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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

6

Removal of Embargo on Potatoes Is Sought by Gill

Mr Gill urges lifting the embargo on Irish and other potatoes citing healthy crops and riders against powdery scab. He argues price fears and private assurances justify removal, while officials hold talks with no action announced. Representative McBre Lloyd discusses cold storage limits amid probes into eggs poultry and dairy storage. Letters praising the department’s anti high cost measures arrive from across the country, with complaints against packers and middlemen.

Department of 1 Houkton America Irelind United States Trowston Ireland Horgton Federal Tar Cultural Board Gill McBrellay Tentnertsee Serlertture McRevaulles High Pier Chienen

All Eastern Eleven Named by Early 1913 Selections

Albany era sports writers compile a first all eastern team after the Army Navy game of 1913 season. The lineup centers Yale stars Marting and Talbot with Hogsett Dartmouth at left end and Ballin Princeton at right tackle. Other picks include Wilson Yale at quarterback and Mullback Brickley Harvard in backfield.

New York Aithouelic Ding Sel Ali-Gedhoun Eridiean Forrma Hogsett Dartmouth Talbot Yale Ketcham Marting Puani Pennock Hormouré Ballin Princeton Gilchrist Navy Wilson Mahan Harvard Carlisle Brickley Horsett Hardwick Storer Warvare Philadelphia Army Soldier Boys West Graves Leary Weir Michigan

Western football stars dominate early all coast selections

A Western territory consensus lists many famed players from Nook, Vinivearl, Kerr, and Dartmouth in a vault of greats. It highlights Wilc om at quarterback among numerous half backs Brickley Ma nou Yarvand and others from Solon Minnesota Rockne Notre Dame Wisconsin to Desjardien Chicago and Notre Dame with several star backs and guards named.

Nook Vinivearl Kerr Dartmouth Enter Boreham Yolo Wilcom Brickley Manou Yarvand Madson Olo State University of Nebraska Solon Minnesota Rockne Notre Dame Butler Wisconsin Brown Seth Dateota Alinin Michitin Keeler Wiscone Ain Desjardien Chicago Hack Doras Notre Diane Craig Michigan Norgren Chicage Brehentaub

Poor deer season under snow in Vermont hunters report mixed luck

Local Vermont hunters faced an early snowstorm that dampened deer prospects on Thanksgiving day. Two bucks and several does reported, with one prosecution for game law violations. A nearby hunter celebrated a five point buck birthday, while partridge season showed promise for breeders.

Vresh Ratan Clarlea Lavason Vermont I W. Hayward Rutland Coun A. Capo Chittenden Simal Gummie Woods Cook Tinent Lensewe

Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Advertised for Teething Relief

An old remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, is touted for teething, soothing gums, easing pain, curing wind colic, and diarrhea in children. The bottle costs twenty five cents.

Woman plans bold ascent to Grand Falls expedition

Miss Laurie Coates, an English nurse, travels from Newfoundland with guide Fred Tourdin to reach the Grand Falls on the Grand River. They abandon canoeing for an overland trek, facing Labrador rains and a bear encounter, leaving bottles with explorer notes and her own message for future visitors.

New York Grand River Dillon Wallice Fred Tourdin Dillon Wallacius Cano Dillon Wallace Leonidas Habbard Miss Laurie Jalong Munzle Steat Cascades

Army Beats Navy by Open Football in Major Richly Contested Clash

West Point’s Cadets edged Annapolis 22 to 9 before 41,009 fans in New York. Star plays by Merrillat and Prichard propelled Army with three key touchdowns and a late sprint through Navy coverage, while Brown’s boot and Navy’s Nichols highlighted a hard fought game marked by penalties and fierce line play.

Charley Daly West Point New York Annapolis Prichard Army Tinet Merpillar Merriliat Navy Middies West Pointers Cadeta Culchrist Navy Fumbie Iportant Siatery Yale Long Herves Harvard Princeton Nicholls Soldier Boys Sagany Waddies Brown Midshipmen Soeat Merrillat Endrush Merriliat Euartoy Nicholls Niddies Amny Eld Daly Nave Harktone Safflors Nichols Wert Point Uip Colette Tarnawy Army Belne Indurbes Wen Nichola Moerrilat Priehard Pinters Geverally Markoe Apsesterrss Roe Gilchrist Wynnett Ort Vaughn Redmin Hillatony Goodran Perry Howe Vaughn Woyand Leonard Alexander Piadling Dowetl Woedroff Hodgeun Dawet Blodgete Teomedion Hoth Beneder Harrison Scor Pheriods Toon Merriilat Hose Mekwant Woodruff William Leineford Frintty Umpir AL. Sharpe Mnesmin Carl BR. Marshall Thie Tim Quarters

Not Responsible For Longevity Says 100-Year-Old Newark Woman

On her 100th birthday Mrs. Margaret Kidney tells Yale professor Irving Fisher she is not responsible for her long life. She attributes longevity to God and notes the foolhardiness of the inquiry. Her sister Annie Kinney helped prepare the Thanksgiving meal for relatives.

Yale Newark NeekOn Margaret Kidney Irving Fisher Yale University Aliney Sueels

Adoption Push for Fifteen Race Babies Sparks Debate

A local drive seeks to adopt fifteen race babies amid a father persuasion effort. Community leaders advocate careful oversight and parental rights, while opponents urge rapid guardianship actions to ensure welfare.

Plan to Adopt 12 Babies to Represent Racial Types

A Bracket Bishop plans to adopt twelve babies to symbolize racial characteristics and raise them as a blended American family. The scheme, disclosed after consultations with orphanages, aims to place children of diverse ancestries in a typical American home and educate them in public schools.

Chicago Bracket Bishop Asviius Bishop Migie Biby Milies South Ameri Venra Nego Possidle

Return of the Victors From Army Navy Game at West Point

West Point cheers as the Army football team returns from the victory tied to the Navy game. A parade through campus features a goat mascot, cadet-led processions, and speeches in the mess. Vernon E. Prichard of Iowa is elected captain for 1915 amid praise for his quarterbacking and leadership.

West Point Army Niws Ronge Navy Academy Toge Daly Hiery ‘Tathill Indus West Pointers New York Polo Grounds Vernon E. Prichard Cadet Prichard tWe

Vermont notes prison minstrel show and plans for a state paper

A Windsor prison minstrel show featured 18 inmates. Superintendent Lovell endorsed a plan to start a prison paper, the Monitor, to be reviewed by the state prison commissioners. A Calais boy survived a shotgun explosion injuring his sweater and face. John Wes of Polander died at Proctor hospital from marble chip injuries at Mullin quarry. Mr and Mrs William Welch of St Johnsbury celebrated their silver wedding with a large dinner.

Windsor Monitor Ohio Minnesota Lovell State Board of Prison Commissioners John Wes Proctor Hospital Inglins” Cay Wes Mullin William of Welch St. Johnsbury

Peter Philips Arrested For Assault Charge In Newport

Peter Philips arrested in Newport while crossing from Canada on a charge of assault on Ba ward Miles of Walden. He was taken to St. Johnsbury by Sheriff Worthen after midnight. Another suspect, William Westover, wanted for cottage breakins at East Charleston, was captured by Sheriff Ladd and jailed in the county.

Newport Nev Peter Philips Walden Canada St. Johnsbury Shriff Worthen Sheri Philips Ian Krowlons Landing Pen

Deer Kill Mystery Near East Fair Field Farm

Game Warden R. Sturtevant investigates the unlawful deer shooting near the Thomas McMaton farm in East Fair field. Benjamin Lew and William Tai found two young deer with broken horns believed to have been shot. authorities seek the shooter.

Benjamin Lew William Tai Thomas McMaton East Fairfield R. Sturtevant

Three Men Hurt in Coventry Road Car Crash

Newport November 8 three men were badly injured in an automobile crash on Coventry Road opposite Mrs E. O Clark. Wilkin Waller and D. P. Brahma were with Sheriff J. Hill and R. N Baldwin returning from Mansfield when steering gear broke and the car ran off a five foot bank tumbling several times. Baldwin and Bratiania suffered minor injuries. Waller had fractures and Brahma was critically injured with a skull crush. All were taken to the hospital. Bratiania remained unconscious while Brahma was in very serious condition.

Newport Coventry Road Mra E. ON Clark Wilkin Waller DP. A. Brahma J. Hill R. N Baldwin Mansonville Hips Peasan Edward Miles Walter Baldwin Bratiania Willer Helehry Bratana Raymond Ballwin Drakon

Commission Begins Work on Statute Revision Project

The commission to align statute laws with constitutional changes has taken rooms at the State House and begun work. Members include Senator Hale K. Darling of Chelsea, assistant clerk Julin A Wilcox of Ludlow, and Dane fel A. Guiltenan of Bennington, all attorneys. The panel plans a report for submission to a April special session or the regular session if none is called.

State House Hale K. Darling Chelsea Julitn A Wilcox Ludlow House of Representatives Dane Fel A. Guiltenan Bennington Fletcher

Mayor Shank 15 Forged to Resin Strike

The fragmentary report notes bitter sentiment and unrest in the city as tensions flare. Officials, including Mayor Shank, confront a surge of forged materials and broader suspicions surrounding governance. Further readable details remain unclear.

Mayor Shank

Trade Turkeys for an aged Horse in Randolph

The Randolph exchange involved Jerd Brothers trading a plump gobbler for a horse owned by a rural mail carrier. The horse, noted to have seen better days, was exchanged as the high turkey price and the animal’s worn condition made the deal practical. The anecdote puns on old farmer talk about skill in driving and emphasizes practical trading wit.

Jerd Brothers Randolph

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