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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
4
A 1916 Vermont column argues against materialism and luxury in homes, urging simpler living to curb costs. It critiques fashion for houses, furniture, and clothing, noting trends toward oak, mahogany, and silk shirts as wasted value. It laments loss of culture and education to display and money mindsets while praising plain durable goods and public service.
Detroit's housing shortage hits 50 000 to 55 000 homes with rampant speculation and high living costs. Machinists flock to the auto hub seeking wages yet face expensive urban life as rents rise and families depart New England for better odds. A Vermont farm tour reflects on city life versus rural steadiness and the value of staying to work the land.
For sale ten acres near St Johnsbury village with barn, hen houses, hardwood floors, lights, flush closet. Nice poultry setup with stock, horses, sheep, hogs, farming tools, sugar place with equipment and land. Included are lots of land and pulp. asking price STAN.
The speaker argues that slow government response to world crises harms the United States by delaying peace treaties and League of Nations actions. A two thirds ratification rule blocks timely deals, inviting Bolshevik and German pressure, and betrays majority rule. The remedy is to shift toward majority rule to prevent minority dominance.
A press comment discusses whether a state legislature can convene on its own without a governor. It cites Texas and Virginia precedents, noting implied powers and constitutional limits, while urging governors to call a special session if needed and noting courts have tested legislative self-call cases.
A Bridgeton watching public spankings as punishment for offenders prompts debate on authority and parental consent. Citizens see it as a potential deterrent against crime though critics doubt its acceptability and efficacy for modern families.
Easter Sunday program at Notre Dames des Victoires directed by Au Prevost features Mrs M Nagle as pianist with a three piece chorus. performers include Lavigne Glemnis Virtil and Macey with a Benedict chorale and Agnus Dei selections. notes on prices and collars appear in the fragment.
Long list of local happenings includes Mrs. Owen at Exsusan School of Photography in Boston, a Puxsumpsic River ice out without damage, and Archie Hunter from Norwich University studying at home. Also notes on a $1.75 quarterly dividend from Twin State Gas and Electric, a piano recital by Miss Maude Brown, Easter visits and various community events and visits in Windsor, Lyndonville, Burlington, and Woodsville.
Judge Harland B. Howe presides at a Lyndonville naturalization session with clerk Henry Conlan and deputies assisting. In St Johnsbury, 57 were admitted to full citizenship Friday with about a dozen more due Saturday. Most new citizens hailed from Canada with some Russians and Englishmen. Night schools for citizenship, organized by Ek. C. Small, have grown to a dozen across the state, drawing strong turnout. High school classes at Lyndonville continue through winter under Supt. Daniels. The effort aims to encourage future attendance at these schools and broader civic ideals.
A large gilded cross atop the Notre Dames des Victoires church tower was blown to the ground by a high wind Saturday afternoon. The cross shattered into pieces a few feet from the church.
In stock from SEEDS We hay follows in stock oy in transit 1UM RED CLOVE ALLSIBE WEET CLOVER and alfalfa varieties. Includes garden seeds, stables items, water bowls, poultry curriers, insecticides, powders, arsenic options, sprayers, and silos. Everything for the farm at St Johnsbury Vermont.
Pierre Guilmette nearby as a 12 foot high wooden event structure fell from the church roof, loosening white shingles. The 198 foot tower, a town landmark, remained intact with minimal damage.
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