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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
4
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use news despatches credited to it or not, in this paper. Local news published herein is also covered, with all republication rights reserved for special despatches.
A satirical note says senators may stay home next term to split wood while peace treaty talks continue. It claims the Mexican election will be honest and government permitted voters counted fairly. A reader asks about a 23.00 shoe, last seen worn two days ago, donated to a Ladies Aid Society paper drive.
A sermon fragment urges readers to decide where they will spend eternity. It contrasts the past with an uncertain future and asks if one’s life aligns with preparation for salvation. It notes personal responsibility, spiritual reckoning, and the need for a savior.
The vestry room of the Church of the Messiah hosted a birthday reception for deacon George C Felch to mark his fiftieth anniversary. Friends surprised him as he arrived with music, a mammoth fifty candle cake, ice cream and games followed by dancing. The event was organized by Mr and Mrs Chas French Mr and Mrs Archie Campbell and Miss Lila Gilfillan.
St Johnsbury locals list a series of visits and travels including William G. Ricker to MeIndoes Falls, Mrs Allie Berry and Miss Clarissa Metcalf at a funeral, Red Cross worker Miss Marshall returning home, and several residents departing for Canton Boston Piermont and Monroe. A Brightlook Hospital Aider society meeting and public notices about local business and conservation work in Vermont are noted.
Bliss Native Herb Tablets, a vegetable remedy, promise relief from constipation, biliousness, sick headaches, indigestion, and disturbed stomachs. The product claims kidney and liver regulation, with a Guatantef coupon inside each box, blue seal signature by Alonzo D. Bliss, and pricing of 200 doses for $1.00 or a smaller size for $0.50 through A. O. Bliss Co. in Washington, D. C.
Mr Gendron left FW Baldwin block to move back to Canada. Mrs McFarland and Mildred recover from mumps. Mrs O E Rowell visited A W Shedd’s. Miss Mildred Yinker returns to school. Mrs Vitor Hunter died Feb 19 at Orleans Hospital. funeral held Sunday. she lived in Barton many years. Glenn Frank to speak Thursday as final Improvement Club lecture. R P Webster in Newport with Blane family. Miss Marion Cartier ill with blood poison. Mrs W A Magoon returned home from Cottage Hospital. Raymond Silver’s daughter ill with measles. Miss Winifred Webster won fourth grade spelling match. Junior High chapel observed. readings and piano solos given. Woman’s Literary Club met. Recreation discussed with pictures of parks. Born: a son to Mr and Mrs Lisam Hitchcock on Feb 24. Church social at Congregational church Feb 27. oyster supper in evening. J White attended Rural Letter Day. Henry Baldwin in town. B A basketball beat Derby Academy 18 to 15. Commentary warns teaching staff shortages endangering schools. Publicity Committee notes urgent need for teachers. Nayol ad circulated.
The Editorial from Caledonian cites the Literary Digest noting teachers have walked out after pleading for higher pay. It reports NEA polls show a 39,000 teacher shortage in New York and statewide strain from underfunded schools. It highlights 900 to 9000 pay gaps and calls for state support to bolster education.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and the death of our dear wife and mother. The beautiful sowers were greatly appreciated. W D Wherloe and Family.
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