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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
The week ending Saturday shows the Baste Daily Times leading regional circulation with the largest paid readership. A fire incident yesterday afternoon forced a quick evacuation within one minute and forty seconds. Professional baseball plans a grand home for the Philadelphia Athletics, while efforts to curb liquor supply face opposition. Authorities seek a Barre suspect and promise strict measures against the offender once caught.
The report from Massachusetts cites Governor Hughes as possessing moral earnestness and independence. The Spring Held Republican notes his growing popularity and suitability for national leadership, while Swarthmore College discussions reveal broader debates on athletics, forestry, and funding tied to intercollegiate programs.
The text argues for careful forestry under state and national guidance, opposing blanket bans on cutting. It emphasizes sustainable methods to ensure tree growth, water conservation, and long term forests. It urges club women to educate and advance understanding of forestry aims.
A fragment recalls a contested bequest and the question of servitude versus freedom. The text notes that recipients refused a final offer while Swarthmore In-Service may have valued liberty, with a million in play and the prospect of patronage influencing future decisions.
The Department of Agriculture estimates a higher per acre yield despite ongoing export demand and crop shortages. Total wheat in storage stands at about 200,064,000 bushels versus average levels, with 148,000,000 bushels carried over from the previous year. The outlook turns brighter as the new crop year begins.
The Burlington Free Press notes that Mon. Allen OM Virtaher of Cavendieh will not pursue the governorship, while George Preity appears favored by delegates. The piece laments political maneuvering, cites Jamestown Exposition Prouty, and praises Vermont editors and botanists including Thompson and Frost, highlighting editorial influence from Harvard alumni and university affiliates.
Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company reports assets including real estate loans 769462.88, other loans 460032.42, bonds and investments 142648.70, U S 2 per cent bonds at par 15000, U S 4 per cent bonds at par 2600, New York City bonds 4 12 per cent at par, with funds on hand and in bani.
A collage of witty quips and comic vignettes from Chicago and other papers. The pieces poke fun at everyday life and public figures, featuring jokes about radios on streetcars, right versus rite, and a boss in a hot shop. The humor touches on manners, perceptions, and light social satire with multiple newspaper references.
William D Haywood’s stance at Indianapolis and New York shows the Western Federation of Miners may block amalgamation with the Mine Workers. Leaders push socialist planks and oppose declaring a political program, complicating any unify efforts before the Denver convention where a vote on affiliation with the AFL will occur.
Fragmented account notes DAnnupaio collaborating with Neto on a new play. Bertha Katich to appear in a striking production. Railroads reportedly increased 6000 miles of bioel signal in the past year. William Pavershaen will not appear in The Squaw Man after this season. Eugenie Blair rumored to join stock cast in The Bob. Biswede Walsh starred in Caught In the Bat. The Merry Move faced Philadelphia entry delays but pleased audiences.
Frank Cragg and an inspector dispute the size and purpose of a building permit request discussed at Tuesday’s city council session. Cragg says he meant a twelve by twenty foot shed, not a larger barn, while the inspector recalls no deceit, only a misunderstanding and regret from both sides.
Noted Brunswick jurist and former state legislator Judge James J. Beatty died after a brief illness while at the office of Land & Lumber Company. Born January 1847 in Malt Stone, he served in the state legislature and as Kavex County prosecuting judge. Funeral arrangements pending.
The Thodey scholarship exams at Middlebury College on January 21 and 22 show Brownell as the only successful candidate from last year, with others from Vermont and nearby towns awaiting faculty review for appointment. A Vermont university resolution endorses President Matthew H. Buckham as the choice for United States Senator following Redfield Proctor’s death, a move unknown to Buckham.
At a college meeting yesterday afternoon the University of Vermont students passed a resolution endorsing Buckham for United States Senator. The march 1 meeting in Burlington highlighted campus support amid statewide political discussion.
Putnam's Fadeless Dyes advertise colors for Wool Silks Cotton and Mixed Goods. Each package colors one third to one half more goods with less trouble and no failures. Directions included. Full line of colors. Price 10 cents. Red Cross Pharmacy Miles Granite Barre VE
A fragment notes Mrs Window's Soothing Syrup marketed for infant care. The item appears in a historical ad-like snippet, highlighting claims of relief and gentle relief for children, with no additional verifiable details.
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