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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1919
Page
2
A fragmented vintage notice from St Johnsbury Vermont hints at a publishing house and editor names. The readable fragment mentions Whittier and a retail or notice line about a term or price. Details are incomplete but imply a local publishing issue.
A fragmented report from a local scene describes a chaotic village meeting with heated rhetoric on national topics, a crowded turnout, and a disrupted agenda. It notes public sentiment, a dog in the crowd, and a final vote spending $11.00 of taxpayers’ money amid store of opinions and local concerns.
A garbled State News item describes rising tensions among Western capitalists and various regional factions. It mentions meetings, committees, and possible demonstrations, with scattered names and places obscured by OCR errors. The fragmentary text also includes references to influenza remedies and a chaotic hotel scene.
An advertisement from Oudenburg area promotes New Thought medicine claiming to improve liver and stomach troubles, cure yellowish complexion, and renew vitality. The ad lists Ray teaterial and mentions A Youn and Benox as associated figures advocating the approach.
The Commercial Club urged exemption of Plymouth area properties in a tax debate, with members voting unanimously to support exemptions for the Plymouth Creamery and related properties. A three-member committee was appointed to present the matter locally and arrange a special meeting, while the group noted progress on the State Normal school issue and read telegraphs announcing Gov. Coolidge's election.
Mrs. Hastings widow of Winfield Hastings died at her Waterford home after a long illness. She leaves four sons and a daughter, noted for business sense and charitable work. A longtime Church of the True Life follower, she was honored for loyalty, kindness, and civic involvement in the Vermont community. Her death removes a devoted mother, church member, and friend to many in Waterford and surrounding towns.
A fragmented notice describes an upcoming event featuring New England Fat Men with a banquet and entertainment. Key figures include Mavi Willie of Rock Island and attendees from St Johnsbury and Wells, among others. The piece mentions a business meeting and a social program with a pool, hinting at a committee and organizers.
The American Legion schedules a ball on Armistice Night with a concertine program from RN and a dance to follow. The organizing committee includes chairman Carlyle B. Sargent and members Tenalt Blodwett Captain Wilcox and Crouse Binmita.
The Funeral of Mrs. Perley F Hazen was held at the North church on Wednesday with pastor A Martin presiding. The service was conducted by TL Richwls, with music by the church organ and a procession of mourners listed, including John Co Chuk and A B Noyes. Flowers from numerous organizations surrounded the service before burial in Pleasant cemetery.
A War Department notice from the United States Army at No. 41 facility outlines enlistment in the Motor Transport Corps. It notes high interest and ongoing vacancies, urging volunteers to join rather than other branches. Weekly figures show 1,405 enlistments and a total of 2,700 since May 1, with prospective recruits entering the Motor Transport School under the stated terms.
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