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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
3
A burglar alarm phonograph sold to Mrs. Van Arsdale induces fear at home. The device, wired to doors and stairs, triggers a dramatized intruder scene. Mr. Van Arsdale returns to find his wife and daughter startled, the phonograph is destroyed, and the family discovers it was a hoax.
Washington June 4 weather predictions from the Weather Bureau forecast a warm week with daily showers and periods of rain. Temperatures are expected to remain elevated with intervals of heavy precipitation and scattered thunder activity.
Guy W. Bailey secretary of state of Katex Junction was chosen for the newly created comptroller post at the University of Vermont. The position merges treasurer registrar and other offices, Bailey to resign secretary of state after fall, with his duties reduced until then to ensure a smooth transition.
The speaker states the University of Vermont has grown closer to state needs in recent years. The financial leadership will help cooperate with Vermont's legislative, industrial, commercial, social, and educational sectors to make the university more serviceable, leveraging current organization and future development under sound policies.
Ralph J. Barrett, 16, son of Mr and Mrs A L Barrett, drowned in the Ashutlot river Saturday afternoon while swimming with younger companions. He could swim poorly and reportedly walked toward the middle where he disappeared. his body was recovered Friday night in 8 feet of water by Pred Wall. Barrett was a Keene High School graduate, class of and planned to enter New Hampshire state college at Durham in September. Active in Cheshire Grange and the Congregational church, he leaves behind his parents two sisters and two brothers.
Impeachment actions against Mayor William Hale Thompson arise from a school funding controversy causing city turmoil. Judiciary committee of the council will consider the matter with notice posted. Aldermen allied with Thompson may influence decisions as police guarded school properties amid talks of state level impeachment efforts.
John Hays Hammond describes Cecil Rhodes as the most wonderful man in knowledge and the British Empire’s will on South Africa natives. He claims Rhodes halted a native war by coercive talks, kept a British envoy waiting three days, and asserted imperial power with fearlessness. An anecdote about Auntie Mabel’s fruit and children dying from poisoned treats closes the fragment, illustrating conflicting moral currents.
The American Commission led by Kis Root arrived in Moscow and met with Moscow principals of the propert and industrial factions and the municipal Duma. Root urged continuation of the war to preserve democracy, winning warm responses. A Moscow soldier declared Russia has endured oppression to gain liberty and will endure further to secure it.
Richmond View reports June 2 that Chethous and Hay Scouts began work along Virginia's eastern shore. They dig 410,000 bunkers of potatoes likely spoiled in the ground as 5,000 Black migrants move north. Boys hail from Waxhington Richmond Petersburg Nor folk Baltimore and as far north as Wilmington Del.
A July Woman's Home Companion excerpt describes a salesman earning money by transporting other traveling men weekly. The husband fills four seats, charging three dollars per day, with trips often filling the car and beating trains on good roads in fair weather. He handles most work to lower costs, noting rough winter roads but mild winters.
A Brooklyn reader testimonial describes relief from backache weakness and pain after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter promotes the product and invites advice requests to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
Washington reports regulations for the new national army await President Wilson’s approval. The plan envisions federal drafting, likely in Washington, with no local influence. Draftees will be identified by number, exemptions handled by local boards, and replacements called as needed, aiming to have troops trained by September 1.
An announcement specifies that Home 30 is the first day on which enrollments in any state will count toward that state's quota under the selective draft act. Protocols of selection and exemption will begin for registered men after July 1, with National Guard totals to be reported after June recruiting ends.
An editorial argues textbooks distort U S history by glorifying battles and leaders while omitting missteps and civilian costs. Judge Murray criticizes biased schooling and calls for truthful, complete history to shape wise citizens and prudent policy.
In a hazy scene a woman swirls in a one step while music fills the air. He leans close, wonder eclipsing doubt as he recalls Whitman's verse and feels himself floating amid the moment’s dizzy charm.
Home and Household tips highlight saving bread and using crumbs. Freshen stales by brief oven warming or toast. bake twice baked bread for crunch. crumble leftovers for soups, gravies, and puddings. use crumbs to thicken dishes and coat fried foods. include recipes for bread crumb puddings and quick breads.
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