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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
2
President and Mrs Wilson arrived in Adinkerke Belgium from Paris at 8 45 this morning met by King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. They left by motor at 8 50 for a tour of the Belgian front to Brussels via the ruins of Ypres.
Farmers across Indiana burned wheat and other grain fields to curb an army worm invasion. Gangs have battled the pests for days, with plowing and poisoning producing little effect. Near Muncie the loss is estimated over 80,000 dollars.
Washington June 11 federal board for vocational education aids wounded soldiers through training and education. One case shows a man losing a leg who, with no family support, discovers potential via special agents guiding him to commercial school then a college course in banking. He now pursues a life he once doubted possible, reflecting the program’s impact across thousands of such stories.
Summer colds result from vitality neglect and can become chronic coughs asthma or catarrh. Treat promptly with Father John’s Medicine, a 60 year old tonic used to ease colds throat issues and strengthen run down bodies.
An old advertisement portrays health as a constant battle against disease. It promotes Hood's Baraparilla as a blood and organ tonic approved by three generations, and Hood's Pills as an effective laxative, urging readers to keep their bodies strong.
Toledo June 18 Jeas Willard who fights Dempsey here July 4 received word from Steamboat Bill Scott a light heavyweight just back from France offering to join the champion's sparring staff upon discharge from Camp Sherman. Scott formerly was training mate of Willard and holds the Israeli championship honors. Also Joy Chap a Newcastle Pa middleweight, fast and punishing from all angles, aided by yesterday's practice with Willard. Dempsey weighed 201 pounds in trunks and boxing gear.
George Chip the middleweight from Newcastle Pa knocked out Bud Clancy of St Louis in the second round of an eight round bout in St Louis on June 18.
Schedule notes show games in Washington and Boston with New York facing St. Louis and Cleveland, plus matchups at Philadelphia and Chicago. Morning and afternoon slots listed, including Boston venues and Philadelphia games.
Barre Vermont June 18 1919 local market report notes butter prices steady at about 50 cents per pound fresh eggs also 50 cents per dozen old potatoes range 1.10 to 1.25 per bushel. Pork price listed near two cents.
Local jobbing prices on butter eggs and cheese in Boston June 18 list butter in tubs and boxes with varied grades, eggs from fancy northern to fresh western, and cheese including New York twins and Young America. Prices show wide ranges by quality and origin.
El Paso June 18 troops reinforce every border city along the Rio Grande to deter Villa raids. Detachments of the 1st Infantry move to Yaleta Fabens Guadalupe Fort Hancock while a machine gun platoon backs Fabens. Small patrols patrol border towns as the troops tighten the frontier.
Washington June 17 the government and people of Mexico consider any violation of Mexican sovereignty to be the crossing of United States soldiers into Mexican territory General Candide Aguilar confidential ambassador to President Carranea said in a formal statement at the Mexican embassy
Mr and Mrs Hawley George and son Gordon visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Arson aes or Mise Eva Grout. The Christian Endeavor lawn party was held at the church last Saturday evening. A daughter Harriet Elizabeth was born June 4 to Mr and Mrs Arnest Wheatley of Rutland. A baby born on their 6th wedding anniversary. various local notes and oddities follow including a mention of James Sprigue and a living sire with two 40 pound daughters related to Sir Korn dyke Manor DeKol.
Chicago scored seven to two over New York while Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia six to zero. Cincinnati match delayed by Beaton rain. St Louis and Brooklyn game postponed with Yankee error reported.
A Brattleboro Reformer passage relays a colorful exchange between a city man and a farmer. The men describe a week of fast-paced social activity and labor, with playful jargon and invented terms. The valley slang paints a vivid, humorous portrait of rural and urban life.
Washington June 18 officials of the U S training service warn that immigration losses for four years have reduced the labor pool by millions and that industry must quickly raise productivity. Training courses in industrial fields, funded by employers, are urged to stabilize production as homes lag and wartime damages require rebuilding. Over 850 firms have started courses, improving output and reducing turnover while workers gain skills and broader trade knowledge.
John Kendrick of East Spring Street has been summoned by manager Bil Carrigan for assignment to Lewiston on June 14. Kendrick, long linked with the Moston Red Sox and later a manager, is reportedly moving to join the Lewiston club under Carrigan’s direction.
A Vermont pitcher Kendrick Piet of Winooski High School, graduating in 1918, has pitched nine games this season with perfect decisions. He has struck out Cathedral High, Lakeside, Ward 1, Hinesburg in order with a string of strong performances. He leaves today for Lewiston for a tryout before the New England league team, drawing well wishes from friends.
A Boston Tribune script fragment features Betty discussing an India rubber term with cautions on bounds, noting the phrase is humorous and a playful linguistic aside amid a dialogue about language.
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