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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
12
An advertisement touts a guaranteed catarrh cure by claiming inhalation of a special air remedy will purge catarrh. It promises a full refund if not cured and lists a 31.00 outfit including an inhaler and bottles, with George B. Greene named as dealer. The text questions the treatment’s efficacy and customer benefit.
Reformed Windham County publication announced extended Thursday evening hours until further notice. The notice mentions the rattlebore Calendar for 1000 and multiple regional calendars including Springfield Hartford and Providence editions. Names KAaLee Tirus appear in the brief memo accompanying the update.
Local notes cover meetings at the Ladies' D C club and the Haptlet church Young People union social. The month’s liquor prescription sales, weather shifts from snow to rain, a bishop’s visitation, a wild goose captured near a factory, and various lodge nominations are reported. A Vermont National Guard exam date, court actions, scarlet fever cases, plays, marriages, and community events fill out a dense local update.
George E. Greene promotes Miona tablets as a simple, practical cure for indigestion and stomach trouble. The ad asserts over-eating causes real suffering and claims the tablets, containing bismuth subgallate and cerium oxalate, strengthen digestion and allow eating freely. The guarantee promises payment only if it cures.
James E. Allen plans a professional league with Brattleboro Greenfield Shelburne Falls and Easthampton to boost rivalry and popularity. Shelburne Falls and Easthampton are ready to enter, Greenfield may form a team with James Doran as captain, while East hampton already shows strength. The Independents compete next versus Middletown Conn with Athletic travels and high school and Bristol Delaware prospects referenced.
Monday evening at the Brooks house the Professional club held its second meeting with strong attendance. Dr. W H Lane presented The Social Evil from a medical viewpoint, noting media secrecy and public ignorance. He cited statistics on social dangers and outlined regulation options, referencing Dr Howard Kelley. Dr Lane’s remarks drew keen interest as Dr H D Holton led the ensuing discussion.
The Mozart Symphony Club of New York plans a Thursday evening concert led by manager Fox. Featured performers include Marie Stort soprano and violin, Theodore Hoch cornet and violin, Julie Peterson piano, and Richard Stoelger viola. Kritiques praise Stort, Hoch, and Peterson. Stoelzer's viola solo noted as novel.
W Edgett & company sold two Canal Street lots to Albert W Rockwell from Mrs Abby E Waller. Five lots from the property are now sold, one house built and another remodeled, two more lots remain for sale. Rockwell plans a residence, Browell completed a house, and Mrs Fuller will deed 20 feet front to Canal Street school grounds. A village meeting is called for December to decide water ownership, bonds, and related business.
A Santa Claus repository advertises house coats, robes, mufflers, handkerchiefs, neckwear, scarf pins, cuff links, gloves, sweaters, and more in boxes. Coupons are free with purchases of one dollar or more. A strong baggage smasher line is noted and prices range from 98 cents to 12 dollars, with some items at eight, ten, or twelve dollars.
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