Newspaper Snatches and Political Quips From 1908
In a jumble of early 20th century snippets, the piece lampoons current events and figures. It references May Daily Press circulation, Representative Getrough of Massachusetts, Vermont Democrats, and a discussion of a mysterious “dimony” disease affecting the office, ending with a quip about chaining Alphonso as Newport Express Standard notes.
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Auvin
Johann Paquin
Alphonso Yen
Newport Expres Standard
Alphon
Harte and Montpelier Elite Team Aims for Pennant Honor
The Harte Montpelier contenders seek the Northern taxetall Ubie summer title, praised for gentlemanly play and crowd-pleasing conduct. They have already won the Uecoveted Wlue and aim to sustain momentum to inspire successors and preserve wholesome sport, with the hope of retaining top honors.
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Harte and
Montpelier
Ubie
Wehbe Permant
Blur
Horre sind Montpelier shiloh indulent to great portion
In Montpelier reports indicate a large segment of residents favor the HG team which seems capable of providing support and entertaining promise. The tone suggests community interest and confidence in the team’s potential impact this season.
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Horre
Forest preservation plank in Vermont Republican platform
The Vermont Republicans include a forestry plank stressing replanting waste lands and private capital incentives. It urges Congress to push the White Mountain forest reservation bill and aims to reforest watersheds, noting a 10-year tax exemption move for land planted with timber, while urging parties to adopt forest preservation in their platforms.
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Vermont
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Congress
White Mountain Forest Reservation
Jingles And Jests In A Dream Like Poem
Fragmentary verse text appears to reflect a lyrical meditation on love and loss with imagery of emerald streams fragrant rooms and June. The garbled lines hint at a personal reflection where material wealth fades beside treasured memories and poetic longing. The piece reads as a fragmentary late night musings rather than a formal poem.
Practical Girl and Ballroom Quips Across Papers
A collage of humorous fragments from Ambrlota Spectator Somerville Journal and Philadelphia Press, featuring Practical Girl remarks about cooking, a ball rumor, and office boy jokes. Miscellany notes include “The Messenger,” “Office Boy,” and techno-phrases about a cheerful sky.
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Ambrlota
Probate notice in Vermont court for Cruickshank estate
In the probate matter of Alexan Cruickshank late of Tiare district the administrator Morr requests a decree of distribution. A hearing is set before a master at a specified time and place with publication required in three successive newspapers for all interested parties to appear. Judge Ham Carlton presides.
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Priate
Almander Cruickshank
TAME
Vermont
Yin Prutiate Court
U Sten Siainatrice
Ania Morr
Alexan Cruickshank
Tiare
Dee Sgarel
Oly
Anton Turther
Carlton
Probate Court Hearing for Administered Estate in Montpel
In the probate of the estate of a deceased resident in Montpel, administrator is petitioning for an administration account and distribution of assets. The court orders publication of notice for three weeks inviting any interested persons to appear at the hearing set for July. RAM CAMLETON signs as judge.
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Montpel
A. Wits
Eid
Albowrd
Ram Camleton
Report of the Condition The Peoples National Bank of Barre Vermont 1906
Report of the condition for The Peoples National Bank of Barre Vermont as of June 18 1906 shows assets including reserves and notes on hand with limited data. The document notes no securities statement and lists officers including the cashier and notary public.
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Peoples National Bank of
Barre
Vermont
HOC Rot Renee
Eesus Eae
Indh
Ved
Care Mel Carberie Nates
Tm Co
Ieee Poleite
Bene
Tows
Canhier
James Mary
Notary
Cita
Melched
Palane
Benefits of referendum system across all classes
Opinion piece arguing for the referendum system as a peaceful, evolutionary advance in representative government. Cites Professor Frank Parsons praising Switzerland and asserts electricity and governance progress benefit all people, regardless of class, urging immediate adoption to avoid blame for the current system.
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Aldo
Switzerland
Frank Parsons
Severa
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Labor voters urged to demand clear policy from candidates
A reader essay argues labor voters should challenge candidates to reveal their intentions on wage earners’ rights and legislative support. It warns monopolies and capitalists will not protect workers unless labor voters unite, screen candidates, and insist on policies empowering the people.
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Iabor
Lis Wisches
Republic
Meat inspection and local health under state control
A quotation stresses reliance on state and local health authorities for meat safety beyond federal inspection. It urges strict sanitary regulation by local boards and enforcement of duties to protect the public from unhygienic meats and canned goods. The piece also recalls Napoleon’s pride in band display and formality requiring gloves in military etiquette.
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Indianapolis
New York Times
Dbeal Health Boards
Battsta Commerc
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Frank
Laogiey
The
Goddard
Massachusetts
Tenbetin Lucina
Pavia Haa
Hart
Harve
Packingtown
Boston Globe
Vernontiie
Massachusetts Lngt
Jame Fox
Plattsburg
Intercity
Main Street
Barre, Vt
the Peoples Not
C. W. Melcher
F. N. Braley
D. P. Town
Somerville Journal
Puck
Philadelphia
Press
Dorothy Dodd
J. McLean, Mer. Makin Marve
North Main St
Tassie Brothers
Nueoeanors
Porter Ce Turple
Napoleon
Taylor & 00
Burlington
Vaughan
Perley E. Pope CO
P. E. Pope
Cliquot Club
Doctors Orden
Bardwell
D. F. Davis
the Times
C. H. Kendrick & Co
North Main Street
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