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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
3
Paris on June 18 reports a Rome announcement via Havas that ninety two Austrian divisions have been hurled into the greatest battle yet, with seventy one divisions already identified. The force includes two infantry divisions and twelve cavalry divisions. The claim emphasizes Italy's stand in a dramatic European clash.
Washington reports an appropriation of 1 250 000 for the committee of public information approved by the house appropriations committee. Since its inception after the US entry into the war 1 030 424 has been spent from the president's emergency fund. Creel defended himself against charges of socialist tendencies noting past editorials and his current more cautious stance. A staff tally lists Clayton D. Lee at 5200 a year E R Rochester 5200 Henry Atwater 4000 and Clara Sears Taylor 3300 respectively.
Ties and relatives visit across towns as T. J. Russell and wife stay with kin in Huntington. Densmore relocates to White River Junction with family. George Hayes and sons visit Boston. Emma Ferris improves from convulsions. Mrs. E. A. Johnson visits F. J. Eatons in Jackman. Pastor Mr. Anderson spends week with Windsor friends. Bessie Stockwell returns from Norwich for summer. Helen Swift completes Milton school and goes home. Mr. and Mrs. Atas Garrow host Reed house guests. Mrs. Garrow to stay the week. Eighth grade graduation exercises scheduled for Holden Hall. Kansas City preacher Styles of Kansas City occupies M. E. church pulpit. Mrs. H. E. Sweet of Watcott visits town.
Elbert Brigham, state commissioner of agriculture in St Albans, is named a member of the standing committee on bovine tuberculosis eradication of the United States Live stock association, the sole New England delegate. The association has headquarters in China. The government intensifies tuberculosis eradication work across states, and the committee will review rules for free herds. Also includes stray narrative fragments from the source.
Northfield reports a St John’s church hall opening event with performances. Local residents Robert Plastridge and Clayton Spear visit relatives. George L. Tupper becomes village school district auditor. Dr. GN Welch survives a near fatal crash near the Phillips and Slack granite plant. Scholarships awarded to Marion Burns and Theron McIntosh. Requiem mass for Benjamin Carter in St John’s Church. Graduation exercises held at Northfield High School. Funeral held for Rev. Harold Ellis with local attendees recorded.
Fragmentary notice describes school closings in Middlesex area with timing in June. It mentions Middinart events at an opera house on June 21 and graduation exercises for a junior high group. Also references Kanal Momtpeliar on a Saturday evening at 22 with grade performances.
Amsterdam reports Emperor William at German headquarters on June 18 declares war not a campaign but a clash of world views. He asserts German principles must prevail against Anglo Saxon rule, praises Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff as counselors, and vows victory with divine aid and unified German arms.
Vivian Ralph, seven, injured by powder from a shotgun shell left in a pot of liquor. doctor summoned, expected disfigurement lessening. Local events include Sally Jester minstrels coming to Greensboro and Wolf's July dates. Prof. 11 Fuller to stay as Hardwick Academy head for two years at higher pay. Community updates cover births, relocations, graduations, real estate, and residents serving in the military, with multiple town and family mentions across Hardwick and surrounding areas.
East Brookfield items report Miss Ruth Tranklo visiting in Randolph and Doris Sprague in Randolph with relatives. Mrs. Martin returns to work in Barre after a stay at Arthur ies. Ralph Wilcox and Evelyn Martin at Barre hospital are recovering well. E. A. Scott of Boston, assistant manager of Standand Publication, visiting friends. Miss Rule Angell home from New Hampshire work. Mrs. Clarence Little and daughter return to Florida after stay with W. N. Strs family. Ella Banister visiting with Jean and Charles. Bigelow buys a new quick auto from a Randolph agency. June graduates from local schools listed: Anita Dutton Goddard Seminary, Marguerite Harrington Randolph High, Richard and Grace Trask Brookfield High, Walter Yreanley and Ralph Perkins V. S.
ORANGE news item lists Mr and Mrs Henry Wood of Connecticut visiting cousins Mrs H Whitcomb and Mrs C Richardson. Lewis Bowles from Camp Devens visiting his aunt Mrs E F Cook. Mrs E D Emerson and children to Barre to stay with Harlie Chaples. The Kimball Corner school entertainment Friday night raised funds for the Red Cross. Miss Mildred Bates of Calais recovering at Mary Fletcher hospital. she spent days with Mrs Flora Beard. Mrs Mand made a business trip to Waterbury. Miss Nellie Orcutt and Clare Severy, former teachers, visited friends Sunday.
Hardwick Street reports a Cainiente Pree Pres pears wy Miss Florence Diana visiting with cousin Alice Delano arriving Thursday for the summer. George Kimball returns from a brief visit with Jemaim Barton. Various locals attend events at Nelenn Kancourt and Charles Parrington’s in Walden.
The article urges households to reduce wheat use during shortages. It notes government controls on beans and wheat as war essentials, praising sacrifices at home. It stresses every citizen, including noncombatants, must eat substitutes and conserve grain to support troops and allies against tyranny.
Miss Mildred Durbar ill with measles in Wakefield Mrs Mabel Cortios also ill at Ed Bennett’s home. A boat accident near Yenlage damaged 10 6. Mr and Mrs A L Boyce visit relatives in Wallafelt. Mr and Mrs Milford Long wedding reception at Mrs FA Hirai’s home with gifts. Francie Marnham family reunion at KL Parnhem home. Neons return from Canada trip. Birien couple back in Thain Canada. Chamdiiendeatame and Dageer Crittin at Whenny day racing.
An OCR snippet cites Union Co operative Store at 46 Granite St selling Mazda and a wartime bread guidance urging substitutes like rice hominy and potatoes for meals. It questions bread use, mentions Victory bread, and ends with a Dorothy Dester line asking who is a traitor.
Williamstown reports the war savings stamps committee notes the poor contribute more while the wealthy hold back. It argues the country should be willing to lend to the government at four percent interest. An unrelated dialogue about naval duty follows with a humorous exchange.
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