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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
DOMESTIC SERVICE,
COURSES PLANNED
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Trained Home Maker Is to Have
an Eight Hour Day and Stand
ard Minimum Wage.

Courses for training home assist
ants, who will go into the home by the
day, hour or week and work on a
schedule of hours and fixed wages,
have been inaugurated by the Young
Women's Christian Association as "A
means for meeting the problem of do
nestle service. s
The object of this course, now being
tried out in New York City. is to place
domestic service OH the same dignified
basis as clerical work, trained nursing
or other professions open to women.
The home assistant will work eight
hours day for a salary of $154a week.
She will not live in the home of her
employer or take her meals there. She
will have an hour for luncheon, when
she can 20 to a restaurant or eat
lunch which she has brought with her
just as she would were she employed
in factory. The employer will not
address the home worker. by her first
name She will be Miss Smith or Mrs.
Brown, as the case may be.
Applicants for the course are care
fully selected, and registrants are ap-
pealfng in large numbers. With the
same Independence as to- recreation
hours, places of eating and living as
the factory girl, house-work has a
greater appeal. as being q less monoto-
nous and more interesting work to the
& y
average woman.
The course is thorough one in plain
cooking, waiting on table and door,
chamber work, plain sewing, care of
children making of menus and the
washing and ironing of light things
Heavy work is to be done by outside
workers On graduation. the student
receives certificate which proves her
qualification as dependable home
worker capable of attending to all ordi-
nary duties in home.
The Young WOmen's Christian Asso-
citation has been interested in the prob
lem Of domestic service both from the
standpoint of the employee and from
that of the employer for some years.
The first commission on Household
EIHploS IueHt Hdue It's Icpot l at Liz
fifth national convention of the Young
Womens Christian Association held in
Los Angeles, Cal, in May, 1915.
The difficulties of attracting capable
women to this field of work were laid
to the long hours, lack OF. Independence
in arranging recreation hours, lack OF
opportunities for growth and progress
aol 10 o1- ~ social STANDING
Girls have acquired distaste for
the conditions which govern household
work since the freedom they have ex-
perienced in working in munition fac
tories. By standardizing domestic serv-
ice it is believed by the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association that a
higher type of worker may be at
tracted to the necessary work in homes.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
! NEWPORT LOCALS

The star attraction of the week
will appear at Lanes Opera House
Wednesday evening. "Freckles"
Gene StIatton Porter's most popular
novel play song, with w. C. Thomp-
son the young Irish tenor as "Freck-
les" and a strong comedy cast. The
Freckles that you see when the cur
tain rises, coming down the long road
into the heart of the Limberlost, is a
pl9cky little red headed creature in
whom nature seems to have blended
all her moods. In him is fond tenn
pest and sunshine, joy and pity, the
trees and flowers and rocks and wat
erfalls speak in their own language.
AS in the book you listen to the SIM
pie story of his life as he tells it to
his Angel you sec thcl light of joy,
shadow of sadness, fla 5h of nirth and
earnestness as he tells OF his great
love which is reciproca.ed. You see
him rise from lowly life to one of
influence and powe.' through indoni-
table coura~ enc faith and inn
movable + ,-3.y. William Thomp-
son, VII. Is seen in the title role, is
peculiarly fitted for the role, being
possessed of handsome stage pre-
sencc and a wonderful sweet tenor
voice of great range and purity, a
combination seldom found in players
nowadays MI. Thompson is sup
ported by a competent cast, each OF
whom will contribute their share to
the success of the play. Sylvia
Richards plays the part of "Angel,'
p. j. Butler as Black Jack, Andy Pet
.erson as "Wessner," Katherine Cam
eron as Mrs. Duncan and Frank P
Farrell in the part of Mr.. Duncan. A
pleasant evening is in store for lovers
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
BARNET

The large new barn on the II. N.
Gillian farm at Barnet Center was
burned Saturday with all hay, I'M
threshed grain, farming tools and a
milking machine just installed. Thir-
ty-three head Of cattle and other
stock were saved. Some small stock
was burned. Only strenuous efforts
saved the house.
The st. Johnsbury Museum has
asked for the Goodwillie piano men
toned last week, if it is not too large
They already have the Rev. David
Goodwillie's spectacles and other
items of interest in early Barnet his
tory, some of which will be photo
graphed for the book which is being
prepared.
There will be meeting of the Bar
net History association this week to
talk over the article which has been
placed in the warning of the town
meeting. The committee consists at
present of Horace J. Warden, chair
man, John G. Roy, treasurer, C. B.
Bliss, secretary, Walter H. Johnson
and James J. Richie. They were APP
pointed at a public meeting called last
summer to consider the question of
having a town history. Before that
some of these same individuals had
talked with Mr. Wells and agreed to
find way for him to do the work.
They took this prompt action because
that was the only way to make sure
that the town would not lose the OPP
portunity to secure the priceless ser
vices of this Vermont historian. He
had sold his farm and had other pro-
| jects under consideration. So far the
work has been financed by the COM
lnittee themselves, each in turn loan
ings the treasury $500. 1t is a ques-
ton now whether it is best for the
committee to carry the work to COM
pletion on this plan, perhaps on that
basis, or for the town to take over
the work, appointing committee and
making an appropriation to cover ex-
| penses.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25

of this sort of play.
Reginald Burns has closed his lab
ors at the Livingston Pharmacy and
Gordon Mooney is now in the employ
of the new firm.
Miss Marion Newland arrived
home from Boston Sunday morning,
for few days visit with her par
ents.
Ray Hunt went to Boston Sunday
night to be present through the OPP
Grafton on Mrs. Hunt for goitre,
which took place at the Deaconess
hospital Monday morning.
Mrs. S. K Brigham and daughter
of st. Johnsbury visited at Mr. and
Mrs. G. P. McArthur's over Sunday.
Marion Spear, who has been quite
sick is improving.
John Clark, who has been seri-
ously i'll with pneumonia, is reported
as more comfortable. His brother
James, is also quite sick.
Lillian Clark, who makes her home
with Mrs. Clark, was taken i'll Sun
| day, making three in the family.
Cathlene Robinson and Kate
Twombley of Beebe went to Spring
field, Mass, Friday for a short visit
among friends, returning to Newport
Monday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
WALDEN

Clifton Greaves is home on fur
Tough with his parents at the Heights.
Mrs. Morehouse and children of
St. Johnsbury have been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hale.
Mrs. Louis Brill and child of Lyn-
donville recently visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Cassidy.
Willie Lowrey is at James Low
rey's. Though having several wounds
from the service he is fast regaining
fair degree of health.
Frank Walbridge of Woodsvillc
was in town recently.
Mrs. Merton Davidson is in hos
pital at st. Johnsbury for an opera
ton, which is reported as successful.
John Hanna had the misfortune to
have horse so severely injured Sun
day by kick that Veterinary Hough-
ton was called to attend it.
Miss Florence Plat of Cabot has
been. visiting her sister, Mrs. Schoff
at the parsonage.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
of the Walden and South Walden
charge will be held at the parsonage
at Walden, Monday, March at 1.3C
p. m.
Miss Lillian Calhoun has returned
to her school at Derby.
Ralph Calhoun returned Wednesday
from an eight weeks vacation with
friends and relatives in New York
and Pennsylvania.
Cottage prayer meeting at L. C
Calhoun's Wednesday evening, Feb
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
WEST WATERFORD

Walter Cushman is some better SO
he can go out some this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Lamere have
moved back on the DR.. Allen farm
and will take care of the fish ponds
The Red Cross people met with
Mrs. Lucia Daniels, Feb. ID. They had
a supper which netted $50 for the Red
Cross.
E. J. Farnham received letter
from William Perkins that he was at
the Odd Fellows home for an opera
ton on his eyes. His eyes have been
troubling him for a long time.
Mrs. Walter Cushman's brother
Harley, from overseas, is visiting her
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. F Beck and child
were at G. w. Hovey's, Saturday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
WOMEN BEGIN Y. w. C. A.
FOREIGN TRADE COURSES
Courses in New York City Prepare
Girls for South Ameri-
can Jobs.

Sensing a sudden call to Jobs for
American women in South America,
the. New York City Y. w. G.. A. has
opened Foreign Trade courses, includ-
ing classes in shipping. fling orders,
trade acceptances, tariff, consular in
voices, documents, insurance, mail or
der trade and other lines of interna-
tiolfal work hitherto left mostly to
men. These classes are designed to
meet after-war needs
South America is receiving particu-
lar attention as the T. W. G. A. is in.
formed of new jobs that are opening
in the southern countries Many girls
in New York who combine desire to
see the world with craving for finan-
cial independence are registering with
the expectation of going there to get
positions when their courses in train
Ing are completed.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
WEST DANVILLE

The entertainment given by the
school at Maplewood Hall Thursday
night was well attended and the
teachers realized enough TO finish
paying for the piano.
Henry Clifford spent Friday at st.
Johnsbury.
There will be box supper at Map
lewood Hall, Saturday night, Mch. 1,
for the benefit of the church. Every
body come and bring a box Music
by Rlakes orchestra.
Mrs. George Kittridge spent Fri
day and Saturday at st. Johnsbury.
Miss Nadine Hunt of st. Johns
bury is visiting her grandmother,
Mrs. George Kittredge.
Mrs. c.. c. Harrington spent We'd
nesday at st. Johnsbury.
Ed. Hastings of Waterford has
been visiting his brother, Gilbert
Hastings. His little niece, Mildred
Hastings was with him.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
Sunshine in October,

There is no season when such pleas
ant and sunny spots may be lighted
on and produce so pleasant an effect
on the feelings, as row in October.
The sunshine is peculiarly genial; and
in sheltered places on the side of a
bank, or of barn or house, one be-
comes acq,Elinaed and friendly with
the sunshine. 1t seems to be of a kind
and homely nature. And the green
grass strewn with a few witheren
leaves looks the more green and BEAR
tisnl for them-- Hawthorne.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25

er, for work on Saturday afternoon.
There is large amount of sewing to
be ready by March 10 an d all work
ers are urged to do all that is possible
and take the work home if unable to
be present at tho regular sewing
meetings.
There will be a meeting of the sex-
ecutive committee of the Red Gross
chapter on Monday afternoon, March
3, at Mrs G. " Turner'S. All mem-
bers of the committee arc urged to
be present as there is business of inn
portance to be attended to at this
time.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25

The American Y. w. C. A. has open
ed Hostess House in Germany, which
will serve as a residence house and
Social center for American women war.
workers who have advanced to do can
teen, Red Cross and Signal Corps work
with the Army of Occupation.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our friends,
neighbors, shopmates, and friends Of
Diamond Chapter, No. ID, O. E. S.,
for the kindness shown us during our
recent bereavement and for the beau
tiful floral tributes.
Mrs r. S. Nutting.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Nutting.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
Historic English Homestead.

The homestead of the tenant of Shot
terry farm, brought to the hammer at
Birmingham recently. was the house in
which Shakespeare and Anne Hatha-
way are said to have plighted their
troth according to the ancient rite of
sshandfast.-'
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25

The exchanges from cities where
'fFreckles" has been played are en-
thusiastic in their praise of the play,
the music and songs and the beautiful
scenic equipment with which the pro-
duetion has been mounted. Colonial
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their many kind acts of
sympathy during the loss of our dear
little one also to thank the relatives
and friends for the many beautiful
flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Smith.
E Evelyn Brickett.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25

The music and songs for the new
play "Freckles" which will be seen
at the Colonial, Friday night, Feb
ruary %, was written by the eminent
Viennese composer, Anatol Fried
land.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-25
Winter House Blooming
Bulbs

These Bulbs are already ported
and rooted with top growth started
and are guaranteed to bloom salts
factorily in any ordinary Office OF
living room. They are carefully
packed in cartons so that they can
be safely carried home during the
coolest of weather. They make
splendid gifts to send to your friends
whether sick or well. They carry
with them feeling of comfort and
good cheer all out of proportion to
the small cost.
We have in stock Crocus, Tulips,
Roman Hyacinth, Grape Hyacinth,
Pocticus Narcissus, Trumpet Narcis-
sus and Gala Lilly at 25 cents a
package. Postage extra (for one
package 5 cents) four or more pack
ages no charge for postage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
SENATORS AGAIN
DISCUSS PRICES;
PLAN FOR TALK

Washington, Aug. 4.-"Discus-
sion" of the high cost of living was
resumed in the senate today immed-
lately after the session opened.
Chairman Gronne of the agricultur-
al committee, announced that he
had called a committe meeting to-
morrow to discuss" measures to
reduce the cost of living
Senator Gronna declared that the
packers and all dealers in food pro-
ducts never made higher profits"
than they did under the food admin
istration's licensing plan during the
war.
Senator Kirby, Democrat, of
Arkansas, asked if the govern
ment's grain corporation was not
now manipulating prices.
What is this man Barnes do
ing?" he asked.
"Mr. Barnes has been criticized in
all the wheat states" Senator Gron-
ma answered, "for bearing down the
prices. He has made every possible
effort to reduce prices"
Senator Nelson said the Canadian
government had taken over the
wheat crop in that country and
wiped" out Canadian exchanges.
A western Illinois paper for west
ern Illinois people-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
LABOR PARTY is
PLANNING OPEN
SESSION FRIDAY
Arrangements VIII be Made to Con-
duet Campaign for COnstStu-
tiOnaI Convention.

The new Labor party, under the
process OF organization, will lay
plans for conducting a campaign
for the election OF delegates to the
constitutional convention. at a
meeting to be held in Industrial
hall Friday night.
All members of organized labor
have been invited to attend the ses-
sion. It will be an open meeting.
The Labor party has no candidates
for nomination at the primaries
next month, but it IS expected that
it will have a ticket by petition.
The Labor party of Illinois is
sending out a call to central labor
bodies, labor parties and other labor
organizations interested. to send
Representatives to conference on
Monday, Aug. IS at Chicago to dis
cuss the question of organiZingg a
national Labor party and calling a
convention this fall for that pur-
pose.
It is probable that copies of the
call will not reach all labor groups
interested, owing to the fact that
there is nowhere a complete list of
those who have either started or
discussed starting a Labor party.
Therefore all groups interested in
the formation of national Labor
party are asked to correspond at
once with Frank J. Esper, secre-
tary, Labor party of Illinois, 166
West Washington street. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
THERE comes a time on
eyerv farm when work

THERE comes a time on
every farm when work
must be done at once if
it is to be done at all. 1t may
be blowing, cultivating, har-
vesting, or housing of the
crops. When conditions are
right the work must be
started and pushed with all
possible speed if the farm is
to pay a maximum return
that season.
Under such conditions the
man on the job has no time
to go to town, even to get
necessary supplies, and no one
on the place can be spared
for that purpose.
Some times it is necessary to send
In for food, seed, or machinery, but
for his requirements of petroleum
products, the farmer knows that he
will be supplied by the dark, green
tank wagon of the Standard Oil
Company Qndiana) which calls at
his home as regularly, though not
as often, as does the man who
brings his mail
He has learned that he can depend
upon this delivery service, and that
the Standard Oil man win deliver
his kerosene, gasoline and lubricat-
ing oil not only to his door, but, if
needs be, to the tractor in the field
there are 10000 tractors in the
Middle Vest.
This is the reason for the harmon
ious, close, friendly relations which
always has existed between the
Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
and the farmers of the Middle
West. Also this is another reason
why the Standard Oil Company
Qndiana) takes pride in its position
as a public servant, doing an ex-
acting job as well as it knows
how, to the distinct advantage of
the man who raises the crops, and
the millions who eat them.
Standard Oil Company
QmdiGnG)
$40 So. Aichiem Avenue CHICAGO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
BRITAIN HONORS
SEA FORCES FOR
THEIR WAR ROLE

London. Aug. 4.-The important
role played by the British navy
during the great war was commem-
GRATED today by naval pageant on
the Thames, the day marking the
fifth anniversary of the historic
mobilization of the British fleet.
The plans of the program, while
giving recognition to the allied and
associated powers, laid stress on
the fact that this was a purely Brit
ish occasion and the Union Jack
and the banners of st. George, St
Patrick, ST. Andrew and st. David,
predominated in the decoration
along the riverside.
In planning the celebration eff
forts were made to symbolic the
development of Great Britain S
naval power and typify the connec-
ton between the navy and the mer-
camille marine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
AN ACCOMPLISHED CHILD.

Gabe Yawkey, on his way to
Tumlinville, Ark, met Gap John
son OF Rumpus Ridge, going home.
"Ho, Gapi" he saluted. Il sorte=
stopped at your place to get a
drink OF water and they told me
your least boy, Bearcat, had got
hold OF your gun a few minutes
before and cracked down on the
presiding elder. who was passing,
and shot his hat from his head as
slick as a whistle at about a hun
bred and fifty yards
We'll. 1 b'dogged!" was the re-
ply. And just think, Gabe, the lit
tie cuss is only five years old!"-
Kansas City Star.
5000 MARINES ARRIVE.
New York, Aug. Alive thous-
and marines, who distinguished
themselves at Belleau woods and
Chateau Thierry. arrived on the
steamer George Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
NEGLEY MAKES
HALF ARRESTS
One Hundred Thirteen Of 25S Per-
sons Taken l.. July We're
Motorists.
Especial Moline serviceJ

Pleasant Negley, Moline motor
cycle officer, made many arrests
during the month of July. Two
hundred and fifty-eight arrests
were made during the month, Ser
geant Charles Grell. who compiled
the report, said today. One hun
bred and thirteen of these we're
made by Officer Negley, mostly on
charges of speeding.
More motorists were arrested in
July this year than in any other
month in Moline's history, said Ser
geant GreII. During June, 103 mo-
florists were taken into custody and
236 arrests were made. The mo-
torcycle cop makes a small fee for
each arrest, outside of his regular
salary.
Arrests on charges OF fntoxica-
ton and disorderly conduct are
about the same as in other months.
Not many, according to the police.
OF the ~ arrests made in July on
disorderly conduct charges in
voIved liquor. Eighteen were held
for being drunk; 80 were taken on
the same charge in June. Eight
persons were charged with oper-
ating a motor vehicle without the
owners consent in July and II
were Aeld on larceny charges.
Saturday, Negley started his Au-
gust record Ten auto drivers were
halted Saturday afternoon and
evening.
C. E. Scharfenberg OF Davenport,
and o. johnson OF Moline, both
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
CRAFTSMAN AT
FEDERAL RIVER
OFFICE CALLED
Funeral Services Over Remains of
A. j. Stib0lt Held at Residence
This Morning.

Funeral services over the re-
mains Of A J. Sdbolt, for years
craftsman at the United States en-
gineers' Office in Rock Island, were
held at the family residence, 522
West Seventh street, Davenport, at
10 o'clock this morning. Services
at the home and at the grave at
Oakdale cemetery were private.
Mr.. Stibolt was operated upon
one year ago and seemed never to
have fully recovered.
He had been connected with the
United States engineers for almost
80 years, and was well known n
Rock Island as one of courteous
and gentlemanly manner. His
death marks the second within a
few months at the engineers ONCE,
r. s. Blakemore having lied within
the recent past. Captain ". A. Sti-
bolt, son of the deceased, several
years ago was united in marriage
to Miss Helen Davis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Davis Of Rock
Island.
He was born Nov. s, 1857, at Ca
lena, ILL.,, in the other half of the
house then occupied by General
Ulysses S. Grant. He came to Day.
export at a very early age and re-
ceived his education there. On Sept.
20, 1880, he was married to Miss
Ottilie Biederbecke by Rev. Arthur
A. Judy of the Unitarian church.
Mr.. Stibolt attended the Unitarian
church. He was especially loved by
all the younger children who knew
him.
The survivors are his wife, Mrs
OttiIie Stibolt, one daughter, Mrs.
Leon H. Hass of Davenport, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
ROCK ISLAND TO
LOSE REVENUE
OFFICE, REPORT
Deputy Collector John H. Hansen
Says He Has Received no
Notice OF Possibility.

A rumor coming from Chicago
today is to the effect that the
division Office of internal revenue
in Rock Island is to be discon-
tinued.
John Hansen, deputy in charge
of collections, stated this morning
that he knew nothing of such a
possibility. T. J. Cavanaugh, dep
uty in charge Of the stamp Office
is in Chicago today.
If the rumor proves correct. Il
is certain to precipitate a vigorous
protest from Rock Island. Recent
announcement from Washington
stated that Rock Island was to
retain it's division Office under the
re-districting plans, which absorbs
the Peoria district into that of the
first or Chicago district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04

Mrs. w. B. Barker Of the West End
Settlement for their services to me.
In leaving Rock Island regret
that 1 did not accomplish more
here. but l 60 TO other fields which
offer greater invitation TO the ser
vices Of an evangelist. While was.
here / was maligned, but in tho
face of the endeavors of my en-
emies to bring my meetings to ruin,
they went on and without inter
ruption."
Rev. Delk leaves tomorrow for
Mattoon He is also considering
holding services in Terre Haute,
Ind. but it is probable that he will
conduct the campaign in Nation
first.