Vermont debate on death penalty and prison reform
The piece weighs verdicts on capital punishment in Vermont, argues for humane prison conditions, and critiques election ethics. It cites Windsor and Rutland cases, discusses tax revenue and water works, and references local civic debates, infrastructure costs, and a push for agricultural fairs and state support.
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Lotty Wrod
Agatont Paniah
Hades
Paultany Journal
Dovertain
Greand
Vermont
Windsor
Judes
Mogren
Holly
Rutland
Valley Pair debates advertising to boost fair attendance
The Meddler argues the Valley Pair fair must expand and refine its advertising to raise attendance and fund a rainy day reserve. He notes last sale costs and premium payouts were higher than ever, and urges sustained, targeted publicity to attract more visitors while preserving quality.
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Peatty
Moines
Tovatty
New England
Valley Mail
Vermont Politics Echoes Over Senator Proctor Row
A Ludlow Tribune critique urges Senator Proctor to refrain from resigning during his son Fletcher's possible Vermont governorship next year. It questions the ethics of appointing a governor’s lieutenant and cautions against pressuring Proctor to block or promote Fletcher’s candidacy amid concerns over political succession and liberty. A separate opinion column mocks an agricultural notice and mocks public schooling priorites.
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Ludlow Tribune
Mroctor
Fletcher
Vermont
Proctor
Motler
Prowser
Tribune
Mleteher
Letter on justice and punishment in Addison county
A Burlington letter condemns light jail terms for bank thefts and supports harsher penalties. It cites Gale and Peake cases, questions parity between $2 and $90,000 robberies, and argues punishment should fit the crime including seven year sentences for bank officials and false entries. The writer urges proportional sentencing and reform.
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Bristol Merl
Burlington Pree
Royal W. Ponke
Gale
Addison County Court
Slaw
Peake
Ian
Tate
Toury Lewis
Ahlinon
Farmers’ National Bank of Vergennes
Funda I
Ketehurn
Middlebury
Parnners
Lewie
Erie
Rural Free Delivery Reform Arguments From Brooklyn Bugle
The Brooklyn Bugle argues rural free delivery improves efficiency and saves farmers money, though costs rise for government. It favors converting some roles to inspectors to monitor mileage and delays, asserts mail access aids isolated families, and notes daily 20 mile routes beat 50 farms traveling to town.
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Brooklyn Bugle
Trea
Delighted Brattleboro Bible Mystery in Citizenship Case
Brief reads of Brattleboro origins and historical Bible linked to State’s Attorney lineage. Historian notes a 1574 Brattleboro print, properties tied to a front grandfather, with questions about the Bible’s true production site. Local newspaper tone questions details amid celebratory framing.
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Mlaine Mossoujer
Attorn Tinesa
Barre
Widonow
Brattlehara
St. Albanis Messenger
Brattlebory
Brattleboro
Forner
Brattleburo Aghieve
Happy Women in Brattleboro Report Relief from Kidney Ailments
A Brattleboro reader praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and urinary troubles. The testimonial credits rapid improvement after using a dose and notes relief across work, headaches, and cold-related pain. Dean's Kidney Pills are sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Brattleboro
Dave
Wilsery
Sys
Dean
Holden
Fosters Milburn Co
Fuffalo
York
United Sates
Doan
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