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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
7
A garbled OCR fragment describes rural route places and a personal sacrifice tied to land and money. It references a farm, a marriage, and a store named Red Chrome Rickert Wells, with unclear details about ownership and value. The readable entities include the farm, route, and a named store.
D J Lambert of Appenang, famed for Death to Toe remedies, declares Pages Perfected Poultry Food superior for poultry. He notes rations should vary by season and offers a free booklet, Prostable Poultry, from Page Hyde Park VI, to readers who request it.
Extra goods arrived so a sale is held with deep discounts. Men's lightweight black trousers 79c. Ladies fleeced lined winter wrappers 98c. Ladies woolen shawls now 1.25 after 1.75 value. Joe Ladies corset cover 23c. Men's heavy working shoes 1.50 down to 1.25. Hand knit woolen socks 45c. Hand knit woolen mittens 39c.
The Farmers National Congress urges stronger soil and natural resource conservation amid warnings that the nation faces a looming shortfall to pay its bread bill. James J. Hill and others warn that without soil conservation and better farming, the U S will struggle to support population growth, with agriculture needing to provide both work and food. The Madison gathering endorses conservation, praising President Roosevelt for calling governors to confer on the issue.
Mrs Bond speaks of a social coming out for her daughter and urges restraint. The elderly woman notes the daughter desires a grand ball but warns against overindulgence, suggesting moderation and prudent planning.
A notice says the owner will sell at public auction on Thursday October 29 1908 at 1 oclock. Item lot includes 14 cows two year old heifers 4 Sues heifer 1 Holstein ball 1 two year old colt hay and ensilage equipment and other farming gear.
In Vermont village notes the water system at Blows shows pressure drop, officials impose measures to prevent shortages. Local attorney and educators discuss topics at Mohonk conference while other items report a man shot by accident, a 95th birthday celebration for Mrs Hulett with family, a Brattleboro man jailed for simple assault, and a funeral notice for H B Winter with Brattleboro connections.
Brattleboro Vermont 24 The Grangers urge lawmakers to amend statutes cover a range of topics. Delegates including state officers and ex Gov Bell urge fire policy, agricultural education, deer season rules, highway funding, corporate tax payment, railroad valuation, and timber conservation under state supervision.
Town votes to replace a condemned canal bridge at Bellows Fale Tellows Falle Ort, with bid not to exceed 12000 dollars. Work to begin soon after a special town meeting Saturday afternoon. The council approves paying L. Hayes 554.49 for town history research.
A remote weather summary notes that drought records were broken in the past ten years with no full months free from dryness since 1885. The report highlights two consecutive weeks of drought conditions ending in late August, and references the extended dry spell through the last five days of August.
A weather note describes heavy rainfall along the Pacific coast and in the Mississippi valley with several light rainfalls reported in Atlantic states but New England saw no comparable totals. Conditions reflect widespread precipitation though regional impacts vary.
A rural article discusses sheep farming challenges and profits. It covers pasturing, parasite control, and fencing, with advice on barbwire and woven wire fences. Rotation to avoid parasite spread, breeding choices, February lambing, weed control, weather protection, and wool prices influence profitability.
The Board of Civil Authority will meet at Town Gerk's Office Saturday October 31 for revising the check. Estate matters pending probate court in Montpelier and Windsor County. Records list hearings in Montpelier for homestead rights and widow's dower, with notices in Vermont Probate Court. Public notices reference Charles R. Norris estate and related administrative actions in October.
An advertisement claims a parasite causes hair loss and dandruff and promotes Menbro's Merphide as a new remedy. It urges readers to request a free sample from The HerpleMe Co in Detroit via agent E. A. Brown, Special Agent, with priced bottles offered.
A refined lady of striking beauty engaged guests at a gathering attended by the elderly heir of a wealthy maker. The discourse turned to marriage and proprieties as a curious anecdote arose about the proper course for a bushland bride.
A fragmentary humorous verse on marriage jokes and sayings about two living as cheaply as one. The text playfully questions whether two can live as cheaply as one, with quips about love, union, and money.
Real estate sale notices describe a compact property near Maptia street three miles from the city with 9 to 12 acres of land, a barn and outbuildings, terms by D A Gracey Agency. Also listed is a Washington county house with 4 acres, 5 rooms, and modern utilities, plus other rental and sale hints from local agencies seeking inquiries.
Property listing notes a 9 room bath home on about five acres with farm improvements and outbuildings. Describes location near cate tone and pine road with a mature setting and potential for farming or resale, noting price and terms.
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