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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
4
Local notes joke about prohibition era quirks and car humor while reflecting on mother love. The piece contrasts political conventions, travel to Canada, and the Wear Your Old Clothes movement with social norms. It emphasizes the enduring value of mothers and family duty amid changing times.
A fragmented piece argues for balancing recreation with work to prolong life and sustain business. It asserts mental labor wears more than physical toil, compares man to a machine needing oiling, and praises moderate travel for health and longevity while cautioning about costs and temptations. Newport Expo.
The American Newspaper Readers Association objects to Section 6 of the pending anti sedition bill allowing federal officials to revoke mailing privileges without a hearing. It argues defining free speech limits is hard and warns the law could suppress aggressive press criticism. The Caledonian Record emphasizes press freedom as vital after historic struggles.
Warren Wright is very ill at home with pneumonia. Mrs Harvey Marden and daughter Miss Nutlie Marden visited in Lyndonville. Miss Alice Tate finished work at Concord Candy Kitchen and traveled to Carmridge Junction.
Death notices list young children and spouses: Margaret Marie Dauphin aged 6 months at St Johnsbury May. Sybel Hallett wife of E W Hallett at St Johnsbury May. Wil Robie formerly of St Johnsbury died in Rutland May. Tiny Towle formerly of St Johnsbury died in Lakeport April.
In Montpelier on May 1 G. Morse was announced as the new state tax commissioner succeeding John Avery who resumes his former reference librarian role. Melvin G Mor of Hardwick resigns as reference librarian to become an assistant to Avery, as Gov Clemens signals workforce reductions stemming from recent changes.
The Caledonia Council No 13 R and S M will hold a stated assembly in May 1920. Several degrees will be conferred. A good attendance is urged. A meal will be served. Arthur L. Graves TS 1 M W Oveutt Recorder.
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