Evening Caledonian History Note
The item notes the historic newspaper Evening Caledonian established in 1837. A dated reference shows the issue for Saturday February 15, 1919.
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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1919
Page
3
The item notes the historic newspaper Evening Caledonian established in 1837. A dated reference shows the issue for Saturday February 15, 1919.
John Fallows of Boston visited for business in town Thursday. Mrs. David Williams plans a Boston weekend. Oliver C. Hall shows signs of improvement Friday. Local residents attend a laundry meeting in Boston and a hunting party bagged two rabbits.
A concise reflection on timeless heroism. The speaker asserts that heroism remains constant despite changing appearances and urges truthful recognition of ordinary neighbors as heroes in daily life. The observation echoes George W. Curtis on moral character.
The article argues daily exercise fresh air and regular hours reduce influenza risk but warns neglect or car travel can undo benefits. It emphasizes practical health habits and cautions about inconsistent routines undermining preventive measures.
Private Richard Burge of the First Surrey Rifles dies on active duty after enlisting in 1915. Former English lightweight champion born December 19, 1865, fought Kid Lavigne for the world title, promoted boxing, and later served three years in the British army.
Humorous quip signals planned cat show in New York to raise funds for soldiers and sailors. Commentator notes profits could be a considerable percent, with playful language about a cat show benefiting veterans.
A London News quip recalls the censor's office boy striking out lines from Kipling and Hood in wartime censorship. It jokes how mis-spelled or risky phrases were deleted to avoid offending the food controller. The piece mocks zeal and patriotism in a satirical aside.
The piece notes humor and gravity in civilian equipment for discharged soldiers and sailors. Some immediate returns to full civvies. others wear mixed outfits, such as creased trousers under khaki overcoats or a sailor’s short blue jacket over civilian attire, highlighting minor reconstruction problems.
Metz known as Divodarum in Roman times stood at a crossroads of military roads and was fortified. It withstood Hun incursions before passing to the Franks in the fifth century when its first Christian church arose. Charles the Bold was crowned there and Louis the Pious was buried there. In 843 it served as capital of Lorraine.
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