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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text from The Barre Daily Times dated June 20 1908 includes stray phrases about “Covming 1 Chance” and a Madison or Montpelier Central agent reference, with unclear names and events. Ends without a clear event or outcome.
An early 20th century style notice promotes watches and diamonds with prices and contact details. It references a Typacriteridesk model, swivel dish, and broad claims of value, then shifts to community items, a convention address by Chairman Jones, and various local business pitches all aimed at drawing shoppers and attendees.
Napier Maine resident Lester M Nelson writes that a New Dino remedy saved his life from throat and lung ailments and would not be without it again. The ad touts nearly forty years of the medicine, claims pneumonia prevention and healing of weak lungs, and lists local vendors Crowns Pharmacy and Hickert Wells with 30¢ and 1.00 priced bottles and a free trial bottle.
East Barre announces an excursion to Lake Champlain with a social event at the opera house. A dance is planned for Saturday evening June 20 under the auspices of Silver Leaf Circle, S. of A. Admission appears to be part of the fall bill.
Graniteville notice announces a dance by the W. O. F. postponed from Monday to the evening of June 18 at Miles. Ice cream and cake will be served. The Lake Champlain excursion is featured on page 2.
Residents and visitors are noted in a string of brief items. Dr Dry and Marcott left for a trip. Leonard and Huggins of Concord visit old friends. Mrs Ledlia Dickerman came from East Granville. Walter Wood began work in the drug store. Hon and Mrs Spear left for a week with friends at Nabant. Locals include Abbott of Orwell, fire company planning a July Middlebury trip, and various social and church activities with meetings and guests.
Chelsea residents and visitors are listed with short notes on whose family is hosting whom this week. Names include Atwood, Wilson, Adama, Leonard, Button, Parker, and Dickerman among locals and guests from Randolph, Montpelier, and Lebanon. The National Bank of Orange County recently bought the Bacon and Hall block. The orange conference of missionaries plans its annual meeting June 16 and 17 with an excursion to Lake Champlain.
Mangroh Heid of 40 Maple Wrenn Barre Vermont suffered over three years with severe backache and kidney pain worsened by damp weather. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Foaster-Milburn Co Buffalo he slept better, woke refreshed, and overall health improved. he recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for others with similar symptoms.
Marshfield notes a gathering to elect delegates to state and district conventions at the Union church vestry on Saturday evening. Mentions Mrs. Cora Gorge of Dixon Illinois and Mrs. M. H. Dullnck arriving for an indefinite stay. Also reports recent social visits and upcoming recital by Mrs. Bertha Pitkin with a reception and refreshments.
The Bethel meeting lists officers including Corinne Briggs and J. E. Murnett as clerk and examiner as Carmel works changes are set to begin. Residents Mr and Mrs W T King celebrate their fourteenth anniversary, Rev and Mrs Resndide attend a Burlington convention. Granite cutters strike settled. wage terms set beginning March 1 1008 with annual adjustments and holidays. A fifth anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Robert Durnett drew many friends. A party at Sliver Lake Barnet marks a gathering under a weeklong camp.
A wage earning shopgirl watches a well dressed woman in a victoria carriage, envying her wealth while the other woman contemplates how to feed and clothe her children. The piece critiques the so called pseudo rich and contrasts it with the struggles of working women and failed husbands.
Parliament's Labour Leader John Burns lies gravely ill in London after a period of illness with health concerns raised by officials. Reporters note his condition has prompted concern within Parliament and among party colleagues as details remain limited.
A fragmented historical tract discusses long term forest practices and shifts in land use. It contrasts past large farms with cattle and oxen to present smaller, diversified holdings. It notes how fire, pasture management, and pine regeneration impact timber value and land productivity.
A June sales blurb markets Community Silver pieces guaranteed for 25 years, with solid mahogany chests and various flatware items. The ad promises affordable prices and a wide selection of aprons, knives, forks, carving pots, and more, inviting customers to view the display window and visit the store.
The article urges landowners to plant pine and chestnut on vacant lands as a profitable long term investment. It argues rising lumber prices and forest demand justify growing timber, notes the high returns from young stock, and outlines practical planting methods and care to maximize yields.
Four species of snakes are described as practical bilod worms. They are the smallest and lowest snakes in the region. An ordinary earthworm is gigantic by comparison to them.
Spanish communities are portrayed as highly charitable with twenty thousand self supporting residents tending a pauper supplication of three thousand sixty. The article references Freurson and Ukamplala with a note to see page 2 for further details.
A collage of light verse and quips from early 20th century papers. Jokes trace social life from wages to weddings, with witty exchanges about writers, marriage, and summer boarders. Includes brief gags on labor, genius, and farm folks, framed as a humor page.
Curious oviparous shark and ray eggs described as quadrangular horny capsules about two to three inches long with horned corners. They are found in the Port Jackson bark of the Pacific and are twisted into a spiral form around seaweed and other objects.
Taft’s presence and oratory style do not alter Fourth of July mood. his speaking voice projects and carries to the back rows, keeping attendees engaged from start to finish.
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