War era musings and notes from Vermont papers
The Montpelier Argus and Burlington Times urge Governor Graham’s reelection amid war time. Vermont editorials discuss patriotism, the draft lottery, and the nation’s push to deploy 1.45 million soldiers to Europe by August 1918, praising the transportation progress and public acceptance of conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Argus
The
Burrow Times
Horace F. Graham
Rutland Herald
United States
Europe
National Thrift Day Call Urges Citizens to Save and Loan
The government calls on Americans to dedicate themselves to thrift on National Thrift Day. Citizens are urged to avoid waste, save money, and lend it to the government through war savings stamps, praising sacrifices of soldiers overseas and stressing patriotic duty.
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United States
Europe
Americans Gain Local Victory in Belleau Wood Front
Reported capture of 311 prisoners and seizure of 11 large machine guns 10 automatic rifles and ammunition signals a major operation on the Marne front in the Belleau Wood area. The success, though costly, boosted American morale while demoralizing German defenders and suggested further strategic gains beyond a raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellea Wood
Marne
Geeman
Arure
Talk of the Town and Local Notices in Barre
Community notes report several weekend events at Shea's and church activities. Residents Willis A. Lane Jr and A J Guthrie travel for family matters while Rev D F Stiles and Rev Arthur W Hewitt visit Barre. John Mobus visits Warren after a veteran reunion, and John Palmero pays fines after a first intoxication offense. Marcello Bianchi's funeral and a Red Cross notice are listed along with sidewalk work on South Main Street and cement repairs on the west side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
Willis A. Lane, Jr
Spaulding Street
Hardwick
A. J. Guthrie
Clif Street
Boston
D. F. Stiles
Edwina
B. G. Lipsky
Hedsing
French Street
Congregational Church
John Mobus
Dewey Park
Barre
Warren
Arthur W. Hewitt
Plainfield
State Board of Education
M. B. Hillegas
John Palmero
H. W. Scott
Ernest Marchetti
Pearl Street
Waterville
Marchetti
The
Red Crows
War Chest
Evelyn Drew
Marcello Bianchi
St. Monica’s Church
Beckley Street
Gregware
South Main Street
Newport Calling and Wartime Rhetoric Reach Kansas City
A jumble of quotes and snippets from Wilson era rhetoric, wartime sentiment, and local notices blends references to Newport Kansas City and various figures. The page carries bold social and literary asides, a signboard anecdote, and commentary on publishing trends, ending with a note of indebtedness to a source.
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Newport
Kansas City
Newbury Indies and War Letters Stir Neighbor settles in Barre Times
In a Barre Times style note the Maple sugar column mentions a Newbury youth labeled “a congenial and seasonable companion” whose indiscretion is blamed for spreading rumors. The item weaves with references to 1776 war loyalties in Maryland, listing locals who refused to sign declarations of participation.
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Barre Times
Newbury Young Indies
Newbury Item
Maryland
War Department
There will be one vacant square in Barre
Fragmentary OCR hints at a note about a plan or event in Barre with a placeholder for a vacant square. Mentions a truckmen draft and a non existent thrift stamp or Liberty Bond.
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Bill
Pevner
Pete
Dhink
Belgium
Zepps
Jim
Big Tennie Special Saturday at Shea's
A fragmented notice describes sales and advertisements for a Saturday event at Shea's including a wall paper sale and a basket sale at Barre Candy Kiteb. It also notes Charles R. Lynham of Cleveland and Frank A. Lynham of Syracuse visiting Sec ond street for the death of their mother, Mrs. Robert Lynham.
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Shea's
A. V. Beckley
Barre
Charles R. Lynham
Cleveland
Second Street
Robert Lynham
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Kintaret
Terre O& Senunde
Mail Mather
Mall
Pines Cersebes
Weleermvilona
Peifiers
FARAS
Germany
Montpelier
Burlington
F. H. Rogers & Company
Rogers’ Walk-Over
Boot Shop
Talk OF
the Town
Mabel
Colyum
Roth
Mit
Wilson
Irene
Caine Or i
White Mountain Tel. & Tel
Cole
John Gable
Big Willie
U.S. A
Aed
Flie Eaton
Bethel
Oluger
Old England
Westminster Gazette
Hippocrates
Ington
Elm Streets
Hac
Bradford
Mont
Jonas
Jonas Stevens
Erwin Yeatersyde Park
Sven
New York
Jerry O'Leary
Harboard
Flaon
Uy John
Michael Bosher
Thomas Gilbert
Thomas West
Mayee
Lip Cumming
Ohn Clark
iEphraten Arnold
Benjamin Fleetwood
Penrose
Henoe
Samuel Gallion
Khari Spencer
Penroses
Ben Fleet
Woods
Tom Gilberts
John Clarke
Peoples National Bank of
Lo Barre
Texas Onions
Fritz W. Jackson CO
North Main Street
Rre
Vermont
Big Sale
Oxfords
Cotlersy
Shea’s Shoe Store
Russell
Apollo
Cascade Linen
Merchant Marine
Russell’s
Red Cross Pharmacy
Granite Savings Bank & Trust Co
John Trow
Frank F. Cave
Chas. H. Wishart
Vermont Mutual
Fire Insurance Company of
Montpelier, Vt
Berlin
Orange
Crown’s Drug Store
Aloo
Climax
A. W. Badger & Co
Samoiai
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