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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
2
New York city launched a test census with 700 enumerators across 117 Manhattan districts as officials dispute government figures. Officials predicted over one million gain, but the count showed a total of 6,1,181 and Manhattan borough a net decrease of 47,439, amid questions over census accuracy.
Washington reports eastern railroads posted a deficit of 14 720 880 after expenses including taxes. The interstate commerce commission partial summary shows eastern operating revenues of 127 090 772 and expenses of 141 810 652, while southern roads balance 2 388 915 after costs. A joke line from the Boston Transcript about Croesus follows.
Kidney trouble preys men upon the mind and ages, lessening ambition and vigor, while women rarely improve when kidneys are out of order. For good results use Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney medicine. Available at druggists in large and medium bottles. Sample by parcel post and pamphlet. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, NY, with ten cents and mention Barre Daily Times Ad.
A June 7 1919 letter from Miss Rosenna Allegi of Fitchburg Mass describes severe facial pimples that covered the face and burned and itched. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with healing after using two cakes of soap and part of a box of ointment. Her testimonial promotes Cuticura products for toilet and bath use.
Yesterday's baseball results show rain interruptions across the American and National Leagues. Games in St Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Boston New York and Philadelphia report rain delays or suspensions with partial scores from Cleveland 3 Boston in 10 innings and Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 1.
Waterbury Connecticut reports a baton of over 300 guards placed at strategic points following a strike riot that killed one striker and injured police and others. State and city guards were stationed across the manufacturing district with battalions in Hartford Meriden and New Haven ready for duty. A plant at Sehoville Manufacturing faced clashes between police, guards, strikers and sympathizers amid a weeks long strike involving more than 14,000 workers.
Kingston Jamaica June 22 government acts to prevent shipments of immature bananas to the United States and Great Britain making such shipments an offense punishable by heavy fine. The banana war has tempted growers to sell for large profit.
ad seeks skin treatment claims and promotional copy for Poslam presented in a fragmented OCR style. references a location near Emersons Shormioriae on 2th street in New York City and an event or prompt related to removal or forward action.
A new permanent exhibit at the National Museum in Washington details the American Expeditionary Force through nearly 500 life drawn studies. Artists Wallace Morgan Ernest Pelosotto Julius Andre Smith Harry Town send Harvey Dunn Walter Duncan William Ayward and George M Harding joined by others capture battles, life behind lines, and the homeward voyage, conveying the war’s emotional breadth.
Secretary of State Colby held a final conference with President Wilson in Washington before departing for San Francisco via New York to attend the Democratic national convention as a district of Columbia delegate. Chief aide Tumulty spoke by telephone with Democratic National Committee chairman Cummings amid preparations for the gathering.
An aged advertisement extols Seven Barks as a universal remedy to combat debility from overwork and a tired digestive system. It promises quick recovery of health, warns against inactivity, and urges readers to exercise and breathe fresh air while noting the product is sold by patent medicine sellers at a nominal price.
Large attendance at Unity church in Stowe for a children's day program conducted by the Community Sunday school. Flowers adorn the altar. Mahy Barrows played the organ as about a hundred young children performed with older helpers. Various local families and visitors noted, including trips to Dartmouth alumni events and campus visits, with neighbors and relatives cited throughout. The article lists multiple residents, visitors, and minor happenings around Main and Shoot streets and nearby towns.
The report describes French rule in Bulgaria with mixed local staffing, citing Greek and Bulgarian officials in mixed districts. It notes immediate indirect taxation, high admin costs vs civil outlays, and small gendarme units maintaining order in Karagatch. The piece argues prosperity hinges on stability and restraint of nationalist factions.
Fragmentary report outlines perceived advantages of the French mandate with mentions of administrative bodies and policy aims. Reference to governing ministers and committees indicates a structured approach, though exact details are unclear due to garbled text.
New York reports R D Jonas sought by Chicago police over riots that left two dead after burning an American flag. Jonas, calling himself Rev Doctor D Ilonas and secretary of the League of Darker People, appeared in defense of Black Star Line steamer Yarmouth cargo seizure. The vessel, carrying liquor valued at 3 million, had returned to port after departure for Culm before prohibition. Jonas claimed Norfolk origins and alleged a plot against the Yarmouth owners. He planned to depart for Havana on Feb 1.
Police recovered three row boats near the Enrico Caruso summer home in Fasthampton New York that may have been used in a jewel theft valued at $500000. Automo bile tracks were found near the boats at Seabury's Neck across Georgita lake, suggesting a possible link to the crime.
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