Vermont News Roundup on Officials and Schools
A Vermont digest discusses postmasters and candidate activity, Montpelier ventilation delays, health quips, and national defense ties. It notes many towns lack candidates for large offices, praises schooling from normal schools to high academies, and argues for balancing education with naval strength. It cites George E. Prouty, Governor Procter, Col. George Harvey, and debates about ships versus schools in national defense.
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George Harvey
St. Johnsbury Memorial Day
United States
Taft Critique of Grant Highlights Real Image Over Saint Like Myth
The speaker, a Senate candidate, defends Taft's Memorial Day remarks on Ulysses Grant. He argues Grant drank modestly in youth but overcame the habit, urging a true, less hagiographic portrait of the general for posterity.
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Advertising Ethics Stirred in Rivergate Herald Debate
The Riverland Herald questions how state newspapers handle political advertising, urging clear labeling when ads resemble reading matter. The paper endorses papers that use the abbreviation “ad” and warns against misleading readers while expressing concerns about campaign integrity.
Clothes Cleaning and Repair Notice in Local Ad
An OCR read shows a local ad stating a shop cleans presses and repairs clothing. The fragment mentions services offered and emphasizes care for garments. No clearer details on business name or location are readable.
The Times readers see a marked political ad labeling
The passage argues that The Times marks advertising as not editorials and questions why The Herald should label such content instead of presenting it plainly in straight reading matter. It contends readers are intelligent and should not rely on editor or label distinctions to interpret ads.
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Current Comment Exposes Advertising Graft in News
A Burlington News style column accuses slick national advertisers of grafting into newspapers with glowing but deceptive articles. It warns readers to scrutinize pitches and notes the pervasive scam targets readers nationwide through flashy Wood piles and post yam promotions.
Williamstown Notes and Local Notices in Brief
E W Bemis repairs a roof on East Hill for H S Dinery. Libbie Cress of Plainfield visits with the Barers. Mrs Emma Warner makes a multiple week visit. Barre youths involved in a beating incident. Village Improvement Society plans cream social at town hall. Pardee School graduation events scheduled Sunday June Seventh and Wednesday June Tenth with sermons and exercises led by Rev J O Sherburne. Frank Finley of Nantucket is at the Congregational Church.
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Dinery
East Hill
Fies Libbie
Village Improvement Society
Pardee
Biwan Betora
J. Olin Sherburne
Warling
Va Congregational Church
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Railroad Slaughter Question Shapes Vermont Election
A Vermont article discusses railroad safety and the powers of the Railroad Commission. It argues stronger oversight improves safety and credits recent changes with reducing accidents. It weighs gubernatorial influence on commissions and the election’s impact on rail travel protection.
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Railroad Commission
Tes
Prouty’s gubernatorial race in Vermont detailed
A fragmentary report notes debate over power and boundary issues with railroad commissioners. It cites Governor Prouty as favored for a large statewide majority, while an opposing candidate appears to lead in most counties except one, where delegates may align differently.
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Llantiot
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Wilier
Prowty
Varmont
East Barre Meeting Notes and Local Happenings
East Barre preparations as Mrs I K Bargent and Mise Ethel Leo take posts for a few weeks. Partridge sells the Longement house to Charles Gravel. Milestone gathering and local talent aid reported with recitations by Mrs Sullivan and Dr Avery. Refreshments served to over 100 attendees.
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Ethel Leo
Garrett
Amon Partridge
Charles Gravel
George Hatching
Hy. Burgent
Arnaer Aneeting
Ira New
Minard
West Topvham
Oscar Exstrgat
D. M. Frye
Reston
MM. Ruseell
Montpelier
H. Ky Beh
B.A. Bugher
Leora
Mra Towle
Mra. Cheney
W. H. Paine
Ghraniteville
Mausinal
Mra
J. Sullivan
Dr. Avery
Household Laundry Services and Flat Work Rates
Classified notice offers flat work at 5e per dot pieces with one plain spread per dozen pieces. Half large and half small items include table clothes, napkins, trays, covers, bed spreads, sheets, pillow cases and towels. Family washing and wet washing priced per basket with cash on delivery. Ironing and starching available, items dried ready to iron.
New Central Market Announces Fresh Produce and Meats
New Central Market at 705 Main St owned by Chas. E. Sharkey Jr. promotes native produce including rhubarb lemons pineapples cucumbers radishes asparagus spinach lettuce tomatoes and greens. They offer native pork and Western beef with daily freight free delivery and telephoned orders.
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New Central Market
Chas. E.sharkey,jr
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Jingles and Jests From Readers and Satires
A collage of jokes and quips from magazines and newspapers features humorous snippets on topics from farm life in Maine to Prohibition’s effect on cocktails. The pieces include playful dialogue, puns, and cartoons about everyday life and social quirks, with mentions of Folk humor in Woman's Home Companion and New York Life.
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Maine
Removal and Opening Notice for Clothing Store
Removal and opening notice states the Clothing and Furnishing Store moved from Prospect Street to Ore Square. It will open Monday June 1 with new stock bought in Boston and New York, featuring spring and summer styles in hats, suits, shoes, underwear, ties, shirts and other goods at low prices.
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Ore Square
Boston
New York
Ladies' Muslin Under Skirts Lot Prices Listed
Another big purchase offers Lot 1 with muslin under skirts in embroidered patterns priced at 1.50, now 1.00. A second lot trimmed with lace, same value, also 1.00.
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St. Albana Messenger
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Py Deane
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Ring
New York Times
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Alex Corey & CO
Feck’s
Liberty Street
K. A. Lane
Sole Agt
A. W. Badger & Co
Morse Bik
Barre Funeral Directors
Hmbstmers
Hesnience Calta
Faathen Avenue
TY Hirwot
Alleli
Averill Mills
L. A. Averill
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