Barre Daily Times June 17 1914 Internal News Brief
Barre reports on health and safety matters including a clean health bill for March to May with only eight town deaths, Yale medical school gifts and Carnegie Foundation funding. It notes a car collision between Montpelier and Middlesex near Town and Silver Ledge, urging road widening to reduce hazards, citing Jonesville as a successful precedent.
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Yale Medical School
Carnegin Foundation
Barre
Fms
Place Town
Silver Ledge
Montpelier
Middlesex
Porte
Jonesville
Vermont orchard push and Milford lodging fire tragedy
A Middletown Springs farmer plans to plant 11,000 apple trees amid Vermont fruit market optimism while a Milford lodging house fire kills at least seven. Investigation cites lack of fire escapes and crowded upper floors as the direct cause, urging stronger safety enforcement to prevent repeat tragedies.
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Vermont
Middletown Springs
Otder
Milford
Mars
Toden
Death of George H. Pickford Bip Vermont Citizen and Pioneer
The Vermont editorial recounts the death of George H. Pickford of Hardwick, praising his early promise, broad education, and substantial impact on the state. It lauds his twenty years of work, citizenship, and the debt Vermont owes for his success and example. It contrasts with a Boston Herald take on a conspiracy against President Wilson, noting antitrust and tariff fights and bankers accused of pressuring policy.
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George H. Pickford
Hardwick
Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian
Wilson
Wash
White House
Iter
Boston Herald
No No Gracie Get a Little Home of Your Own
A Houston Chronicle brief notes a lively social moment with Gracie and Billy as a club hosts feature many hopeful brides to be. The commentary hints at social expectations and a humorous contrast with a determined Tom who did not support the plan.
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Gracie
Billy
Wils
Tom
Houston Chronicle
Barre Granite Makers Gather for Dinner and Talks
A Barre gathering featured remarks by H J M Jones Alderman John F Cook and Henry S Adams among others. The program praised Barre granite, showcased touring photographs, and highlighted local merchants and cemetery interests. Music, cornet solos, and a lively toastmaster segment accompanied banquet items.
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A. J. M. Jones
Eaymaster
Ocaision
H. J. M. Jones
John F. Cook
Henry S. Adams
Forest Hilly Cemetery
Jamaica Plains
Mas
New England Association
Four Corners
New England
Harre
Charles Wishart
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Barre
D. J. Morse
Merchante’ Association
Cornet
Forgell
Douglas M. Barclay
Solo
Thomas J. Mercer
Board
H.C. Whitaker
Chicago
Park and Cemetery
Winging
Auld Lang Syne
Ward
Cook
Adams
Association
Wishart
Dol
Morse
Dougine Meens
Milletone Hill
U. 4
Beorgie
Scorgie
John W. Gordon
Henry C. Whitaker
Special Sale on Men's Union Suits 79 Cents
Daily apparel list notes wearables for men and nightwear including silk and madras fabrics. A special sale promotes Union Suits at 79 cents, with belts in black gray and tan and various fabrics for underwear and pajamas.
We Clean Press and Repair Clothing F. H. Rogers Co
A historical notice discusses a buyer seller dispute over a black spot versus a white card, urging concessions to retain a long satisfied customer. It emphasizes pride versus profit and advises conciliatory handling to preserve customer relations and business value.
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F. H. Rogers & Co
Jingles and Jests Skew Public Talk in Tiny Tidbits
A collection of humorous snippets references social life and politics. The pieces include quips about court cautions and a joke about a boy missing athletic cultural exposure. A curious anecdote notes Ashley-Swaggler surviving a fall from a Skyler building, landing on a neighboring roof.
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Ashley—Swaggler
Seymour
Ashley
Providence Tribune
Moretown Social Notes and Local Activities
Residents and visitors frequent Montpelier Barre Waterbury and Groveton in a roundup of calls visits and events. Names include Fred and Mrs Smith Addie Sawyer R A Kitfith L B Haylett Florence Haylett Ruth Hrace and many others with church lodge and school events noted. A fire scare at Mrs C C Bruces sparked town-wide response and a feature on stage fright from the July Woman's Home Companion adds a cultural aside.
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Fred Smith
San
Montpelier
W. J
Ward
Waterbury
Ralph Johnson
Heasie Prior
Barre
Mra SB. Atkins
Barre Sanday
Mikes Ruth Hrace
Montpelier Seminary
Dente
Florence Pierce
Ethel
Irene Child
Florene Plerer
Ethel Huntoon
Eldon Grifth
Albert Ferrie
Sidney Turner
Methodist Church
GG. Sleeper
Frank Kennedy
M. R. Child
Burlington
Rochester
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Stepl
C. C. Bruce
Frank Farnham
Fred Shontell
Russell Sawyer
R. Sawer
James Flynn
Ruth
Bernard
Mr. Hart
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Frank E Langley
Paris
Oxfords
Mary Jane Slippers
Rogers’ Walk- Over
Boot Shop
Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Indies
South Royalton
Williamstown Gulf
Gulf
Dustin Farnum
Williamstown
Barre ‘Wan
En Realit Prati
Vienna
Celitt de Mille
Edwin Milter Rosle
Dustin Parnum
JON
Exongit Delere A
Awl
Lautwrille Courier-Journal
George Washington
Vauhgan
Boston
Gordon Phoenix
McCallum
Sir Prinesae
OTS
Laterlbbai Mener
Moretown
White Mountain
N. C. Phelps Company Telephone
Barre, Vermont
America
Nathon
A. W. Badger & Company
Ruses
Iet
Od Ae Telephone
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