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Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1902

Page

8

Windham County Reformer's Advertising and Subscriptions Rates

The Windham County Reformer lists subscription options and advertising rates. Subscriptions 1 year 1.00 six months .50 with various fractions and per copy 6 cents. Advertising includes want ads selling or letting items, reading notices at per line rates with discounts for consecutive insertions, and display ads with tiered inch rates and long-term discounts. Continuous rates apply for multiple insertions and year-long display. Transient advertising requires cash in advance.

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Politics and tariffs from a classic editorial snarl

A collection of opinions on Cuba tariff policy imperialism and elections. The piece rails at Roosevelt tariff contrasts with German policy and mocks Taft remarks on Filipino juries. It notes Wheeler statements and Bailey as a candidate for state auditor while lampooning sugar and Cuban markets.

Intered at Drattle pone port One AG MT

Intered at Drattle, a port scene, records indicate an incident involving AG MT and COND CLAg6 MATL. Authorities report unclear details while investigators sort material and identify parties and location. Further updates pending.

Drattle Pone One AG MT

State auditor push for liquor agency probe and reform in Vermont

The Vermont State Auditor's concern over liquor agency accounts grows, suggesting a full investigation past and present. Reports from Montpelier show high liquor costs and profits diverted as commissions, with Brattleboro and others cited for schemes. Proposes wiping the system from statutes. also notes oleomargarine bill fate and Cuba reciprocity debate shaping Vermont policy and politics.

Barber St. Albans Brattleboro Montpelier Liquor Agency Montpelier

Vermont newspapers view reciprocity with Cuba and state politics

A compilation of Vermont editorial stances and comments from multiple papers. It notes strong pro reciprocity sentiment toward Cuba, questions about gubernatorial ties to major rail interests, reactions to indictments, caucus reform talk, and calls for competent Central Vermont management under Fitzhugh, with diverse views on national and state policy. Entities include Vermont senators, Central Vermont, Barre Times, Randolph Herald, Rutland News, Montpelier ATEAs, and Dr. Webb.

St. Albans Cuba Vermont New York Central White River Junction Central Vermont Barre Fitzhugh Mr. Dooley Hennessey Randolph Herald and News Martin Allen Green Mountain

Windham County News From A Distant Era

A Burlington area itemizes a house fire on Springfield road near Bellows Falls with $1000 loss and $8500 insurance, a woman hosts a whist party, and a Grand Army post campfire is postponed. Notes cover measles, town reports, a lawsuit delay, stock inventories, and Wilmington High School graduation events with detailed program items and four graduates honored.

Peter Teyo Springfield Road Bellows Falls Joseph Teyo

Public sentiment echoed as jury rejects spotter evidence

A Caledonia county jury rejected a spotter's evidence in a local case, a decision viewed as potentially significant regarding public sentiment. The remark contrasts and reflects commentary from contemporary editorials in Chicago Tribune and St. Albans Messenger.

Chicago Tribune Caledonia County St. Albans

Why the Boston Sunday Journal Sells and Sells

A report notes high demand for the Boston Sunday Journal across New England driven by its world news, striking features, a magazine section with Magic Pictures, and a color painting reproduction. Circulation rises weekly as readers flock to the paper and associated magazine content. Oscar Wilde attribution follows a remark about his works and a London theater performance.

Boston Sunday Journals New England Boston Sunday Journal

Brattleboro Notes on Campus, Church, and Local Events

Last night Mrat tleborn Academy first and second teams played a practice game. A Sunday union meeting at the Congregational church will be led by Rev No AL Wood. Walter Culp cannot work after a fall from Monday while operating town snow plows. The eight day old daughter of Dr and Mrs G th Hunter was buried at Meeting Hone hill Cemetery. funeral held at the house. A Melrose hotel dance was postponed after a belt in a power line halted electric cars. An academy hall program by primary pupils and district No 5 was planned for Washington birthday. Funeral of Freda Ruby Johnson was held at home with Rev N A Wood. burial in Bonnyvale vault. Mrs C R Evans is seriously ill with pneumonia. Constable J Stockwell searched Marlboro hills for witnesses in the Bartlett Prescott case in Brattleboro. Dr and Mrs F G Pettee visited New York City. West Brattleboro's First Congregational Church service featured 1040 theme Saved to Serve. Envelope offering and other Sunday activities listed. Health Officer Waterman inspected Brat Heboro Academy building finding poor ventilation, damp cellar, bad closets and too many children. action may be taken.

Mrattleborn Academy Congregational Church No AL Wood Walter Culp G. Th. Hunter Meeting Hone Hill Melrose Hotel Academy Hall Academy N. A. Wood Bonnyvale C. R. Evans Constable J. Stockwell Marlboro Hills Bartlett-Prescott Brattleboro F. G. Pettee Pe York City First Congregational Church West Brattleboro Luther M. Keneston Christian Endeavor Society Union Brat Heboro Academy Waterman

German Post Sings of the President's Daughter

A curiously composed column notes excerpts from German verse praising Miss Roosevelt and Queen Catherine to the idea of a national flower, then shifts to biographical sketches. It recalls Estrada Palma the first Cuban president, Vermont's Thomas Chittenden, and Ethan Allen praising justice. A humorous anecdote about a western seminary dormitory window rescue ends with the crowd asking what happened.

Rome Washington Edward Everett Hale Bonj. Butler Estrada Palma Cuba Orange County N.Y Spain United States Palma Franklin Thomas Chittenden Vermont Ethan Allen David Read Seth Low Mr. Low

Corn as National Emblem in Historic Tribute

A fragmented excerpt extols maize as the nation’s emblem and God’s gift, citing John Fiske’s view on adopting maize as the national emblem. The passage praises corn’s omnipresence from sea to sea, its vast harvest value, and symbolic grandeur, concluding with a New York Tribune quotation.

Washington John Fiske Mateo New York Tribune

Ill in West Chesterfield Farm Family Suffering Scarlet Fever

West Chesterfield reports a third Chickering child gravely ill with scarlet fever and several others sick with the prevailing distress. Agnes Randall still confined to bed. Chester Burnham cannot work due to a badly jammed thumb. Sarah Pare left for Monroe Leonard's in Westmoreland to work. A festival is planned for Friday evening.

Moses Chickering Agnes Randall Chester Burnham Sarah Pare Monroe Leonard Westmoreland

John O Hubbard found dead in bed Monday morning

John O Hubbard was found dead in bed Monday by his son Jashie who attempted to arouse him. He retired as usual the night before and left behind a wife and two sons. Born in 188, he had long lived on the Old Hemne place.

John O. Hubbard Jashie Hemne

Local notes from Rockingham N H and vicinity

Ninety five couples attended a Friday night dance at Mrs Lovell s home. A fire destroyed the Upper Meadows home of Mr Vere on Sunday night. Pheasant Valley Grange held a Saturday night meeting with nine candidates advancing in the first and second degrees. George Tanner, recently ill with pneumonia, has recovered. Citizens wonder about a possible new depot after reading Rutland Herald and other papers. Iron bridge work at Lawgate s mills progresses adding to the scenery. George Divoll of Somerville Mass visited relatives here Sunday and Monday. Miss Baker visited her home in Marlboro Mass from Saturday to Monday.

Lawrgate’s Mills George Divoll Somerville Mass

Local Health and Social Notes from Guilford Area

Mrs Patrick Ryan is ill with pneumonia John Gale on the sick list this week Will Shine also sick at the Brown place where he is at work John Gould of Ohio visits during February on a series of agricultural meetings and spends Saturday Sunday with old acquaintances in town

Patrick Ryan John Gale Will Shine Brown Place John Gould Ohio Guilford News

Chicago to Montana and Pacific Coast via Reduced Fare

From March 1 to April 30, 1902 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers greatly reduced rates to Montana and Pacific Coast points. Chicago to Butte Helena and Anaconda is 8. Spokane 40.50 and Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver 33. Route choices via Omaha or St. Paul to Montana Oregon Washington. For details contact coupon ticket agents or W. W. Hall in Boston.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Heckers Montana Idaho North Pacific Coast Chicago Butte Helena Anaconda Spokane Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver Omaha St. Paul Oregon Washington United States Canada W. W. Hall New England Washington Street Boston

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