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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
5
A garbled OCR style entry shows a Vermont publishing company Pelley Publishing Co Inc based in Johnsbury with repeated price and location strings. The fragment mentions the Fohnsbury Caledonian and includes unclear references to a minter and military or postal terms without coherent context.
A satirical editorial laments social trends from gender roles to consumer habits. It critiques wartime memory, domestic life, public morals, and media hype while questioning patriotism and personal responsibility in a shifting society. The piece reads as a dated social column with playful, misspelled, or garbled phrases reflecting a period voice.
An analysis from Swift & Co. explains butter and egg price swings driven by government stock commandeering and Food Administration policies. It cites panic, demand surges, and production delays as key factors, noting heavy New York receipts and rising wholesale prices while urging public understanding rather than manipulation theory.
Lunenburg and nearby towns see a flurry of activity with residents in Littleton St Johnsbury and Barre for business and medical matters. Hattie Smith ill with bronchial pneumonia. Sarah Somers elderly woman hurt herself. Sidney Luther and others attend Holden auction. Porn Houston to practice as registered nurse. Charles Rawey and Lille Farnworth noted visitors to town clerk’s office.
Barnet notices show a charity yarn drive beginning next week. Mrs Eber Willey will supply yarn and directions at her home for knitters. Other items mention Anna Sargeant aiding in Littleton, a carload cattle trip to Bethel, and a tax interest visit by H Hazelton. A dance at Odd Fellows hall with St Johnsbury orchestra drew a large crowd, Violet Guthrie visited Edith Hazelton, and lumbermen from New Durham arrived to cut pine on W S Brook's hill lot, lodging in the Hurd Clement house on Henderson Street.
Rev. Mr. Rutan of Boston is expected to preach next Sunday in Hutson. Mrs. Maal Gilfillien hosted a Women’s Auxiliary meeting the previous week. Jubilee campaign events of the National W.C.T.U begin March 20 with pledges. Sewing circle at Mrs Elliott’s, and Red Cross drive for clothing and beds. Franklin Dow returns from Dartmouth for a ten day vacation. Miss Virginia Elliott returns to Readsboro. Mrs. Kite Kinney called to Perkinsville. Miss Margaret Willey returns from Newport News as a Red Cross nurse. Stew Rutan of Arlington Mass is mentioned with a note on his reception in East Barnet and a chapel talk on Camp Devers.
Local notes report Lila Penny completing a school term and returning home to Cabot. Mentions include Arthur Rogers of Cabot charged with assault on John Pamny, visitors at Henry Deme and the Orton family, Will and Honey Homey returning from five weeks away in Baton and Lawrence, Alta Homey hosting the King’s Daughters on April 2, Eugene Domey writing from Coh long Germany about measles, Rev Sehoff and family visiting Hazelton, Kenneth Moore and Allen children sick with colds, sympathy for Murdo Smith on the loss of a twin daughter, Pauline Harvey Dunbar assisting the eB sisters during the sugar season, Ernest Orton with Mildred in St Johnsbury, Mildred a student at the Academy.
East Barnet residents attend Boston car show while others report visits to St Johnsbury Hospital and family gatherings. Notables include Tan Fulford, Dennis McNamart, Helen Gammell, the Feeteau family, and Marjorie Newport relations.
A fragmentary report notes Mrs. W. Puttiel and Rutan of Arlington, Mire attend a gathering as candidates. Pauline Magoo visits Monin and McGill of Boston, while Min Gi yha Mette, Fulford, and others are mentioned in social notes. Lisbon, NLD resident Riss Weleh visits in midweek. Ligtie Kendall and Aditine accompany a trip home.
John Strobridge, longtime West Barnet resident, died at home on January 10, 1865, after a life spent in Topsham Orange and Groton. Services were held at the Presbyterian church in West Topsham with floral tributes noting “father.” Survived by a daughter Florence, a son-in-law and several relatives, and many local friends attended from nearby towns. A sugar party for the plunge raised about $14 at the village hall.
Tipray Jewell, one of the oldest residents of the town, died on Tuesday March 14 and was buried at Riverside cemetery on Friday. The funeral at White Home was attended by Rev J H Winslow, with G. Ay Ry burial rites read. He was born August 3, 18, the son of Levi and Abumu Devel Me. He lived on the family farm in Sewell Patriot area, raised six children and left twenty two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His faithful wife and youngest son George cared for him in his final years.
In Greensboro Vermont at the home of the bride and groom’s parents Rev Edward C Hayes presided over a double ring ceremony marrying Charles F Goodrich and Miss Mexie Hartson. The couple, both well regarded locals, will reside on the farm. guests shared congratulations and refreshments afterward.
Bradford society notes list L A Neal and family moving into the Conant house owned by M A Jenkins next week, Walter C Low of New York visiting about a summer home, Hazel Adams recovering at a Hartford hospital, Phillip Frost arriving at Camin Morritt N J from overseas, and Amos Sawyer visiting his aunt and uncle in Burlington, with Mrs L A Neal spending the day.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions constant pairs, pear tasting, pains, and possible fraud. Mentions MALSHBANK MENHOX and dealer limits. Sparse readable entities suggest a damaged notice or ad about restrictions and wrongdoing, with no clear event or persons confirmed.
Local notes report residents retiring, job changes, and visits across towns. Gustaf Krastock retire from Clarenoyt NS Hy. Mrs Minerva Chast in New York for a week. temporary assignments for A N Lambert at Beartford Me. two hundred attend Talkfest in Armory Hall. Miss Michelle Emerson noted. poem Dye We S. Cole visiting Hillington. A C Deters confined, now recovering at home. diverse social and church notices continue with local travel, sick lists, and school plans.
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