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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
2
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The piece argues that women face harsh judgments over drinking and frivolities while praising their growing education and independence. It cites Julia Ward Howe and Rev Minot J Savage, and contrasts public scorn with women’s substantial social and moral progress amid broader calls for temperance and honest reform.
A compact editorial mix reflecting on American ideals, immigration, and public duty. It weighs Washington addresses, public safety in Waterbury, and Delaware politics, praising courage, urging honesty, and criticizing political tactics and crime, with notes on labor, trusts, and national strength. It also laments shifts in modern society and the erosion of traditional virtues.
The Boston Journal under Munsey shows life and spirit in all columns with new daily society, finance pages, and distinct morning and evening editorials. The paper earns praise for progress and invites readers to subscribe for the Reformers edition and the forthcoming serial The Knighthood Was in Flower.
The Vermont press trends toward unity and reform as parties loosen lines, with editors foreseeing a “New Vermont.” Observers note rising independence, the value of public exhibits, a real estate uptick after liquor law votes, and optimism voiced by Col. HA Brigham on Vermont farms and cattle health.
Editorial voices from Vergennes St Albans St Johnsbury Rutland and Northfield rail against liquor laws and enforcement as March approaches. Warnings emerge about Waterbury Vermont state hospital scandals and the pace of dry law implementation. Possible indictments against ex cashier Musser and bank looting cases loom over Rutland National Bank.
In Washington, Senate foes join allies to delay ratification of the Panama Canal Treaty until a vote on the statehood bill can be secured. Debates cover Isthmian governance, clerical influence, and the plan to add Oklahoma to a Montezuma state. House moves on naval and public build bills as other measures move through, including a broad new commerce and labor department plan.
Alden Rae of Williamstown died suddenly in Milwaukee. Warren Ploren, eight, scalded at home in South Shaftsbury. Emery Patnode’s East Shoreham residence burned, most contents saved. Fire destroyed Adan Browns livery stable and Lafountain tinshop at Sprivativld. two horses and two cows perished. Gen. Charles Doolittle, Vermont native and Civil War veteran, died. Rural free delivery expands in Vermont with 122 routes. Joel Foster, Montpelier water works founder, dies at 77. James Pirrie in Montpelier patents granite tool sharpener. Lieut. Col. E. P. Ditmick to retire after 40 years. Mrs. Charles Everett loses finger in Salisbury accident. Mrs. Eliza Stearns sues J. P. Lamson for slander in Cabot. Electric railway expansion planned Vergennes to Highgate and St. Albans to Vergennes. Frank Barrett killed at St. Albans. Five Vermont electric railways appeal state tax assessment. Investigation ordered into Waterbury asylum death of Mrs. Sarah Bennett. William S. Spencer named principal of Brigham Academy. John Pashby of Barre missing with destitute family. Barre granite cutters adopt bi-monthly payments schedule. Montpelier carpenters seek wage raise. Essex Junction workers receive staggered pay raises.
In Burlington the fire department is led by Moses Murray, the oldest active fireman in Vermont, who joined the department in 1805. Two-car cattle shipments from Albany to Canton Moss suffered bitter cold exposure. three calves died, others unfit. Cattle held near Canton Junction for investigation. State Tax Commissioner Cushman appeals a tax ruling on a late Julia F. Hickok Burlington estate left to missionary institutions, challenging inheritance tax applicability. The case concerns 21 4235 dollars and could affect similar future matters.
A morning blaze gutted the Currier building and the Sheplee block in Barre, housing five stores, six offices, and six tenements. Loss around 100000 with two thirds insured. contents mostly saved. Fire began in the Carrier block basement under Union Clothing Co. furnace. Smoke filled the structures. some tenants barely escaped. Currier block to be rebuilt in spring.
Prudential Insurance of America reports 272 million dollars of new insurance written, largest ever by a life company of its age. January 1, 19?? figures: paid for insurance 802 million on nearly five million policies, assets over 60 million, surplus nine million, annual income 33 million, total policyholder payments since founding near 68 million. Home office Newark invites inquiries. Commissioner Henry C. Ide sails for extended vacation via Philippines, with plans to visit California, Fortmert and Washington.
W H Miller of Rondout writes that Cal cura Solvent by Dr David Kennedy cured his kidney and bladder troubles after years of doctoring. He urges others to try the medicine sold in $1 bottles from Kennedy Row Rondout and notes the firm offers a free sample bottle.
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