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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented dialogue on duty urges a person to assess their true obligations daily rather than chase grand aims. It contrasts dreary routine with awakening life, noting duties begin by comforting the heart and resisting distraction, while illustrating urban rural contrasts and miscommunications.
If you are competent to do business and desire to make money you can have the chance of a lifetime in placing the Dollar a Month and Dollar and a Half a Month accident and sickness policies of The Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association of Boston Gentlemen here is your opportunity Address with references C P Lyford Supt Agencies 161 Devonshire St Boston.
Maple Sugar a few pairs of good Maple Sugar to close at D1cca pound Maple Syrup $1.00 per gallon Remember, we sell Hams Bacoh Salt Park Salt Salmon etc First class goods only Give us a call we will try and use you right J. R. Osborne East Barre Vi Successor to R. J. Woodward
A clipped line from the Barre Daily Times references National Life Insurance Company ofMontpelier Vermont and mutual policies. The text is incomplete, mentioning rates and a name fragment but lacking full context or decodable facts for a complete summary.
A collage of short classifieds and notices: framed and unframed pictures offered at wholesale, office furniture deals, rental ads for a Main Street room, a lodging notice, two tenement rentals on South Main Street, a literary society meeting in Italian, a real estate agency seeking five acres of land and tools for 700 dollars, and the Ebony Minstrels concert and dance at Montpelier Armory with late car service.
Community notices from Randolph reveal a busy scene with Rev. Dr. Giynd remaining active in the pulpit, plans for Bethany church roll call, and reception efforts at West Randolph Grange. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Kinney and Pearl Chamberlin guests, a Rochester music trip for a leap year ball, and a Kikket Wall basketball result. The Randolph Woman's Literary club meets at the Manchester house with readings from Methren and remarks on a Beotland teaching session.
Undersigned agree to refund money for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure. A 50-cent bottle and a 26-cent bottle are offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Listed names include A. GH Kendrick & Co and several merchants.
South Woodbury hosts the Alpha Duma League of Lower Cabot presenting the drama Cid Ayre Folk at Morse's hall Wodyeadas evening. After the drama, a promenade will follow, with local attendees promising a lively social event despite garbled OCR text referencing various unrelated topics and products.
The town records visits from Mrs. Hayeunl's sister, Mics Pauling Deeling from Northfield, and Edwin Sanborn returning to Barre City. Leonard H. Bacon revisits North Charlestown, Myra Norrie visits Williamstown, and Tracy rents the G. A. Tracy brick house. Fay Allen, J. A. Corwin & Son stock inv oe, and D. T. McAllister guests in Williamstown are noted. Cal H. C. Bisby recovers from rheumatic fever enough to work briefly. The blacksmith shop reopens March 10 and a Grange hall social is planned. A Montpelier seminary concert by the Grae club is announced with Dan Dickenson aiding the event. James Fradler from St. Albans is jailed for two months amid buck saw practice under sheriff supervision.
Edwin Porter hid the aniagortine fall after slipping on a ten while amerping his verante. Dee Potter, 82, is recuperating slowly from injuries. Dozens of neighbors and visitors including Jwikins, Dr. Caaudher, and many Barre and Montpelier residents are named among daily calls, trips, and town social events.
Plainfield reports show Mr F Galeia gain Bee returns, Mrs Zona Raymond and family moved to Barre, Mrs Alion Tucker of Marshfield visited Frank Tucker. Ada Taylor to spend days in Washington with relatives. George Nye carloads potatoes to Pawtucket. Eugene Cree installed a county telephone. Mrs Sadie Nullee of Lyndon visiting brother Albert Rithlee. Mrs Wo Adams and Catherine of Montpelier visiting relatives. Harry Martin cutting wood with Win Murray of Marshfield helping. Mr and Mrs Hiner Comerick to St Hermenile Que for work. Mrs Jennie Martin of Turner in Chewtoof their daughter Mrs Murray Martyn a few days. Charlie Comstock sold farm and stock to Pearly Beckley of East Montpelier for 7000. Mr H McAllister of Wasefield visited William Gove. Capt Gove credited with saving Mr McAllister in rival war engagement. Mr and Mrs Wheeler entertained Ladies Aid of Congregational church. over 100 attendees. evening program. all enjoyed.
Graniteville announces a meeting for Victor Lodge members at Odd Felinwe hall Tuesday afternoon at 520 for practice and morting. All 1 mar urged to attend with wake. Initiations planned. Frew Mountain le MN ot 7200 Bebe Wark fe Bieegrer CrMlers listed as members urged to attend.
A damaged fragment reports Wing's New Department saves Mrs. J. B. White of Bashborn Pennsylvania from danger. The text is garbled but suggests a life saved and a solemn note by a concerned observer.
The To presgnc Ure drama Ten Nights in a Tur Room is set for mid May. Haines and stow have bought thoroughbred Ayresine bal for southern state parties. The Alpha Dama League promotes teen drama with Chelle and Folst. event at Wentlwy on Wednesday evening March 11.
A fragmentary dialogue sketches a debating pair about judgment and speech. Two speakers, Scotch Kerper and Chaufeur, exchange garbled phrases and misheard words, ending with a puzzled modifier about emotion and action. The text reads like a misread old paper snippet with unclear context.
A correspondent recalls a pond with trout where a rainbow trout broke a worm hook and later a larger fish was hooked again with worm tackle. He notes a worm hook buried in the stomach and another in the lip, asking whether such injuries indicate fish pain or distress.
Aged admonition from Atchison Globe and Denver News Time warns that harboring malice leads to future conflict and torment. The piece contrasts advice against hatred with light lines about automobiles and shop repairs, reflecting period editorial humor and moral reflections.
George Seibel notes a Pittsburg Gazette Times quip about poets and their battle imagery. The piece recalls Macaulay’s blunders in The Battle of Lake Ragilius and a German schoolmaster tale about the Thirty Years War, questioning how the slain could groan and who judges poetic license.
A Washington Star poem-like sketch describes the common swan as a foolish bird, noting its tendency to stand in frozen ponds, struggle to lift trapped legs, and fall back to the ground. It contrasts the swan with ducks that survive cold by night circles, and mentions the black swan as quarrelsome in the Cambridge battles, with some odd phrasing throughout.
A scattered excerpt traces the word Mrs from mistresses to a contracted form, noting its varied historical usage toward both married and unmarried women. It touches on pronunciation shifts, social implications, and odd examples from parish records and periodicals, illustrating language change over time.
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions a fore diet futw and incomplete phrases. No discernible person, place, organization, date, or event can be confirmed for a meaningful summary.
An essay challenges a walnut era revival in American life. It questions if simplicity meant by earlier days was truly simple, noting critics and writers like Howells and Fuller while arguing true simplicity requires cohesion of purpose in a high civilization rather than nostalgia.
A reminiscence from Mrs. Ellen Biddle recounts soldiers selling belongings at western army posts before leaving. An amusing incident features a garrison matron who, at an auction, exclaims through tears that silver plated items cannot be sold because they were often in "dear John's mouth," a pun on a missing sapphire pendant and a topax chain.
The Atchison Globe quotes a philosopher who notes people reveal troubles too readily and define worth by what they bear. A good man is underestimated while a bad man is overvalued, and relief in shedding burdens often returns as troubles reaccumulate within months.
A clipped exchange shows a schoolmaster asking students what water is, with a student retorting water turns black when hands are put in it. The Dundee Advertiser and New York Times mock fashion through incongruous tailoring lines, reflecting period wit.
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