Barre Daily Times 1917 War and Health Notes
Barre notes from June 1917 discuss public health quarantine debates over infantile paralysis in Barre and Swanton, Vermont’s naval enlistment pace, Vermont college medical graduates, and recruiting drives. The piece cites Liberty bonds, Red Cross donations, and local authorities urging prudent disease controls while warning against overreach. It highlights Vermont’s enlistment challenges, naval motivation, and civic accountability for war support.
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Barre
State Board of Health
St. Albans
Becaus
Swanyton
Websterville
South Barre
Red Cross
Montpelier
Times Toin
Secretary Bailey's New Job Weighs In At Vermont
The Herald notes Secretary Bailey plans resignation as secretary of state after 1808 service and supports replacing him with Mr Gailey as comptroller to relieve routine duties. Gailey’s Vermont life and V M alumnus background praised as suitable for the university’s fiscal needs. Postponed start to September to ease transitions and allow Governor Graham to consider a successor.
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E.W. Gibson
Brattleboro
Vermont Infantry
War Department
Fedt
Vermont National Guard
Benton
Herald
Bailey
Vermont
V. M
Chittenden Evant
Malley
Batley
Governorraham
Rutland Hersld
CANA A BLACKIE IN JAIL FOR BURGLARY CHARGE
Harry Smith known as Canada Mackie is under U S district indictment for the Orwell post office burglary. He was arrested in Massachusetts and jailed in Rutland after Boston officials delivered him. He faces the October term trial, held in Burlington, unless bail is posted as authorities doubt his ability to secure release.
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Rutland
Harry Smith
Alanis
Canada
Mackie
United States
Doetriel Court
Orwell Post Office
Massachusetts
Duane
Boston
Smith
F. H. Chapman
Cousty
V. A. Bullard
Bourlington
Triad
New York
Swapping Husbands In Turbulent Sugarhouse Case
Testimony from Waits River trial details Mrs. Felch and others discussing swapping husbands and following the murder at the Felch sugarhouse. Witnesses recount remarks, movements, and conversations about Otis Williams, Joe Felch, and the aftermath including searches, letters, and alibis in fall 1915 to 1916.
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Waits River
Cunningham
Williams
Bradford
Kelch
Joe
Feleh Farm
Feleh
Ness
Conatab
Dickerman
Sugarhouse
Felch
Dr. Rowland
Otis Wileliam
Felch Farm
Currier
Are
Otlé Williams
Thay
Willian
Willams
Felches
Sherborne
Hoar
Williame
Mra. Felch
Witmer
Harber
Withers
Ned
Eagar House
F.C
Will Wieme
Anus Feleh
Chester
Wilier
Hight
Sagerhouse
Fetch
Sherburne
Wenau
Rembe
Florence Currier
Josie Pere
Miss Currier
The
Felohey
Dle Williams
Ee Felch House
Otis
Arlene
Payne House
Arlane
West Topham
Boston
Hiccorge S. Dodge
Beens
Mire
Pelch
Sutore
Waitsfield News: Local Graduates and Transport Schedules
Harold Te Wallé of Waitsfield earns BS cum laude in mechanical engineering from UVM and joins Twell Milne Varnum Granite. Mies Kiele Lang graduates Johnson Normal School and returns home. Beverett Wallis to enter UVM this fall with scholarships. Iris Isthel Moriarty succumbs to widespread distemper. The Mad River Valley stage runs to Montpelier daily starting July 2, 1917, at 5:30 am, with stops at Middlesex Meretown and Frank Bettis as driver.
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Harold Te Walllé
University of Vermont
Twell, Milne & Varnum Granite Company
Mies Kiele M. Lang
Tureday
Johnson Normal School
Beverett Wallis
Goddard Seminary
Waitefield
Hiver Valley
Montpelier
Middlesex
Meretown
Frank Bettis
Wade
Incased Postage Stamps as Money in New York
Incased postage stamps once circulated as small change in New York City. John Gault invented brass cases with mica and circulated denominations from 1 to 90 cents in 1862. Uncased stamps bear firm names on reverse, making them rare. Collectors seek 12 24 30 and 90 cent denominations, commanding premiums at sales.
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New York City
United States
John Gault
Park Place
Gault
Ginger Soaps Mention in Script Exchange
In a brief exchange, a character named Ginger is referenced with a playful line about a dog’s name and whether it bites. The scene centers on a light dialogue moment within a larger script.
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Sonny
Hoston Tran
Expensive Modern Sport Echoes Bean Bag Nostalgia
A Washington Star exchange recalls bean bag games of youth with humor about cheap beans and a nod to bygone leisure, framing a light reminiscence on simple play versus today’s costly sports.
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Washington Star
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