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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1919

Page

5

Railroads Must Grow With Nation's Expansion

The article argues production hinges on railroad capacity, urging more engines, cars, tracks, and terminals to keep pace with national growth. It notes railways at carrying capacity and stresses continued rail expansion to support farms, mines, and factories across the country.

Christmas Weekings and Visits Across Vermont Towns

West Lunenburg Concord and St Johnsbury residents spent Christmas with family and neighbors. Frank Lane ill after a visit from Will and Annie. Miss Anna Cole started school on Baptist Hill. many locals traveled to Portland and Niagara Falls with relatives. Vera Hatch and Viola Clement visited in Concord and St Johnsbury. schools, hunts, and church events marked the holidays.

St. Johnsbury Clarence Cald Belle Somers Harold Somers Herbert Brock Bailey Arthur Roy Danville Frank Blain Nelon Blin James Blain le UW. Thornton Georgia Thornton Raymon Bancroft Mackey Ily ST. Johnsbury Center Ashland Ezra Learned Franconia W. F. Powers E. H. Cowles St.Johnsbury Allan Prescott Caryell Chaffee Harry Chaffee Ishols A. Bat Chaffee Jessie Williams Mimie Williams Concord Smith Lyndonville F. Powers Jean Emerson Peacham Sadie Simonde Rex Turney Reginald Davie Josephine Fisk George Morgill Barve Joseph Jock Fred Bennett Glen Ayer Charlie Ayer West Lunenburg H.W. Hastings Hurlburt Hairy Will Annie Oortland Frank Lane Lane Alma Dodge Lyon Iya Carpenter Art Dinger A. Hoyt Wes South Peacham Mowlays A. Walbridge Alfred Wood Mac Woodard Patience Nutting Ewell's Hollow Mrs. Willis Convord EL N. Willis Dehais de Mary Niagara Palls N. Y George Franklin Ben Mauiklin Viola Anderson Schenectady Mrs Newark Norti Waller Nicholson Henry Lewis Onier Fred Lewis Vail Auricultusl College Lyrstoq Bert Lewis Mike Mildred Orton Brihtlock Hospital al Orton St. Albans Lyte Ortai Athol John Sinott Leona Leona Sinnott W. E. Thes Ch Phuntville Ben H. Mugre’s Lycnitn Orton Orton Will Stevens Howe

Women Architects in Serbia and Belgende

A report highlights the wartime role of women in architecture within Belgrade and nearby Serbia as municipalities employ female architects to support postwar reconstruction and planning efforts.

Serbia Belgende War

Sweet Revenge in Cleveland Sian Fallout

A Cleveland Sian retaliated by forcing a mule toward a beehive and letting it strike. The incident escalated when the animal was driven toward the hive, leaving observers wary of further harm.

Cleveland Sian

Iron Rust Proof Varnish for Durable Metal Work

Fragmentary note describes a varnish for ironwork that resists chipping, forms a protective coat, and avoids cracking like typical paints or enamels. Mentions alkali preparation and seeds as a component, with context suggesting a homemade coating method.

Agalyst

Christmas Season News From East Burke District

East Burke residents share holiday visits and illness updates as neighbors recall Christmas gatherings. Families visit Lyndonville, St. Johnsbury, and Burlington kin. church services mark Christmas and Watchnight events. Henry Warren and other locals are remembered in funeral notices. snow, travel, and a mix of illness and generosity thread through town life.

Ruth Baker Lynden Harry Leach Franklin R. Harvey Petley Edmunds Stetson Lake Joshua Bemis Clivence Bennett Ss. Johnsbury Hospital Pisitile Cand St. Johnsbury Fraink Davie Pent Beattleboro John Burlington Iiss Smith Mury Tahoe Cal Islabeth Dee Vermont J. A. Dyeliege Aldi Burbot John Leboureau Lyndonville Fluvienit J. F. Jock F. Humphrey Fr. Angell Ais Welling James Buell Morton Holbrook Lyndarville Ann Illic Jefferson Welch Edny Lawrence My Perluy Harvis G. H. Kittredge L. A. Darling Mik Wedley Per Spur Uhri-bane John Keach Bebvin Kelley Sherborn Lang Geranda Ape Oliver Jeaness Blakes Ma Meg. Challe Ball Myx Wesley Dee A. Eggleston Elfen Waltey Fred Beck MelIndoes J. Q. Augell Henry Mathers Frank McGill New York Mr. Dee van Brant James Gallagher Herbert Sp McGill’s Kirby Sarah Line Newark Jay May Gilson James Neagle Mixx Jennie Trefren Pinkham

Origin of the surname Fitz in English records

The piece notes the Fitz prefix meaning son of. It claims the term arose in England through Norman influence after William the Conqueror and is largely unknown in France. It appears in ancient English documents and chronicles as a historical linguistic bearer.

Fitz England France William the Conqueror

Local Notices and Social Roundup From Springfield Area

Mrs Daniels and a number of local families are mentioned in a stream of names and travels. A Bay Path Institute student returns to Springfield after a holiday, and several residents from Tilton Seminary and Spencer Mass visit home for vacations. A gardener in Prichard and Hays store staff member Miss Renfrew is on vacation, while Miss Alice Carpenter visits relatives.

Bradford BR. Daniels Spiinefeld M. Conanveehan Miceuth Hays Bert Ruth Westm Murphy Harry Cupninas Somerville Mass MK College Leslie Norcvoss Springfield Bay Path Insitute Robert Henry Hale Marguret Porter Tilton Seminary Grace P. Renfrew University of Vermont

Local Visits and Holidays Around South Cabot

South Cabot notes list visits among residents including Avan Hall and Foster families, D S Hall, Wroughton, Lambertson, Tibbetts, and St John of Marshfield, with mentions of Madine Shaw and Edna St John. West Waterford records December cold spell at 25 below, Christmas exercises, and Ming Fifield’s trip, plus water pipe work for cows.

South Cabot Avan Hall Springfield D. S. Hall A. M. Foster Will Hall N. M. Stocker W. R. Tibbetts C. C. Lamberton C.M. Lamberton C. Lamberton Will Hartson Lewis St. John’s Edna St. John Marshfield Willison West Waterford Miss Fifield Ming Fifield Cabot E. C. Chandler

Woman's Superiority in Tailoring Miracles

A cramped remark contrasts tailors for men and women, claiming men’s tailors fail their customers while women’s tailors succeed, with a playful nod to Kansas City Star in praising female seamstresses’ craftsmanship.

Kansas

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