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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
1
Gen Mesrop Azgapetian will address Armenian drive supporters at the city Armory Monday night to urge efforts against the Shah and promote Armenian relief during the drive.
Early New Year death of Alexander Cochran at Groton. Born in Ryegate in 1835, he ran a general store, served as clerk treasurer and postmaster, later owned Flue Mt Granite Co and held bank directorships in St Johnsbury Montpelier and Newbury. A Methodist for 40 years, he cherished Scotland, and his wish to see the war end came true. He is survived by three daughters five grandchildren a sister and a brother. Funeral duties were conducted by Lewis of Groton with Rev Seagor and Rev Fraser assisting. burial in Groton beside his wife.
State Food Administrator Frank H. Brooks announced immediate removal of specific maximum margins for all dealers in wheat mill feeds wheat flour and mixed flour. He also noted licensed retail dealers in feeding stuffs may still have annual net profits limited to 6 percent of total gross sales.
A brief note from the Boston Transcript urges readers to study The Once Over Life to a Book with care, warning that the text can be grasped fully only on a single reading.
Col. Phoasiens Roosevelt’s last message urges unwavering Americanization after the war. He argues immigrants who assimilate should enjoy equal rights, while those who segregate by origin lack true American loyalty. He emphasizes one flag, one language, and one national loyalty.
The Ladies' Social Circle met at Mrs. E R Goss home on January 4 electing Mrs Mary Fountain as president and Mildred Hemingway as vice president secretary and treasurer. An evening entertainment raised 15 dollars for the circle amid a busy town note set including illness and visits.
Cautions on feeding new corn to work horses and hogs. Green corn can cause coke and indigestion. use dry, small portions, salt sprinkled on feed, or mix half corn and half oats. For hogs, feed ears on stalks if green corn is used. provide dry wood ashes and charcoal to balance acidity.
Mrs Harriet Bailey is ill and Mrs Fred Oderkirk is caring for her. Eva Lanemaid Will Badger and Orrin Lanemaid were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Swett on Sunday. Clarence Pinkham spent the weekend with his uncle James Cassidy. Mrs Milo Matthews is ill with influenza. The village school opened Monday with Rev D D Johnson substituting for Mrs Burbank.
At Mechanics Hall Lyndon patrons express disapproval of new rates proposed by the New England Telephone Company effective February 1. Resolutions urge a 15 percent raise only under current conditions and oppose substantial toll increases, calling for community action and petition drives to oppose the plan.
Prudence Williams visits her son Robert Williams at home. Representative W L Reed travels to Montpelier. Mrs W C Harvey at St Johnsbury Center briefly. Mrs Wilford Harvey of St Johnsbury visits here. Albert and Mrs Dawe ill. Village and Castle schools closed this week due to epidemic with all social gatherings canceled. Rev P J MacInnis in St Johnsbury Monday. Francis Lillieram returned from Boston. C F Cutting on business in St Johnsbury. Mrs O W Baker in St Johnsbury early week.
Community notes describe the New Year's dinner at the Congregational church and a New Year dance trip to Walden. Illnesses include influenza and pneumonia affecting Mr. and Mrs. Heath, Mrs. Lamson, and several others. homes moved for safety after a West Danville fire, and church communions plus new church members.
The Roosevelt family held private services for Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill and Christ Church as his body was laid to rest in Youngs Memorial Cemetery. A 15-car cortege transported relatives to the church and cemetery for the Episcopal committal. Mrs Roosevelt avoided the church and grave services, plans unknown.
Don C. Stiles reports from London on a visit to Edinburgh and a luncheon aboard the U S S Wyoming. He describes touring the harbor to view the Allied grand fleet and the recently surrendered German ships, noting American warships Florida Nevada Arkansas Wyoming Tava and the New York with Admiral Beatty in command. Chaplain Haines and several Academy and Sargent boys are mentioned among the fleet’s officers and familiar clergyman.
Porter Wallace lost two good drag lines on Sunday. Walter Goodwin and M. W. Ball been ill with the rain. Pvt. Cecil Camber of Camp Devens has been home on a five day furlough. James H. Ballwin of St. Johnsbury spent the weekend at L. D. Gordons. Miss Kendall returned from a separation in Pineland to the Beek district. Arthur Taberce works for Porter Wallace. Mrs Phil Hojbrenk and children are visiting Derby relatives for a week. Mrs Flora Ral chairs town relief work for the Near East.
Secretary Houston says the government will help returned soldiers especially those who want to farm. A Washington despatch notes a casualty list assembled for quick publication with 1000 clerks at work, and other dispatches report chaos in Berlin as troops massed and street fighting continued.
Dr Henry N MecCracken of Vassar lauds the Junior Red Cross efforts which grew to over 8 000 000 members in a year. Children sewed garments cooked cleaned rug making and furniture tasks to aid soldiers and refugees. He stresses practical life skills thrift and patriotism fostered by service and hopes postwar activity continues.
Fringed sweaters appear with fringe along the sides of large collars and at the ends of sashes. Descriptions mention contrasting wool colors, silk sweaters, and shawl-like fringes used to add decorative detail.
Those planning the season’s hat fashions are urged to note popular beadwork and ornament designs for winter millinery. The piece highlights fashion choices and anticipated textures shaping upcoming headwear.
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