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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
2
A damaged text from Mindham County Reformer details Vermont printing company subscriptions and rates. It notes subscription prices, advance payment terms, and small display rates, with scattered references to offices, requests for free copies, and a Brattleboro address. The legible fragments indicate a local newspaper setup with printing house and advertising details.
The article recounts Democratic charges against a governor candidate and Republican denials. It details auditor reports, voucher refusals, and alleged falsifications by Republican managers. The piece argues the truth favored the Democrats, citing forged records and concealed evidence.
The piece contrasts the 1804 presidential campaign with 1590, noting national apathy and weak issues. It mentions Vermont apathy, partisan warnings from Lenne’s Weekly, and the public’s calm view of the upcoming election. It also references Alton B. Parker, Governor Odell, and images of William J. Douglas in ads.
A garbled mix of political blasts and sport notes discusses Governor candidates W Murray Crete and W Le Douglas, war and peace talk, the Harvard football hire, and a host of local political controversies. The piece touches auditors, election legality, temperance cases, and debates over state law and railroad figures, with scattered mentions of Montpelier, St Louis admissions, and the Vermont marble company.
A fragmentary editorial voice laments lack of substantive copy in a Capitol notebook. It critiques a governor’s message for breadth yet questions practical impact on law and taxation. The piece references Lake Champlain pollution and the attorney general’s office, noting mixed receptions and policy debates.
Editorial selections discuss Vermont politics focusing on Governor Bell and road funding. It critiques state spending for public buildings, praises Bell’s stance on roads, and urges closer attention to farmers’ interests and tax fairness, with commentary on national battles and local governance.
George E. Greene extols Vine to restore vigor in the elderly claiming it rebuilds bone and muscle, slows decay, and strengthens the system. The ad urges readers to try Vine with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, addressing residents in the vicinity.
The Meddler surveys local theater tastes and patron expectations with Foxy as a focal point, noting reputations and costs, while detailing community events. It reports on the Husbands of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, travel plans, and a Northfield trip, plus militia marksmanship and a town clerk dispute in Dummerston.
In an interview Auditor Graham discusses his stance on a question raised by Mr. Clemest. He says he allowed the issue to come up and that he would investigate graft claims, noting his duty to test the matter while balancing financial and political considerations. The piece ends with a subscription prompt for the ReformER.
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