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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
3
An old newspaper item notes the Caledonian Established 1837, with subscription details, mailing info, and boilerplate rights. It includes a poem by Edmund Vance Cooke and a brief wartime government note about the Final Liberty Loan plans, indicating funding aims and rate expectations.
Francis M. McMurray, 56, died last night of cancer. Irish native, resident of Bellows Falls 25 years, longtime employee at International Paper mill. Survived by wife, one sister, three brothers. Also noted are scattered brief items about local residents and events, including a naval service figure from Brandon and upcoming Vermont Historical Society meeting at the state house on January 14.
The London Times reports Germany may still field 6 to 8 million troops and could resume warfare under the cover of defending the Fatherland. An Allied oversight commission is urged for demobilization while suspicion grows that old imperial officials remain in power. The Herald notes signs of a covert imperial faction behind the current government and an American mission is in Berlin to gauge conditions.
The U S Employment Service bulletin urges ready made farms in groups for soldier settlers. Plans for a back to the farm movement in Vermont accompany demobilization efforts for Ohio soldiers. Vermont seeks cooperation of County Agricultural Agents to inspire soldiers toward farming, with calls for information on purchasable, tillable farms and guidance on farm help.
A heated, opinionated survey of German leaders and publications after World War I argues that Germany will not accept defeat and warns the Allies against leniency. It cites editors in Berlin and Frankfurt forecasting renewed pressure, peacemaking by League of Nations, and political maneuvering to shape postwar terms.
In 1865 Jenny Lind visited Ein irgh and entered a small shop on Princess Street to buy songs. A young clerk, unaware of her identity, asked if she had heard Lind. When told she could not afford to attend, Lind requested the man play the accompaniment to a song she held. The singer, absorbed in the music, remarked that he had now heard Jenny Lind before leaving.
The passage reflections on acceptance of what cannot be fully satisfied and urges self reliance. It notes most people seek something beyond reach yet warns pursuit may lead to restlessness. It argues willpower and personal adaptation define handling limited resources in life.
City of Newport reports services at First Methodist Episcopal with sermons and classes led by Pastor H. J. Coontz plus youth leagues and evening worship. Ora Swett takes a fireman post on the C P R R from Sherbrooke to Meringant ie. Bert Brigham arrives from St Johnsbury to arrange bringing home his wife as daughter Lois falls ill with influenza. Tomorrow night at First Congregational a large program features a junior choir orchestra male quartet and Deacon Ranney. The Gladys Klark Co performs at Lane’s Opera House three nights, tonight the final show titled Cheeting Cheaters.
Mrs. Dean visits Rye private matters at Gilfillan home with Mrs. Belle Morgan in charge. Arthur and Mrs. Lamb store goods and head to St Johnsbury for winter. Don Judlins tenement fitted for New England Telephone central office. Ada Brown visiting George Nels at Past Barnet. Parker and Kimball visit St Johnsbury. Mrs. Robert Parker visits McIndoes to see daughter. Gadleys attend Henry Yrew’s party in West Barnet. housewarming at Monroe, N.H. George S. Brown visits St Johnsbury. Stanley Whittier goes to East Tyerate to work on a farm. Armenian drive plans noted in village. Rev. A N Pierser Passumpsic, Mrs. Helen Gammel East Barnet, Stella Mann Barnet Center, John Roy Wee Barnet, James Farris Walle Yarvey district. Rev. Blizs of Ferndoes chairs town at large. Miss Elizabeth and Marguerite TeGill of St Johnsbury visit aunt Mrs R H Hazelton Bad. Lazele, former L B Gilfillan clerk, returned from war, seen in Barnet. He has run the Ward side of war. Lazelle returns to Tape. Willard C Harriton visits St Johnsbury.
Dropping boards should be kept in the henhouse at all times, especially during cold months when fowls are confined. They are easy to clean, re feeding droppings, and allow the entire floor space to be used for litter.
Paris learns boxing glove making from Sparrow Robertson a Y M C A physical director in France. He teaches cuting stuffing and shaping to French glove makers to ease a shortage for matches at Red Triangle centers. France aims to rival English and American hand crafted gloves per local industry hopes.
A fragmented notice reports a poison gas incident in a gold field. Readable details mention fog and a concern for teeth or health, with limited context and no clear agency or date available.
A local retailer announces a fresh stock featuring pipes and related smoking items. The message emphasizes comfort and variety to entice customers seeking traditional smoking accessories.
A local shop advertises a broad selection for smokers with a promise that prices fit well. The copy emphasizes a full range of items and value, inviting customers to browse and find desired products at agreeable prices.
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