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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
Washington reports rapid progress on hundreds of Navy Department ordered submarine chasers. In New York Navy Yard a dozen 110 foot wooden hulls are finished, though June plans allowed only one. August will see hulls delivered at three per day as orders ramp up. Engine production lags slightly but is expected to lead pace soon.
The department of agriculture urges farmers to boost hog production as the quickest path to greater meat supply. Hogs require less labor and capital, yield higher gains per feed, reproduce rapidly, and dominate fat production. About half of meat value in U S comes from hogs. World pork trade links largely to the United States. A 1916 hog herd decline prompts call for increased output to feed both domestic and foreign markets.
Boston reports show price drops in New York and Philadelphia due to heavy eastern shipments from Virginia. Wholesale dealers expect a similar decline locally, with quotes ranging from 5 to 7 dollars. Beeton Fruit & Produce Exchange notes 1000 barrels arrived yesterday and another 100 barrels due today, while New York sales were few and largely inferior at around 4 dollars.
New York June 30 The surrogate’s opinion that the late Mrs Hetty H R B Green was a Bellows Falls Vermont resident at her death last July was affirmed by the appellate division. Executor Terward L R Green won in surrogate court that Green’s estate was not taxed in New York state. The transfer tax on the estate would have been about six figures in New York and a smaller sum in Vermont.
Unclear and fragmentary dispatches describe German efforts to sway Latin American nations toward neutrality. The text mentions a struggle involving pro German factions in Argentina and alleged government measures, with references to potential German actions against any violation of Mexican neutrality.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Surkapurilla before meals and Peptiron Pilly after meals. The copy claims the pair work in harmony to purify blood and strengthen nerves, noting no opiates or habit forming drugs. It urges starting today.
In Duck Lake, Ontario, Mrs Patrick Bruyer was stranded on a rock after a canoe capsized during a fishing trip with her husband. The couple’s dog swam to the mainland with a note written by the husband, leading rescuers to Mrs Bruyer and later recovering his body.
Brunswick Me June 30 President William Dewitt Hyde of Bowdoin college died yesterday after a month long illness. He leaves a wife Prudence N Phillipa and a son George Sp Hyde. Hyde led Bowdoin for 32 years guiding growth and prestige. Born 1858 in Winchendon Mass he studied at Exeter Harvard Andover and Union seminary. He declined larger posts preferring Bowdoin where he served as a popular speaker and defender of academic freedom.
Washington dispatch reports National Guard regiments will be drafted into federal service and sent to divisional mobilization camps in the South after induction. Draft schedules set eastern regions for July 14, central July 26, western August, with potential consolidation to August 5 to cover all units. Also noted a fire destroyed a Lake Lavernia residence, with guests escaping unharmed.
Paris reports Major General Pershing welcomed by an Alsace Lorraine republican committee delegation praising his Alsatian roots and pledged hopes for restoring lost provinces to France. Pershing expressed warm regard for Alsace and the loyal people who suffered for their country.
Washington reports J D Morrow of the Pittsburg Coal Producers association told the Senate interstate commerce committee that eliminating strong drink would boost coal production by about 25 million tons annually. He cited the Pittsburg district and said car supply was the main bottleneck, with Illinois and Ohio facing similar issues.
New York reports Hayden, Stone & Co acquired the Victor American Fuel coalfields in Gallup district New Mexico for about 1 000 000. A representative stated the purchase was for the Ray Consolidated Copper China Copper and American Smelting interests. A new Gallup American Coal Co. was formed to operate the properties.
Ronton June 30 Next Monday morning the price for bituminous coal in Bowtom will be reduced seventy five center ton from ten dollars to one twenty five. It is claimed the change is not due to government pressure from a conference yesterday. Operators are said to have agreed to curb prices and if this holds freight rates then may fall at retail here as Boston dealers may announce further reductions.
In Brooklyn and Philadelphia rain halted play. At New York the first game ended 2 to 1 in favor of New York over Boston, while the second game saw Boston win 13 to 1. Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 1 to 0 and Chicago beat St. Louis 2 to 0.
Governing bodies decide to stage track and field meets as usual with possible date shifts. Amateurs vote to keep AAU championships, potential relocation from St Louis if needed. Army mobilization may push dates, with New York Chicago and Philadelphia ready to host. Awards to return to traditional trophies. football season discusses seats and funding. Six state trap shooting championships scheduled for July in various cities.
Paris reports the French Chamber of Deputies held a secret session at 3 15 p m to address twenty eight interpellations from members to the war minister regarding the April 16 offensive. The debate followed months of anticipation with government opponents seeking replies. Premier Ribot War Minister Painleve Marine Minister Lacase and Labor Minister Bourgeous were present on the government bench.
A fragment describes constant weariness and aches likely tied to kidney pains. It hints at ongoing illness without clear details, emphasizing persistent tiredness and bodily discomfort.
Scores from the American League include Cleveland 3 over Chicago 1 in Cleveland, Boston 2 over New York, Philadelphia 4 over Washington 3, and St Louis 19 over Detroit 3. An ad fragment promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with medical claims.
Journal excerpt recounts Count Terauchi and Viscount Motono arguing the Anglo Japanese alliance is a natural permanent accord. They credit Britain and Japan for stabilizing the East, aiding in their war with Russia, and foresee the pact enduring to safeguard peace and balance of power in Asia.
Amsterdam reports a German backed campaign to force the Belgian government to remove Cardinal Mercier from occupied Belgium. German papers condemn his letters urging priests to stay steadfast, and see a possible arrest or deportation if he refuses to leave. The move risk sparks across Catholic publics.
Despatches from Athens report Prince Christopher, brother of former King Constantine, plans marriage in London to a rich American woman. The Daily Chronicle provides the name Mise Lits but offers no further details about her identity.
A London Thrift report recounts a legendary dental operation on an elephant in Mesziro. The elephant’s twelve inch long tooth was drilled, a bole bored and an iron bar inserted, then four horses dragged the molar out after cocaine numbed the animal.
A meditation on thrift urges earning and saving with care without excess. Thrift combines industry, foresight, and self denial while avoiding covetousness. It promotes better homes, health, and confident citizenry, even for low earnings, and links frugality to dignity and independence.
In Quito Ecuador a fountain in a main square gathers the city's aquadores each morning. The water porters here carry their loads on their backs, a method that contrasts with lazier porters seen in other South American cities.
A brief fragment from the Pittebureh Post shows Mrs Norris addressing her son Robby about how chickens heed a hen. The infant Phenomenon muses on whether the hen sat on them as chicks. Remarks about cake and desire close the excerpt with a wry, childlike cadence.
The article notes humpback salmon years when Indians camp by streams to dry and smoke the fish, naming the period "hada que" after the fish. It also recalls John Adams opposing celebration of Washington's birthday, arguing it mocked the nation’s highest official and favored private citizens.
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