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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1904
Page
2
Windham County reformer lists subscription options and rates while reporting Vermont civic and church matters. It covers post office concerns, reform discussion, and comments on public figures, including Sen Hoar, Bishop Canterbury, and crowd scenes in New York.
A brief letter from Tattleboro on the International Peace Congress argues that shrinking military power is essential for true peace. It rebuts the idea that big armies deter war, noting past conflicts show force often preserves rather than prevents violence.
A critical reading notes John Brisben Walker's Cosmopolitan feature on liquor control, doubting the state store approach and arguing public sentiment and practical limits. The piece questions feasibility in cities, underscores political dynamics, and praises some editorial integrity while doubting Walker's broad remedies.
The St. Albans Messenger quotes a wager proposing a Mexican dollar against a mauve trading stamp to test claims of deer damage. The piece jokes about fear of widespread havoc from deer and hints at a proposed thirty‑cent town tax as a remedy, reflecting concerns Vermont faces from deer damage reports.
A garbled item mentions English individuals, a town justice, and a speed limit debate or enforcement. The text is severely unclear, with missing words and distorted phrases, making precise facts and names hard to identify.
A vivid Vermont public discourse mixes harsh politics with images of public life. The piece weaves racial and social commentary with accounts of investigations, railroad work, and daily civic scenes, anchored by mentions of public figures and local places.
Opinion piece from a Vermont paper criticizes the state auditor for manipulating records and shaping public opinion. It questions the integrity of political figures including Senator Proc tor and discusses calls for reform of the attorney general position and sheriffs accounts. The piece condemns partisan tactics and urges accountability in government finances and audits.
Readers recount the Mount Vesuvius eruption with red hot lava and ash showers while the Meddler fair reports record attendance, improved exhibits, and management changes. The piece notes plumber schedules, wedding tales, Rogers memorial church dedication, and a mass ceremony in Maryhaven, Massachusetts.
Druggist George E. Greene promotes Vinol as a refined extract from cod liver oil without grease or oil. Claims describe improved digestion, appetite, and vitality, with endorsements from physicians and a judge, urging Brattleboro readers to try the tonic.
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