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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
2
The article details techniques for removing perspiration and other stains from white and colored fabrics using substances like tallow, ammonia mixtures, and cologne. It warns against damaging fabrics and notes methods for silk with solvents such as gasoline or chloroform, plus guidance on sun rinsing and careful application away from heat.
Endian notes umbrella makers meet rising demand with stylish touches. Colored silks and jacquard handles attract buyers, while chenille embroidery on black and satin adds decorative detail. Chantilly and Eu gloss embroideries appear on garden frocks and dress trimmings, with tassels fringes and sashes favored for trims.
Caledonia county American Red Cross branch assisted 45 service families in the month, aiding soldiers and dependents with compensation, care, and medical treatment. 24 veteran families were helped readjust to civilian life, and information was provided to applicants seeking civilian support.
The article notes a farewell reception held for Enterprise members at Grane Monsing events in Lane Wichiak aid coffer. Several local residents are reported ill or recovering, including Mrs W Morse and Mrs B V Menuit with bronchitis. Leon Alfred Hinton and Belle Edwyna Smith of Lyndonville were married at the Lyndonville Methodist parsonage by Rev B W Hervant on January 10.
Miss Edith Farmer underwent a successful appendicitis operation in Burlington after illness. Local witnesses attended a county court hearing on a Veneer mill fire from 14 years ago. Burke Mountain Grange elected officers for the year, with a leap year box party planned. Calumet Club to stage A Love Story for the World at the St Johnsbury Center church vestry.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dee hosted relatives at East Lyndon as Mrs. Dee and Mrs. Asa celebrated birthdays Tuesday. Inquiries note visits from Bet Quinby Kirby and Dedse Lyndon, with various local social and illness updates. Hinge Workers meet Wednesday with Mrs. Carl Frasier. others sick or visiting, including Rev J Q Angell at West Burke Sabbath School convention.
Rev E L Conklin of Southold NY accepts a call to the Universalist church in Derby Line and will begin February 1, succeeding Rev A N Blackford. His ministry has been mainly in the West. He formerly led the Universalist Publishing House in Chicago and later headed churches in Illinois and Michigan. He has been in Southold this past year regaining health after illness. Mrs Conklin is active in Universalist work.
At a Monday Castle Hall meeting Damon Lodge No. 11 installed year officers led by C C Brian and V C Le Ht Peck. Electees and upcoming events noted for Danville Local No. 530 N BE M PLA. January counts show 80 members after a recent election of officers C Farrington presides with FL Allen as secretary treasurer and delegates Neal Laxant Burt Clifton Newton Page.
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