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Newspaper

The Evening Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1920

Page

5

Newark Widow Is Buried In Village Cemetery Sunday

Mrs Inilia Pactean who lived with her daughter Mrs Melvin French for six months was buried in the village cemetery Sunday The next library social date meets with Mrs Geptrude Morse Wednesday Leon Moulton has found a hound which he lost some time ago Jesse Late is working at a mill at East Burke

Newark Inilia Pactean Melvin French Geptrude Morse Leon Moulton Jesse Late East Burke

California Syrup of Figs Adopts State Name

An old advertisement touts a child laxative named California Syrup of Figs. It urges mothers to trust the product for stomach liver and bowels with a fruity taste and directs dosing on each bottle. The copy emphasizes using the California name for confidence.

California

Important Census Definition for Farms

A farm for census purposes includes all land cultivated by a single farmer whether by his own labor or with hired help, possibly in multiple tracts but managed as one. Land farmed by a share tenant or cropper or cash renter is a separate farm and reported under the tenant’s name.

The Old Oaken Bucket at Wheelock Youths

Mrs Ripley returned from Windsor last Wednesday night and again Thursday. The Wheelock group presented The Old Oaken Bucket at Sheffield on Wednesday, drawing a full house and adding to the treasury for a new curtain at the Town hall. Mrs Irving Smith moved to L N Cree’s house in this village last Saturday. Ray Lewis of St Johnsbury Center visited Friday calling on Mrs W G Sanborn who is improved from muscular rheumatism. Mrs Bessie Sanborn cares for her. The Misses Lang from Lyndon and Arthur Westover from Massachusetts dined with George Wood last Wednesday. The Red Cross met with Mrs G L Gerry Thursday to elect officers: Chairman Mrs Anna Saborn, Vice Mrs Bertha Bennett, Secretary Mrs Madeline Taylor, Treasurer Mrs Marion Welch, Executive Committee Mrs G A Roberts, Mrs G L Gerry, Mrs Bertha Bennett, Home Service Committee Mrs Emma Miles, Mrs Lucey Weed, Mrs Mary Keough. At the milk producers meeting last Friday: President Guy Dresser, Secretary and Treasurer Ezra Newell, County meeting delegate Charles Welch, alternate George Weel. School started Monday after two weeks vacation. some illnesses reported, now improving. Extreme cold disrupted water pipes last week. thawing continued Sunday. Grange meeting next Saturday evening.

Ripley Cme Windsor Wheelock Sheffield Dee Mes Irving Smith Uth Wheelock L. N. Cree Ray Lewis St. Johnsbury Center Plaice Fierida W.G. Sanborn Bessie Sanborn Lang Lyndon Arthur Westover Massachusetts George Wood Red Cross G. L. Gerry Anna Saborn Bertha Bennett Mire Madeline Taylor Marion Welch G. A. Roberts Home Service Emma Miles Lucey Weed Mary Keough Milk Producers Guy Dresser Ezra Newell Charles Welch George Weel Grange

Commonwealths and States in American Governance

A partial excerpt explains that Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky are officially called commonwealths though no special legal distinction exists. The text notes a historical view of commonwealth as a form of government tied to state status and references early references to the Massachusetts colony around 1696.

Massachisetts Pennsylvania Virgina Kentucky Massirliiscus Wis

Protests Seizure of Book by New York Officials

Protests erupted as Lord Wook of New York and associates faced seizure of a large book collection. The authorities claim possession rights and a court battle looms over ownership of hundreds of millions in valuable property in the Hilles district, with an antiquarian heir contesting the seizure.

Lord Wook New York York Ely

Watch the Exhaust in Steam Plant Bulletin

A government bulletin states that the crucial factor in steam plant operation is how the exhaust steam issue is handled, emphasizing Honea's approach to improving efficiency and safety.

Honea

YWCA World Service Plan Seeks $3 Million For 1920 Program

The YWCA announces a global World Service Program to raise 3 million dollars for 1920 to aid girls and women in the United States and abroad. Leader Mrs Jol Rockefeller says the campaign will span 1920 with a “YWCA Week” February 22 to 29 and a push across Europe Asia and the Americas.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr Association Jol D. Nockefeller, Jr Young Women’s Christ In Association Young Women's Christian Association United States Europe China Japan Maiia South America Egypt Siberia Mexico W. C Federal Council of Churches Young Women’s Christian Association Indian South Ameria France Enlis Robert E. Speen YW. C A. M Henry P. Daxtson William Ward. Hayes Robert J. [Ekineon William Adams Crown von Sanford

Newport Locals Relate Welcome Of New Equipment

New port locals note the installation of improved gear at Dr A McTver optometrist on Main street. The new equipment enhances his practice, presenting a top flight setup believed to aid in eye care.

oOain Anc Muti Cleetris Ardency Lo A. McTver Hie Main Street Tr. Mcfiver

Fragmentary Vermont note on patience and character

A mangled OCR fragment mentions Newport Vermont and names like Latif Patience and Hattie. The text references patience, development, and character, but contains many garbled words and lacks clear events or outcomes to summarize further.

Local civic group initiates two new members at Lakeside Chapter

At the regular Lakeside Chapter meeting Mrs Anna Kendall announced two candidates W KR Magoon and Mrs Y itis were initiated. A substantial lunch followed the ceremony and a social hour closed the evening. Various townsfolk were noted in attendance including Mrs Walter Hinman on lectures in Lyndonville and several residents traveling or visiting in Newport Center and Coventry.

Lakeside Montayev Ring Anna Kendall Worthy W. KR Magoon Y. Itis J. FB. Kendrick West Burke Walter Hinman Lyndonville Lydon Institute Annemath Hinman Woman's Club Homer Shover Sunset Terrae Robert Montgomery’ 'S Grisholm Mailen Mass Norman Wheel

Burke Mountain Grange Installation Weekend Meeting

Burke Mountain Grange plans a Saturday night meeting and installation in East with Tra M Hunter at the Harris store at seven. Mrs Sadie Lang has been ill with mumps. The Ladies Library Association will hold its annual meeting and elect officers next Wednesday after noon July 14 at 2:00 at the club house. Denny Darling returns to Connection after holidays with his parents to resume studies. Several locals visit and attend events with costumes at Alconquin hall. Sunday Schools from West Burke Mast Burke and Sutton meet at West Burke Methodist church on January 10 at 11. Mrs J Q Anwell’s comfort grows. G Eggleston improves and attendance at dinners remains active.

Burke Mountain Grange Tra M. Hunter Harris Sadie Lang C. B. Dodge Lyndonville A. A. Barber Burke Mountain Club Ladies’ Library Association Jay Denny Darling JL. A Darling Ericat Dunting Duntingville P. Q Ty Vielting Tc. Lucia George Harry Mathers Bristol Conm Mes Wsiah Mathers Alconquin Hall Ete Alice Harvey Lewis Sentabar West Burke Mast Burke and Sutton O'Cllock J. Q. Anwell Westeery Alvah Jenkins West Burk TG. Eggleston Eggleston

West Waterford Notes and Local Movements

Master Emerson Blodgett from Tychoohile visited the week Mr. Ped Bio doots. Fifield returned Saturday from her two weeks vacation spent with her parents at Cabot. Master Reginald Hovey was at home from his school work Saturday and Sunday. Use Nazol for catarrh ady.

West Waterford Emerson Blodgett Tychoohile Fifield Cabot Reginald Hovey

Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion, sourness, belching and heartburn after taking one or two tablets, claiming quick neutralization of acidity and no waiting. The rest of the item notes social notices in Monroe and North Haverhill, including marriages, visits, and teaching changes.

Pape

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