Vermont Reformer notes teacher pay debate in state
The Reformer discusses Vermont teacher wages amid national findings on low pay. It defends adequate salaries, arguing communities must fund good teachers, with higher standards of qualification improving outcomes. It cites Judge Philipps on polygamy and contemplates monuments tied to Brigham Young and Joseph Smith in Vermont.
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National Educational Association
Vermont
United States
Country Schooliu
Editorial on graft and politics in Vermont issues
A Vermont era opinion piece surveys graft in agriculture, prosecutions of John P. Phair, Governor Redfield Proctor, and Vermont political tempests. It critiques campaigns, court cases, prison policy, and labor capitalism while urging compromise and prudent governance.
Road Commission Encouragement for Vermont Highway Work
State Highway Commissioner C W Gatowie urges county road commissioners to expand state funded road work with their own funds. He cautions against narrow or high roads, stresses finishing quality, and notes Vermont’s scenic value as summer road travel grows. He praises earnest local efforts and anticipates continued improvement this year.
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Vermont
Commonwealth
Atdithet
Bam
Positive Proof and Scandal in Brattleboro Letters
A lengthy damning letter campaign targets Elihu Root and Dean's Meese era actions. It cites Brattleboro citizens, a Springfield Republican transcript, and alleged leaks and graft. The piece laments political corruption, urging readers to scrutinize official conduct and press coverage.
Panama Canal Controversy in 1900s Rail Clash
The letterview notes delays and political conflict over the Panama route. It cites the Panamanian canal project, opposition to the Nicaragua path, and a claim that a transcontinental railroad influence blocks completion. The New York World praises Root as secretary overseeing canal operations amid legal battles with railroad interests.
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Protests Grow Over Vermont Monument to Joseph Smith
Frederick M. Smith, Joseph Smith’s son and head of a Mormon splinter group, writes an open letter from East Lake City objecting to a proposed monument on the prophet’s farm in Vermont. He accuses Utah leaders of polygamy and calls the project a public private misrepresentation, insisting Joseph Smith never engaged in such acts.
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Burlington
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Lamonk
Iowa
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Joseph Seith
The Question of School Teachers Salary
The Canton Courier notes state press focus on teacher pay and agrees most public school teachers are underpaid. It laments that nine of ten teachers earn more than they receive and criticizes placing real responsibilities on those with meager stipends.
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Canton Courier
Courier
The End of Time and Judicial Debate in Vermont
A satirical Brattleboro opinion piece critiques legal avenues used to shield murderers, condemning clever lawyers and lavish justice delays. It condemns overlegalism, calling for ethical standards, and proposes civic steps like reshaping streets and transit to reflect public safety. It includes anecdotes on temperance pledges and a critique of modern courtroom tactics.
The Meddler in Brattleboro's Directory Controversy
The Meddler discusses Brattleboro residents listed in a yearly directory, noting prominent surnames and a debate over funding portraits of Thomas and Elizabeth Thomywan for the Brattleboro Memorial hospital. It mentions residents Johnson Miller Clark Pratt Allen Fisher Hares Knight Perry Sargent and others, and questions about municipal spending and local commissions without decisive action.
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Wali
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Italy
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Uemney Bears
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Elizabeth Thomywan
Brattlebore
Mermarind Hospital
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Remedy for Insomnia in Toledo Nights
Fragmentary Toledo notice hints at sleep aids or remedies. Vague lines mention sleepless hot nights, urging readers to stop and hear a voice or sound, possibly a local suggestion or ad. No clear person, organization, or concrete action emerges from the readable text.
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Toledo
The Way It Should Work Outlined for Montpelier Boys
The secretary of the M C G A announces a ten day outing for a group of young boys nonmembers included to extend the association’s influence for good. The trip aims to provide wholesome sport and inexpensive recreation, benefiting both participants and the surrounding community, while preventing rash behavior in a wholesome environment. Luther Burbank is discussing a cobbler corn idea, but the major plan concerns the outing and its aims.
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M. CG
Utiing
Doctore Said He Would not Live
Peter Fry of Woodrum Pennsylvania recounts seeking Foley’s Kidney Cure after two years of treatment with top physicians in Waynesburg with no relief. After taking three bottles, he says he improved until he was completely well. The claim appears in an old newspaper fragment with other notes on a bird language expert.
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