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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
6
A unsigned note states a 50 cent sale of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar will refund money if it fails to cure four coughs or colds. It mentions a one dollar bottle as proof, and lists several names including Edson, J. A. McArthur, Parmenter and Kenddck amid unclear signatures.
Mr Notina BE Coulter, a Colbert building architect, endorses Bitters as a universal tonic. The ad claims it treats stomach liver and kidney issues promptly, purifies blood, and builds strength, selling at 500 units at Red Cross Pharmacy.
The regular meeting of Division No 3 of the A of TL will be held Tuesday evening at To'slock. All members are requested to be present as important business will come before the meeting.
Complete business including fruit confectionery cigar and tobacco shop in Springfield Vermont with wagon buggy sleigh and horse plus two pair harnesses. Tenement four rooms horse shed barn leased for 25 dollars monthly. Write to Joe Baldassaro Springfield Vermont.
An advertisement in The Barre Daily Times promotes life insurance with a call to action for those who fail to insure or drop coverage. It references National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier Vermont and names N. B. Ballard of Barre among others.
A collage of small ads lists cut flowers from Youngson's, frame prices, typing desk and chair deals, tea services, office space for rent on Main street, two tenements for rent, and D. A. Perry real estate offerings with land and stock. Also announced is the Canadian Jubilee Singers at the opera house March 26 under Methodist church music.
East Montpelier residents visit relatives in Williamstown and Barre. Abbie Arbuckle recovers from German measles, and Mrs G H Clark is more comfortable after a week. John Talsey and Calista Adair wed in Montpelier, Rev G I Moore finished four years as Evangelical pastor. Creamery patrons pay 35 cents a pound for butter oil test, while local sawyers work on a large wood pile with a gasoline powered machine.
Chelsea residents and visitors frequent social calls and travels. Notable stops include Montpelier for a civil stay and trips to Lowell Worcester and Boston for relatives. An auction sale at Withington stables drew many locals, while illness and hospital visits affected several families.
A jumble of names and places shows residents in Barre Fair Mayen Oakland Fla St Johnsbury Illinois Balaray Craftsbury Jay Pearl Pocket Mountpelier and Liverpool. Note of travel visits, illnesses, recoveries and family notes including Mrs A W Noxte and Miss Mary Knapp with minor movements and upcoming trip after March 24.
An old advertisement recalls kidney pain relief from Doan's Kidney Pills, citing Dr. Margaret Heid of Barre Wisconsin and a user testimonial. The message promotes the remedy as effective against backache and tiredness, with a caregiver noting improved health after use.
Ruth Morse, daughter of K W Moree Jot Burgo, with relatives Eckert Chandler of New York in town for days. Williams of Hartford visited last week. Mrs B A George of Wed mond hosted her mother Mrs Laval of Warren. Orrin Mann visiting his mother Ida Mann after years in Boston and New York. Marry Eaton of Barton and Eaton in town visiting parents Alfred and Mrs Eaton. Mrs George Spe traveling to Essex Junction for a funeral and Burlington visit. Chatter Ingalit in Montpelier for a short time. has been with her mother Mrs Pearsons. J Th Hatilue to move from his farm to town. Mrs terties to work with Mrs Hattie Tameitt. Mrs Will Bierow ill with long tubercular trouble. Mise Aron Eastman attends her. Mrs Mess under housekeeper. Remains of Mrs Mercert E Abe fey brought back from Brx-Wry Charity Hospital after death. Separation for removal of 9 timer age. operation described as difficult.
A jumble of local items includes a birth on Sunday to Mr Aid Mw Louis Wood of Vine Street, and mentions plans for a Masonic event in Dover. Also referenced are property deals, transport notes, and regional commerce, with several names and places in Vermont and nearby towns. The text contains many unreadable segments and reflects a busy small-town page.
A fatal ferry accident on a wet evening near Lake of Bateetarger claims several lives. The crowd from a March fete at Lider gathered aboard the vessel when it foundered, and rescuers recovered multiple bodies.
The article reports a plot involving Elena Swix and Sir Salmeron in which a queen accuses a man of obtaining letters from the late monarch’s era. The scheme claims letters existed that would cause a scandal and sought 15000 pounds plus 1060 for services. The queen asserts destruction of the incriminating letters but doubts prevail.
General Electric in Schenectady reports a big rush of orders. In this city 10 000 workers who have been on a four day week for two months will soon move to full time, as large orders are secured.
At noon the health of United States Senator Penrose was reported as not satisfactory by attending physicians. The Philadelphia public and officials show worry as Penrose battles facial and other complications amid illness.
In Cairo Sidi Okba offers a carpet at open negotiation sparking a vivid bargain over coffee and cigarettes. The narrator details escalating offers from $1 to $0 and finally agrees the carpet was worth $0, as the scent of negotiation becomes the poetry of trade.
A brief home remedy suggests using powdered resin as the best treatment for a cut. A small amount, finely ground, is sifted into a cast off spice box, then sprinkled on the wound. Keep the area moist with water occasionally and wrap with a soft cloth to prevent infection.
Fragmentary historical note discusses beliefs about precious stones and dowries, mentioning households, marriages, and dress. It references auctions and cost distinctions between buyers and sellers in England and America, noting extra charges and travel expenses attached to purchases.
Fragmentary text describes a Peru agricultural region spanning fertile valleys and extending along a long chain of features. It mentions a variety of places and odd terms, but the meaning is unclear and many words appear garbled or incomplete.
The Republic reports Mayor Hibbard’s refusal to appoint a union man to lead a city department. Critics say his policy discriminates against trades unionists and violates American democratic ideals. Norman Mon Phal condemns the stance while noting precedent of union obligations. The piece contrasts with expectations that leaders serve all citizens. A second item describes Bokhara orientals playing a horseback football game using a decapitated goat as the ball.
The fragment reflects on Gaza's name meaning treasure and uses gauze as a metaphor. It juxtaposes gratitude to Gaza with a witty jab about appearance and concealment, invoking Voltaire to describe a praised but restrained intellect.
A historical remark recalls Baron Alderson telling a noted advocate that cross examination should not confuse the witnesses with excessive questions. The quote highlights a defense of focused inquiry over mere probing.
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