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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
The Barre Daily Times sample recounts weekly circulation, Vermont politics and humor. It notes Danvers trimming, Turkey timing for Thanksgiving, fund drives for a soldiers memorial, and Vermont topics including co education at Shurtleff, Rutland editorials, and a proposed five member Supreme Court to avoid deadlocks.
A local store reports strong demand for brown tans and olives in young men's suits amid cool weather. They highlight extreme patterns and claim to dress the town's best dressed men. Prices range from eight to twenty five dollars for suits and eight to twenty eight dollars for overcoats. The shop offers a light roomy space, good goods, and good service.
The piece notes no current House representation from the Proctor era and comments on Vermont's early legislature days. It argues against rushing laws to honor past recommendations and warns against tying Vermonters to any one guiding influence. The Herald avoids pressuring immediate enactments and stresses cautious deliberation.
The Boston Herald highlights a remarkable mortality in the historic electoral commission of 1870. Eppa Hunton dies in Richmond leaving George F. Edmunds as sole survivor of the fifteen members who decided the disputed presidential election. The piece notes the commission included five Supreme Court justices, five senators, and five representatives.
The notice urges paying cash to secure better margins on goods, claiming cash transactions beat credit. It touts immediate savings and benefits, noting rising lard prices as a factor and asking readers to consider switching to cash payments.
Remains of Clark L McEvers were brought to Washington for burial after a visit to relatives. He died of typhoid fever contracted during a stay at River Shows Iowa. The funeral was held at Hampstead New Hampshire, with services led by Rev Farneworth and readings by Ray Irving Towsey of Washington. He leaves a wife Gertrude Taylor, a mother and a sister in Iowa.
SPECIAL NOTICE from S.J. Segel & Co informs customers there are no branch stores in Gray Herille or East Barre. They conducted a closing-out sale elsewhere during the J. K. Lynde season after purchasing the store in spring. They are now at & pind Wreek, North Main Street, in front of Granite Street, offering a full line of men and boys wear.
Senator F M Corey led a party of about 30 exploring Bennington Whitingham Readston and Marlborough while recounting long legislative careers of F E M Adams and others. The week’s events included receptions, Gov Prouty ball, Norwich cadet drills, Daughters of the War, Whittier orchestra, and a lobbyist registration bill.
A A Smith and Brother advertise heavier soled sturdy footwear suited for cooler weather. They claim their cedarable stylish wearable shoes are timely for fall and priced under comparable pairs elsewhere.
A local retailer invites shoppers to visit and let a salesman display the autumn stock, explain prices, and outline advantages of buying there. The friendly pitch emphasizes a fair proposal to help customers choose clothing options for October.
On a cool day sweaters provide outer warmth or inner comfort under an overcoat. The shop announces a complete line for men and boys in various qualities colors and prices. A price to fit every purse.
Catalog lists multiple knife items with distinct value ranges. Items priced at 23c 49c 98c 1.50 2.00 and 5.50 are offered under the label Good Timers. Includes references to Elgin and Waltham.
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