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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
2
Subscriptions payable in advance. single copies mailed free on request. Entry at Brattleboro Post Office shows publisher as The Windham County Reformer and Company.
The report ends a long coal strike dispute with substantial miner gains including higher wages shorter hours and unionism protections. It urges a permanent conciliation board and compulsory labor-trouble investigations, while criticizing some union flaws and endorsing independent miner self-government.
The state Y M C A plans to counter open saloon dangers as license issuance stalls. Barre faces questions if church means building or organization. Burlington debates second class druggist licenses while the law allows only certain licenses. Secretary Bell says Vermont farms struggle with low pay and scarce help, delaying eight or ten hour shifts. The overall licensing confusion grows as efforts to meet demand falter.
The Vermont board of agriculture plans pamphlets about abandoned farms as summer homes to attract inquirers nationwide. Officials expect population growth in coming years and urge Vermonters to welcome newcomers, while debates over liquor licenses and political leadership stir state sentiment. The St Johnsbury liquor issue worsens as druggists oppose high fees, and Waterrbury asylum scalding case is ruled noncriminal. Real estate activity surges with broad statewide growth expectations. The Cuban reciprocity treaty awaits Congressional action with amendments.
Mark Hanna again states he is not a candidate for the presidency. A speaker retorts no one asked for his view. The item notes Niagara Falls is facing a dry season with a dry spring approaching.
The Barre Times and Woodstock Age discuss Vermont affairs praising ex governor Page and urging conviction in leadership. Vermont recruitment, climate virtues, and efficient state hospital staffing are praised, while new liquor law cider sales threaten rural economy and spark calls for legislative action.
The Vermont railroad commissioners report on the Shelburne accident of January 4 that killed five men. They fault the company for lacking proper signals while holding the head engineer primarily responsible and regret that he could not testify. The Rutland News notes public belief he was ordered to run the wild engine from Burlington to Shelburne.
Gov. McCullough ordered the Waterbury insane asylum inquiry, which wrapped up Friday. Supervisors will draft a report for the governor, noting grave rule violations in Mrs. Bennett’s fatal bath and improper timing of staff. Also reported: Essex Junction grocery burglary with safe lock broken and cash stolen. Daughters of Vermont vote to join state federation. Norwich University alumni meeting set for April 23 at Everett House with notable attendees.
The Brattleboro board of license commissioners shows good sense and sound judgment aiming to control liquor traffic while protecting public interests. The town seeks no saloons but wants responsible regulation to guard against liquor abuse, and the selectmen’s choice is praised as wise.
An ad style blurb promotes Force a ready to serve wheat and barley mix. It claims the product adds no burden while sustaining nourishment and vigor. The line includes a brief exclamatory slogan “12-1” suggesting a formula or score.
The Nickel Plate Road announces winter travel from February 15 to April 20 with daily sales for special one way tickets from Buffalo to Pacific Coast points at B42 rates, including berth tickets. A Trans-Continental tour car will operate from Boston on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with an extra tourist car starting today, via B and M and W 8 Rds. Send a postal card to J Burgess, NP A, Boston, for rates and details.
An outdated product claim notes Grove’s signature on each box as a reassurance for a fast cold cure. The short item highlights the laxative as part of the remedy, reflecting vintage advertising practices.
A Vermont editor argues for concentrating schools to improve instruction. He cites Windham County data on small schools, urges consolidation, and advocates hiring skilled supervisors to curb waste, boost teacher quality, and elevate overall education despite limited state support.
The final dividend of 344 percent will be paid April 8 by C. H. Maxham, receiver for Randolph Savings bank. April 17 a designated arbir aris y Gov J G McCullough. Vermont Methodists confer April 13 at Northfield with Bishop Warren presiding. Frederick B. Jennings to build a $200,000 summer home near Bennington. A Hardwick company to supply 4 million dollars of Vermont granite for Harrisburg Capitol from Woodbury quarries. A fire at H A Harding & Co. tub mp in Barton caused several thousand dollars loss with about 86000 insured. forty men unemployed. A Proctor tragedy leaves a girl of six and two younger brothers dead or dying after eating boiled potatoes from a can. decayed can matter blamed. Merino sheep demand exceeds supply with high prices. Vermont breeders see strong markets. Boer war aftermath boosts shipments to South Africa. Vermont sheep fetch high prices in Austra lia.
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