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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
A deacon visits a widow at Gregg farm to solicit a marriage, distracted by a nearby escape lunatic. The widow feigns sympathy while fearing danger, and a hog buyer and tin peddler arrive as the lunatic is revealed. The deacon is captured and sent to the asylum as neighbors react with shock.
A garbled note from a Bho on the public parks describes a late night effort and a misplaced focus on a game or activity. The speaker recalls three hours spent last night and hints at a bic as a possible distraction or companion.
Kansas City June 11 Missouri and Kaw rivers continue to rise, flooding Armourdale and areas near Union Depot. About 250 families flee homes carrying only clothing as water reaches three feet in places. People seek refuge in city hall, churches, and schools while trains run irregularly and stockyard business stalls.
Quincy Mississippi district court with inspectors reporting thefts of pneumatic machinery and brass parts from Hughes and Johnson granite yard and Barnicoat yard on Nightingale and Granite streets. Damages tallied around 2500 dollars as youths face vandalism charges after evidence recovered in several incidents.
The blight seen in New England last year has reappeared in central and northern New Hampshire. Large tracts of peat have become unmarketable as the pest damages pines, with red patches spreading over the surface of trees. Lumbermen fear losses of thousands of dollars if the spread continues, while experts nationwide study the phenomenon without yet identifying a cause.
Theodore Roosevelt, nearing two years old on election day, is praised as a remarkable figure who broke precedents across his half century of public life. From New York legislature to police commissioner, Navy assistant secretary, and New York governor, he reshaped institutions and drew global attention. His leadership left a lasting impact on policing and public reform, making the Tammany Tiger recoil at his fame.
The text portrays Theodore Roosevelt as a dynamic leader who mixed battle courage with blunt politics. It highlights his naval actions, Cuba campaigns, and relentless work ethic, noting his intolerance of insincerity and his readiness to fight for his beliefs while maintaining loyalty to friends and stern discipline toward foes.
The passage extols the California Fig Syrup Co as providing a simple, pleasant liquid laxative known to physicians. It touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as ethical, effective, and widely recommended, urging purchase of genuine product and noting the price. The rest discusses public figures and political sentiment in an ornate, unrelated critique.
A fragmented snippet depicts a tense wartime scene with a captain speaking of battle and morale, a nervous figure pleading for help, and chaotic dialogue suggesting a mock or coded exchange amid combat. The odd phrasing hints at a playful or satirical wartime piece from Chicago News.
In a playful scene a long haired visitor and the sporting editor clash over a supposed Niagara Falls tale. The little duke frets his creditors and tailor as the crowd jeers while plans to card off the debt stall. The bride and audience react to the looming cash demands and social pressure.
Senate inquiry into telegraph companies will examine receipts expenditures wages and labor conditions. Secretary Straus assigns Dr Charles P Neill and Wehart Knox Smith to lead the probe with a December report anticipated for the Senate.
Kanox, Maas June 11 George Alden Gorten a well to do farmer and Mrs Faith A Bone of this town are dead as a result of a death by own action pact ride yesterday while we were hiding home on a trolley car after being held in 400 each for the grand jury in the Eastern district court on a statutory charge. It so was that after the woman took poison she administered it also to her seven year old daughter who is now barely alive. She is said to have two other young children. Gorten ended his life last night and the woman took the fatal dose early in the day. It is believed they both took strychnine. Whether or not the man aided the woman with the deadly dose is not learned. Yesterday Gorton set to buy atropine at a store in Epox saying that he wilted it to Mil crown. One or both were seen with a supply here in Gloucester and handed part of it to Mere Rowe after they were released. Neighbors think fear grief and sorrow over this predicament caused Gorten and Mrs Bow to decide to end all by death. He lived on Grove street in Booth Kernox and was about forty five years old. He had a wife and grown up on. Then declared that one day last week Bow, husband of the woman, is lame to Policeman Over Lane of his wife actions. As a result it is said that the officer found Gorten and Mrs Bow together on Friday lost and they were arrived on his complaint the nest day. Arraigned in court counter since granted until yesterday. When the vase me wp on that day both waived ax timidation and were held under bowie.
A 1905 cenwne survey lists 46 establishments producing needles pins hooks and eyes with capital investments around 85. The industry employed many workers and reported wages totaling 1 006 023 with products valued at 4 750 589. Substantial quantities of various articles were produced including sewing machine needles and knitting machine needles. Aggregate values for goods reached into the tens of thousands, reflecting a broad output across multiple needle related products.
A New York Sun excerpt presents a meditation on epitaphs and life’s burdens. The writer muses that inscriptions may tell true stories beyond affection or duty, revealing how aging reshapes understanding and sympathy for those who rest. He notes life’s trials, sorrow, and the kinder, stubborn grasp of reality.
Milwaakee June 11 The Brewers Association adopts a temperance declaration urging moderation in fermented beverages and opposing unlawful liquor practices. It promotes education, opposes excessive saloon growth, and pledges support to reform efforts. Elected officers include Harry A. Poth Philadelphia and Gustav Palyt Milwaukee among others.
Warren Fates, a Pawtucket cotton fabrics magnate, seeks divorce from Katherine Hartin Fates. The couple wed in London after her 1901 marriage to a Hartin former Sidine May opera member. Fates claims a $49,000 Babylon estate and notes his son’s employment amid earlier café ownership and ties to Abe Hurmmel.
Boston reports District Attorney John B Morano announcing his TB diagnosis after arriving at the court hall. He said he must seek climate change immediately and would leave Boston for the Adirondacks for an indefinite period. He remained composed while noting the seriousness of his illness.
The report notes Wilbur Wright of the Wright brothers disfavoring Blain and criticizes the Blaine department for mishearing or distorting details about aviation plans. It states Wright believes action is too distant from the capital, hindering his airship agenda and negotiations with Haig and others.
The Liberal mem tore of the Lath Sell caucus yesterday avoided exact publication of the between ee-Con boc step the Como Indepetate, refusing to parrierwte the debate of the Congo annexation treaty. Royal Family Leaves Madrid Madrid June 13. evergenently he soe d Spain deft yesterday for the poral pakioy at Laran. Es ma day ei iy the te Kafr we Se.
A reader recounts relief after using Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female ailments. She describes improved energy and general well being after months of fatigue, back pain, and nerve-related distress. The testimonial cites roots and herbs as the restoration source and references a friend’s urging.
A reported elopement in Utah ties the governor's daughter to Marines with the marriage performed by a janitor who is an elder in the Mormon church. The couple returned to Salt Lake City after the ceremony and plan further steps.
A fragmentary verse critique plays with differing views on art and taste. The piece riffs on how New York and Philadelphia may differ in judgment, and how observers from Astrabale and elsewhere question who is right. The text interleaves quotation and invention, exploring perception and satire in a rhythmic mock dialogue.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Unicorn root as components of a tonic. Mentions editorial input and various named items, but text is garbled and difficult to verify precise facts or context.
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