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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
4
A compact column from the St. Johnsbury Caledonian includes satirical quips on everyday life and public affairs. It notes a Spring cleanup, gasoline Sundays, and reflections on peace, honesty, and common behaviors. It also jests about fashion in beverages, church attendance, and household piano ownership, ending with a quip about Bolsheviki and Mary Ann.
A Hurtsford Courant opinion piece marks Napoleon Bonaparte’s death on May 4, 1821 and argues that Wilhelm II’s exile mirrors Napoleonic ambition, labeling the modern German ruler bloodthirsty and deserving of punishment for overreaching in power.
Miss Bele Silver attended a Lew Tome event in Greenshore Rond last Sunday. James Ratton of Greenshore Bond and Mies Marjorie Mall visited relatives in Stowe. John Pike of Montpelier returns home after weeks visiting his daughter in Greenshore. A Friday evening welcome at the Methodist church featured Mrs. W.L. Bradford and a fine program. Local reports mention Alvira Ranson visiting, a fine horse shown, and changes in Butter production plans. Road work faced delays due to spring conditions. Rev. Audrey Graham attended a Presbytery meeting with East Craftsbury. Cruising notes include Civell Anair returning home, Bernice Allen visiting Allen Hall, and plans for residents Sumner Pinney and Jacksons moving to Morviseville. Pred Leavitt went to Canada. William Piper relocated to Reel Island, P.Q. to be station master.
A brief card of thanks extends gratitude to neighbors for help during illness. Marion Be and Quimby Vast Barnet are named with warm wishes for continued good health and fewer troubles. The note expresses appreciation for the community’s kindness and support.
Letter from Milbank, North Dakota native Donald A. Thomas writes from France about using Fruit-a-tives tablets to ease long standing nervous sick headaches and dyspepsia. He cites personal relief after first use and praises the remedy, while noting wartime exchange rates and ongoing talks of engineering feats in France.
The village reports visitors and hostesses at Mrs. Nellie Brown and Mrs. M. Leake's places. Geo Dee wired for electric lights. various residents including the Lewises, Miss Abby Smith, and Mrs. Chan Owens plan events. The Lewis Aid Society hosts a May 16 play Fifteen Miles to Happy Town with cream and cake. Several villagers move, visit, or extend repairs, while Edward Tucson returns from service in France with his mother.
In West Danville a sizable group from Herve attended a Manville church service Sunday morning and afternoon to hear Radiger describe his life in a German origin where he spent six months or more. Next Sunday Rev En court will preach at the chapel here, Mrs Parker is quite ill, and local notes mention Taylor Iron and a few others.
Mrs Arthur Redbell of Boston and other local families attended a special convocation where officers were installed for the coming year. Refreshements followed as Olin Aint presided abroad. Other notes report hospital appeals, local visits, and an ill child improving amid a critical condition.
A mistyped ad urges readers to treat tiredness and backache with Foley Kidney Dills to restore kidney health and regular activity. It claims lasting benefit and widespread use, noting victims of distaccel symptoms should seek early treatment.
Newark notices summarize residents relocating to a vacant tenement once occupied by Mrs Annis. Mr Owen Tigpdeston and Mrs Mary Annis are among those moving in. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Jennie Craig at West Burke. Bertha Ball visits Corydon Ball then returns to Barton. Leora Berry with scarlet fever in Island Pond convent.
Employment notice inviting women to join Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co in Connecticut. Promises good pay, steady full time work, healthful shop conditions, company hotel board and room, recreation and education features, insurance and medical, and references. Apply to Employment Department Beacon Falls.
An advertised vegetable medicine claims to improve digestion relieve constipation and stimulate appetite with no harm. It is offered by Drs BP True & Co Suburn Me with prices listed at 40, 60 and 1.00 dollars.
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