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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
The fragment mentions paid circulation of copies and references a daily paper in the thin section, suggesting a brief note on newspaper circulation data without complete context or identifiers.
The column critiques politics with satire on Alton J. Marker and the Foster machine while noting Maine and Vermont Democratic funding woes. It closes with Joe Gans’s retirement after a brutal San Francisco fight, Nelson conceding, and a reflection on a boxer’s lasting reputation.
The article details Pillsbury and Quinby claiming first ballot nomination at the Republican state convention, with Ellis asserting a delegate lead after primaries. It notes Vermont's Stanton and Proty tactics and warns readers of last minute shifts, while Boston press weigh in on New Hampshire prospects and a possible dark horse.
New fall styles arrive daily featuring darker colors to modernize summer suits. Aimed at young men starting in business, the suggested outfit emphasizes a sharp, professional look for the new season.
The notice announces ongoing growth and alterations to the business. It cautions customers about temporary inconvenience while improvements are made. It promises a better shop later and mentions very interesting prices to compensate for the disruption.
An old Vermont reminiscence notes small town life, youth joining a craft era, and changing education. It laments rising pay for instruction, the decline of informal learning, and warns this shift could end many traditional pursuits including baseball and other early American pastimes. The piece reflects on community, mentorship, and the loss of artistry in favor of commerce.
A fragmented text shows a chaotic scene with mis-typed names and drifting phrases. A boy sits in a high chair, a bishop, a church, and a waiter appear among garbled lines about a “Quidition of Veracity” and odd exchanges, hinting at a collage of a distant, humorous page.
The Vermont water crisis grows worse with little rain since early June. Roads and wells dry, crops suffer butter and milk supply concerns. Officials expect votes and opinions to shift as drought persists across the state, with scattered remarks from readers and jokes amid the news.
The Daughters of the War of 1812 plan to unveil a tablet in the State House Representatives Hall on September 31. Mrs S. H. Jenney leads the society in arranging the ceremony, while M. Powers coordinates from Murrinville. Also notes a Rutland railroad停 hindrance, a water and power plant update, and a fatal infant illness.
In a heated confrontation supporters accuse Moran of corruption and poor leadership while the reformer criticizes the whole race and vows never to back the other candidate. The exchange frames a broader critique of political partisanship and governance.
A St Albans Messenger item outlines dates from February to June for John FH and Weeks visiting the state institution, noting Weeks as a trustee who attends in kinship proximity. It praises the institution’s aim to forge strong youths and highlights support for more renewals of interest and involvement.
The St Albans Messenger reflects on the town's loss of its brass band fortunes noting memories of the old Drignide band and an event where a foreign town provided a band for a political rally. The piece mourns the diminished brass tone that once defined the area.
A rural drama praised for its humanity and natural motives, presented at the opera house next Saturday by a carefully selected company. Scenic design matches the era, offering a wholesome, popular theater experience without standard stage clichés. Tickets are now on sale.
An invitation to subscribe to the Boston Daily Globe promising daily family friendly content with interesting and instructive matter for all readers. The note emphasizes the newspaper as a valued home staple for households.
Betheahe the federal district court appointed W J Chalmers president of Commercial Safe Deposit company as receiver for Booth & Co of A Booth & Co a fish and oyster business with operations in Lake Superior freight cold storage and distribution. The petition cites 65 500 000 liabilities and 690 000 assets with capital inadequacy and weak cash flow. Company reliance on short term paper rather than mortgage funds prompted the move amid branches in Boston and across the United States and Canada.
A gasoline launch exploded off Glen Island sending seven aboard into the water. Rept. 11S Frome and five others, including Pred C. Walters, suffered severe injuries. Walters lost teeth and a shattered jaw, while others received facial wounds. The craft, owned by John Hasslocher of the New York and College Point Ferry Co., broke apart with stern torn and machinery wrecked.
American battleships anchored off Princess Royal Harbor near King George Sound after a 1100 mile voyage from Melbourne. Crowds gathered at Albany to welcome the fleet as Rear Admiral Sperry spoke by wireless from the Connecticut, expressing thanks to Western Australia for the cordial greetings.
Albany, Sept. 11. The American fleet began its tent enjoyments of Australian hospitality after a seven day voyage. It anchored at 7 am and will work over the next days on preparation for the 649 mile cruise to Mosila, with slips leaving Thursday. The sailors and officers display notable wealth of spirit and morale.
Rutland on September 11 reports a group of Rutland business leaders plans to petition the Vermont legislature for a charter for a cooperative bank. The effort describes the project as a workingman's institution and a new feature in Vermont banking.
Rutland September 11 Sanford Church of St Albans a carpenter filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States court clerk F S Platt notes liabilities of 129 and assets 505 with 100 exempt.
Clarence McConnell of Williamstown is listed as a student at the fall term of high school. The community notes 25 scholars in town, M. J. Drury launches a new line of postcard albums priced 5 10 15 20 98 and 20 cents. A Sunday promenade is planned under the grange, admission 26 cents. Washington dictation draws attention as a large delegation travels. weather is generally favorable for upcoming travel and local events.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recounts Bunsen a once lively joker, a lawyer by trade, who teased his wife about a new hat. She presented him a bill for retrimming costing 18.24, paid without complaint, ending his joking habit.
A broker in Boston meets young women graduates who discuss Fielding and the value of stock and bonds. He remarks Fielding matters and claims useful pitchers and hitters. A doctor observes a crowd watching a trick dog and asks how to train it. The dog trainer replies you must know more than the dog.
A compact market notice selling fresh seafood and condiments. It advertises fancy large mackerel for Saturday, live and cooked lobsters, Heinze’s pure pickling vinegar and pickling spices in all jar sizes.
Beginning Sunday September 13 Rev Fathers Kennedy and Brady of the Paulist Fathers in New York City will lead a two weeks mission at St. Monica's Church Barre. The eloquent preachers have not been heard in Barre before and all are welcome free admission. Services start each evening at 7 30.
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