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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
4
A July 1 1919 issue features a lighthearted column recalling farm life antics, aging memories, and social quirks. It contrasts past and present, with jokes about tractors, photographs, churns, and peanut butter prices, ending with witty reflections on auto sales pitches.
The Union Transfer Co. starts a genuine public service with a new bus line along principal streets. Lack of street cars to residential areas has troubled newcomers. It will take time to operate and patrons must be patient. Once the schedule is known, a good patronage is expected. Post the timetable and carry it for reference. Take the Bus.
Letters and telegrams from Woman Suffrage Headquarters urge sending messages to Gov. Clement to call a special legislative session. The drive aims to secure woman suffrage votes for President in 1920 in Vermont.
A fragment exposes idle musings on marriage, antiques, and style with satirical quips. It notes a suicide reference to Theda’s Cleopatra portrayal and hints at a Ford libel suit dragging on. The piece muses on labor, farmers, belt use, and horse handling in a clipped, reflective tone.
Aut MENEOLA L I July 1 Dr Walter Keene Wilkins convicted last Friday on murder charge of wife Julia Krauss Wilkins at their Long Beach home. He killed himself in Mineola County jail with a new rope in a bathroom near guards. He left letters defending innocence to J P Healy of Brooklyn.
Allies announce resumption of trade with former Hungarian foes after lifting wartime embargoes. Officials state normalization efforts will include tariffs, shipping routes, and civilian exchanges to rebuild postwar relations.
The St Johnsbury Woman's Club annual lawn party ended with a large attendance and a varied program. Mrs French presided as president, with Miss Lola French and others delivering piano, vocal, and dance numbers amid readings and old fashioned song. Refreshments followed a pleasant social hour.
Dunkirk July 1 eight were killed and over twenty injured in a rear end crash between New York Central trains No. 7 Westerner and No. 41. Westerner ploughed into standing cars near a discharging train leaving one coach telegraph and several cars smashed. Gertrude Car ton the ninth victim died later in hospital, with Engineer Clifford and Fireman Stotz named among the dead. A tramp killed in the wreck is blamed for likely causing the tragedy as brakes were found with the air mechanism shut off.
A young aspirant asks a successful authoress for literary success. She replies that indomitable perseverance a typewriter and a mangle are essential. The joke clarifies the mangle is for removing manuscript creases so the work looks new.
A St Johnsbury celebration plans concerts by the St Johnsbury St Gabriel's and Baton bands with a special train from Hardwick and stops at all stations, running 7:90 a.m. to 11 p.m. and returning, plus a Newport run. The Fourth committee denies funding outside towns and confirms local support funds cover events.
A humorous exchange questions why a door wall is denser than a door itself. The cheerful idiot from Cincinnati Enquirer ponders the saying and offers a pun laden reply about being hit on the head.
The author argues democracy fails to solve the secular question and calls for an aristocracy of character and will rather than birth wealth or intellect to free society. The piece stresses moral leadership over hereditary privilege.
The Fairbank locality line will go up the hill to Summer street and Central to the St. Johnsbury House. It returns to Mini street head and completes the loop in thirty minutes. The car is in perfect condition and safe with a ten cent fare and tickets for regular riders.
The article explains that U S senators serve six year terms and that one third of the Senate is up for election every odd year. It notes terms can be unexpired if a seat is filled via special election and describes rotation ensuring a mix of two and four year tenures.
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