Public discussion urges state fiscal clarity and reform
The piece argues for transparent state expenses and a survey of the government structure. It cites John M. Avery as a credible expert and urges publication of departmental costs and prior biennial figures to judge reorganizations and direct taxes. It stresses public need for oriented understanding of government finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Avery
Benjamin Gates
Vermont
Brattleboro
Messenger
St. Albans
The Day to End All Wars in 1918 Victory Dream
A poetic front page toast casting France England and Liberty as immortal ideals. The speaker laments Kaiser Wilhelm and warns the republic must remain free as November eleventh 1918 marks a turning point. The piece contrasts war glory with democratic renewal and wonders if the Kaiser’s day has arrived or will fail.
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England
Liberty
Spain
Napoleon
Child Labor Surges After Law Repeal
The Children's Bureau reports a rise in underage work since the federal child labor law was struck down by the Supreme Court. North Carolina sees 5 to 10 year olds toiling eight hours daily. 270 canneries in Maryland and Virginia employ 1,094 under 14. Indiana reports 62 young miners and quarry workers, while Massachusetts lists 172 under 16 by eight hours or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
United States
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
North Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
South
Indiana
Massachusetts
Induce Vermonters to Return Home After War
A Vermont press piece urges programs to lure about 20 000 returning servicemen and other discharged workers back to Vermont. It argues many have already returned to their towns but several hesitate about permanently settling, and it calls for a state or civic effort to direct the flow of war era talent back to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
State Department
War garden yields two thousand seven hundred dollars
A Vermont committee report states food products worth 2700 were grown in Rutland war gardens last summer on 15 acres tended by 70 people. Other items include local anniversaries, law firm changes, bravery citations, and a factory sale.
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Rutland
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W.D. Pelley Publishing Co., Inc
Eastern Avenue
Main Street
St. Johnsbury
Associated Press
State Publicity Department
Barre
New York
Richard le Gallienne
France
Kaiser
Vermont News
David S. Persons
East Putney
C. M. Miller
H. G. and
N. E. Barber
Adjutant General’s Office
Edward C. Kirkland
Bellows Falls
Earl S. Conger
Orrin B. Hughes
Vermont Last Block Company
William P. Becker
New York City
Moses Gerschilder
Allen Martin
Walter M. Tenney
Willegen-in
Baden
Germany
Arthur T. Tenney
Lieut. Tenney
Milton
Michael E.‘ McLaughlin
West Rutland
Tauber-Ryttenberg & Co
McLaughlin
Camp Devens
Stue
Cable-Nelson
Mkclean Music Store
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