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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented Vermont scene covers road expansion, tax reports, and the Jamestown exposition. It notes Beals on Bebeths granite strike endgame, Vergennes water limits, and city progress. A Claremont accident prompts Brodie’s defense of drivers and press fairness.
Publicity given automobile accidents in newspapers is not due to press hostility but to the motor car's novelty in Vermont. As it becomes better known, more prominent features about its misfortunes will be presented.
A composed page of witty verses and exchanges labeled as humorous pieces. Poems poke light fun at relationships and gender roles with quips about a tired motor, marriage, and domestic life. Includes brief comic dialogue from Punch and other period voices.
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune piece shows dialogue with Miss Mille scolding Clarence about a secret, mentioning a mother and a claim of innocence. The garbled OCR yields unclear names and context, preserving the exchange as a brief literary snippet within a newspaper card.
The Newport Express and Standard defends its editorial stance on the Prouty gubernatorial campaign. It asserts independence from any candidate or advertiser, confirming prior coverage supported Geo HL Prouty and distinguishing its opinions from the rival Ruml and Herald. The Morriaville Messenger reprints critique from the Rumford Herald about coverage.
Williamstown residents Mr and Mrs H S Drury traveled to South Barre to see Mrs FE EL Drury who is reported quite ill. George Colby and Mr and Mrs A J Whitcomb attended Polions Grange in Randolph where about ninety five children entertained members with songs instruments and recitations for a fine entertainment. Andrew Burnham's service said to have been at range county court and to be home again.
East Barre residents attend a meeting at the Rippling Stream Rebekah lodge Friday evening to honor and visit their father, Harry M. Salter of Providence and Lan Salter of Amherst, with several townsfolk expected to attend the social gathering today.
New York police report a fifth death threat received by Comptroller Metz as he refuses to authorize new work on the Fourth Avenue subway in Brooklyn. The note, warning of dire consequences if funding is withheld, underscores the ongoing financial crisis and political stalemate surrounding subway appropriations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions East Baree with references to spies and a tal Ci. No clear names, dates, or events are readable. The snippet appears damaged and lacks verifiable details for a fuller summary.
The International Association of Accident Underwriters will award three gold medals at its Atlantic City convention July 7 to 9. The George B. Murvill medal honors found ers of the association. last year three Americans or Canadians were chosen for deeds saving lives from fire. The two inch medal features George B. McNeill’s portrait and a bar inscribed with the recipient’s name and deed. The committee has many nominees and will invite winners to the convention where presentations will be made by a prominent official.
On June 18 at the Royal mine near a state constabulary post, an explosion triggered a fuse panic and forced non-union workers to suspend operations. An air of uneasiness prevailed as authorities sought to restore order.
Prices on meat advance while fish stays low. The ad urges choosing fish for health and mood, promising fresh in season varieties arriving daily this week. Three new kinds are in stock and mackerel is cheaper than last week, with delivery available by phone.
Advertises Weber shoes at 1.98 down from 3.50 with oxford styles and patent leather. Includes men’s grey hose 6 for 25c, ladies hosiery 3 for 25c, skirts suits waists undergarments and caps with reduced prices. Also mentions hats and black cotton pants with further marked down figures.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Alex Corey and Co and a launch related location Depot and equipment. No clear event or outcome is readable. summary constrained to the fragment.
A. A. Smith and Bro announce the second week of their June sale with extensive price cuts. They claim June will be the store’s biggest sales month, noting long lists of bargain items carried over from last week and new bargains added this week. The advertisement urges readers to read and act to save money.
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