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Newspaper
Burlington Free Press
Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
7
The issue notes subscription terms and rates, office address at 189 College Street, and payment rules. It includes reader ads, a call to read a special column, and brief items on army budget reductions, Navy officer Dewey, and Vermont Senator Dillingham’s reelection.
The article argues Roosevelt’s push for a non partisan tariff commission to study and revise schedules gradually. It emphasizes reduced political volatility, steadier business conditions, and broad support for creating a commission of experts and leaders to oversee tariff changes.
The article discusses a major measure before Lecleliture proposing a local option and high license plan to let towns decide if intoxicating liquor will be sold. It clarifies the issue is not preferring local option to State prohibition but choosing a substitute measure for liquor law.
A Legislative debate centers on whether to replace prohibition with local option and how to frame licenses. Proponents push a fair, conclusive test, while Republicans consider filibuster tactics and the political timing of a referendum. Several bills outline license structures, fees, and enforcement to balance local control with state revenue and highway funding.
The excerpt notes scrofula as commonly inherited, with few entirely free from it. It affects Pare, weak, puny children in nine of ten cases, and many adults. Indicators include neck bunches, abscesses, skin eruptions, inflamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, catarrh, wasting, and general debility.
Advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills eradicate diseases with thousands of permanent cures. A Parker City Indiana user testifies her daughter healed from scrofula after taking Hood's. The seller asserts the product fulfills its promises.
The text discusses a licensing board with appeal rights and monthly oaths by poll officers about violations or unlicensed sales. It notes provisions for pure liquors, fines from 200 to 400 dollars, and license forfeiture for breaches. It suggests combining features from three measures into a committee bill for the referendum.
A postwar tribute lauds the First Vermont Brigade, recounting its rough-born courage and quirks. It recalls their march, camps, and battles under General McMahon, noting their proud brigade identity and surprising skirmish-line defense after Gettysburg in coordination with Sedgwick.
A historical notice extols Vermont regiments as the best brigade in the Army of the Potomac. It credits full ranks, tight discipline, and strong leadership under Generals Smith and Brooks for their superior fighting, drill, and parade qualities, noting their impact on morale and reputation.
Washington releases annual immigration data with 466 200 males and 182 374 females among new arrivals. Italy leads with 475 17 475, Austria Hungary 1710N, and Russia WIT with increases. Ireland falls by 14 24 to 28s. Asiatic totals rise with China 310 and Japan 541 new arrivals. One third unable to read or write. 74 083 under 14. Advocates reading tests and harsher penalties for lines transporting diseased aliens and supports broader Chinese exclusion enforcement with specialized officers.
The Philadelphia Press records a humorous exchange where a waiter mispronounces oyster stew asking how the dish should be prepared and Krusty responds with a sharp retort about keeping a thumb out of it.
An article argues headaches in women stem from sex related disorders and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with testimonials. It claims the remedy restores vitality, boosts appetite, steadies nerves, and improves sleep, citing a patient from Albert Hastings Co Ontario who reports relief after multiple products.
Details on deposits and interest rules for Burlington bank. Deposits made in the first four business days earn interest from the first day, later deposits start on the first of the following month. Interest credited semiannually January 1 and July 1. No stockholders. earnings belong to depositors. Interest rate capped by law at 3.5 percent per year until surplus reaches 10 percent of deposits, then special dividend. Taxes paid by bank for deposits up to 1500 dollars. Deposits range from 1 to 2004 dollars. no interest on amounts above 2004 except for widows orphans administrators executors guardians charitable or religious institutions or court-ordered trust funds. No loans to officers or trustees. Presidents and officers listed.
Telegraphs report the Wilkesbarre miners convention has called off the anthracite strike. The arbitration commission will meet Friday in Washington to organize and hear testimony, with hearings possibly in Wilkesbarre Philadelphia or New York. the President may issue formal instructions.
Salt was entered in Montreal on Alfred Schiffer of New York suit aimed at Aiam A. Hodge of Rutland W Seward Webb of New York Percival W. Clement and Frank OD White of Ruthand to settle ownership of the wood and to declare the opposition board legally elected after September meetings.
Dr Webb was misled by Rutland railroad officials about land availability for new shop buildings. He found there is far less land than claimed and no suitable land the railroad could purchase in Rutland, making Rutland the location unviable for the shops.
Howard National Bank solicits accounts from individuals firms and corporations and pledges careful attention. Officers listed include JOEL H. GATES President DANIEL W. ROBINSON Vice President H. T. RUTTER Cashier and H. S. WEED Assistant Cashier. Located at 69 Church St during rebuilding.
Winooski Savings Bank outlines interest rules for deposits made in the first five days of each month and from the first of the next month for deposits made after the fifth. Interest is credited semi annually on Jan 1 and July 1, with resolutions on extra dividends and tax payments for small deposits. The notice lists officers and trustees including H Weston, Ormond Cole, J B Small, and others, with deposits and surplus figures and a June 30 due date.
The Vermont Advent Christian conference closed in Waterbury with over 40 ministers and delegates from abroad, widespread representation, two baptisms, and the ordination of two elders. Officers were elected for the coming year, and the next session was announced for Bridgewater.
Grace Landson, seven, in care of Henry Cross in Weetfield, Massachusetts, was forcibly taken by her father last Thursday. The mother had separated after cruelty accusations. Grace was placed with the Cross family in Siranden while the mother found work. Landson pursued the child to Rutland and Burlington, with reports noting the father’s unstable state and possible intoxication.
A passage on marriage portrays the English wife's role as partner and fiscal steward. She shares labor and aims, manages the household like a state treasury, and aligns goals with her husband to ensure collective prosperity and lasting unity.
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