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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times notes circulation reach of 4 760 copies the highest in the region and piles of local items including Mond incident on care, Schenectady football injuries, Brattleboro libel settlement, Montpelier legislative attendance, state costs saved, and the death of Assistant Judge Winch in Washington County.
The Woodstock Spirit of the Ages recalls Forward 4 Mar riman promising a crow state railway in Vermont during J Wartiman's visit. He denied owning the Delaware and Hudson line yet pledged to extend Union Pacific to White River Junction if it ever reached Rutland, amid renewed speculation after the state fair.
Vermont advances to first in monumental granite production, surpassing Massachusetts and Maine in national rankings. The state remains strong in dressed granite for building, with Maine still ahead only in rough stock. Rumors of a large contract bolster belief Vermont will sustain its preeminence in 1908. Hurrah for Vermont and her granite.
There will be a meeting of Division Maed in Graniteville. An evening gathering is planned October 1 at 7 o'clock. Members are urged to enter the meeting and bring tasks for discussion.
Vermont editor P. J. Halvow of the Union Signal will join the Boston American staff. He is praised as vigorous and capable. The excerpt mocks minority stockholders seeking board representation and lampoons numerous Vermont legislative bill proposals and odd local notices from Rutland to Montpelier.
The Rutland Herald reports athletics tensions between Montpelier and Goddard seminaries. Charges, denials, and disputed correspondence hint at strained relations. Editors urge serious, harmonious interschool athletic ties as a core school goal and warn suspended relations may follow if not addressed.
Vermont debates compulsory cattle testing for tuberculosis as authorities and local papers urge action. English research flags milkborne risk while farm owners and governors criticize lax testing. Public sentiment may drive voluntary testing and eventual policy change despite current statutes.
Notes detail Washington county senators and legislators in Montpelier with a banquet for lawmakers on October 21. It notes speakers at the Vermont Officers Reunion Society event, mentions Speaker Cheney’s 40th birthday, and reports Lt. Gov Mead learning of CV. Poulin’s appendicitis surgery with a critical condition. Carley plans to return in two weeks, pending a temporary reporter fill in Montpelier.
Montpelier reports a family visit to Brandon before a move to Topeka. Rural free delivery exam results were announced for routes serving Vinlandfield Calais Marshfield. Local officials and civic leaders spoke at cemetery and church events. A number of court actions included a breach of peace sentence and a divorce case, with alimony anticipated.
Residents in Chelsea and East Brookfield share weekend visits with family members and relatives. Multiple trips are noted to Barre Town Montpelier and Boston with reports on health, work, and court activities including visits by Mr. and Mrs. Sprague and their son John and others.
A housekeeper recalls a Swiss recipe for cold fried chicken with lemon, parsley, onion, salt and pepper. The method uses oil, a brandy enriched batter, and a rich cream sauce, served with fried parsley.
A dealer touts accurate weight for tea butter flour and all groceries sold by weight. The message emphasizes genuine weight and undeniable quality, inviting customers to trade at their store. The tone mirrors a mid century newspaper pitch promoting fair measures and value.
An old newspaper snippet advertises items including Vaseline and cold cream with a 19 cent price tag. It promotes various toiletries such as tooth powder and jelly preparations and invites readers to visit a New York shop at 5 and 100 Store, 8 Tomasi Blt, to see more offerings.
A collage of satirical quips and verse about optimistic clubs, social farce, and lovers' woes. It weaves snippets from various papers and humorous lines, portraying the tension between forced cheer and real sorrow.
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