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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times published on Wednesday June 21 1911 notes its weekday circulation data for the week ending last Saturday. The item references subscription rates and mailing details while indicating an unspecified average daily circulation figure for that week.
The largest issue of the antkcon paper is printed in Vermaut, totaling 5,700 copies circulated beyond local bounds. Officials note strong distribution and community interest.
The piece notes aerial travel as a new pleasure of the season and contrasts it with naval exploits involving American yachtsmen at Kiel. It references lingering loyalty of the Tafts to Cincinnati and lighthearted jests about Cincinnatians.
The Concord Monitor notes New Hampshire enjoys a strong influx of talent from neighboring states. It praises Megara, Niles, Benton and Worthen for their early move to the Granite State and suggests Vermont and Connecticut could spare more such men if needed.
Yesterday morning a Faust Express collided with a Central Vermont freight on a sidetrack near Randolph. No severe injuries occurred, but officials say the crash highlights the need for double tracking the main line to prevent future catastrophes.
Massachusetts college girls’ chatter aside, the report notes this year’s Lown State Agricultural College graduates faced strong demand for employment. Positions sought include farm managers and investigators, with all graduates finding satisfactory placements.
The piece argues that agricultural graduates are in demand and better prepared for immediate returns, contrasting them with general college grads and dismissing the term sodbuster as a thoughtless caricature by college girls. It notes agricultural students attract more attention than general students after leaving school.
The letters discuss Vermont murder rates and urge ending legislations that foster crime. Historical references compare past capital punishment to deter violent acts, arguing that fear of death did not curb murder.
The White River Valley sees a rise in prospective settlers with several families relocating from New York City and the British North West, along with many newcomers from Barre Montpelier Burlington and St Albans. While local transplants help grow the valley populace overall the influx raises concerns about future town office demands from reliable new residents.
Mr Van Santvoord of Troy New York hosted a 150th anniversary of Old Bennington on his Renowned farm south of Old Bennington. The event celebrated early settlers led by Peter Harwood from Amherst Massachusetts in 1761 with a log house built in 1761 later replaced in 1769. Governors Dix McCullough Stewart and Francis attended with speeches and a flag raising. The gathering aimed to foster respect for hardy Green Mountain settlers.
A compact ad urges daily mental concentration practice and promises bodily and mental pay. It promotes a special young men suit for $15 as the main sale highlight.
Advertiser promotes a retail outlet in Barre featuring low prices and a wide selection. The notice highlights a prominent location at 174 North Main Street and markets the store as a big value destination for shoppers.
A reflective verse from the Chicago Record-Herald muses on a world without toil, crime, or sorrow. It imagines flawless abundance and perfect happiness yet concludes that discontent would persist, with joy turning to canker and trouble still sought after.
A city group member comments on a handsome barn during a farm visit. Another participant asks for clarification and notes the large red building with surrounding features described as barnacles. The Buffalo Express is referenced in the dialogue.
The excerpt recalls a childhood chant Pliceman Dont catch me and notes the Washington Star as the source. It reflects on faded games and earlier rhythms linked to playful mischief and social sound patterns from a past era.
The Fort Worth Record recounts a modernized version of The Spider and the Fly. A spider tempts a fly with promises of a curious parlor filled with wonders while the clever fly weighs the danger of entering the trap. The piece frames a cautionary fable in a newspaper voice.
An archaic fragment mentions a traveller and a groom opposing a cylindrical object. A likely interpretation calls it a grindstone, as noted by a local observer in the City Times.
Ninth grade pupils of the public schools will hold their graduating exercises at Memorial hall North Calais on June 23 at eight o'clock p m. Van Orman's orchestra will provide music. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend and hear what the children have to say.
The text asserts that all causes of death are covered after year one and serve as collateral for loans up to the cash value. It references a broad guarantee of life insurance practices and mentions widely accepted terms, suggesting a general discussion of policy provisions and their financial implications.
Charles Barker of the National Board of Fire Underwriters summarizes a plan for Montpelier’s fire department. The report calls for a mixed paid and volunteer force, central fire station near City Hall, a gas engine and chemical truck, two horse teams for ladder and hose a central chief, stricter building inspections and fire limits, standardized water mains and meters, and regular drills.
Tim F. Catlin of North Sheldon reports three horses dying in succession. Two veterinarians blamed poison. one horse’s stomach and a portion of feed were sent to the Burlington state laboratory for analysis, with results not yet received.
The advertisement from AMERICAN CLOTHING CO at 55 North Main Street lists reduced prices on men’s wear including Dresa Shirts, Working Shirts, Balbriggan Shirts, Dress Shirts, Bow Ties, Neckwear, and Stockings. Claimed markdowns show substantial drops from original tag prices with multiple items offered at under a dollar.
Miss Mabel Smith oldest daughter of Mrs. Charles Smith married Joseph Manning at the bride's home on Sunday at noon with Rev. Fraser Metager officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by the immediate family only. The couple left for Boston that afternoon. Miss Smith has been a popular teacher and Mr. Manning manages the East Granville mine and mill.
From the July Technion World Magazine, Frank SN. Moyer, an American plant hunter under the Bureau of Plant Industry, travels from St. Petersburg to eastern China collecting specimens. He endures extreme altitudes, glaciers, wild beasts, and wary locals while seeking plants that could bloom in the United States.
White Muslin Waists 98c up Silk Waists 1.98 2.25 2.98 up White Dresses for girls 6 to 14 years 1 3 off regular price.
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