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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
5
Several fabric lots reduced significantly: nine pieces Windsor Mercerized Plessi previously 17c per yard now at 12 2c. five pieces Silk Mulls in designs cut from 25c to 17c. ten pieces Dimities Lawns and Muslins to close at 7c per yard.
A jumble of town notes describes visits and arrivals at local places including Perry’s, the Hotel Otis, and residents from Waterbury to Burlington. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs Arthur Lane visiting, A Griffiths starting work in Manchester, and several locals returning from trips while others attend shopping and social events. The piece notes minor incidents and daily happenings with scattered names such as Mrs. Hicharileon, Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, and a hospital visit related to an arm injury.
A garbled notice from a local street corner describes a sale or auction linked to a Main Street location after 4 p.m. Readers should note the fragmented text mentions vehicles, paint, and store wares while referencing a land or fore market change and items like wares and wares.
Beginning July 1 the store closes at 530 PM during July August and September and Wednesdays at noon in July and August. Patrons are urged to shop early to aid staff. Many come after 6 PM and after 9 10 PM on Mondays and Saturdays, but the store cannot stay open later or break its agreement. Respectfully.
Local notes from Burlington mention Régal shoes at Abbott's, visits by many residents to nearby towns, and social calls across streets. Names include O Canon, Ruth Parker, Alfred Lowfield Douglass, Lottie Farnsworth, and Mrs 0 A Mahor.
A New York Tribune piece praises the “oriental servant” or “boy” in India for constant efficiency and subservience. It lists tasks from buying railroad tickets and guiding beggars to cooking, laundry, ironing, packing, and attending guests, noting a per month wage of 12 to 14 dollars and a tendency to orchestrate minor extortions while remaining discreet and loyal.
A garbled exchange from a Cleveland Pinion Dealer features odd phrases about asking a woman and a reference to a wheelub and restorative batr. The dialogue reflects muddled social chatter and unclear context.
A brief ad-like note contrasts many kinds of hosiery with price cuts. It urges buyers to follow the advice of lmy Black Cat Howe to obtain quality at a popular price. The message emphasizes value and warns against degrading quality for lower costs.
Advertises BR G Batiste Corsets at 91.00 with lightweight underwear options for heat. Notes Coraute and Vests, Swiss Voata fabrics, boye drawers and vests in various styles and weights priced around 2% each.
Local dealer advertises summer goods with reduced prices on lawn mowers. Mentions stock including 160 and 180 Soursuckers at discount, Merceriend White Walstinger fabrics, 20 Direc taire Silks, and other textiles offered at reduced rates for the season.
Early yesterday a tar car in an east bound freight derailed on the Erie line near Binghamton New Jersey. As repair work began the defective car rolled onto the westbound track. Westbound Wells Fargo Express No 13 struck it, sending wreckage down an embankment and derailing the train. A second express overturned a baggage car and locomotive. The incident caused fatalities and widespread damage described in chaotic terms.
The Building Committee calls for sealed bids on the church construction at Websterville Utificationa. Plans may be reviewed by appointment. The committee reserves the right to reject all bids.
Local bakery advertises fresh breads and cakes made daily. Featured items include Fig Cake for 12c Marble Cake 10c Lemon Snaps 1c per dozen and bread at Grocers for 1c per loaf.
An auction listing itemizes sofa lounge hall tree folding bed brass bed couch bed dining set rocking chairs center tables kitchen tables baby chairs and more including lawn mowers crib mattress garden tools and a surrey. CN Barber acts as auctioneer and notes many items in the sale.
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