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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
2
The St Johnsbury Caledonian Publishing Company lists editor F. Stone and notes subscription terms. The notice references St Johnsbury Vermont and provides periodical publishing context for readers and advertisers.
The writer lauds a Wachotbstl game at the COA and urges community support for Willis buildings without tax. They note 500 spectators as a goal and call for pledges from local groups, including a $10 promise from the Cal an Record toward the academy’s next game.
A reader questions the village a dministrator over 1918 and 1919 accounts. The letter cites numerous small payments to trustees and officials, calling for a clearer breakdown and auditing of salaries and services. The writer urges transparency to satisfy taxpayers and voters in Town and Village.
The St Johnsbury Caledonian reports a strong support for Wilson's Peace Treaty among Vermont voters. It notes Senators Willing and Page backed the treaty with reservations and praises their effort to reconcile Senate differences while criticizing President Wilson's reluctance to compromise.
Elberton Georgia man John Wognue reports a severe influenza illness kept him bedridden with a sore throat. He took eight doses of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound in two days and recovered quickly, praising the medicine as the best he has used.
The Express and Stambed argue Vermonters favor the treaty with reservations yet prefer independence if the debate drags. They note the public mood shifts toward rejecting rigid terms and warn that prolonging wrangles could derail the treaty entirely and return to prewar conditions.
Voters endorse the idea of reform after James Cosgrove’s remarks on village management at the St Johnsbury meeting. A committee will study adopting a commission form, with Da fe and Y. Be, Larchin, and May named to bolster the board and push for more businesslike administration in 1920.
The piece surveys temperance topics, hotel business, and social quirks. It mentions agitation by the YWCA against tight shoes, a man who drank home brew triggering a fire alarm, and a Boston hotel corporation noting increased business despite prohibition. It cites post office design ideas and jury service, plus a holiday spike in divorce filings as 1920 trends.
Local news from Ryegate includes visits by Jehnebury residents to Pleasant View farm, Marjorie Nelson resuming leadership duties in Providence school, and Florence accompanying her sister on a weeks’ visit to North Adams and Mass. Raymond Thompson in Sierra Madre reports cold shade discomfort, while Henry Caldwell bricks up winter wood for Edwin Mekkivahan. Many families send regards from New Wilmington to Youngstown and Robinson, with updates on illness, travel, church events, and a kitchen fire on Joes Ford.
Walter Hatch and son Maynard bought Ben H Moore’s farm and will move in early spring. Many local residents ill or resting, with social visits and lectures noted. Community events include a Farmers Meeting, Rebecca Lecture Course attendance, and church communion pledges.
Fannie Crary and infant visit parents on Tuesday. A town hall social dance was held Saturday night. Florence Gochee and daughter Aves visited Dick Brown's place this week. David Smith and family spent Christmas at Ned Underwood's in East Hardwick. Lara O'Meann and Henry Labice wed at Greensboro Bend Catholic church Monday. Afterward they dined with the bride's home and held a social hour before a supper and dance at Walden. The newlyweds plan to live with Labreec's parents for winter. Mrs. Drew of Sheffield visits her daughter Mrs. Pierce.
Local notices list a Monday night wall meeting with Mys Jeniuie Wilkins and the crowd likely to attend. Other items announce church events, school institute addresses, visitors to Burlington and Middlebury, and residents traveling for holidays or hospital visits.
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