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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
2
The Windham county Reformer urges readers to vote yes next Tuesday on prohibition versus high license and machine politics. It attacks Republican leaders, calls for temperance, and argues honesty in government, urging residents to reject machine rule and back a cleaner political process.
The Burlington News discusses the Committee of Fifteen, accusing them of political maneuvering to study liquor legislation while backing prohibition-era controls. It questions the group’s record on liberty and justice and claims their current inquiries mask old aims, suggesting fear of an impending reform movement.
William Wishart makes a case for high license, claiming saloons undermine society. He compares prohibition to exposing hidden enemies and argues that public scrutiny and enforcement will reveal and curb saloon power. The Barre Telegram reprints the remarks from The Reformer.
Readers weigh the merits of prohibition versus license as Vermont voices argue intemperance lies in character and context. Local papers warn against moralizing speculations and emphasize practical penalties, home provision laws, and the dangers of open saloons versus state stores.
In strong opinion piece, the author condemns the prohibitory law as a tool of politicians, arguing it corrupts elections, fuels graft, and props up political machines. The Vermont stance dominates state politics, with officials and liquor interests profiting while undermining morals.
Vermont figures feature in a broad federal session with a focus on the Lesser bribery probe, the Philippine gold standard, and House delegate plans for Alaska. Senate actions include statehood bills, anti trust measures, and judiciary pay scales while Vermont notices note local events and personnel changes.
The article touts Mi-o-na and Mi-o-pa as dyspepsia cures, with Greene offering a 40 cent deposit and money-back guarantee if no benefit. It promises quick digestion improvement, renewed appetite, and healthier life, claiming thousands cured and highlighting a fair, risk-free purchase policy.
Vermont report notes a Rutland freight yard incident where beer from Quandt Brewing Co of Troy was reclaimed by the consignor as US Supreme Court precedent holds beer moving state to state remains property of the seller until delivery. Fire destroyed Christ Episcopal Church Montpelier and burned portions were damaged though altar and memorial window survived. Firefighters fainted from smoke and gear froze, costs cited include 11,100 for a new pipe organ, 22,000 on organ, church at 40,000, plans to rebuild underway.
A heated adview ridicules a bolting Republican candidate over governor nomination and urges Republicans in Benson County and statewide to stand by party unity, not support the bolted foe. The text claims the dispute stems from machine misrule and politics rather than temperance, urging harmony through loyalty to Gen McCullough’s administration.
An advertisement explains coated tongue and morning malaise may signal illness and promotes Vinci, a cod liver oil tonic by George E. Greene, claiming superior taste and potency, with a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
A promotional piece touts Blood Wine as a cure for aches and poor sleep in the elderly. It cites testimonials from users including Mia, Howard Warren, and M. Welton, plus claims of improved appetite and vitality. An address to readers notes a free blood test and lists George E. Greene in Brattleboro as a contact.
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