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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
4
The page details the Evening Caledonian publishing line with subscription rates and rights notes, lists Brink W. Agan as gubernatorial candidate, and includes opinion pieces on Vermont politics and postwar demographic trends. It cites Montpelier and Barre as receiving notices about wine policy and emigration effects.
J M Swan and Son, contractors, have opened offices in the Calderwood block in rooms once used by C T L Davis. They report two major projects under way including a brick and reinforced concrete addition to Groveton Paper Company’s plant of 14 by 54 feet and a large conveyor for Connecticut Valley Lumber Company at Melidoes with 400 cords per day capacity. Their plan is to ship 24,000 cords of pulp wood this summer from sources in Canada to cars at McTinboes for mt Ton mill near Northampton Massachusetts.
An ad promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe, prescribed for headaches toothaches colds and more. It notes Bayer packaging with directions and states boxed 12 tablets cost a few cents, with druggists selling Bayer packages and describing Aspirin as the trade mark for monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.
In St Johnsbury a savings department case links Landlord Frasier and Ch. St Johnsbury. several locals admit liquor offenses. At Olindsburs Academy Edward Fairbanks led a Baccalaureate and James Richarivon delivered the valedictory. The St Johnsbury Driving Club hosted a two day meet at Fair Ground. William Tissley and Helen won the free-for-all. Observatory Knob Pavilion finally finished at 160 dollars, championed by Charles Hastings.
The Lyndonville convention list includes Miss Anna Cole Lunenburg and Miss Jennie McDonald St Johnsbury as officers. Officials span home and children divisions with Rev Herbert Winmin Lyndonville as superintendent and Merle Chandler St Johnsbury for Young People's division.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children. The card-style note highlights its gentle action and suitability for kids, reflecting era marketing and household remedies.
Valente pleaded guilty to forging three checks for 70 170 and 250 dollars and passing the same. He was sentenced after arguments by his Troy attorney and is to serve probation with permission to leave Vermont, returning to his home in Troy. States Attorney Campbell and Sheriff Worthen sought extradition papers. Valente was located in Troy running a candy store. He had served eight months in the United States Army during the war.
The obituary column reports the death of infant Ralph Webber of Wortsmouth N H from convulsions at two months old, with funeral at Lynden Center. It also notes the death of Mrs Frank E Blossom of St Johnsbury in Somerville MA after failing health, with a private service at her Pearl Street home and burial arrangements. Card of thanks from the Cowling family follows.
Mr and Mrs Thaddeus Wheaton and daughter Eleanor visit Mr and Mrs Harry Currier. Harrison Cutting of Plainfield and Frank Taylor of Lyndon call on friends. Miss Genevieve Sargent in St Johnsbury. Mrs F F Reed of St Johnsbury visits Mr and Mrs QB Cutting. Dr PF E Farmer of St Johnsbury consulted for A J Forsaith who remains critically ill. Miss Fifield of St Johnsbury cares for her.
The annual Horton bird decoration contest for public school pupils was held at the Museum last week with 222 contestants across divisions. Top prizes went to Grade 2 students from Summer Street, with notable work by first and second grade entrants. prizes also awarded to students in Grades 3 and 4, and Grades 5, 6, and 7. The event marks the closing exercises of Museum lessons and honors teachers and students for their handiwork and spirit.
Weekly receipts show poultry with 40 at 24 cents per pound and lambs at 9 to 13 cents. Cattle total 161 head at 8 to 10 cents, calves 801 at 4 to 12 cents, milch cows 15 head priced from 75 to 125 dollars.
Advertises Western beef from West Concord West Burke and St Johnsbury Vermont. Claims highest prices paid for lamb cattle poultry and meats. Lists roast pork loin veal beef and pot roast prices in 10 to 28 cent ranges with advance orders preferred.
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