Vermont Politics and Harvard Presidency Opinions Mixed
The Vermont press questions capital punishment repeal and female suffrage measures while noting Governor Prouty’s stance on public utilities. Vermont Grange finances and management receive cautious praise as legislators debate policy. Harvard may hire banker James J. Storrow to lead, reflecting shift from preacher presidents to administrative leadership.
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Harvard University
Eliot
Harvard
James J. Storrow
The National Fire Losses Compare U S to Europe
The essay argues U S fire losses last year totaled 215.1 million, seven times Europe’s, due to flammable wood buildings and faulty construction. It contrasts European stone and brick structures with American wood cottages and calls for safer building methods and cement use to reduce future conflagrations.
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Europe
United States
Unittienepe
Thir Reepeet
Smoking School Policy for Montpelier Seminary Teens
Bellows Falls Times reports on a proposed policy by Hhsipat Bishop restricting tobacco use within Montpelier city limits for seminary students aged 14 to 19. The piece argues for education and personal choice, noting physicians advise caution and that health effects vary by individual.
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Hhsipat
Montpelier Peetearty
Montpelier
Sleighs for early season from Cortland Cart Co
A local dealer advertises 50 Sleighs including Old Comfort Portland and Piano Box styles, all guaranteed wood iron and paint. Also offers Sturtevant Larabee New York styles 25 to 45 dollars, spring sleighs, harness robes and second hand stock. Emphasizes immediate inspection and joint purchase.
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Portland
New York
State Legislature Passes Town Split Bill at Busy Session
In a lively afternoon session, Vermont lawmakers advanced a bill to divide the town of Pawlet into two, creating West Pawlet and Pawlet proper. The measure, supported by Mr. Bacon of Hartford, reallocates license funds to support schools after local admin costs, with debates over regional balance and road funding standards. Local officials and residents from both sides voiced concerns about geography, representation, and cost sharing as the proposal moved toward final votes.
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Goure
Anl
Renate
Paws
West Pawlet
Joie
Bacon
Hartford
Hornse
Pawlet
Roberts
West Side
Alsc
Jtill
Down
Dea
Montpelier
Cook
Derby Wade
Naling
Barber
Brattle
Williams
Lefestar
Uiey
Althow
Fife
Roberta
Williagis
Newport
Ripley
Poultney
State fair funding praised amid broad support
Discussion centered on an 86,000 year and 85,000 year request for state aid to an agricultural fair. Supporters argued the fair’s value at 905,000 and urged continued backing, noting strong exhibits and broad county backing. Officials and clergy attended as lawmakers debated and advanced the measure.
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Taco
New England
Maxwell Ewarta
Mr. Fish
Vergennes
Addison County Fair
Goodrich
Royalton
Locklin
Rishford
Franklin County
Williams
Newport
le Spee
Waterbury
Ber
Holiday Tapioca and Rice Puddings Advertised
Holiday puddings made with Pearl Tapioca or Fancy Head Carolina Rice are advertised as nutritious, simple to prepare, and economical. The seller claims high quality, sanitary packing in white cloth bags, and offers delivery or phone orders with pricing of four one pound bags for 25 cents. Each sack includes a fine cooking receipt and a freshness guarantee.
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Barre
Thearre Daily Times
Morrieville Nowe and Cillern
Carroll
Vermont
Pose
Vermont Wate Grange
The
Grange
Ueir
Pronty
Barton Monitor
Prouty
ao + Cares
North Main St
Barre, Vt
Cortland Cart and Carriage Co
H. F. Cutler
Tel
Bear City Hotel
Francis A. Poole
Viermont
W. Raker 'Shel. Burne
Blies
Sowden & Lyon
Vaughan’s
A. W. Badger & CO
Morse Blogk
Fepsognee
Calisi Raratn A'vesige
Eid Tid Remiary
Rubser Ele
Aieee Bes
Kendrick
C. H. Kendrick & CO
North Main Street
Moore & Owens
Barre, Vermont
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