Preparing for Warm Days with Wash Suits and Dresses
This spring mirrors last year with cool spells, but June brings warmth. Plan now for the season by choosing wash suits and dresses to stay comfortable in rising temperatures and sunny days.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
8
This spring mirrors last year with cool spells, but June brings warmth. Plan now for the season by choosing wash suits and dresses to stay comfortable in rising temperatures and sunny days.
Central Vermont railroad raises wages for telegraph operators and outlines new schedules. Probate court appoints Minnie J. Merath administratrix of George E. Megrath estate. Hearings on Morse estate account. Local residents travel to Lake Mansfield for trout club dinner. Marriage licenses issued to Harriman Bailey and Madison Batchester. New state board of charities and probation names secretary William H. Jeffrey, treasurer Miss Florence Corry, and chairman George L. Dunbar. county probation officers to serve until July 6. Governor Graham undecided on Washington county state's attorney appointment.
In Waterbury St Andrew’s a bride to be attended a gathering in her honor. A beautful migghon wood rocker was presented to celebrate her approaching marriage. After the chair presentation, refreshments of salads, sandwiches, cake and coffee were served. The evening closed with music and good cheer as thanks were extended for birthday greetings on her seventy second year.
Montpelier readers hear a call for names and addresses to advise on an advertisement. Barre youth Bert Webster goes to Fort Ethan Allen after a Navy enlistment exam and Red Grass drives seek 1,200 Barre members with local canvassers at North and South Main, Italian leaders ready to start a final enrollment push with a $1 annual due.
A strange tale in Ameri can Magazine recounts Mrs. Marks Nathan who donated large sums to charities. After her husband’s death she gave away more until she had nearly nothing left, losing money in a bank failure and ending as a director resident at a Home for Aged and Indigent Jews. Her early wire frame work grew into profits from hop manufacturing and land deals, once making her a leading figure among wealthy women three decades ago.
Fricaseed chicken for Sunday dinner at Cafe She and fashion items at Mrs Shepard Co. Inc frame a busy social page. The piece lists visits by Charles A Plumley and Ensign Crawford, a wurtinn sale at 25 School Street, a sermon on Alan Seeger at Congregational church, Salvation Army moves, a men’s mission ending, class trips to Curtis pond and Woodbury pond, baseball games against Manchester teams, and a long crowd of hotel guests from Des Moines to Chicago. Local clubs, a 500 KE party, and a Vermnt Methodist conference visit cap the town diary with social and civic notes.
The Barre Daily Times reports a likely Sunday shower pattern with a cool, unsettled forecast. Expect light rain at times with modest chance of heavier showers in the afternoon, affecting outdoor plans across the area.
Micro era Barre community items report visits and bids farewell among residents including Nichola family of Rowhew ter, Alice Van Denson, Jessio Watson, Roy Johnson, and Elmer Scott. Socials include birthday surprise, church events, baptisms, a breezy point benefit, and a card party with neighbors at Perrin street.
We are offering a rental term for a small property at 32 Drunkiin Street. Apply at 4 Mewton Street, Wil ow. Contact Jennie Ricciareili for details and to arrange viewing.
Public notices list church services across Werthen and nearby areas. Details include times for Holy Communion, sermons, Sunday schools, and evening prayers, with marks for specific churches and pastors such as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, East Barre Congregational, St. John the Baptist Episcopal, Salvation Army, and First Presbyterian among others.
An advertisement promotes silk dresses at $14.50 and new white skirts for warm weather. It lists fabrics like Gabardine and pique, with gowns, skirts, and chemises priced from $0.79 to $3.50 and dresses from $14.50.
The piece extols Herbert Hoover for a dynamic, adventurous style in feeding the world, praising his actions in Belgium and his resolute stance against foes. It lauds his ability to navigate global crises, attract public admiration, and project bold leadership that resonates with Americans.
Grass clippings provide green feed for backyard poultry, sustaining egg and meat production. Feed daily to the flock, reduce if bowel trouble appears, then dry leftovers for winter use. Dried clippings can be stored in sticks and served moistened, offering a fair substitute during non summer months.
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