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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
2
Urroxa tells of years of rheumatism and pains in side and back caused by strains and lifting. A friend recommended Fruit-tives Liver Tablets, first box brought relief, now in best health. 50c a box six for 2.50 trial 25c. FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg NY.
AYEGATE notes Clara Dixon arriving from Ogden Utah to live with her sister Mrs J A McLain. Ladi Missionary society meets with Mrs J L Taylor Thursday at 2. Mrs ELE Syms returned from Montpelier visiting Miss Emily Glover a Montpelier Seminary faculty member. Mrs C A McKirahan visited South Ryegate over Sunday with Mrs F A Collins then Bridgewater on business. Family of W H Nelson quarantined for whooping cough. L H Simpson and W H Nelson shopped in Wells River. Mr and Mrs George Colby moved in with Mrs Charles Miller for winter. Mr and Mrs C F Smith traveled to Burlington for State Grange. Reverend L H Simpson in South Ryegate over Monday. The True Artist notes by Hamilton W Mabie on possession and the world’s things.
Modern improvements noted as owner has moved from town and will sell at a bargain. Also a tenement for rent near Fairbanks shop listed at $12 per month.
Maj Gen Clarence R Edwards describes the Red Cross mission in New England and Europe. He stresses swift aid for wounded soldiers and widows, tent and blanket relief in France, and steady support for families facing hardship as returning veterans arrive. The message emphasizes care without red tape and the goal of enabling former helpers to rebuild their lives.
A list shows vast Red Cross provisions for U S and Allied troops in Great Britain including thousands of sweaters socks and chocolate and hundreds of thousands of matches cigarettes and other items across seven English warehouses with Ireland backup. It notes space to billet housing and feed up to eight thousand shipwrecked Americans and readiness to deploy if needed.
Base Hospital efforts in France prove farming aids recovery for shell shock cases. Ten expert market gardeners were sent to France to direct outdoor work, growing over two tons of vegetables in under three months. Soldiers who farmed plan to continue after returning, and green corn on the cob was a notable morale boost for sufferers.
Fifteen hundred anti tuberculosis associations in every state suspend normal work to run the Red Cross Christmas Bell Call. The Red Cross will provide 2.5 million dollars direct support, redirecting tuberculosis machinery to swell Red Cross membership nationwide. Local state and community branches coordinate to enroll every man and woman.
A call to wear and display the Red Cross button during the campaign, arguing that showing the emblem expresses unity, safety, peace, and support for those serving in Europe. The piece emphasizes loyalty, shared values, and the duty to publicize commitment through the lapel badge.
A fragment urging continued Red Cross relief efforts. It argues peace will not end need and that membership provides a noble outlet for American generosity. The message appeals to all citizens to answer the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call.
Sergeants Abe Griesner and Mike Murphy of Comyeniy supervised moving a 350 ton structure to a new site in France. French officials claimed the road could only be cleared by tearing down the house, but the men moved it without damage. A French Academy of Sciences photographer documented the stages of the work.
Ancient health claim argues old age begins with weakened kidneys and digestive organs. It promotes cleansing to prolong life and credit Haarlem Oil, a 200-year traditional remedy, in odorless capsules taken with water as a daily pill.
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health aid for kidneys and vitality. It claims the product strengthens organs, aids treatment, and prevents disease, offering refunds if not effective and urging purchase via druggists with three capsule sizes and a specific brand rate.
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