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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
4
A May June wedding planned in Burlington is mentioned amid political discourse. Barre Times reports Paterson aldermen action toward libel and local temperance debates in Vermont. Republican candidate Fletcher Proctor favors local option liquor control, arguing it yields stricter, town level restrictions.
A light column curates quips from various papers. Snippets tease burglars lawyers and graduation banter. It cites remarks on youth sports and political banter with playful wordplay and humorous exchanges. The collection mimics a city paper humor page with brief quotes and captions.
The text notes a belief that salamanders inhabit many lands and that when placed in warmth the creature allegedly expels from its sides large quantities of truth to relieve the heat, a peculiarity linked to superstition in various countries.
The Garment Department advertises silk coats priced 10 to 19.50 with a five dollar rebate, silk petticoats in black at 4.98, and dresses including Kaliennes and cashmere styles from 18 to 30 dollars reduced to 19.00.
A discount sale lists hundreds of white skirts with prices from 8¢ to 3.08 dollars and a broad mix of dainty garments. Also advertised are men and children hosiery, bed spreads, belts, Hamburg lace, and fine embroidery at reduced yardage during winter sale.
A fragmented OCR style notice lists White Goods Shell Goods Vells Veiling and related Small Wares items under a hats and hooks department. It appears to be a catalog snippet or ad section referencing assorted household goods and shop inventory without clear dates or prices.
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