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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
6
Fragmentary ad copy offers brass work items including patterns candle frames and trays. It notes economical options and a complete outfit price from 61.60 to 82.00, with a punch sufficient for good results. Visitors are urged to step in for a free descriptive booklet.
Barre Steam Laundry announces a new American Steam Collar Ironer, among the first of its kind in the state. The machine promises whiter collars, better finish, and longer collar life, with Barre Steam Laundry at 153 Main St using telephone number 135-12.
Wholesome and delicious dainties for picnic lunches or any time. Save cooking this summer by buying here. It’s economical. Chocolate or White Teed Cup Cake 10c. Our Double Loaf Malt Bread, 10c loaf, ideal for sandwiches, on sale at grocers.
An ad invites customers to try Walnut Cake and Currant Buns, highlighting their size and value as five cent items. It promotes Sweet Milk Bread as saving work, urging readers to purchase at grocers this summer and to sample the 1c loaf.
Barre readers learn of the Montpelier Wells River Railroad link and electric street railway plans. The notice describes trains between Montpelier and Barre with schedule details, including departures every hour and a twenty two minute interval, noting connections to Barre.
Annuity offers continued life benefits and larger income through its bonds and plans for those with limited means. Shae National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont markets mutual policies and appeals to annuitants seeking safer, enlarged income.
A jumble of storefront notices and promotional blurbs include cash for watches and jewelry, floral designs, clairvoyant listings, and medicinal claims. Personal testimonials praise tonics and remedies, with several addresses and street names in Altoona and nearby areas.
A damaged ad fragment touts Mrs Winalow's Soothing Syrup claiming to calm children with results for wind colic and stomach issues. It mentions medical duties, a writer, and a location at 45 Old Ave Well, with phrases about relief and rapid action, but the text is fragmented and difficult to parse.
Alex Corey & Co offers bargains on leather suit cases waterproof imitation leather pants and summer underwear. Readable prices include five dollar items at three seventy five and five dollar waists or corsets with discounts. Visit opposite Jack's Lunch Room to see many more reduced prices.
Community notes record visits and errands across Groton St Johnsbury and nearby areas. Mentions include Clark and family visits, travel to Waterbury and Peacham, church plans for Children’s Day, and routine calls of local residents.
Bethel day exercives featured Whitcomb wives and many friends on school ground with students earning honors in history and music. An exhibit of drawing work by scholars under J Walker’s supervision accompanied the event. Walter Webter and Mollie Abbott were among attendees arriving from South Roy and summer vacation respectively.
Orange residents Curtix at work in Ryeymte and Mise Lalo Thompson home from school. Mine Hianche Magotn at Randolph Normal School. Mrs Ryencer of the City keeping a for Ovent Dickey. Ernest Hayward and family visit Corinth friends this week. Pred Farron and wife and Mrs Prank Adama spent Sunday with Mr Almira prading gaps at Cochase. George K. Church of Bradford visits home with Myra Clem tae.
Sealed proposals for a dam and storage reservoir in Orange Vermont are due by 7 pm June 29 1900 at Barre City Clerk. Bids must be on blank forms provided by the city engineer with signed offers and $500 bid bond. A $10 000 performance bond is required with penalties for failure. Plans and specs available from the Barre city engineer or Boston office. council may reject any bids for city best interests.
Town residents welcome Mrs Ellen Baldwin and Miss Helen Smith returning home from trips. Miss Sarah Dearborn visits in town after working in Col D Bixby’s millinery. Attorneys Moulton and Stickney attend county court business. Mrs Pannie Powers moves to Wilder and visits Hanover NH. Tom Ronelle recovering from injury in Barre City, taking a rest in town. Mrs David Swinger returns from visit to Partington and northern New York. Allen Giantsmith receives railway mall clerk appointment, takes duties July. Mr and Mrs Arnett Bruce back from a brief trip, host reception at Wilmorth Lane home. they’ll reside with Mr Lane’s parents.
A fragment from Marshfield reports social happenings around Peacham residents Frank Pollard and Frank Brown involved in home matters. It mentions Marion Pitkin, Minnie Scott, and Shirley Tooker, plus a Cabot marriage, Barre commencement, and a requested delay in a public shooting announcement by G L Dwinel. The tone records community life, visits, births, and social gatherings with limited, unclear context.
Quarterly meeting of Court Rob Ro No 6 PF of A at LO 0 FM Ut on June 22 at 7 40 p m All members are urged to attend Election of officers and other business to come before the meeting Oliver Fin Sec Silver Leaf Circle East Barro will provide music Michely Gilbertson orchestra will play light refreshments will be served Admission 75 cents
Washington June 16 Senator Nelson of Minnesota offered an amendment to the tariff bill to remove doubt about the constitutionality of an income tax. The proposal seeks power for Congress to levy direct taxes on income from any source without apportioning among states, a key difference from Senator Browns prior text.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild bowel aid, claiming harsh laxatives harden the bowels and that one Cascaret tablet suffices. It mentions a Vostepadkert box and a monthly supply of six boxes from drug stores, with a sales tone aimed at readers seeking gentle relief.
A debutante Miss Buckingham, after mixing two love notes and sending one to George Hilliar, confronts the suitor she chose by mistake. The misunderstanding unfolds as she and the favored gentleman negotiate pride, apology, and the prospect of renewed romance amid humor and social etiquette.
East Pare group plans a Friday dance at the hall with live music by fijlberteen's devhextra and reine. Admission details and supper arrangements to be announced. venue known as the Silver Loaf Circle on Silver Loaf Circle.
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