Barre Daily Times 1917 Barres Daily News Format
Barre Daily Times from June 16 1917 listing newspaper details including publication frequency and subscription rates published by Barre Daily Times Inc under Frank B Langley as publisher.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
4
Barre Daily Times from June 16 1917 listing newspaper details including publication frequency and subscription rates published by Barre Daily Times Inc under Frank B Langley as publisher.
The Barre community rallied for the Liberty loan to fund the U S war effort with a per capita goal of 120000 and a total near 425000. Small investors supplied the vast majority of subscriptions showing broad popular support and national resolve.
In response to President Wilton's address a German paper Kompischy Zeitung urges German Americans to explain the German position. The piece argues Americans are already aware of Berlin's true aims, cites Lusitania killings, and warns against any attempted propaganda in the United States facing civil resistance.
The piece argues that the initial Liberty loan showed strong but incomplete public backing for the war effort. It notes that many potential small investors were left out as subscriptions surged, and that widespread financial education about government bonds remained lacking. It asserts real war realization will come with future battles and casualties, after which the public may further fund the government to support the cause.
The Burlington city electric lighting faces high coal costs. The Burlington & Power Co. could supply current at several thousand dollars less than the city’s own operation, prompting debate on whether to shut down the municipal plant or continue independent operation.
The Spaulding School graduated 92 students in a ceremony highlighting the second mile ethic of service. Speakers urged graduates to volunteer beyond required duties, citing historical prompts from Greece and Rome and recent American achievements. The classes in Academic, English, Commercial, and Teacher Training totaled many award recipients and officers, with diplomas conferred as the program closed in a nostalgic, pledging mood.
A Kansas City Journal snippet notes a daughter described as spirituelic with a wistful expression. It mentions a meal of beef and cabbage and a comment about her mood before mealtime, reflecting a quirky, era-tinged caption.
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