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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
6
W A Freeman remains confined to his house due to illness. George Stuart is visiting Barnet and Peacham for a few days. Samuel Merchant visits from Boston.
Ottawa faces a pivotal session with prohibition as the key issue. Contenders push for the permanent measure with a six month notice plebiscite while liquor interests wait and watch. Observers note temperance factions seek restrictions and possible national control of sale. Quebec remains the sole province not yet dry.
Ralph Depalma driving a Packard Special Twin Six with a Packard Aviation motor set a new world record for the kilo meter and the mile on Daytona Beach. He reached 149.72 mph, surpassing Bob Burnham's 141.72 mph from eight years prior, with official time 24.02 seconds. Depalma also lowered the kilometer record to 15.86 seconds as the car performed magnificently.
A Southport meeting of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain decided against accepting the government's settlement terms. The federation demands a strong representative committee to study wages and working conditions and to decide whether coal mining should remain as is, be joint controlled, or be nationalized.
Tuesday evening board party at Grange hall. Wednesday sliding party for Academy and grammar pupils heading to Aiken schoolhouse with refreshments. Percy Van Dyke expected in New York this week. Universalist church Young People’s Union elects officers led by E. H. Bazin. other members named. Various residents ill with influenza and recovering, while local events include Moose River Lodge visit, ice harvests, and church talks.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Massey of St. Johnsbury Center and Mrs. Kate Clifford of St. Johnsbury visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clifford Sunday. Carl Jenson is ill with influenza.
A local shop announces new stock of Smokers Sundries and related smoking line items. The delivery expands choices for pipes, tobacco, lighters, and accessories sought by enthusiasts and casual buyers alike.
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