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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
4
A stitched-together excerpt from the Northeastern Vermont paper discusses publishing norms, political opinions, and shortages. It notes editorials, Associated Press use, and local notices including a memorial for Theodore N. Vail and a Vermont educational gift. It highlights garden campaigns, labor shortages, and self-sufficiency messaging amid wartime-era concerns.
A Raleigh of misread lines outlines Hoover as the unstable factor in the party's convention. Wood leads on the first ballot with possible followings from difficult state factions. Republican leaders back Lowden as compromise while Hoover trails amid spill possibilities. the convention dynamics slowly clarify with Wood Johnson and Lowden as likely names in play. Theodore N. Vail is praised as a world renowned Vermonter with war service and strong local ties.
A St Johnsbury abandonment case is viewed as a beacon for the boy's future. Despite the crime of leaving the child, it is believed a proper home now offers him care and the chance to become a good citizen. The article urges continuing search for the original providers.
Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Esmer Seeley, Mr and Mrs Harold Cole of Boston, Edgar Lord of Middlebury, Mr and Mrs Leslie Stewart, Mr Merchant of Boston, Mrs Henry Winship who has recovered from illness, and her daughter Miss Marela Winship. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mr Donald Fraser's home. Ms H T Baldwin is ill with a mastoid abscess. George Kimball of Haverhill visited Saturday. Mr Fraser spoke on the Later Church movement at Barre on Thursday. Mrs Ralph Hebb of Hinsdale NH spent a few days in town. Carrol Powers moved into a house owned by Charles Little of Woodsville. The Village Hall hosted the Ideal ovehe. Mrs Nettle Vincent served ice cream at intermission. Our local high school baseball team defeated Newbury High in ten innings, 6 to 4.
The Girls' Community League seeks donations to furnish a clubhouse. Items like lamps, couches, cups, books, magazines, pillows, and a hammock are desired. Leader Miss Darling hopes attic treasures become club property and urges community help. contact 484-W.
For sale two tenement houses and cottages at St. Johnsbury Center and Greensboro near Caspian Lake. Six-room cottage on R K R Street and two cottages at Greensboro offer a good opportunity for summer boarders and rental income.
Nat Goodwin is named in a puzzling caption about Jalin whose wife never knows where he is after nine in the evening, and he neither seems to know. The remark hints at a domestic wry situation and a public event.
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