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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
3
Subscriptions and mailing details for the Evening Caledonian are listed with annual and monthly rates. The notice notes republication rights and classification as second class mail from St Johnbury, with references to postage acts and date stamps.
A Vermont town report references the House of Brotherhood dedication with patriotic tone and notes from the adjutant general. It lists Kirby as one of four Vermont towns supplying soldiers, Lyndon contributing four and one from elsewhere, with no Montpelier enlistment record and a small population map remark.
The Twenty-Sixth Division, famed for New England roots, is in uncertainty as General Peyton C. March questions its status in the U S Army of Occupation. Reports say the unit endured heavy fighting and disease, leaving its return home in doubt while officials weigh whether it remains officially assigned to the occupation forces.
Barre Times notes new state department on charities and probation, led by Secretary W H Jeffrey, proves its value after two years. His humane approach improves hundreds of cases, keeping children in homes when possible, and using court action only when needed. The Randolph News and Northfield News echo strong support for Jeffrey and the department’s cautious, nerveful but effective work.
Christmas box supper a success with about 50 attendees clearing 9.35. Mrs. Philo Hoyt guest of O D Mathewson. Mrs. Samuel Ruggles visiting daughter Miss Vern Ruggles in East Haven. Mrs. Hazel Wright of St Johnsbury visiting Mrs. C C Caswell. Lyndon Center notes include Lyndon Institute’s ten day recess and a December 18 wedding of Simpson and Bedell in Lyndon Center. Simpson, a St Johnsbury druggist, and Mrs Bedell, ex clerk in Lyndonville stores, begin married life amid well wishes.
East Ryegate reports Howard Olmstead of Washington DC staying several days at George Franklin's. Mrs Harry Joliffe with her brother Wilbur Bullard visited Thetford Mines Canada for two short trips. Mr and Mrs Shortsleeves visited Burlington for Christmas week. Violet Guthrie guest at George Wilden's last Thursday. Mrs John Martin and Mrs Henry Bell visited Walter Skinner Saturday. H P D Chamberlin spent Thursday and Friday at Clarence Bedell's. Mr and Mrs H G Hayes and son spent Christmas at Guildhall with their parents. Mrs Mabel Wilson visited sister Mrs Wesley Thrasher. Ruth Cowan returned to Lyndon to resume school Monday.
Vermont reports detail the Estey Orman Co construction of a large pipe organ for a Broadway New York theatre. The instrument will have 60 registers and a new stop first visions. Burlington lumber shipments set records with 29 million feet arriving by boat amid car freight restrictions. Local weather, river changes, and notable local incidents are also noted.
City records show De O B Gould returning from a week in Ulles and Donnie Miller taking a three week vacation with Fr W Carrene Navhus. Newport Bakery owner Ralph Hamblett treated staff to Christmas turkeys while Board of Trade named J B Renihan PC Blanghard and Hamblett to arrange a banquet at the Newport House with Hon Lucus Wilson as speaker. Ladies Social Union meets January 2 at Mrs Edward Prouty home. Hon C A Prouty to address the Women’s Club at Goodrich Library January 2 with a music program. W W Wright of Barton visited the city, J H Martin marks 20 years as janitor at First Congregational Church, and board members must obtain banquet tickets from PC Blanchard.
East Burke residents report business visits and travels with several family gatherings over the holidays. Victims include deaths of Perley Davis, Volney Smith funeral in West Lebanon, and illness cases such as pneumonia and Spanish influenza. News covers visits to Manchester and Canada, travel plans to Flint Michigan, and a wedding at the Methodist parsonage.
Spanish text notes prevention of nilueriza with Cascara and mentions Miss Maude Frost visiting Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. Rozebrooks. It lists Christmas visits by Mr. and Mrs. Snell to Lyndonville and other local households, including Crown, Tripp, Houghton families in Lyndonville and nearby towns.
Concord and nearby towns share holiday visits and personal news. Mrs Cora Bailey plans to stay in Berlin after winter visits. Rev P J MacInnis has been hired as pastor for the First Universalist Church. Other items note Christmas visits from S PF Cutting and Fred LeClair, plus illnesses and relocations among local families.
Christmas exercises at South Kirby school house. Mr and Mrs Merle Roberts guesting in West Burke. Ray Hartshorn and friends visiting the Hartshorns. Howard Day family visiting Newport. Miss Alice G Reed back to Goddard Seminary. Town Hall game saw All Stars win over Dubier High School with lineup detailed. Rev P MacInnis to speak at Universalist church with themes Behold I make all things new and The League of Nations. Peace signatures distant amid 1870 Sedan war treaty recall. Lake Wales Highlander notes Florida rail commission tour required seven cars for 18 passengers and 15 flankmen. asks Is this conservation.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a health product advertisement promising pain relief and general wellness. It mentions MEDAL capsules, long recovery claims, and renewal of normal function after taking a certain regimen. The readable lines imply a dubious medical claim with marketing language.
Experiments show plants like Hebe Cres seedlings curve after brief light exposure. Two seconds at 260 candlepower produce a distinct bend, with weaker light requiring longer to trigger reaction, potentially up to an hour for the faintest glow.
Indianapolis Star reports a remark about a girl named Felicia FelWélottes noting a belief her hair is curly. The column discusses social perception and self image in everyday conversations.
A fragmented text mentions a doctor and the Boston Transcript in a puzzling line about fever and illness. The readable parts reference medical advice or a report, but critical details are missing, leaving an unclear note with few concrete facts or names.
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