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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
4
The Boston Herald critiques Massachusetts labor strife citing 1 003 strikes in five years with only 162 compromised and 637 failures. It questions voluntary arbitration effectiveness and argues disputes could be adjudicated in court to prevent industrial warfare.
A Brandon Union editor notes Governor Prouty’s staff appointment, praising Wilson D. Nutting as aid-de-camp with colonel rank. The piece mocks excessive titles and suggests creating multiple “kernels” to parade honors, arguing against abridging prerogatives while celebrating garish insignia.
The piece analyzes Vermont’s incoming senator Page and incumbent Milingham. Page, though new to Congress, brings varied Vermont-based experience and expected early committee roles, while Milingham is praised for eight years of steady leadership. The article notes guiding factors for Page’s future rise and Vermont's satisfaction with Milingham.
Justin G Morrill is praised for upholding the traditions of a Vermont senatorship and his colleague is described as bringing nothing but high hopes for the future.
The Manchester Journal lauds Vermont as a granite powerhouse and notes Governor Proctor’s message as a fitting close to a great administration. Observers praise his practical, innovative approach and the high standard of state service set for future leaders.
On Saturday night East Montpelier woke to strange sounds resembling smashing and gunfire. Residents armed with guns and clubs chased intruders until three in the morning. Rumors blame excessive alcohol. Thomas Iuby, recently insane, wandered the area and was later jailed after a confrontation involving Harry Daniels. Iuby was taken to Waterbury after examination by doctors. Two large excavations near Irving Scales’ residence drew speculation about hidden treasure or other motives. The BustWoes creamery plans to suspend construction for groundwork.
Letters advocate promotion from lower court to fill a vacancy and argue that two tower court members with supreme bench experience would be unsuitable for the position. The writer warns a vacancy in the lower court would occur and legislative action would be needed to fill it, urging a principled approach to justice.
J Berton Pike county warden Marshfield warns against incorrect deer season posters and urges destruction of posters printed in black. He cites Vermont statutes on hunting with dogs traps lights and snares and says deputies will be appointed to enforce section 5322. A full deputy wardens list will be published later.
Editor Timea: a reader argues current herd testing wastes state funds and urges a statewide program led by the state health board. He calls for competent veterinarians to test systematically from county to county, with restrictions on cattle imports to prevent disease spread and to protect dairy production and farmers’ profits. He warns against piecemeal testing and urges thorough, centralized action.
The King family celebrated the October 16 wedding of their youngest son Fil to Minnie Elizabeth Vick of Spring Lake Wisconsin in Wilmington. Rev J Duke King officiated. Johannaly McLane was maid of honor and Beaten King best man. Only immediate family attended and a wedding dinner followed.
The note touts fall entertaining with grocery items and suggests trying OUR LOYAL RESERVE COFFEE to experience superior taste. It hints at planned luncheons and tastings while inviting customers to consider a future purchase and a next sale or promotion.
A garbled excerpt questions the value of prenatal care spending and mentions an interested partner. The fragment hints at financial concern and intent but lacks concrete names, dates, or concrete actions.
The notes record ongoing legislature debates including a hedgehog bounty bill and a missing women’s suffrage measure, with re-commitment noted. Socially, Attendees from Hyde Park and notable visitors filled receptions and a grand ball at the Pavilion, as Mrs Prouty and Mrs Mead hosted events. In the Senate, Ballard and a colleague supported nominations. Page’s campaign success drew congratulations.
An amusing event in McLean County Illinois at the first court after Stephen A. Douglas won prosecuting attorney. Douglas misspelled McLean as M'Clean, provoking laughter. Judge Loxan, after debate, quashed all indictments, revealing Douglas had spelled the county name correctly. The episode taught him to demand proof and admit nothing.
The text notes men can lose about 6,000 grains of perspiration per hour. It claims fish contain three times as much phosphorus as quadrupeds and asserts phosphorus is an essential brain constituent requiring renewal proportional to brain work.
Fragmentary text discusses piano tone and placement near a wall. Mentions Lincoln Springfield Home of Abraham Lincoln presented to the state of Hitpots in 1882 by Hubert Todd Spein. Indicates property is now open to visitors.
Local ad promotes oysters direct from beds and fresh fish for Friday orders. Highlights include large fat oysters sold without ice water and a selection of cod halibut mackerel trout pike and flounders. Telephone orders accepted from 10 to 2.
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