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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
4
The document states AP exclusive rights to use all news despatches credited to the Associated Press and local news published herein. It also reserves rights for republication of special despatches and notes entry as second class matter at St. Johnsbury Vermont post office on May 1 1916 under the act of March 3 1879.
A compact, opinionated note discusses tax frustrations among income taxpayers and nonpayers, housing cost burdens on bricklayers, and the idea that Liberty bond exchanges distort perceived wealth. It also references attitudes of plumbers miners and steel workers toward costs and a reflection on Japan and U S principled stances. The piece closes with a Daily Thought from Emerson about the value of the active soul.
A historical advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that reaches the disease through the blood. It claims to combine tonics and blood purifiers and cites physician recommendation, testimonials, and alongside Gall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. Alice Taith Knipp Day, born November 1860 in Littleton New Hampshire, died after a four week illness of heart trouble at her Boynton Avenue residence. She leaves eight children and was active in South Congregational church and Mystic Chapter Eastern Star. Funeral will be Monday at 11 am at the house with A Poole officiating.
The Naughty Wife, a dashing farce of elopement and deception, comes to the Colonial Theater St Jolinsbury next Tuesday. Gordon Eldridh stars as the husband with a strong supporting cast including Reena Greenwool and Gertiwle Walthers. the play’s recent success in New York, Boston, Chicago, and London is noted.
A historical bank condition report for Merchants National Bank of St Johnsbury Vermont lists assets and liabilities with notes on securities, real estate, and deposits. The document includes figures for cash, reserves, deposits, loans, and contingent liabilities, signed by the bank’s cashier and notarized on March 6.
The Morrisville Messenger misstated the Lamoille County Savings Bank and Prust Company stock value as $50 and corrected it to $220 per share. The Hyde Park Bank is praised as among the strongest in Vermont, with the State Board of Appraisal rating it high for fidelity and conservatism, inviting deposits and new accounts.
A severe winter storm paralyzes New England with heavy drifted snow and high winds. Burlington and St Johnsbury report trains halted and plowing failed to clear streets. Danville and nearby towns declare their worst day. Telegraph and telephone services struggle yet operators and crews man the lines. Local rail service and roads remain blocked with drifting snow and wind gusts up to 80 miles an hour.
A northeast storm halts freight traffic with heavy snow in Vermont and blizzards impacting New York and New England. Winds to 60 mph threaten shipping while cold, wet conditions persist. A milkman in Fairbanks village reports repeated delivery attempts thwarted by impassable roads.
Friday thrift day united the public and Summer Street School pupils and teachers in an exercise. Mrs. Lydia Beck urged thrift and buying war savings stamps. Piano solos by Dealah Fletcher and Carlotta Palmer. duet by Le Marshall Miltimore and Mildred Gile. Students performed songs, recitations and readings by Margaret Fuller, Gertrude Hunter, Ruth Searles, Caroline Murphy, Truman Powers, Robert Petrie and others.
The Newport High visitors faced a tough game as Academy star players fueled a 19 to 11 outcome. Foye and Gardner led scoring with multiple baskets, while Harvey and Skinner contributed for Newport Gardens. Referee Morrison and timekeeper Steadman chaired a tense clash. The St Johnsbury Girls' Academy lost at Colebrook, 4 to 3, with missing player Forrestine Duke.
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