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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
2
The St Johnsbury Caledonian Company in Johnsbury Vermont is described as responsible for a good newspaper in the area. The notice references the firm and its location in St Johnsbury.
Editorial argues Congressman Frank I. Greene used a Vermont talk to frame the League of Nations as politics. It contends his remarks lacked clear alternatives and foresaw a partisan push in Washington. The piece urges leaders to pursue progress over attack, calling for unity beyond party lines.
A collection of satirical quips and observational jabs on politics work life and society. It riffs on the editorial voice the Kaiser taxes the League of Nations and everyday absurdities while nodding to old Detroit Free Press sketches and a tax anecdote about William Ho Lern.
A discussion based on Arthur Woods analysis in the New York Tribune notes crime waves tied to social beliefs. It cites Woods on policing at peak efficiency, post ouster, and asks what drives crime while reporting rising concerns in Paris London Rome Berlin and other cities.
The piece surveys Vermont newspapers and editors, noting the Brattleboro Reformer, St. Albans Messenger, Barre Times, Bennington Banner, and Caledonian for their editorial tendencies. It satirizes country editors and predicts an editorial service, while laments barren editorial ground and hints at future European travel trends and wartime sentiment.
The Red Cross urges donations of durable garments and textiles for refugees abroad. March 24 to 31 is designated for concentrated effort, focusing on old shoes, clothing, and soft fabrics suitable for all ages and both sexes. Priorities include sturdy woolen items, bed linens, blankets, and infant wear, with scrapped leather for repurposing.
A reflection on how reliable character harmonizes virtue within the human soul and translates into daily actions, likening steadfastness to a watchman's faithful companionship shaping the humble heart with lessons of beauty.
Oldsmobile salesmen and service men gathered in Barre for a banquet hosted by local groups and the Oldsmobile Company of Vermont. About 2 3 4 hundred attended a supper of Vermont turkey with a souvenir menu, while entertainment featured Miss Leona Lamb, the Landi orchestra, James Ben Whose name, George Mackay, comedian Cuddy Tuncan, and songs including In My Merry Oldsmobile.
H. B. Blossom thanked the Board of Trade Barre Merchants and Granite Manufacturers associations and Barre citizens for cooperation in hosting visiting automobile dealers. Mayor Glenson welcomed the Oldsmobile gathering and hoped to host it yearly. Guests viewed park theatre films on car manufacture then traveled by special Barre & Chelsea train to the quarries for further inspection.
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