Duffels and the lake area. They describe weather, road conditions, crops like grapes alfalfa and fruit trees, farm layouts, and transport with traction engines and old macadam roads. They mention The Maid of the Mist and a power plant under guard, plus general observations of scenery and farms.
A Boston attorney noted a 5 cent raise on the tax rate and described skepticism about a lessee commission. The building inspector backed permits for a henhouse at 140 Seminary Street and repairs at 69 West Street. The fire committee supported a stairway at 10 Merchant Street and the Methodist society gained an iron gymnasium railing. The council weighed pet complaints over dogs and cats with steps to pursue redress, and wire permits were authorized for several residents. May payrolls and meter installations were approved, along with miscellaneous warrants for streets, water, and fire departments.
The article warns that garlic and wild onion in pastures impart a strong odor to milk, reducing market value. It outlines preventive herd management, garlic pasture control, and step by step practices such as timing, fencing, and feeding adjustments to minimize odor transfer.
Mrs. Jessie F. Fallon wife of FE J Fallon of School avenue and longtime local businesswoman died suddenly of neuralgia at 7 30 in route to the Woman s Relief Corps meeting in the opera house block on Main street. She collapsed near the top of the stairs and died soon after Dr J R Grimes arrived. She was 1860 Dec 28 born in Bristol and had lived in Montpelier twenty years. She served as Relief Corps vice president and belonged to Rebekah Lodge and the New England Order of Protection. No children.
A proposed amendment to interstate commerce regulations imposes new baggage handling duties. It requires clear declarations of bag contents before travel and tight controls on passenger items. The amendment targets penalties for noncompliance and outlines enforcement by state and federal authorities.
Walden residents Mr and Mrs Jack Partridge visited C A Bouldry in the flat of the week. Jesse Smith of Lyndonville attended Lamberton on Tuesday and Wednesday. D A Colberth traveled to Plainfield on business. Insurance Inspector A J Smith of Ryegate was in town this week. M Adams and family of Munrow called on North Danville kin Sunday at L J Restman s. Mrs Hayes Bessett and two children went to Barre to visit George May of Marshfield who bought Anirow Corie farm. Mr Codles plans to move to Rekfield soon fattening. W Hall and family of Marylefield were at WO Southwick s earlier this week.
Brookfield residents attend Memorial exercises at Town hall as graduation for Brookfield high school nears. Rev William Taylor to speak on Reverence next Sunday. Memorial and baccalaureate services held with fine music and decoration. Community events include visits from Barre and Hartford guests, church activities, and local school reports.
In New York on June 1 printer Joan W. Alexander portraiture mural work and other art pieces instructor and member of the Academy Teague and the Museum of Art noted as a prominent figure in the field with several notable departures and contributions referenced in the fragmented obituary.
The New York Globe praises Woodrow Wilson as a steady, principled leader guiding the United States through peril. It extols his restraint from party politics, devotion to civilization, and duty to uphold liberty, noting his calm stance on German affairs and the solemn respect shown to fallen heroes.
The Brattleboro Phoenix reports Windhorn County Vermont faces a critical crisis with black bass infestations. Officials plan to limit open season on the coming holiday to mitigate the problem and mobilize anglers from Massachusetts and New England to participate in a decoration day effort.
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