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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1919
Page
4
Daily newspaper notice from St. Johnsbury Vermont outlines publication details price terms and delivery. It notes Associated Press affiliation rights and copyright statements for news despatches and local content.
The Caledonian staff list presents editors, managers, reporters, and office personnel for the St Johnsbury newspaper. It names W D Pelley as editor and manager with Chas C Lord as local editor and Alice Massey as reporter alongside other staff roles.
A compilation of humorous vignettes and social gibes about marriage daily life in St Johns bury and Vermont readers. Jokes touch on husbands wives fashion finances and family habits with a playful tone from 1919 society pages.
A humorous tirade critiques editing by listing light anecdotes such as Mrs. Jones cutting herself with a can opener in the pantry and a lad in Piketown hitting Mr. Pike with a stone. It mocks the routine task of editing minor local mishaps and accidents for publication.
A business tale recalls a subordinate who promised goals in a letter he could not deliver. The president advised that unrecorded promises cannot be blamed on writing, warning that what you do not write you will not be accused of writing. The lesson endures for leaders and workers alike.
A reflective piece urges restraint in speech, cautioning that words carry lasting impact. It weighs the abundance of published texts against the need to preserve meaningful, concealed insights and to think before speaking.
Clarence H. Blackwell argues in the Banker and Trader that U S building stands at a rare stalemate with prices stable, materials available, and labor abundant. He urges immediate, expansive construction to absorb surplus labor and sustain employment, noting low bids in February to April and that rising rents support investment.
Burlington records an annual auto show at the state armory from March 27 to 29 with more than 30 makes expected. The Burlington automobile trade moves near one million dollars yearly, with 700 to 800 cars sold in the city each year.
The Vermont Senate debated jailer rate hikes, opposed a state expense inquiry, and approved replacing several state officials. Senator Maurice announced immediate resignation to join a Brattleboro law firm, with tributes from colleagues as Lt. Gov. Stone and others reflected on his career.
A Montreal man reports 76 years of rheumatism relief after using Fruit-a-tives and claims complete long term health restoration. He notes eczema constipation improved and appetite restored after sales from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
The bill boosting pay for county clerks in Chittenden, Orleans and Windham counties drew sharp discussion. Senator Daniels led a committee report in its favor with Maurice Belknap and Vilas supporting, Howland and Ballou opposing. The measure advanced to third reading 19 to a. Daniels also backed the immediate adoption of a state expenses investigation resolution, while Maurice denounced it as overly broad. With Amey absent, Maurice motioned to lay the bill on the table and set a special order for next Thursday.
A speaker shares that God appears in many forms across daily life. He notes God can be a child aiding a blind man, a generous Chicago man, a singing visitor at a deathbed, or hidden in flowers and poor faces. God avoids medals, works quietly, then vanishes.
Senator Vilas of Chittenden introduced S 63 to establish the Vermont Teachers Retirement System with a five member retirement board and an annuity fund. The House killed nine measures and passed numerous miscellaneous acts without discussion. A bill granting draft exemption for military and naval service was ordered to a third reading.
Mrs. Julia Hastings of Danville and George Hall of Barnet united in marriage at Rev. C. B. Bliss's home on Tuesday afternoon. They will reside on the Copenhagen farm vacated by Mr. Celley. A Grange card party Tuesday evening drew a good attendance with doughnuts cake and coffee served.
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