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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
2
Chicago report states Senator Robert M. La Follette leads the referendum vote among the committee of 45. Leaders expect backing from La Follette Republicans farmers labor and non partisan Teague members. They do not expect Johnson or Borah to bolt the party.
Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne, the United States flyweight champion, outpointed Georgie Adams, the Pacific coast champion, over ten rounds in Kokomo Indiana last night according to sport writers.
An advertisement claims kidney disease is deceptive and urges use of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for good results. It directs readers to druggists for bottles of various sizes, offers a sample by parcel post, and requests sending ten cents plus a pamphlet request to Dr Kilmer & Co at Binghamton New York, mentioning the Barre Times.
A Fall River reader describes relief from facial pimples and itching after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports five cakes of soap and two boxes of ointment cleared his condition in about three weeks, dated May 1, 1919, with initials B. Kabal kin and address 204 Spring St.
Genoa June 14 American proposals calling for seamen worldwide to be free men were defeated at the preliminary meeting of the international seamen's conference. The text had support from Italy Holland Norway Germany Sweden and Japan but was opposed by England France Belgium and others. The vote tally stood 15 to 28 despite a majority in favor of the project.
Washington June 15 Senator Harding Republican presidential nominee planned to finish senatorial duties this week then take a brief vacation before proceeding to Marion Ohio where he will be formally notified of his nomination. He did not expect to reach Marion before July 1 and invited newspapermen to meet him at the capitol with Leslie Shaw former secretary of the treasury to call on him.
Chairman Will Hays concluded talks with western leaders of the Republican national committee in Chicago and left for Sullivan Indiana. He plans to travel to Washington soon to confer with Senator Harding and A T Hert’s committee to arrange formal notification of Harding’s nomination. Western chiefs stressed the Ezra wear of the electoral map as pivotal for the election. Clarence Miller, secretary of the national committee, advised the establishment of details.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Seven Barkes as a reliable liver and digestion aid citing roots and herbs. It promotes 60 cent bottles and urges immediate purchase. The piece also notes Republican chairman Hays preferring to spend most time in Chicago for western campaign efforts.
Washington D C June 15 Warn ing was issued yesterday by the alien property custodian against the transfer of stock certificates received from Germany in cases where the government has demanded all enemy title in such certificates Several instances of the transfer of such certificates have been reported it was said yesterday and closer co operation between companies and transfer nts was urged to prevent such mistakes Transfer agents making such transfers are liable for the value of the stocks Francis P vin alien property custodian said
London June 15 Governmental determination to pass the Irish home rule bill was stated in the House of Commons during committee discussion. An amendment by Sir Edward Carson to omit the section giving railway control to an Irish council was defeated by a large majority.
A two day gathering featuring trap shooting events speeches and a moonlight sail will be held in Burlington on June 22 and 23. Hosted by the Vermont State Trapshooting Association and partners, the program includes a register tournament with over 310 dollars in added money and prizes, practice sessions, multiple target events, entry fees, and annual championships. A moonlight boat excursion on Lake Champlain is planned for Tuesday evening, with a later convention program at Edmundo High School.
Fishermen from Stowe report catches at Lake Mansfield this Saturday with Robert Wilkinson of Montpelier landing three trout weighing four pounds four and a half ounces and W A Ricker of St Johnsbury reporting a single trout at one pound fourteen ounces. Several locals and visitors are listed including Mrs Conrad A Adams and children from Medford Maine and Prof Adams.
Ill with pneumonia after hernia operation, a woman is reported to be recovering well. Ramona McMahon and Caroline Pike visit Miss Alberta Tinkham in Dolinion while Gladys Casey stays with friends in Groveton. Verna Stockman attends Norwich University commencement week. Mr and Mrs Lee Aldrich of Warren visit relatives at the lower village. A collision on the mill road near schoolhouse No. 1 in Morrisville damages vehicles but injures none. Local gatherings include visits with the Downers, the Smiths, and Mrs Gorton at Sparhawk sanatorium ahead of Alaska travel plans. Everett Stygles, seven, of Jericho, visits grandparents and catches trout recently.
For the next ten days the entire stock of ladies and misses tailored hats is offered at a twenty percent discount. The notice emphasizes a temporary sale with a broad range of headwear available during the promotion period.
The Got Together club will be held with Mrs H Lee Moult on Wednesday afternoon.
An advertisement notes that Peterson Ointment Day Inc of Buffalo New York offers a remedy to heal running sores and piles within weeks. It asserts quick relief, claims other remedies fail, and invites readers to mail for the product. The text touts rapid healing and includes testimonial-like phrases.
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