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Newspaper

The Evening Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1919

Page

6

And What Would the Papers Do

A pithy quote from the Boston Transcript notes that without mistakes life would be dull, implying journalism thrives on human error and variety.

Boston Transcript

Return of Guns and Relics From France to United States

Donald notes returning works by A L F from France to the United States. The Bordeaux and St Sulpice docks are used for embarkation and evacuation of wounded. He praises engineer supervised construction and promises more details from the trip.

United States St. Sulpice Bassens Montoi Bordeaux France Donald

Dally Thought On Time And Homey Sense

A brief column muses on how time shapes feelings of home and belonging. The writer reflects on memory, place, and the pace of daily life shaping personal identity.

Wire Operators Strike Expands Across Major Lines

The strike order targets Western Union American Telephone and Telegraph with its allied institutions. Western Union summarily acts against sympathizers of the Commercial Telegraphers Union as a nationwide walkout looms. Twenty aviators reportedly discharged. Postmaster General Burleson refuses mediation in the south. Winnipeg strike persists as Mayor Grey vows law and order.

Western Union American Telehone Telegraph and Cable Company Inestitutionn Eform Newcomb Carlton Worle American Federation of Labor Winnipeg Grey

Ford Automobile Found After Theft

James Newton reported his Ford stolen from Sudbury Tuesday night. It was found Wednesday morning several miles away with the gasoline tank low, indicating a stolen joy ride at Mr Newton's expense.

James Newton Sudbury

Willoughby Lake visits and local notices in 1919 Caledonian

In Willoughby Lake and surrounding village areas residents share visits and baptisms. Mrs Cecil A Thee returns from Richmond while families motor to Willoughby Lake and Newport. Grace Methodist church records the baptism of Margaret Elizabeth MacDonald with a dress dating to 1836 in Paisley. A local ad lists household goods for sale at 42 Cliff Street with viewing times.

Grace Methodist Church Margaret Elizabeth J. L. MacDonal Paisley Scotland Cliff Street

Train Struck Auto Near Barton Works Crossing

A. L. Bragg, contractor and builder, escaped serious injury when his car was struck by a freight train after stopping at Barton Works crossing to let an express pass. He tried to speed clear but the engine hit the car, flipping it. the vehicle was badly wrecked and Bragg escaped with minor injuries.

A. L. Bragg Waterford Barton Works

Vermont Soldiers Wounded Noted in War Casualty List

War department casualty lists include Vermont names with injuries. Private Nelson C. Dukett of Plainfield is wounded, degree undetermined, and Private Llewellyn Hughes of Poultney is listed as wounded slightly.

War Department Vermont Nelson C. Dukett Plainfield Llewellyn Hughes Poultney

Vermont Rural Letter Carriers Meet Amid Plans for Barton Event

A meeting of the executive board of the Vermont Rural Letter Carriers Association was held in Barton on May 30. Officials outlined the program for the annual convention and outing to be held in Barton on August 18 to 14.

The Vermont Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Barton

Burlington American Legion Post Forming Anew

Burlington post of the American Legion has been tentatively formed and is expected to become permanent at a meeting on June 18, aligning with G A R posts.

Burlington American Legion

Burlington Mayor vetoes three measures last Tuesday night

Mayor J. Holmes Jackson sent three vetoes to the Burlington board of aldermen, striking down a proposed street fair of the C. O. F and actions on short term notes for the park commission amid the milk ordinances controversy.

J. Holmes Jackson Burlington Board of Aldermen Park Commission

Heirs of Liberty Pageant at Grace Methodist Church

Grace Methodist Church held Children’s Day exercises titled Heirs of Liberty a pageant featuring a Liberty Queen and varied tableaux and songs. The program included a greeting by Community groups and a baptismal rite for 29 boys and girls with 22 more welcomed into the church. church debt reported at $1000.

Grace Methodist Church Pather Liberty Marion Yole Queen of All Nations Jennie King Jane Hy Prince of Peace Marvine

Tragic Death In New Bedford Trip Amid Hospital Surgery

Mrs A J Morrow died after illness during a March visit to her parents in New Bedford Massachusetts. She leaves a husband and three children and was active in W R C and the 5 and D of L. Several relatives and neighbors are named in the notice along with local residents visiting or ill.

Mewill Edward New Beilford Mass Lela Tull Martin Sarsfield David Sarsfield New Bedford Ed. Roe Willian Merrill J. N. Cross Colebrok A.J. Morrow Enimine Gorham W. R. Bell Bellview South Lunenburg W. T. Carpenter Watsville Melvin Willson Bronson Charles Thomas St. Johnsbury Walter Pierce Lillian James Kinz Willard King King Walter Balch Ir. St. John Stury Bushrod Ruby Smith Irene Ball Flora Balch

Scouts Rally in Village Campaign for Citizenship

The meeting showcased a program with music, drills, Morse code, signaling, and speeches by Frank H. Brooks and Misa Isabel Porter. Collecting $60 toward a $300 goal, organizers placed donation boxes at the Demonstration camp on Court House Square as Boy Scouts of America aims to grow from 400,000 members toward one million nationwide.

Frank H. Brooks George A. Martin Girl Scouts Misa Isabel Porter Grrie Jenks Mr. Baxter United States

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness of our wife and sister and for the beautiful sowers. Ralph Martin and daughter, Charles Lynch and family.

Ralph Martin Charles Lynch

For Sale Car and Tires From McLean Music Store

Surrey hard rubber tires priced at 38 dollars and a 1915 Maxwell touring car offered at 210 dollars. Classified ad notes a bargain and indicates the McLean Music store as listing source.

Surrey Maxwell McLean Music Store

Sailors Wanted for Ocean Going Ships Training Jobs

U S Merchant Marine seeks applicants for training as Sailors Firemen Stewards aboard ocean going ships. Earn pay during training receive board and quarters. Age 18 to 35 require birth certificate. Apply to F G Landry sd Railroad Street Agent U S Shipping Board.

F.G. Landry Sd Railroad Street U. S. Shipping Board

Daily Thought, A goal without reflection

A brief note presents a cryptic reflection on aspirations and self examination, mentioning Ike and Mihout Jokulitant in a fragmentary line about aim and ruin. The wording hints at inner critique and a possible cautionary mood without clear narrative.

Ike

Wilson Rejects Senate Request for Peace Treaty Copy

The reply to the Senate resolution will state the peace treaty with Germany is not yet suitable for release. Paris dispatches report Vonbrockdorf Rantzau, head of the German Peace Delegation, left Versailles for Cologne, his visit tied more to Rhineland events than to the peace conference.

Wilson Senate Germany Paris Vonbrockdorf Rantzau Versailles Cologne Trench Rhine-land

Life's Journey and Calm Gained Through Clarity

A reflective piece argues for inner calm over constant happiness as we seek better understanding. It emphasizes knowing what truly matters and pursuing a reality we cannot fully define yet strive toward.

Pays to Be Agreeable and Cultivate Gentle Speech

A fragment advises cultivating agreeable traits early in life to avoid heartache. It promotes gentle speech over harsh words, suggesting civility leads to health, wealth, and happiness, and encourages natural behavior free of forced display.

Bloxsois

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