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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
4
The garbled note cites debates over Wilson era policy, the League of Nations, and unity at home. It mentions a potential presidential tour, labor issues, and speculation about battles and casualties as readers react to ongoing conflicts and political headlines.
The piece discusses road conditions in Caledonia county and compares gravel with tar and gravel roads. It highlights St Johnsbury and a south hill approach near the gas works, noting a quick fix using six inches of loose gravel before rainstorms compacted it. The writer argues Western areas have suffered more and praises local road work.
Fragments show Vermont residents arguing about funding road projects and a coach coalition. The text hints at potential statewide efforts, officials, and a discussion about transportation priorities affecting communities.
In Caledonia County Vermont the King’s Sport attracts visitors at the fair, as the fishery in lakes and rivers thrives this summer. Stocking relies on many individuals. the future depends on keeping gear and woodwork intact to sustain fingerling supply. What has happened to the County Vidh and Game Association?
In Caledonia County veterans come home to uneasy, aching memories. Many face a long life ahead yet bear the marks of sacrifice, their faces set with smiles that mask pain. The piece questions whether the living truly celebrate victory while recalling bleak war memories and distant cries for fair treatment abroad.
The author contrasts bustling cities and European turmoil with tranquil American towns. He praises rural life, libraries, churches, and honest work, arguing real America rests in small communities away from Bolshevik fears and urban strife. He urges not to let Bolshevism take root in the country.
The piece discusses widespread concern over Japan related turmoil in the Far East. It cites anti Anglo-Saxon agitation in China and accuses Nipponese war profiteers of fueling unrest while noting many white residents believe the majority of agitation comes from newspapers owned by Japanese interests. The author predicts the next decade will bring continued developments.
A critical letter section argues Japan’s democracy is hollow, predicting upheaval as the Mikado era clings to power while Asia’s peoples suffer under foreign interests. The writer urges sympathy for China and Korea and warns internal decay could topple Japan sooner than expected, with broader regional consequences.
A Vermont columnist argues for universal national auto regulations to replace patchy local rules. He criticizes speed sign silliness, urges higher open road limits around 25 mph, 20 mph in settled areas, and safe passing rules. He warns drivers face penalties regardless of local tires and calls for interstate standardization akin to rail regulation.
East Ryegate report notes children from the Sunday school presented a pleasless program Sunday. Schools closed for the summer break as residents like N. M. Wallace and Horothy Franklin returned from Manchester NH. Marx Bedell left for a North Conway NH summer job. Grover Ball and George Murphy spent time in Eyrol NY?
Mr and Mrs Harley Hall of Boston visit Mrs Sargent. Coell Yupper hurt a finger last week. Archie Colbuth returned from Chicago for Fairbanks Scale works. Mr Smith from Canada visits Walter Mally. An ice cream party is planned at the schoolhouse lawn on Thursday evening June 12 with cones five cents ice cream ten cents and ice cream and cake ten cents. Center school reports improvement certificates from the Palmer Method Co in Boston for Patreni Harran Marion Eastman Mabel Pierce Allee Stafford. Mabel Pierce Irene Mongeon receive pins for 100 drill. Nellie Tupper Arthur Tupper Alton Amidon receive 25 drill buttons. Marshall Stocker of Danville visited Bert Farnham Tuesday. Mrs Newell of St Johnsbury visits her parents Curtis Berry. Mrs Jonson Smith Alfred and Mrs Sadie Simonds of Tyntonville visited W F Powers Tuesday. Ladies Aid Society to hold a food sale at the Congregational church vestry Saturday June 14 at 2 pm. Mrs Solon Walter visiting brother Frank Bailey of Boston. Strawberry shortcake season over now for lettuce and cucumbers. Hansen sets out an expedition to the north pole. Considering he returned in June, he’s not entirely in cane.
The piece records a town wide graduation at Uwe Town Mall with 16 year old Artin among the graduates, plus family attendance at Melhores Academy exercises and a reception hosted by J. Allee. It also notes Cross mailed stockings and mufflers, a search for a missing horse, and various local social updates including visits, church events, and community notices.
The Fort joins with St Johnsbury General to stage a notable county Fourth of July celebration. President Asselin of the Commerce Club names an executive committee including C. T. Caldenwood F. C. Gilson James Conqueve and Charles W. Steele. Committees meet and plans are under way.
Groton schedule notes Children Day at the Baptist church. Mrs Christie Welch visited Mrs Helen Welch in St Johnsbury earlier in the week. Clarence Prench and George French returned from France, with George due back Thursday. Mrs Carol Ricker of St Johnsbury visited B D Ricker. HL Hendry bought a new Buick. Elwin Fifield sold his place to Bert Hood and will move to Fred Bains house. Mr and Mrs B W Puffer visited Maine after Mrs Puffer's mother died. Samuel Thurston moved to I G Parrow's house. Mrs B P Royce and son Eben visited G I Mills. Junior League picnic at N Hall’s house. rain diverted them to the auxilary house. A promenade by Tom Marion's group drew attendees from here.
Miss Melon Marie Dawson and Trenry N. Kimball of Somerville Mass were married at the home of Rev I J Muncinnis Wednesday June 1 Mrs Christina Borland of Meredith N H is a guest of Mr and Mrs A J Porsnith Willard Chase of Walpole N H is visiting in town A playful warning about noise on Independence Day and a tongue in cheek jab at the Kaiser conclude the item with local whimsy
Farmers urged to respond to a sales contact offering gasoline engines traction engines hay presses silos blowers sprayers plows cultivators milking machines cream separators seeds and more. Call to arrange immediate sales follow up by our force.
Miscellaneous notes recounting local Vermont residents and events: a high school principal appointment in Winooski, a boy injured by a mule and a turtle catch weighing 28 pounds, a trout caught near Bish Hunswick, and a deer-like fish description. Also reported are a highway incident near Shavon, a Vermont education official heading to France, a broken jaw from a cow incident, an instructor’s aviation flights planned for Windsor fair, and various civic updates including obituaries, memorial plans, and legal notices.
Freon Cal writes about long term bronchial coughs and winter illness. He recalls using Foley's Honey and Tar for 32 years with ongoing relief. The note promotes the cough remedy for adults and children, claiming universal availability and use for croup and whooping cough.
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