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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
4
A Barre Daily Times column from June 19 1920 surveys crime linked to Canadian whiskey and the Dartmouth murder case, calls for tighter border surveillance, praises Gompers reelection, and discusses editorial bias in politics. It also links the Vermont hay crop to favorable weather and promotes county tuberculosis sanatorium plans in Washington County.
The text notes confidence that McAdoo will be the party's nominee in San Francisco while recalling Wood's earlier lead in the straw vote and pledged delegates. It suggests Palmer or Cox may gain strength in days ahead, with a deadlock possibly causing a surprise at the Democratic convention.
President Wilson appears mentally vigorous despite mixed health reports and urges Republicans to sharpen their stand on major issues. He hints Democrats might not fare better and favors a clear league of nations covenant position. He signals neutrality on McAdoo’s candidacy and avoids pushing a dynasty.
A listing of Sunday worship times across Graniteville and neighboring parishes. Denominations include Presbyterian, Episcopal, Latter Day Saints, Universalist, Congregational, Christian Science, Baptist, Italian Baptist, and Methodist. Services feature morning and evening worships, Sunday schools, baptisms, and special sermons. Visitors welcomed at all houses of worship.
A clergyman laments the poor turnout for apparently exclusive services for men. He tells the verger he has urged attendance, asking what harm his efforts have caused. The verger responds with a humorous quip about his own attendance and the lack of male participation.
A magistrate criticizes a social mix up in a petty loitering case at the railway station. A witness pleads not to prosecute the man, saying anyone might have erred in assuming guilt. The dialogue mocks moral prejudice and reflects early 20th century social wit.
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