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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
2
Local notes expose subscription rates per year and billing confusions, with references to printing shop, editorial offices, and community debates over funding for regional projects. The item mixes politics, public notices, and social commentary, naming Luella Huet, Vermont officials, and a proposed centennial celebration.
A debated editorial asserts Mary Etojers Hin was confined in Windkor State Prison and calls for official denial and refutation. The piece argues public safety and moral discipline justify disclosure, labeling the rumor a potential moral hazard and urging Governor Bell to act.
The piece discusses Brattleboro’s liquor licensing on the island across the river, noting long-standing enforcement patterns and recent NH commissioners’ stance. It contrasts Hinsdale Vermont edge conditions, mentions Guilford, and examines political factions and fiscal debates surrounding mileage appropriations and broader governance.
A Talladega Springs resident recounts relief from consumption symptoms after using Dr Kings New Discovery. The account claims a single bottle cured sore throat bronchitis cough and colds with trial noting price around 1.06 and distributor details.
A fragment of editorial opinion discusses opposition to female housing and alcohol control measures, referencing rural communities, urban plans, and the concept of local option. It questions the democratic balance, notes partial adoption in some cities, and hints at fraud allegations and broader political tensions.
The article argues a hospital should be established and maintained locally, noting ample space and grounds for such an institution. It contends there is no reason for community opposition and that fears of alienation are unfounded.
The piece surveys enforcement of prohibitory statutes across Maine and New England, noting Sheriff Pennell’s crackdown in Portland and warnings to liquor sellers in Rockland. It discusses high license schemes, calls for executive backing, and critiques open bars versus liquor stores in the context of broader reform. It also touches on food adulteration laws, Panama Canal administration, and arbitration treaties, reflecting early 20th century political friction.
A village committee discussion on public works and water supply is reported with details of a heated meeting. A humorous tale follows about misplaced mail to Burlington and a note misdelivered to Mrs. Gale, leading to a chase through delivery routes and town confusion. The piece closes with the Meddler’s sympathy for a lost gold watch and hopes for its return.
Mrs G L Parteldge of Franklin Maine recounts recovering from severe grippe after using Vincl Mino. She states the illness left her weak, with no appetite and low vitality until the remedy restored appetite and energy, noting rapid improvement in health and strength following the course.
A fragment touts Vinol as a wonderful medicine for convalescents, claiming it quickly restores strength and vitality. It emphasizes Vinol as a concentrated form of vital liver properties, purifying blood, toning digestion, and energizing every organ to aid natural recovery.
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