State Happenings From West Newport and St Albans
Edson Connall gathered lettuce and radishes from his West Newport garden on May 30. Rev J Wesley Rafter, who resigned as pastor of the Firet Baptist church in St Albans, has reconsidered and will remain at the request of parishioners. Miss Mary Chayer of Lynton heads to New York for Red Cross service with a Michigan assignment in view as a professional nurse. J Re Vancer, a Brattleboro painter, was struck on the cheek by a falling window blind. bone splintered, and LaValley warned him as a ladder fell, injuring his eye but likely not his sight.
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Edson Connal
West Newport
J. Wesley Rafter
Firet Baptist Church
St. Albans
Mary Chayer
Joseph
Chayer
Lynton
New York
Red Cross
Miay
Michigan
J. Re Vancer
Hrattleboro
Mr. Vancor
Joseph Lavalley
Iadder
B. EB. White
LaValley
Wuel
My. LaValley
Vermont Crop Estimates Irregular June Forecasts Released
Washington June 1 crop estimates from the U S Department of Agriculture show Vermont Wheat forecasts at 84 000 bushels with 25 000 last year, oats at 1 28 million tons, pasture condition 87, apples 260 000 barrels, and prices for June 1 compared to last year including Wheat 316 vs 122 cents per bushel Corn 159 vs 92 Oats 100 vs 6 Potatoes 387 vs 121 Hay 1240 vs 1810 per ton Eggs 36 vs 22 cents per dozen US totals list similar figures for all wheat barley rye oats day and pasture with national prices and yields noted.
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Washington
D. C
Vermont
Bureau of Crop Estimates
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Red Cross Week Near Plans New England Drive
Seven million dollars to be raised in New England through a week long Red Cross war fund campaign beginning Monday the 11th and ending Sunday the 25th. The goal aligns with a national push to raise 100 million dollars in one week. President Wilson designates the period as Red Cross Week urging patriotic sacrifice to aid wounded soldiers and families of servicemen. Frances L. Higginson chairs the New England committee with T. R. Madden as secretary and Maj Henry L. Higginson as treasurer. other members include PF. Ts. Rawson Maine George B. Leighton New Hampshire Redfield Proctor Vermont Alfred M. Chats Rhode Island J. L. Saltonstall and Robert Beardman Boston. Local chapters and committees will organize subscriptions in cities and towns with chapter captains directing district efforts to raise five million dollars per day.
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New England Red Cross War Fund Committee
New England
the Cross
Wilson
New England War Fund
Frances L. Higginsson
T. R. Madden
Tear
Castleton Normal School Commencement Dates Set
Commencement exercises at the Castleton Normal school run June 16 to 19 with a Saturday ride event. The baccalaureate is planned for Friday evening and the commencement address will be delivered by Governor. J. Alout Demalis of Poultney will give the oration during the ceremony. musical and address details follow.
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Castle Tie Normal School
Beccalaureste
Sl Govewenonel
Alot Demalis
Poultney
Ane
Teraday
Tom
L Metemeaghs
Martamyath College
Pension scheme for college teachers proposed to Carnegie Foundation
A joint commission recommends a national teachers pension system offering insurance and old age annuities for college faculty. It outlines employer responsibility, mandatory year by year reserves, and a deferred annuity model within actuary science. The proposal aims to extend to all teachers in Carnegie Foundation allied institutions.
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New York
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Cial
Insurancs
Carnegie Foundation
American Association of University Professors
Association of American Universities
The
Association of American Colleges
National Association of State Universities
United States
Canada
Windsor man commits suicide after wife abandons family
Carroll Lawrence, 24, of Windsor, shot himself in the head with a rifle Saturday afternoon after five weeks of despondency following his wife Ida leaving him. An employee of the National Acme company machine builders in Windsor, he leaves a two year old child with his wife.
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Windsor
Carroll Lawrence
Ida
Acme Company Machine Builders
Appeal to Stop Lynching by Gilchrist Stewart in Cincinnati
Gilchrist Stewart of New York urged an end to lynching and disfranchisement at a June memorial for Senator Foraker in Cincinnati. He contrasted U S Negro soldiers fighting for liberty abroad with continued racial oppression at home, calling for equal civil and political rights and an end to color prejudice. He stressed loyalty to the flag, and a duty by Black Americans to fight for democracy alongside white compatriots.
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Cincinnati
Ilchrist Stewart
New York
Joseph DB. Foraker
United States
Stewart
Senator Foraker
Brownsville
Tex
Belgium
Eidens
Ohio
Senklers
Oreder
Mississippi
Europe
Foraker
Mag
Washington
Grant
Wilson
Ansious
Cnme
Not Found Timid Knock Sparks House Door Exchange
A fragmentary line from the New York Times shows a timid knock at a door and a beggar asking for aid. The woman at the house dismissively replies and slams the door, noting the beggar has lost his right leg.
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Indy
New York Times
Court order for examination of films in Cabot
The document, dated June 3, 1917, directs the court to proceed with examinations on the dates in May and notes actions by ROG Gould Commissioner. It is issued from Cabot and references Edward KD 4 and Helene FA Washington in relation to the proceedings.
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Edward KD
Washington
Cabot
Will for Jha C Caley Opens Probate in Wa...
The Probate Court for the District of Idolph presides over the estate of Jha C Caley of Weom District. An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of the decedent, dated May 3, 1917, presented by executor named in the document, is to be admitted to probate at the Chelsea probate office on June 11.
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Weom
Idolph
Shan
Calorinte
Waahington
Probate
Chelsea
Tortenld
Ds Washington
Shelve
BORGE
EXTRA SPECIALS FOR JUNE Farm and real estate listings
Classified notes from Barre Vermont advertise farms for sale including a 180 acre farm with buildings and water, another with trout pond and fruit bushes, plus multiple lots. Also offered are stores, a building exchange near the car line, and a Barre real estate agency promoting numerous properties for sale or exchange by D A Penry. Rich in names, places, and prices.
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Erie
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Washington Street
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Calame
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Oty Miles Samaslly
Paetecy
Manchester
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