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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times urges rapid Liberty loan subscriptions with emphasis on small investors and patriotism while noting Brookfield town road safety with sturdy fences saving six occupants after a car skidded off a highway. Vermont aims to raise 420000 for the Red Cross as war mobilization continues nationally.
A garbled early 20th century plea describes a Red Cross effort to boost Liberty Bond donations. The text emphasizes national service, patriotism, and government funding needs during wartime, urging readers to contribute for the country’s welfare.
Vermont reports 27 685 men eligible for selective draft, below the war department estimate of 36 000. State urges immediate enlistment of 900 volunteers to form the First Regiment, highlighting Vermont’s long military tradition and urging conscripts or volunteers to serve with state regiments or federal forces. The Herald notes many young Vermonters seek fortunes elsewhere and stresses the importance of Vermont’s contribution to national defense.
A letter from a working class reader explains deciding to buy Liberty loan bonds. He describes initial reluctance, then sees bonds as a rare democratic chance where rich and poor invest on equal terms, viewing the program as a patriotic, democratically accessible measure. He recalls government issues at 3 4 percent interest and stresses unity across nations.
The funeral for Mrs Amelia Elizabeth Hutchinson died Saturday at Barre City hospital was held at the Universalist church in Williamstown. Burial followed in Williamstown cemetery. Born in Jeffersonville NY in 1882 she married Grover Hutchinson in 1906 and lived in New York City before moving to Williamstown. She left three children Thelma Alice and Arthur William. family and friends recall her bright cheerful spirit and active Rural Good Luck club membership.
Graniteville closes schools Friday for summer vacation. Tess Haromett leaves for Reabury to learn. Mise Glucys McAuley finishes duties at W. H. Milew home and will help Mrs. Morrison who plans to open an ice cream parlor soon. Emma MacDonald visits sister Mrs. John McRae for two weeks. Kathryn Muelver goes to Montpelier for work. Corporal Maurice Smith returns from Spaulding exercises to Fort Ethan Allen. Marriages announced for Blanche Beaven and J. P. Feeley of Brighton, Ernest King visiting his parents in Claremont. Gardiner McLeay returns to Claremont. Private Alfred Papineau on leave from Providence. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Matson. John Hautalarfax moves household goods from Chester. Mrs. John Smith and daughters, and Mrs. Allen Smith and Edna Smith, depart for Tinveree, P.Q. Infantile paralysis outbreak affects Websterville for two weeks. Marion Milesle visiting Roxbury and Wary Ten. Frances Auld and Frances Auld Jr. noted June 12.
A Plainfield concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening features the Montpelier seminary quartet with Mise HickFord as vocal instructor. Proceeds benefit the Epworth league. Admission 25 cents.
Peter de Wint, an English landscape painter, staged a private show for friends before public exhibit. A wealthy patron professed admiration, but arrived late to buy. De Wint revealed he had placed sold tickets on two “perfect gems” to keep them for the patron, exposing his bluff.
The excerpt contrasts boys and girls early on noting boys chase cats and seek mischief while girls explore household drawers, display wealth, and manage appearances. It contrasts spending habits and sharing disputes, suggesting gendered behavior patterns in youth with a playful tone.
An English account describes Portuguese formal politeness during visits to dignitaries. The caller advances through multiple rooms, exchanging bows and smiles at each threshold as host and guest reciprocate deeply before reaching the exit. The ritual ends with a final bow at the top of the stairs.
Incomplete OCR passage indicates a brief obituary like item mentioning a wife and a femur injury. lacks clear names, dates, or locations to form a full summary.
A father asks why not increase income yearly and follows a thrift plan from The Family's Money in American Magazine. The example shows investing 250 dollars annually in sound securities, compounding yearly gains to reach 9180 by year twenty, with increasing annual income of interest.
A review notes that ancient Chinese physicians used fine needles to release tensions and relieve neuralgia rheumatic pain swelling and sciatica like hip pains. Dr James Cantlie reports impressive results after long observation in China and applies needling to certain cases.
A lawyer questions a witness about a clash, asking if he saw what occurred between two men during the altercation. The witness confirms presence but says his eyesight failed to catch the details.
A light exchange between Mrs Jawback and Mr Jawback centers on pride and marriage. He asserts they proved otherwise by choosing to marry, while she tempers his claim with witty retort in a domestic dialogue.
The excerpt blends humorous and reflective lines from diverse sources. It references initiative and referenda, a phrase about wives, and quotes from Puck and Whiting on living well and drawing out others’ best. The fragment hints at public discourse and social observation.
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