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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
3
A long OCR fragment outlines promotional rates for newspapers and magazines, listing multiple titles and clubs. It mentions Vermont circulation, special prices for combined subscriptions with The Reformer, and various periodicals aimed at different readers, including youth and women, with confusing garbled text.
In a garret tale set before Christmas, children crave toys and plot to peek at gifts Santa may leave. Their plan falters as guilt and fear overtake desire, and a mother’s kindness alters their stubborn resolve.
A dialectic monologue recalls old Christmas magic and home hearths. The speaker laments changing times, compares past gifts and simple joys to modernity, and longs for traditional carols and familiar scenes from childhood Christmases. The piece blends nostalgic imagery with scattered memories of family, warmth, and seasonal customs.
In reverent verses and hymns the Christmas scene unfolds with divine praise and universal joy. From angelic choirs to mortal reflections, the birth of Christ is celebrated as a timeless beacon, uniting hearts and lifting the world from sorrow toward hopeful light.
The readable fragments describe a tree setup with decorative elements and a ceremonial wind scene. References to names like Katie and Curie appear amid garbled words, hinting at a ritual or protest piece. The text remains largely indecipherable beyond mood and scattered proper nouns.
An advertisement proclaims Havana cigars at low prices with three for 25 cents and two dollars for a 25 count box or three fifty for a 50 count box. It markets a new Havana brand in three styles and claims strong quality, recommending as a Xmas present. Also notes standard and leading imported brands, including Bock.
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