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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
5
A new lot of Princess White Waists is shown in Maslin Lingerie and White Silk. The shop invites customers to view the items to appreciate the quality and style.
Social visits, church meetings, and community notices fill the Barre scene. Highlights include gatherings at Vaughan's, a Baptist church social studies meeting, gun club travel to Champlain, and a Presbyterian bake sale.
Morning reports from Groton list travel to Boston and Concord, weddings, housekeeping moves, cottage purchases, and vacation visits. Local families including Caldwell, Davidson, Hatch, and Dennis are noted with social visits, church events, and Memorial service of Odd Fellows.
A vintage advertisement for A. P. Abbott & Co promoting The Daylight Store. It asserts better quality and longer wear, urging customers to save money by choosing the best available and implying superior satisfaction for their money.
In a sales note the ad touts Black Cat Hose for misses in fine rib and both tack and tan at 25 cents per pair, with boys and men’s versions described as sturdy for Sunday wear and hard service. It claims distinct durability with new applied heels and toes and steady wear, positioning them as a better value than rival brands.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Ladies Black Cat Hose in fine quality and comfort. It highlights Elastic Rib Hose No 19 and a bold claim that this style will not slip or drop once worn. Prices noted around 25 cents per pair with claims of lasting fit and satisfaction.
The ad touts improved fabrics claiming better quality than standard goode di. It offers 250 imported silked orverleed gingham at half price, 12/46. Minch silk tateta and silke varieties priced low, with vivid colors and superior wear and appearance noted.
An old newspaper item advertises A P Abbott Co selling silk waists at 1.08 and 2.08, notes a Goddard prize opera Tuesday at 8, tickets at Kendrick's Monday, mentions water service disruption on Hill Street during repairs, and lists local entertainment and notices including a piano concert by Mrs Perley Carr and musician Mr Wilker. Also records Tool Sharpeners meeting at Nichols block June 17 1908 with secretary Jas. Muted.
East Barre reports a Saturday evening dance in Opera House Hall under Silver Leaf Circle auspices. Organizer Jane Sryne is set to oversee the event with A. Bill 43 content likely referenced in local notices.
A fragmentary feature notes a notable journey connected with royalty and nature. It mentions Victoria, a pale entitlement, and a Nar Automobile. The text hints at a departure or voyage with diverse imagery and unclear specifics.
Local ad lists prices of 25 35 and 50 cents for items labeled Keidrichs Pepe and La Drug in a small storefront notice. Readable but fragmented OCR shows a pricing snippet without full product names.
Advertises a clothing store offering Serges Crashes Homespuns and cassimeres in two piece suits priced at 10 12 13 50 and 15.00 with straw hats negligee shirts thin underwear hosiery and neckwear. Claims they clean press and repair clothing.
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