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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
7
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross on proper packages and claims they relieve pain including headache neuralgia and toothache. It notes physicians have prescribed aspirin for over eighteen years and that genuine Bayer tablets come in a tin box of twelve with Throggists offering larger packs.
The passage discusses adaptability in modern households, noting how many so called essentials have become useless burdens. It argues for cheerful acceptance of current conditions and a shift to simpler living to reduce strain on time and resources.
A. Robeau of Manchester New Hampshire attempted to smuggle a large quantity of high wine into the states at Newport. Customs Inspector Stanton Hitchcock stopped him as the train neared Manchester. Robeau denied wrongdoing but was detained overnight before promising not to smuggle again and was allowed to continue.
Dr. J H Gaines and Wr J M Allen of Brightock Hospital St. Johnsbury joined Will W Blodgett in a sleigh ride to West Charleston for an examination of John Eley who hurt himself at Turnbull Creamery last December. The first Monday dance by Company L in School Hall was a complete success.
Miss Carrie K Burr died at 86 in Derby after a long life with C P Fuller and Lester D Fuller. Funeral services Wednesday at two at the house conducted by Rev A V Allen. burial in Main Street cemetery. Attendance at a local party exceeded 150 with Burgoughs Orchestra. Other notes mention residents visiting, schooling, and club events around St Johnsbury and nearby towns.
Lost property notice for a marabou scarf taken from Mrs G H Flint at her house on North Avenue Newport. Reward offered by leaving information at Gilman's store or 1 Pleasant Street Newport.
The text notes that Elizabethan audiences accepted male actors as Juliet while around 1056 in Kent and later under Charles II women began acting on English stages, leading to actresses appearing worldwide with varying success.
A nostalgic ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as quick remedy for severe colds. It claims doses every two hours clear nasal congestion, ease headache and fever, and end misery. notes low cost and pleasant taste with no quinine.
The U C T boys rehearsed for a musical comedy set for February 6 and 7. PF W Kelley chairs the committee with publicity W A Ricker GP Gilson H P liver tickets Ay 1 Wilcomb Rk Calderwood EB Gue J A French G V Mooney F S Reed.
I T Babbitt chief machinist U S N tours the state for Navy recruiting. He will meet applicants at the St Johnsbury House or post office for two days. Eligible ages 18 to 35 can learn aviation machinery carpentry cooks bakers and pharmacy programs.
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