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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
3
The Evening Caledonian is published by W. D. Pellett Publishing Co. in St. Johnsbury Vermont with weekly editions and a monthly subscription rate. It notes republication rights to Associated Press despatches and second class mailing status, dated March 1, 916.
Barnet Retter has been received by Julian P Laughlin from his sister Nellie Laughlin a missionary in Syria. No word since March 1917 from Miss Laughlin regarding her station near Lebanon amid famine and war distress. She reports enough food and passable clothes but high prices and a need to borrow money from the American press loan program. She notes sickness and the emotions of waiting for home letters, observes English army convoys to Paris, and Barnet friends await more details on her isolation. Nearby notes share social visits and travels among local residents.
In France an American officer from Bowdoin College, Professor George T Files, leads a program to expose French soldiers to baths. He outfits a room with multiple showers and helps troops disrobe, shower, soap, and rinse, turning bathing into a communal routine. The initiative rapidly spreads through regiments, with up to five hundred baths daily as units pass through.
A reflection traces Indigenous adaptation from traditional hunting and medicine to adopting white goods and urban living. It notes learning new trades, sending quotas to the army in France, and subscribing to Liberty Loans as communities shift from old ways to modern reliance on settlements, schools, and churches. It also cites remarks on women’s steadfastness and Southern women expanding domestic roles in the summer.
Foundation stones for the Hebrew university at Jerusalem were laid in the presence of General Allenby and delegates from French and Italian detachments. Twelve stones, one for each tribe of Israel, rest on Mount of Olives facing Jerusalem, with Moab’s hills in view.
Burlington reports 15 new influenza cases over the weekend with six patients in Morrisville and several deaths. The 31st U.S. Infantry left Fort Ethan Allen as about 2,560 men remain, while 6,000 have been stationed at times since the war began. Burlington school authorities note a potato and squash harvest surplus. regional superintendents form the Southeastern Vermont Superintendents’ association. Vermont groups elect officers in Boston, with a ladies’ night planned. Clergymen address rural work at Tremont temple. John Venton advances to southern division railroad supervision. Legislative dog bill talk continues. St Alban’s property valuation notes 800,850 tax-exempt portions. State’s Attorney Daley withdraws a rate hearing petition for Twin State Gas and Electric.
Word received of Private Howard Spaulding death from bronchial pneumonia overseas. Oliver Ouillette, once a German prisoner, is now in Trance. Katherine Sinon, nurse from St Johnsbury, aids influenza patients at Speedwell dormitory. Private Raymond Harris returns home on furlough.
A fragment recalls Willie hearing from a bird that warned of his misdeeds. The tale hints at a caregiver’s concern and the talebearing fowl as a device to convey moral meddling. The text presents a whimsical reflection on communication through animals.
City officials and residents report on State Grange events in Burlington and visits by A R Wells and Mrs Wells while Esther Brown battles scarlet fever. Christmas season notices include church dinners, entertainments, and the arrival of Evening Caledonians. Ralph F. Hamblet buys Bowley property to build a bakery, with two new bread machines aiding production. plan is to modernize the Daley and Landry Jack building. Alph Hamblet, a popular figure, aims for success in Newport's growing business.
The War Department Commission on Training and Activities will continue selling Smileage coupon books worth 1 and 5 dollars to entertain soldiers in Liberty theatres. The program relies on public purchases and volunteer agents, with funds forward to the Smileage department. thousands have participated, and sales exceed cash receipts due to money in transit.
A bold sale notice touts new and used pianos and organs at one third to one half off. It promises immediate availability, easy terms, and a strong guarantee, urging buyers to act before stock runs out and prices rise. It notes recent delivery delays and positions the sale as essential business.
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