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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
A Vermont article fragment from 1908 discusses politics and taxation. It notes reactions to party matters in Montpelier, mentions N. G. Williams and Gilbert P. Davis, and references Burlington figures Peck and Burgess. The piece comments on state finances, with a May budget showing expenditures exceeding income by 6.5 million dollars and direct taxation needed to cover the gap.
Spaulding High School expects 70 new students, boosting total enrollment to over 200 as a 45 graduate class last week underscores a rising trend. The school maintains strong scholarship standards with certificates granting three years of college admission in New England.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cautious claim that a man thought to be Bailey is an exemplary figure, but there are indications the person may be another individual involved in a police inquiry.
Advertisement announces new Canary and Green Shirts priced at $1.00 each with services including cleaning pressing and repair of clothing offered.
Current comment suggests voters would drop Prouty and Stanton if Proctor urged consent to a second term as governor. The Bennington Banner frames this as a barometer of political mood and potential shifts in support for incumbents based on executive longevity.
A fragmented report discusses Vermont's strained baseball scene amid financial concerns and rivalry. It notes calls to cut back professional aspirations while acknowledging past shocks from Test season failures and hints at ongoing pressure on local amateur squads.
The Northfield News reports on county political maneuvering with mentions of Mr Huntley and Mr Dale of Waterbour. The third senator remains in doubt as Winch faces possible renomination while Mr Richardson of Waitsdelt may unite if needed to prevent a third term. A brief note suggests no contest for other county offices alongside a local advert about gloves at Vaughen's.
The Rutland Herald reprints editor's defense against Prouty accusations, detailing tax disputes with Central Vermont and Rutland railroads. The piece explains graduate tax rates, state assessments, and a court case challenging railroad tax payments, centering on valuation, mileage, and revenue figures.
The Herald’s second assertion is challenged as false by its own claim that a railroad official helped frame the law. It contends railroads did not participate in drafting the railroad bill and that Cushman deceived the public, asserting the tax matter rests on state law and a duty bureau explanation rather than railroad complicity.
In Plainfield as of writing, local residents and visitors are listed including Mrs Oclaving Bt Cyr W R Danforth of Coos NH Clark Hill Weathersfield and Mins Clary Patterson visiting Tur e Mira Alice Bailey Guildhall and others. Several locals travel between Barre Montpelier Topsham Worthen and Warren. A town convention W W C I O S continues with plans for a Grange picnic next month and attendance by many residents.
G H Bickford is ill while Clase Wheeler plans a Montgomery visit. Mr and Mrs G C Kimball host weeks away at Champion Lake for vacation. Dr and Mrs S B Darling visit Texas college to see son. Ekedwick Academy closes with diplomas for six grads. prayers and salutations precede oration and essays by students including Farady Fred Foster Belle Goodrich Gladys Goole Grace Webbe and Dan's orchestra furnishes music.
Fragmentary report notes Jory’s involvement with a Feria and favors in lodging houses. Unsure names or events due to poor OCR, but hints at relations and social scenes tied to Prunes era precedents. Further readable details needed for stronger entity extraction.
A playful dialogue on a gown yet unfinished and the dressmaker’s slow progress draws comments from friends. The exchange mixes scorn and humor about fashion and patience as characters debate critiquing the garment yet to be worn.
A ragged dialogue fragment shows characters named Digkery Dickory Dock and a stern old fashioned woman on a street corner. The line sample includes garbled phrases about clocks bread and breadless meals, with a young lady protests and a remark about a mother at home. The text is incomplete and reads like a phonetic or OCR distorted scene.
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