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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1939
Page
4
The American Wildlife Institute notes about 200 wild duck species exist worldwide with roughly one quarter in North America. Some divers have been recovered at depths of 90 feet by fishermen using nets. The ruddy duck is among the smallest, with a female producing an egg mass rivaling that of larger species.
A reader letter argues the Metropolitan District Commission ignored the Cambridge Mayor City Engineer and Planning Board in drafting the Cottage Farm Overpass plans. The Planning Board asked for two changes including limited Memorial Drive commercial vehicle access and widened lanes near Vassar Brookline Streets, which the Commission refused.
An aromatic root known as sang and valued in China for medicinal use. Medical men say it has limited use beyond a demulcent, though Chinese households employ it for many purposes.
Galax leaves from the North Carolina mountains show unusual preservation. Cases sent on long voyages arrive in perfect condition. In early times Queen Victoria reportedly sourced galax leaves from the Southern Appalachians.
The Cambridge dealer promotes a big Xmas package around the 1940 Ford V-8. The ad stresses a comfortable family car, easy down payment, liberal allowances, and invites customers to discuss options with Arthur Mackenzie and staff at 185 Mass Ave near M.LT.
A group including Edna L. Spencer and Frank J. Lehan petitioned in Superior Court to declare Mayor Richard M. Russell’s election illegal. Judge Cox denied the petition. Local figures Harry Stimpson heads the Industrial Assn party event. Frank McDermott dies at St Elizabeth's Hospital. Samuel Kenney, 55, dies after heart trouble. Bob Herren, once a city employee, survives a traffic accident with connections to Central Sq. business. The City Council debates the electric lighting plant purchase.
Robert Luce announces Walter J. Byron as secretary in charge of the local office in Room 204 at the Post Office Building Central Square. Byron will be available daily for conferences between 1 and 3 PM. After Congress adjourns, Mr Kempton and Miss Bryden from the Washington office will also hold office hours at the Waltham and Cambridge offices.
Java in the East Indies is described as the most densely populated land mass in the world, with population per square mile highlighted in the report.
The island Tobago lies off Trinidad’s northeast coast near Venezuela and the Orinoco delta. Its vegetation is described as luxuriantly tropical and Port of Spain lies about twenty miles away.
A report explains that the hippopotamus sweats blood. When aroused the animal's skin releases oil mixed with a reddish tint, giving the appearance of sweating blood.
Advert claims Spry produces finer breads and cakes with purer fries, reducing acrid smoke and odor. It says Spry stays fresher longer and creams easily, asserting three key advantages over rivals and urging a switch for baking and frying.
At one time the term Worm served as a general name for any reptile or insect, reflecting historical usage in early lexicons and regional speech patterns. The note highlights shifting language as scientific naming matured.
City of Cambridge advertising a public filing by John E Quinn Timothy F Leany and L E Guth perhaps for a seven day restaurant on Boylston Street Cambridge. Application seeks to license sale of alcoholic beverages for dining room and kitchen with storage in cellar under a building. Hearing date appears in December before the Board of License Commissioners.
Horace Whitman Hower of aepoe in said County petitions the Massachusetts Probate Court in Cambridge to change his name to Edward Whitman Roewer. A written appearance to contest must be filed by December 27, 1939, before ten oclock in the forenoon, per Judge John C. Leggat.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts notes a petition for Ruth Harrington of Belmont to be appinted administratrix of Frante elly late of Cambridge. Objections must be filed in writing at Cambridge Superior Court before the forenoon of December 27, 1939. Witness John C. Leggat, First Judge, dated December 1, 1939. Register Loring P. Jordan. Dec 9 18 23.
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