Political speculation in Brattleboro caucuses and governors race
The Meddler surveys county and state politics as campaigns approach. Attornies Macon and Barber appear forefront for state's attorney, with Brattleboro backing and possible precedence battles. Rumors hint at shifts in state senator support, potential Brattleboro gains, and debate over town representation. Hoskins in congressional race appears secure. Bell faction questioned. The Bennington idea prompts petitions for Clement’s governor bid, while machine opposition seeks to derail dominance with the Hennington plan.
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President Hoover faces tax and immigration debates in evolving policy sprint
A broad, era-spanning discussion unfolds as President Hoover cites tax on fortunes and inheritance as a tool to curb wealth concentration while immigration law reforms tighten entry rules. Senate action advances a campaign finance measure targeting corporate donations, aiming to curb money in politics.
Reformer Advertises Subscriptions and Rates in Brattleboro
The Windham County Reformer, published Fridays by THE VERMONS or COMPANY, lists editors Howard Rice and Crane. It details subscription prices per year and four months, advertising rates by line, and office locations in Brattleboro near the American House.
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The Truth of It on Vermont Rural School Consolidation
The piece argues against broad rural school consolidation in Vermont, claiming it harms young children who must travel far, weakens early education, and favors unsuitable high grade teaching. It urges preserving district schools of ten pupils with affordable teachers and maintaining one advanced school for older pupils. The St Johnsbury Republican is cited opposing closure of the little red schoolhouse.
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Educational Philosophy Promotes Rural School Start of Wisdom
The passage argues for preserving the district school for young country children to nurture the beginning of wisdom, despite claims that training for primary teachers is costly. It underscores the value of local education in developing foundational learning.
Adulteration crackdown urged on maple sugar and milk
Authorities analyze state maple sugar quality and vow strict enforcement against adulteration. Public health advocates demand punishment up to 50 dollars for first offenses and 100 dollars for subsequent ones for dealers who refuse samples or obstruct health officers. The text stresses purity of food, drink, and medicine as vital to morality and health.
Free alcohol bill referred to sub-committee by Aldrich
Senate finance committee decision shifts the free alcohol bill to a sub-committee chaired by Senator Aldrich. Standard Oil and wood alcohol interests oppose denatured alcohol for industrial uses. Supporters say enemies cannot defeat the measure and continue sending petitions to senators.
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Ancestry debate on Merrifield prompts Messenger rebuke
The Brattleboro Reformer and St Albans Messenger clash over remarks about Mr Merrifield and his ancestors. The Messenger defends itself as fair and not low caste while opposing Merrifield’s consolidation with opponents. A former schoolmate praised Merrifield’s honorable forebears, challenging the call to smear his lineage.
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Judge Stafford and Prouty May Seek Congress
The Northfield News notes that Judge Stafford and Interstate Commerce Commissioner Prouty wish to succeed Representative Haskins but hesitate to leave current posts amid political uncertainty. It cites Governor Bell as an example of seeking another office while still serving, and Vermont farmer’s thrift as a crop rotation plan.
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Bolt the republican convention faces a forlorn hope
To Clement and his followers, already at the last ditch, organizing the convention is their final option. Any success would mean disruption and division amid the party ranks and potential upheaval in political alignments.
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Vermont Gubernatorial Race Seen As Quiet Party Tug
The Vermont Republican scene remains divided over Clement and Bell with a view of strengthening the party not wrecking it. A Washington dispatch notes Haskins focuses on House duties while Vermont voters witness a steady, quiet campaign that may yield long term gains regardless of the outcome.
Labor voice grows in politics as Clement shows stance
The article notes Mr Clement did not secure labor support with his reply yet earned respect by taking clear positions. It argues labor asserts itself in politics this year and warns candidates against silence, urging open expression of honest opinions.
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Trustees Decide On Local Hospital Vote For Consumptives
Trustees approve leaving the matter to a town vote on a local hospital for consumptives. The piece suggests appointing disinterested delegates to study existing facilities elsewhere and report back before action, to know precisely what is being done.
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Board of Agriculture urged to refute phosphate politics claim
The Bellows Falls Times and Northfield News question the Better Farming special train through Vermont. They insist the program is not a phosphate brand campaign but politics in part. The board now has the floor to respond.
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Springfield mayor held culpable for mob violence failure
The grand jury in Springfield Ohio declares the mayor, supreme head of the police, culpable for futile efforts to stop the mob outbreak. The piece contrasts with Vermont precedent where a police captain would bear the blame for meeting the mob.
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Bennington Petition Sparks Attitudinal Clash in Saint Albans Messenger
In a pointed exchange, the Saint Albans Messenger is pressed on whether Proctor's "white serfs" would truly back the petition. The piece probes if the Messenger signals that the Clem ent cause aligns with oppressed labor, a claim many anti-Proctorites resist admitting.
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Opportunity for Democrats in Vermont politics
An editorial urges a lively campaign by the Democratic Party in Vermont. It argues for united, purposeful action, notes Republicans may realign with Democrats to block the other faction, and stresses pursuing Democratic principles to gain influence and administration access in state affairs.
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Looks Like Whitewash Woodstock Age Prison Report
The investigation finds the state prison sanitary conditions foul due to neglect ignorance and incompetence posing a risk to inmates and a state shame. Discipline immorality marks the management yet no one is blamed except a subordinate official. Leaky pipes sagging doors and bad air illustrate the odium.
Aldrich Finance Committee Delays Free Alcohol Bill
Washington reports the bill for free denatured alcohol is stalled in the Aldrich finance committee. It notes Senator Aldrich’s relation by marriage to the Standard Oil company, highlighting potential influence in the matter.
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Newspaper anecdote on a fish-hook eye injury
William Allen White cites a Wisconsin paper item he calls the most armising personal note. It tells of Niels Andersen suffering a painful accident when a fish-hook tangled in his eye. Dr. Phil Morton treats him and says the eye will recover.
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To Serve the Present Age My Calling to Fulfil
A pensive line from the Boston Transcript urges personal duty to fulfill a higher will. The verse stresses using one’s powers to serve a higher calling and act in alignment with a master’s will.
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Warning on Food Safety Highlights Pork Cooking and Canned Goods
A Bennington Banner note warns of plomaine and ltrichina threats in state cases underscoring pure food and anti adulteration laws. It urges care in handling meats and canned goods, emphasizing thorough cooking and using fresh canned items kept in glass or glazed dishes, never stored in the cans.
Keep the Kidneys Well Doans Kidney Pills Ad
Brattleboro residents urged to treat kidney issues with Doans Kidney Pills. J. Montrose of Canal Street recounts six years of relief from kidney pain headaches and nocturnal urination with the remedy sold locally by F. H. Holden. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the product nationwide under the Dean’s name.
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