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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1921
Page
3
June 28 report from Rome notes Stromboli on the northern Sicilian island bursting into activity with a violent explosion heard far away. Residents abandon homes and flee to Sicily as the long active volcano raises fears of further seismic events linked to Messina’s near future.
A country visitor questions a town policeman about the post office while seeking a place to rest. The officer directs him to a drug store substation, noting in their town everyone meets at the post office, prompting a lighthearted exchange amid a ball game suggestion.
The East Montpelier Orange County court heard a range of matters from divorce and tort actions to theft and murder. Notable events include a man slaughter plea accepted and sentenced to 18 to 22 years, a burglary case plea of guilty with a three to four month sentence, and a murder charge resolved with a life or longer-term term in prison. Local parties, including Gratton, Morley, and Reed, appear in various civil and criminal actions as the week’s docket concludes.
New York reports Sam Childsreth requests the return of 415000 paid for the racehorse Playfellow, brother of Man o War. The horse, bought from Quincy stable, was withdrawn from a race at Acqueduct due to being a wind seeker and unfit to race. Playfellow had risen to notice after two Belmont wins and ties to Man o War lineage.
J Hutchins of Willi Masa was called here by the illness of his moth er Mrs Oscar Emery Andrew Johnson and Mrs Mason were in Barry Friday C A Badger and family were visitors in Barre Saturday Work on the state road between Barre and East Montpelier was suspended on Saturday until after haying
In a brief exchange Mrs Newrich notes a faded portrait of a tetor was preserved, while Buston Transcript describes having it returned to near-pristine condition by framing. The dialogue hints at a local interest in old photographs.
A crude beauty remedy claims to blend two lemons with Orchard White to yield a quarter pint of a freckle bleaching lotion. The impure formula suggests applying daily to face neck arms and hands to bleach freckles and blemishes and whiten the skin.
A Sunnyside Kentucky testimonial describes long illness and nervous strain. The writer credits Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound with relief after trying doctors and home remedies, noting decades of use helping women with similar symptoms. The piece promotes the product’s history and perceived efficacy.
Sunday at Stowe’s Community church Rev. G. E. Hayward spoke on summer school plans for children. Mrs. H. W. Barrows and others sang. Mansfield Mountain Grange meeting featured Flora and several recitations. A birthday event honored Phylise George with gifts and a cake. Many locals attended summer activities, visits, and family gatherings across Stowe and nearby towns.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as the right dye for garments or draperies. It claims rich, fadeless color with simple directions and promises no mistakes or failures. The copy warns that using any dye other than Diamond Dyes may result in poor results like streaks or fading.
An old time remedy theme extols Beecham's as a trusted, generational cure for digestive waste, arguing that natural elimination is best and warning against drastic drugs. The piece touts Beecham's worldwide usage and customer-driven reputation without citing medical proof.
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