St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-24


WI ore Men Like MIR. Aiken Needed.
Among the distinguished outsiders
who have been within our borders OF late,
none have made friends and made a
better impression upon agriculturalists
generally, than has Hon. George Aitken
of Woodsto ck, Vt. Mr. Aitken is at
present secretary OF the Vermont board
of agriculture, having succeeded his
excellency Gov. Bell, when that gentle
man was elected to his present exalted
station. Mr.. Aitken has farm of 500
acres, and is very successful breeder of
cattle and sheep. He is a true born
Scotchman, wide-awake, up to-date
gentleman of the Goth century. He came
to the dairy meeting at Pittsfield TO tell
our Maine farmers bow to raise alfalfa
in the Green Mountain state, and he told
it well, too. So well that many dairy
man went home determined to try a
piece another year. He also made a
great hit at the banquet held in the even
ing, where he spoke very delightfully."-,
and complimentary of the high grade of
butter that Maine is now turning out.
We hope that Mr.. Aitken can be induced
to come and do some institute work here
another season. He is the kind of man
that it does one good to hear, and we
can't have to much of this kind of talk
ing at our farmers Institutes Turf,
Farm and Home.
The Asy lum's Good Showing.
The auditors report shows a good
substantial decrease in the expenses of
state institutions during the past
year. The state hospital tor the insane
has reduced expenses nine thousand
dollars. The Record would be the first
to say harsh things if this decrease made
any difference in the care OF the unfortu-
nate patients. We believe it is a tact
that today the Vermont insane are hav.
ing better care than ever before and at
less expense, Waterbury Record.
MIR. Clement and His Platform.
Four years ago p. W. Clement had an
issue to talk about and he made the
most of it. This year he is trying tc
find an issue with which to go before thu
people as a candidate for governor. blu
thus lar has not had very good luck
However, we all know the persona
elements in the contention and that hi
real platform, ifhe should have bushels o
live issues, would, in tact, when literall
translated. read about like
Resolved, That want it.
Resolved, That don't want the othe
fellow to get it, st. Johnsbury Reput
lican.
The Pure Food bill in Vermont.
The pure food bill pending in Congres
ought to have support in Vermont for
will stop the adulteration Of map
products. 1t is not new measure.
has been pending for many years, an
there have been several Investigations b
different committees to determine tt
need Tor such legislation. 1t has bee
fought with vigor, particularly by II
associations OF rectifers and wholesa
liquor dealers. lit is true, as DR.. Vile
OF the agricultural department has s
frequently asserted, that 50 per cent OF q
the WHISTLES and other distilled liquor
offered for sale in the United S ates al
impure or adulterated, they have reaso
to do so. But a determined Effort t
pass it is to be made at the preser
session. Burlington News.
A Minister Learning "a Trade
Hardwick has minister that is mac
of the right clay. He wants to reac
the people with his message of hope an
comfort and knows that to do tn
successfully he must view life from the
standpoint. He is learning the ston
cutters trade. 1t is no wonder be Wa
chosen to represent his town in Il
legislature and made a valuable membe
Would there were more preachers Ill
Rev. |. A. Dixon. The world is bette
f1r such men, Burlington Clipper.