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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
4
A collage of Vermont political talk from various papers mocks candidates and officials. The Rutland Herald, Bradford Opinion, and Hyde Parker are cited on governors and voters while reflections on Spankys, June brides, and local school closures color the scene. Exister Stone and apparent shifts in party roles are noted with satirical tone.
The 1905 census of manufactures shows average weekly wages of 89.80 for men across industries, with granite cutters in Barre earning an average of 14.87 per week in higher paying related trades. Despite higher living costs in Barre, workers secure greater comfort and extra time off, aided by labor agreements and shorter summer hours, marking a shift away from earlier conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a famed exit road event in June featuring water delays and a notable journey. Details are incomplete but imply a historic transport milestone with emphasis on timing and location.
At his Fort Dodge home Iowa Senator Dolliver told friends he would not seek the vice presidency. He said the role is of great dignity and honor but he desires rest this summer and no plunge into the national campaign at this time.
The strand report delay traces to the Tuttle company fire at Rutland destroying nearly finished forme and proofs. The Bennington Banner, Ludlow Tribune, and other papers weigh gubernatorial bids, noting Foster solid lead over Fish and Stanton as district reports and tariff debates loom. John A Martin among several notable deaths marked the month, with tributes from barite and marble vendors.
A mosaic of humorous quips and verse fragments from diverse sources including the Washington Star the Kansas City Times and Lippincott's Magazine. The snippets touch on everyday scenes with a humorous twist from social faux pas to cautious wives and timid suitors, all framed in a playful period tone.
A terse note lists a trade offer exchanging 2 large leaves for 12 days of rhubarb per pound, indicating a barterstyle market item. The fragment implies a small time bound deal and a simple weight based price reference with no additional details.
Boston June 6 John Hays Hammond the vice presidential and tuning expert arrived in Boston to discuss with two friends of Gov Guild the possibility of their candidacy for vice president. Hammond is a close governor ally and has said he will not run if Guild is chosen by the Massachusetts delegation.
Secretary Root plans a brief summer vacation at Muldoon’s farm, then return to Washington. He said yesterday he would go to Muldoon’s place around June 2 for two weeks of rest and exercise, then return home. He is not in poor health but believes the rest will help him.
Fragmented OCR notes argue that Mr Atanton’s candidacy for governor remains resilient to light artillery tactics. The text labels campaign management as central and notes that mere rhetoric does not convert votes. It hints at broad political divisions and calls for varied messaging beyond the Roxbury group.
A fatal automobile accident near Brunswick killed Lieutenant-Commander Arsnatt and First Lieutenant Johannes Fritasche. Firet Lieutenant Kimnan Horst and the chauffeur Ricky were severely injured.
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