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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
4
The Evening Caledonian date February 13 1919 issue from St Johnsbury Vermont printed daily except Sundays. The front matter lists publication rights Associated Press copyright notices and pricing including four dollars yearly six months two dollars and three months one dollar with delivery by carrier within the city.
A reflective piece surveys everyday life and social quirks, noting how people chase authority and art, while observations on marriage, homemaking, pride, and the humor of modern living surface. It contrasts idle gossip with practical chores and dismisses overreaction to appearances.
A community debate urges placing a woman on the car school board noting mothers have equal input. Proponents say progressive, tactful women would benefit education and reflect changing times, while arguing personality clashes aside.
The piece notes the grandfather of the former German Kaiser built wealth through commercial ventures including a milk rounds monopoly. It claims imperial favor aided sales and profits, and that Kaiser Wilhelm influenced major German enterprises, with Ballin described as a nominal head of the North German Lloyd line.
A dialogue reveals a conservative stance on universal franchise and marriage. Avery argues pride and masculine status drive opposition to his wife entering politics while denouncing the idea as impractical and insulting. London Sieg
Smith D. Fry recalls Senator Cullom and Senator Trumbull visiting President Lincoln during dark times. Lincoln says he follows precedents he gets at his bedside and on his knees, seeking wisdom from a higher source. The tale highlights Lincoln's calm confidence and spiritual assurance in crisis.
Representative Fess praises Abraham Lincoln’s mastery of English from humble beginnings in Kentucky and Indiana. He notes Lincoln read mainly the King James Bible and claims his verbal prowess surpassed scholars of his day, citing Parks Cadman’s remark as supporting authority.
A reflective aphorism on heroism by George W. Curtis noting that heroism remains constant despite changing fashions in heroic attire. It suggests that each historical hero mirrors ordinary neighbors, and truth about ordinary people could read like poetry.
George Adams recalls seeing a juggler and dancer, a guitarist, and a magician, each revealing that mastery stems from WORK. He cites Houdini and Joseph Jefferson to argue there is no royal road to achievement, only persistent effort and payment in WORK.
Foresters of the United States Department of Agriculture say wood for fuel should be sold by weight not by cord. Heating value depends on weight. dry wood one pound equals another species pound, while cord size varies in heating value. Standards for seasoning and respect to moisture would be needed.
The sports calendar lists a Winter meeting at New Orleans and another at Havana Cuba. Billiards features Augie Kieckhofer against Alfredo De Oro in Chicago for the world three cushion title. Boxing match Tommy Dixon vs Chick Simler set for ten rounds in Scranton.
The Youths Companion reprints a speech by French Ambassador Jusserand praising the American army in France. He calls it valiant youthful cheerful and welcoming to all, noting the vast size of its force surpassing Napoleon at Waterloo and naming Lafayette among the enduring ties between nations.
Two British scientists advance a theory that the world is at least 711000000 years old based on active phenomena and early geological observations, suggesting an immense age for Earth.
Key dates include 1843 Commodore Isaac Hull death in Philadelphia. 1844 Louisville Courier founded. 1861 Gaeta surrenders to Sardinians. 1883 Wagner dies. 1890 Manitoba abolishes French in schools. 1894 First Day law in Massachusetts. 1915 Russian defeat north of the Vistula. 1916 German offensives in Artois and Champagne. 1917 Von Bernstorff leaves Washington. a year ago Lloyd George test in Commons and U S troops raid Champagne. U S Fuel Administrator suspends Monday holidays.
Sir Joseph Compton-Rickett born in London 72 years ago. William Strang born in Dunbarton 60 years ago. Colonel Sir Thomas H Holdich born 76 years ago. C E Borchgrevnk born in Christiania 55 years ago. Leopold Rosewater born in Omaha 48 years ago. Hal Chase born in Los Gatos 36 years ago after recent acquittal.
A Scots lament for dogs shows the nation’s bond with canine friends. At Edinburgh Castle a small graveyard honors soldiers’ hounds with simple tombstones. Near Saint Giles a Skye terrier memorial praises loyalty, noting Stobie’s choice to stay by his master’s grave.
W M Lampson shares relief from rheumatism after using Fruit a tives liver tablets. The ad claims dramatic pain relief and improved health after one box, with prices 50c each six for 2.50 and a 25c trial size, from Fruit A Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Paris February 13 Lettish Republic joining the Peace Conference seeks acceptance with a proviso that Russian Soviet forces withdraw from Latvia and cease offensive actions. Estonia says it will participate though not part of the Soviet republic, deeming the conference vital to its future.
Charles Edward Merriam, a Chicago mayoral hopeful, has spent nearly two decades on the University of Chicago faculty and since 1909 influenced city governance through reforms including the budget system. His wartime role with the U.S. propaganda effort in Italy is noted.
Sir William Patrick Byrne of Ireland marks 60 years today as a Privy Council member. Sir Herbert Holt of the Royal Bank of Canada turns 63, born in County Kildare. Alice Roosevelt Longworth, widow of a Ohio congressman and Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter, is noted in connection with Clarence H Rowland, former Chicago American League manager.
Clarence H Howland a former man baseball club founder born at Plattsville Wisconsin celebrates forty years today. His longtime associates recall his leadership and the club’s early days in Wisconsin.
Opening today, several regional associations hold conventions. Atlanta hosts the Sash Door and Millwork Manufacturers group, Chicago the National Association of Paint Jobbers, Pittsburgh the Retail Lumber Dealers of Pennsylvania, Des Moines the Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers, and Fargo the North Dakota Retail Hardware Dealers.
Bench shows feature the Annual American Pomeranian Club event in New York and the Manitoba Kennel Club show in Winnipeg. Boxing bouts include Levinsky versus Coffey over 12 rounds in Boston and Jackson against Tendler over six rounds in Philadelphia.
Lemuel P. Padgett of the Seventh Tennessee district, chairman of the House Naval Committee, advocates the Administration's program for a large navy. A long-time Southern lawmaker, he first entered the House in 1901 and has held his seat continuously, backing the national defense initiative.
After studying at Erskine College and practicing law in Columbia Tennessee he entered public service in the state legislature before winning a seat in Congress.
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