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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
4
Daily Caledonian Record chitchat column notes on local life and oddities. Items poke fun at Armenians in Turkey and school influenza, with quips about bartenders and teens in high school crowds. The column closes with wry observations on human effort and work ethic.
Washington talks eight months on the peace treaty while the public grows indignant at delays. The people favor some form of League of Nations but insist on American independence and full consent of citizens before sending troops. If the treaty becomes a campaign issue it will sharpen the conflict over national sovereignty and timely world peace efforts.
The Bennington Banner criticizes Governor Clement for opposing a special session to ratify the equal suffrage amendment. The piece argues his health and old-fashioned stance hinder timely national progress and warns Vermont may miss the presidential vote window. It cites other states like Washington and Connecticut as ratification possibilities and urges forward action.
The Rutland Herald article uses a parable about mechanics farmers and railroad men to discuss editors comments on public affairs. It notes a public claim that editors know more about others business than individuals themselves and defends a newspaper’s right to comment on matters of public interest.
A wartime portrait argues for skilled, faithful craftsmen across trades. It laments loss of dedicated cobblers and journeymen to jobs as salesmen, clerks, or new roles, urging workers to master their trades and bosses to let skilled hands lead. It predicts a return to “last” craft and a rebalance of roles as economy recovers.
After nine years of ill health Mrs Anna Pinkham died March 3 at age 15 years 11 months at 26 Lafayette Street. Wife of William B Pinkham born Concord New Hampshire 1908 they lived with Miss Minnie Hulburt in St Johnsbury. Services were held Union Baptist Church and burial at Mt Pleasant cemetery with out of town attendees listed.
Most sincerely we express our deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral tributes upon the death of our loved one William B. Pinkham Minnie Hurlburt.
The method suggests heating ironwork until almost red hot and brushing with linseed oil to make a varnish that prevents rust. It claims this finish stays intact unlike ordinary enamel paint and resists chipping.
A cryptic editorial fragment discusses value in trials and instincts during crises. Quoted lines reference Victor Huge and W L Walidoson, with abstract imagery of peril, fire, and catastrophe, though exact context remains unclear.
Snow and ice halted railroad traffic from Vermont to Maine. Freight and passenger trains were stalled or derailed, with crews and volunteers digging out tracks. Several lines remain blocked while others resume limited service as crews clear dumps and restore routes.
An old advertisement promotes Nazol for entire family use. It emphasizes ready access and household necessity during cold seasons.
Richards Vulcanizing Co offers mending for all rubbers including boots and other items. Located at Calderwood Block St Johnsbury Vermont. Contact Mike for old rubber content and repairs.
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