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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
2
Windham County reformer subscription details listed with rates and distribution notes. The fragment references advertising rates and editorial sections, indicating pricing for notices and local notices within the building context.
Brattleboro editorial critiques Congressmen Haskins and Paster over a vote record dispute. It argues Haskins did not walk out and questions coverage in the Congressional Record. The piece attacks media bias in reporting Vermont representatives while calling for accountability from state officials and urging prudent public conduct.
Amid early 20th century backlash, critics argue Chinese and Japanese workers flood Hawaii, threaten Western dominance, and prompt calls for exclusion. The discourse questions whether these minorities are advancing or displacing native labor, urging restraint while contrasting perceived progress with American ideals. Targeted fear and talk of “yellow” influence dominate the commentary.
The Montpelier Journal reports a contested license situation tied to Tieliows Valle. A New Hampshire vote split over allowing a Heeman measure reflects tensions between Walpots, Madlinds Wills, and other local figures. The piece notes potential legal questions and unsettled authority as the dispute unfolds.
A garbled 1908 year discussion cites Sundays and Fridays, leap years, and calendar quirks. It recalls a Vermont legislature mock session where a judge resigns to block action, ending with a remark that current judges are “just as good” as the president, in a satirical vein.
A fragmented item notes tension as ceases and talk among parties begin. The report references Pence and unidentified vessels in a cautious, placeholder style. Names and places are unclear, but the piece signals ongoing discussions without decisive outcomes.
A Windsor Journal summary explains the difference between straight savings banks and national bank savings departments. It argues the former serves depositors with full transparency, ownership by depositors, and regulated profits, while the latter diverts funds to stockholders and evades state taxes, calling it a city of refuge for tax dodgers. It highlights potential annual profits, tax implications, and the impact on local taxpayers and public finances.
In a Philadelphia Record column on Maine’s century old prohibitory liquor law, readers see how the ban closed many dens and provoked debate. The discussion notes enforcement challenges and predicts future legal action to uphold the flagging prohibition measures.
A fragmentary wartime style piece discusses The Meddler and public rights in North Hinedale and nearby areas. It notes campaigns, candidate personalities, and a broader call for accountability and civic discourse amid political tensions and community concerns.
A scrambled excerpt hints at bribery and corruption linked to a Philippine election, claiming misconduct by parties seeking influence. The garbled text references wrongful actions and self-serving manipulation, suggesting a scandal tied to political processes.
A Vermont letter discusses Union and strength among Congregational Christian Churches, noting several congregations struggle to pay living salaries and suggesting unity could direct funds toward mission rather than appearances. The piece also covers broader religious funding debates and opinions on donors.
Local Brattleboro residents report dramatic kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from Adair, living near Vernon, credits the remedy with ending backache and kidney distress that kept him bedridden at times.
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