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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts tales of visiting the Mings near Shanghai with a dangerous journey to see ancient statues and white travelers warned of peril. It also recalls John Milton’s sharp reply to King Charles I about divine judgments and regicide.
Osborne's Store in East Barre announces a strike against price cuts but promises first class groceries and quality service. J B Osborne leads the effort with a focus on low prices and good treatment for customers.
The Barre Daily Times notes a promotional line urging readers to inventory investments for the last twenty years at cost and market value, then compare with guaranteed contracts issued by the National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont. S. Bailara, general agent, Barre, is listed among agents.
A patchwork of notices from talks of the town to rental ads and upcoming events. Framed and unframed pictures offered at wholesale prices. office rooms for rent. late payments and collections by St John court. bids for farm stock and tools. the Canadian Jubilee Singers and Ebony Minstrels slated for performances with a March 17 dance at the Montpelier armory.
Fragmented South Cabot notes report a birth for Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown in Munday on the sixth, names and travels including DS Mall in Burlington, Mrs J J Fastman and W O Southwick, Edward, Mrs Hattle Wool of West Barnet visiting W C Southwick, and Hall’s test preparations at a saw mill awaiting water.
The notice pledges to refund the 60 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough, and to refund a 26 cent bottle to prove satisfaction. It lists Red Cross Pharmacy and several named associates, touting prompt prescriptions and safe ingredients, with ads for Dyspepsia remedies and local business notices interwoven.
About thirty guests surprised Dr. Cooper on Friday evening with groceries left on a table and nearly $20 in spaney. Dr. Cooper celebrated his birth day as Kimolt and daughter visited, Mrs Copeland and Mr Powers attended with Mrs Floren Hawklin. Inez Hough hosted at White River Junction. N. M. Draper, Will Patton, and Frank D Marris toured Northfield. Miss FLA Bell and Nancy Jones traveled to Howton and New York for millinery purchases. The store at Merchants Tow remains unreleased due to Granville Barney’s ongoing ownership. Leonard suffered throat trouble and EASTE A quarantine advised as a precaution.
Mrs James Vowces and the son of Northfield visited at George Laverys land work. The measles are prevalent as sewers and houses face restrictions. Randolph Woman’s Literary Club elected officers for the coming year and conferred degrees at a frontier meeting.
A notice promotes Hyde Park Vermont as the market for hides tallow and bones. It promises high prices and next day remittance. It states freight is paid on shipments of 200 pounds or more and that customers are kept posted on market values.
Vermont Odd Fellows plan their annual state convention in Tuttand the week of May. The event opens Monday evening with a reception for visiting officers and delegates. Tuesday features Potrineha Militant day and ceremonial sessions, with the grand encampment and a banquet on Thursday. Delegations from New York Maine and New Hampshire are expected. key officers include grand lodge head and grand patriarch.
Graniteville community notes show St Syieeter Cyart members must attend the west region meeting Monday March 16. The agenda lists pressing matters and recalls recent asset removals and property concerns.
A damaged East Montpelier notice outlines a meeting next week for a program focused on home economics and education. Named participants include Mrs. Alice, Mrs. A. W. Adlon, and Mrs. Henry Templeton with involvement by a women’s orchestra and library group.
An analysis piece argues against a distant elite plotting to subvert public will, warning that a national policy could override local votes. It contends the governor and state leaders face pressure over a forthcoming October session and a potential presidential election, stressing the risk to citizen sovereignty and constitutional norms.
A garbled account describes a fictional legislative scene with claimed leaders and unreal terms. It mentions a senator Linekar, an emamtorbal enentetun, and a “Kormreee Droid” with vague financial and political implications, leaving readability low and facts unclear.
A local review praises a forthcoming stage work at the opera house. The production, not a direct scriptural retelling but faithful to the gospel narrative, evokes Calvary and the Passion through elaborate settings and costumes. The cast includes skilled actors and the play features a separate added love story involving Salome and Maria.
On Clara Barton's first day in regular school she was carried by her eldest brother Stephen through deep snow to the schoolhouse. At five, she joined the artichoke class after mistakenly offering to spell the word artichoke. The amused teacher allowed her to read and spell with the group during the winter term.
A New York Press report quotes a physician noting office drowsiness can signal serious mental trouble or be a sign of constitutional eccentricity. Remedies include hot water, closing eyes briefly, warm water splash, cooling briefly, and improving ventilation rather than waking with a drink.
An old German district custom features a man in a decorated costume bearing flowers ribbons and a stately top item. He visits homes to invite guests to weddings delivering tokens while a local parson accompanies with music and ceremony. A note mentions a novel by Leer Packer and low sales figures.
A tale of Arpagnio the Roman miser who on his deathbed begs for a shave to save money. The barber charges 20 centisimi for shaving and 5 for shaving a corpse. Arpagnio dies with the note that he saved half a lira by delaying the barber.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer episode a timid woman on a Buc id car spots her purse missing from her bag and alerts a nearby woman with a chain hung purse. The pursedesigner woman warns the thief and keeps the purse from being stolen, while a humorous theater hat remark unfolds with a wife’s reaction.
An account recalls ceremonies at the departure of a king with the royal almoner correcting prayers for those in extrema. The royal family, doctors, clergy, and attendants gathered as the curtain fell. The first gentleman announced the king, while Charles X. remained calm and forgiving amid minor blunders by the master of ceremonies.
A brief dialogue exchange features taunts about brains between Mr Jawback and a rival, reflecting sharp newspaper banter in the Cleveland Leader. The mock quarrel hints at a larger local persona clash without further context.
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