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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
4
A digest of local and national items mentions Vermont two U S senators, Hearst’s mayoral prospects in New York, D J Foster’s political hopes, Swanton school expansion needs, and Heflin’s controversial Jim Crow car policy in Congress. It reflects era opinions and regional concerns in a compact daily roundup.
Minnesota Governor Johnson trails New York Governor Hughes in modesty as both are viewed as acceptable standard bearers by their parties. Each would accept the nomination if their party deems it best, contrasting with scrambling contenders.
Lenny W. Hall, formerly of Troy New York, steps down as Rutland Herald managing editor. Howard L. Hindley succeeds him, while Chieree A. Webb takes over as Montpelier Journal editor.
The note celebrates arrivals to new positions in newspapers across New York state with thanks and good wishes for each recipient as they take their posts.
A Vermont and New Hampshire comparison in Who's Who shows nearly equal totals of names, but New Hampshire residents dominate the state entries. Vermont names are few and mostly current residents, while New Hampshire yields more names. The piece argues for more Vermont chances and notes editor responsibilities highlighted in Appleton's magazine.
The article defends journalists as royal, patriotic citizens who bear responsibility for community morale. It argues editors must refuse unwelcome passengers and stay true to trust, likening journalists to other pros in dedication to aiding people and bearing the burdens journalists visit on families.
An analysis of strikes in Bellows Falls and Barre shows disastrous wage losses and heavy impact on local industry. The Bellows Falls stoppage reduced payrolls by about 13,000 dollars per week and idled workers nine weeks, while the Barre granite cutters confront wage losses totaling around 200,000 dollars. The combined effect includes reduced industry activity, strained company finances, and a shaken climate for future investment in the region.
Frank Danger of Danville plans farm near Luther Trang property three miles from town on East Brain tree road. A knee injury will delay Mr. Danger’s spring move. Grace Hayes returns home for spring vacation. Mrs Alma Taft visits from Huntington Center. Eugenio Ellison hosts Janet Gibbs and others. A dance at Strange Hall draws 58 couples. Clayton Trask rents a King Street tenement. move from Wires house on South Pleasant. First star of season at Pri ding tight hall with solid turnout. Rebtkahs net receipts modest. Canadian Jubilee Singers perform at Maize Hall. J J Blanchard and Miss Edith greet visitors after five months in Denver. Alvin Angell in poor health at Kelley home, may move soon. Hale Street housing news with Truce residence and A T Neff, new jivery stable owner, plans to move in. winter board arrangement with Neff family noted.
A collection of curious notes on animals proclaiming collies treacherous noted falcons living up to 162 years and the sign of storms when crows wheel. It also mentions the hyena’s extraordinary digestive powers including swallowing large bones whole.
A Burlington issued note dated March 28 1906 reports the formation of the New England Federation of Rural Students following a November circular. Delegates from New England agricultural groups adopted a constitution and joined the federation with plans to coordinate activities with the National Federation, signaling broader cooperation among rural education and agricultural bodies.
Sunday letters describe residents in West Topsham Groton and nearby towns with visits to Bendford Barry Manchester and Bradfon Center. Mentions include appointments for April and people moving homes and jobs, along with minor social notes and a reference to a local office order.
A fragmented OCR reads assorted quotes and scraps from era publications. It mentions the Baltimore American, Catholic Standard and Times, and Browning's Magazine with brief, disjointed lines about engagements, court caution, and sayings. The text is garbled and lacks a clear single event or narrative.
Echoes of a clinic exchange recount a doctor asked if the operation succeeded, a blunt reply says it did. A quarrel over fees follows with a executor signing a check, while various people and papers joke about age and propriety in a fragmentary, overlapping snippet from multiple city papers.
A fragment notes New Sorkett holding the third largest German population among cities, with Sand Humbers ahead. It mentions a talk show about investments and a tax rate around 13.90 dollars, claiming over 16,000 dollars collected. The text is garbled and incomplete.
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