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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
4
A 1916 Vermont newspaper fragment lists subscription terms for local readers, credits Associated Phat for despatch reuse, and notes second class mailing. It features satirical musings on wartime economy, wages, and politics, including references to Mr Hoover and government efficiency.
Nice home with modern improvements on 23 acres including land, barn, garage, spring water and 40 thousand feet of lumber. Center village location suited for rooming house with potential income of 100 dollars monthly. Two tenement house on the Plain near Goss Garage Chas E Kirk St Johnsbury.
The Vermont Republican camp plans candidates aligned with high license views across the slate from governor to Congress and Senate. The campaign pace stays steady, not accelerating before the September primaries.
A long-winded look at fake spark plugs and a broad warning against imitations in the market. The piece shifts to Vermont politics with Frank Agen of Ludlow and Aboum W. Foote of Cornwall entering the lieutenant governor race, detailing Agen’s reform stance and Foote’s farm background and political service.
Newport townspeople witness Mrs. Curtis S. Emery become the first woman to take the freeman's oath at a Newport town meeting. Rumors of potential candidates surface as speculation spreads about governorship and Congressional seats in Vermont's political arena.
The piece discusses potential Democratic nominees in Vermont’s second district, naming Dale and Stone as possible candidates and mentioning Gillson and Gibson. It notes a debate over repealing the Wollstead enforcement amendment and predicts the issue will dominate summer politics, with prohibitionists sounding alarms as campaigns for Congress near.
Troop 2 of the Boy Scouts of America met at South church Thursday at 4 15. Prizes for January and February were awarded to members including BE Hoar S Perry F Poole A Wright G Baldwin R Blodgett Burrows W Carpenter M Henderson L Cramer K Daniels R Goss. Eight boys won the efficiency contest final scores and will receive a banquet and entertainment. Next meeting set for Thursday March 18 at 4. L. I. Baxter
In a Newport court report, Jorvah Chartier seeks a divorce from Henrietta Dauphin for desertion after a troubled marriage begun in 1912 in Granby. Other divorce cases include J. H. Kitterdge from Lena T. Kittredge for desertion and Delia Nault from George Nault for desertion, with details of prior marriages and children. The court adjourned to March 25 for jury recall.
The quote argues that progress arises from the unreasonable person who resists adapting to the world and instead pushes the world to fit them. It contrasts the reasonable who adapt with the unreasonable who persist, attributing all progress to the latter.
A vintage health ad urges flu victims to strengthen after recovery, claiming lingering weakness invites future illness. It touts Goldine No 1 as a tissue building tonic and cites a Shelton Connecticut testimonial about restored appetite and reduced symptoms after use.
C F Dalton of Burlington the secretary of the State Board of Health says the flu outbreak is easing and the state will soon be free of the disease. A few towns like Highgate Montgomery and Belvidere report late starts and current peak, but cases fall overall from 1100 the prior week to about 481 last week. Rutland and Caledonia counties show clear improvement.
Miss Vaughn led Troop One’s session while Captain Clark was ill. reports were skipped as secretary and treasurer were delayed in Lancaster with the Academy Girls’ Basketball team. A sunshine box was planned for Alice Malam, recovering from an operation, and a barge ride was arranged. Troop Two met with Edith Carpenter in charge. knot tying and games followed the opening exercises and business session.
Richards Vulcanizing Co offers modern machinery to mend all rubbers and rubber boots. The ad invites customers to upgrade their old rubber gear at Calderwood Block St Johnsbury Vermont.
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