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Newspaper

Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1917

Page

3

Healtheist One In The Family Fruitatives Testimony

Port Robinson July 8 1915 We have used Fruit-a-tives in our house for over three years and have always found them a good medicine Our little girl Hattie was troubled with Kidney Disease The Doctor said she was threatened with Dropsy Her limbs and body were swollen We began to think she could not live Finally we added to try Trust-a-tives She began to show improvement after a few tablets In a short time the swelling had all gone down and her face began to look more natural Now she is the wealthiest one in the family and has no signs of the old ailment We cannot say too much for Frusta fives and would never be without them William Warren We a box 6 for 2.60 trial size 25 At all dealers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg New York

Hattie Warren Port Robinson Hattie

Stop the Army Worm Warns Farmers On Early Detection

A U S Department of Agriculture warning urges constant vigilance against army worms in spring meadows and grain fields. Inspect grasses and grain deeply, separate growth to spot green caterpillars, and act quickly to prevent spread. Methods include mowing, burning, ditching, and heavy spraying with Paris or arsenate of lead mixtures, plus safe bait formulations for wide areas.

United States Department of Agriculture Paris

Wilson Seeks Republican Aid In Food Bill Fight

Washington reports President Wilson must win Republican support in Congress for food regulation and other war measures. Democrats attack as autocratic, with leaders challenging the administration and coining phrases like Outkaisering the Kaiser. The House plans to take up the bill next Monday, while minority reports from Haugen Young Ward and Wilson threaten further opposition. Public opinion and Hoover influence may carry weight as Congress delays action past July 1.

Washington Wilson Congress House Haugen Towa House Agricultural Committee Young Texas Ward New York Ilinois Monray

Royal Arcanum Wins in United States Court

Beaton June 16 Judges Dodge Bingham and Brown of the United States circuit court of appeals afternoon handed down an opinion written by Judge Dodge dismissing the receiver proceedings in the case of the supreme court of the Royal Arcanum. James J Boynton was appointed receiver on April 13 by Judge Aldrich. By the decision the bills dismissed and the other party recovers costs.

Northcliffe Sees Lansing in Washington Visit

Lord Northcliffe arrived in Washington on June 16 to meet with American officials. He stated his mission would focus on trade and related questions, while coordinating with British authorities and reporting to Premier Meak. He planned discussions with President Wilton and return to London to report on the mission’s progress.

Washington Northeee Anton Eee Rennan Boma Northcliffe Sunessor Renin

Poison Grasshopper Control for Farmers

Farmers may control grasshoppers with poisoned bran bait. Mix 25 pounds bran with 1 pound Paris green or white arsenic, add six chopped lemons or oranges, two quarts molasses, and 2 to 4 gallons water. Knead, spread broadly, avoid trees, apply late afternoon or early evening, and expect effects within 24 hours. Obtain Farmer Bulletin 147 for details.

United States United States Department of Agriculture Paris California New England Florida Department of Agriculture

Ireland moves toward home rule with 101 member convention

The article notes Ireland’s plan for a representative convention to craft home rule. After debates on size, a 101 member body is chosen to ensure broad representation from peerage to Sinn Fein. The aim is a capable, balanced panel that can unite diverse factions and lay a foundation for Ireland’s constitutional future.

Air power urged to win war with massive Yankee push

Washington officials advocate a vast aviation program to push $600,000,000 in initial funding. Brigadier General Squier calls for an inundation of airplanes to blind Germany, sweep the skies, and disrupt German military capability while boosting American resolve and morale.

Washington Squier Gangresa General Squier Germany Wolands Mac Chine Cmnee Squier Adimire

Free Irish Rebel Prisoners to Be Released in Amnesty

London reports the government will release all Easter Rising prisoners with no conditions. Notable names include John MacNeill Professor of Irish History at Dublin University and Marklewton, both serving life sentences in English jails. MacNeill led the Irish Volunteers but countermanded their mobilization, affecting the uprising’s scale.

John MacNeill Dublin University Marklewton Ingliah MacNeill Irish Volunteere

Coast Guard History and Expanded Naval Role in National Defense

The Coast Guard, born from the Revenue Cutter and Life-Saving services in 1914, moved under the Treasury, with wartime auto under the Navy. It now guards 400 stations with 300 crews, keeping watch from Quoddy Head to Point Roberts. Wireless links will improve a system that protects ships and lighthouse stations from Cape Henlopen to offshore reefs.

Coast Guard Service Revenue Cutter Service Treasury de Payee Navy Department Stout National Defense Cape Yttremitins Lalands Moms Telos Shoals Heston

Premature Release Sparks Local Confusion at Market

Fragmented item notes a mistaken release and miscommunication at a farmer exchange. Mentions names Mirn, Sarwar, Skinner and an event around March 21 22 with unclear details. Indicates someone is alive and references a wrong batch and an aut tower.

Sarwar

Beany advice and homemaking tips from old period

Practical home hints cover cleaning with turpentine and tea cloths, preventing milk scorching by chilling the pan, and using scented soaps in linen bags. Nutritional guidance extols legumes as affordable, protein rich foods with recipes for Brazilian beans, baked beans, soups, croquettes, and bean sandwiches. The piece cites George W. Perkins’ New York famine relief committee recommending Brazilian beans at low cost.

Itching Blisters On Baby's Head Reported

Fragmentary notes describe a baby with itching blisters on the head and scalp. The text includes garbled phrases about feed, feces, and a possible medical test, mentioning a目的 precautionary mission to prevent such conditions.

Baby Peek Devdra Yotasad

Necessary to Finish the Job

The doctor worries over a patient and plans to call in more physicians for consultation. A cheerful reply urges gathering as many accomplices as possible, reflecting a quirky line from Ladies' Home Journal.

Ladies’ Home Journal

Why North Carolina Defies Census Estimates

The Springfield Republican notes the Census Bureau’s uncertain estimates of men aged 21 to 30 by state and points to unexplained variances. It cites shifting migration, wartime emigration, and unregistered men in the army and National Guard as possible factors, questioning why North Carolina surpassed its quota while Washington lagged by about 60 percent.

Federal Census Bureau South Connecticut Mediterranean Europe United States Census Bureau Uniteed States Army National Guard North Carolina Washington Springfield Republican

How She Spelled Alice Jones Miss FE Story

A stray anecdote from the Laudh Home Journal recounts how Alice Jones at eighteen labeled herself Miss FE and explains her spelling of Alyse Jones in a playful exchange with a dean at a normal school. The dean questions the updated spelling and prompts her to spell Jones anew.

Alice Jones Alysse Jone Deas Alyse Jones Jones Laudh Home Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Warren Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg Agricultural Department Lomst Herbert Hoover Life American Federation of Labor Royal Arcanum Lansing Misslon The Treland Borugh Sinn Fein Marter Equity Ireland Wester Union Gouraud Howkins & Son Yankee London House of Commons Easter Andrew Bonwr Law the Coast Guard George W. Perkins Famm Newbrd Newbro Vermont RED Cross Main Street Burlington, VT
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