Boston College Freshmen Open Cambridge Courts
The Cantab Club of Cambridge provides Rindge School Gym for Boston College Freshmen Basketball on Sundays starting January 6. Teddy Galligan coaches the BC freshmen as they meet the Duke Club of Cambridge at 3 PM, followed by Cantab Club versus Crimson Independents of Harvard University.
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Cambridge
Boston College
Rindge School
Teddy Galligan
Boston College Maroons
Duke Club
Crimson Independents
Harvard University
Disabled Veterans to Meet in Cambridge Council Chamber
Final arrangements set for an open meeting of all Disabled Veterans in Cambridge on Thursday January 12 at City Hall Council Chamber. Guest speakers include Mayor John W Lyons State Commander Eugene Sheehan and Colonel William J Blrke regional manager of the U S Veterans Bureau.
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Cambridge
John W. Lyons
Eugene Sheehan
William J. Blrke
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Early Cremations in American History
The first cremation in America occurred in 1782 for Col. Henry Laurens, a Continental Congress president and Washington staffer, cremated on his Charleston estate per his will. A week later, his close friend was cremated. The first crematorium in the United States was built in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1876 by Dr. Francis Julius Le Moyne.
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America
Henry Laurens
Continental Congress
General Washington
England
Charleston
Washington
Francis Julius le Moyne
Beating Binding Zulu Custom on In Law Contact
The text describes a traditional Zulu custom forbidding a man to look at his wife’s mother and a wife from mentioning her husband’s parents. If compelled to speak they must turn away or use a fence to communicate. It emphasizes strict avoidance between in laws.
A New Manhattan Market Blossoming
The Manhattan Market at Central Square shows growing Christmas business with a 20 percent rise over last year. Management led by Taylor plans a bigger floor space and self serve grocery department open to walls on Green street as the Cambridge institution expands its 40 year record of service.
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Manhattan
Central Sq
Green Street
Taylor
Cambridge
Wind Born Skin Damage Debunked by NYU Tests
Scientists at New York University found wind does not cause wind burn. Tests show wind reduces skin moisture but does not redden skin. Sunlight and ultraviolet rays cause sunburn, with wind intensifying the effect by drying the skin.
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New York University
Valparaiso: A Coastal City with Hills and High Peak Views
Valparaiso, a Spanish named port city rising from the shore into hills up to 1000 feet, is described as beautifully situated. The city, claimed to house over 250000 residents, overlooks Mt. Aconcagua visible on clear days above Andean neighbors.
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Valparaiso
Vale of Paradise
Mt. Aconcagua
Inventors of Photography and Early Methods
The text outlines Daguerre announcing daguerreotype details in 1839, using iodine sensitized silver plates and mercury vapors. Niepce early photographs on tin coated with bitumen, later fixing images after 14 years. Niepce partnered with Daguerre before his death, followed by Isadore joining later.
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Louis J. Daguerre
Daguerreotype
Niepce
Judea
Niepees
Daguerre
Con Isadore
Local Officials and Citizens Eye 1940 Roles and Clubs
A kaleidoscope of Cambridge civic figures outlines plans for 1940. Mayor Lyons plots airship interest and street policy while several officials anticipate new titles and posts. Politically minded groups discuss home rule, Elks leadership, and party activity as citizens form clubs and discuss public service.
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Edna Burke
Lyon
Walter Wardwell
Streets Mahoney
Lyons
Eddie Donovan
Jerry Allen
Clarence P. Kidder
Statue of American Womanhood for 1939 World's Fair facade
New York sculptor Gaetano Cecere created a statue named American Womanhood to adorn the Home Furnishings Building at the 1939 New York World's Fair. The statue stands as a symbolic representation on the fair’s architecture.
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New York
Gaetano Cecere
Home Furnishings
Savings Clubs Spur New York World Fair Trip Plans
At age thirty eight States operate savings clubs to depositors urging weekly savings toward a trip to the 1939 New York World's Fair. The plan was announced as a program to foster discipline and build funds for the fair outing next spring.
Citadel leads Central Square Theatre program
Friday to Monday features Robert Donat Rosalind Russell Ralph Richardson and Rex Harrison in Citadel a drama of a young physician who saves trapped workers and builds a life with a wife. Companion film Down on the Farm stars Jed Prouty Spring Byington. Also Spring Madness with Maureen O'Sullivan Lew Ayers Ruth Hussey Joyce Compton and Sharp Shooters with Michael Whalen Gloria Stuart. Saturday matinee features Hughie McGinness and Hawk of the Wilderness chapter.
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Robert Donat
Rosalind Russell
Ralph Richardson
Rex Harrison
Jed Prouty
Spring Byington
Jones Family
Maureen O'Sullivan
Lew Ayers
Ruth Hussey
Joyce Compton
Michael Whalen
Gloria Stuart
Hughie McGinness
Cantabs Meet Crimson Independents in Rivalry Return
Cantabs clash with Crimson Independents at Rindge Tech Gym Sunday afternoon after Cantabs recent wins over Hull Collegians and Worcester Nortons. Preliminary: Boston College Freshmen vs Duke Club of Cambridge at 3 p.m.
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Rindge Tech
Cantab
Crimson Independents
Crimsons
Cantabs
Hull Collegians
Nortons
Worcester
Boston College
Duke Club
Cambridge
Tailor-Bird Builds Fine Nest Insect Silk Sewn Nest
The tailor-bird of India Burma and China earns its name from sewing two strong plant leaves together to form a nest pocket. Its beak acts as a needle and it uses caterpillar cocoon silk or vegetable fiber for thread. The nest is lined with vegetable down horse hair and fine grass for light, snug bedding.
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India
Burma
China
Foolscap Watermark Origin Linked to Cromwell Era
A fool’s cap and bells watermarked on 13 by 16 inch sheets gave foolscap its name. One account says Parliament ordered the mark during Cromwellian days after royal monopolies ended, as a derisive replacement for royal arms.
Sentinel Files Chronicle Local Deaths and City Affairs
Funeral services for John D. Mullin, brother of Thos W Mullin, were held in Dorchester after heart failure claimed his life at 30. The Cambridge scene saw 1913 industrial growth at 16 percent, while Mayor Barry touted a new industry policy. Local clubs hosted New Year events. ex-councilman Quilty was promoted. Casey reelected Cambridge Democratic Club president. Progressives clashed with Johnsons stance at a state meeting. A measure to strengthen Mother's Aid Law and the Kenny-Cuorley signature dispute also featured in this broad civic roundup.
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John D. Mullin
Thos. W. Mullin
Central 5Q
Dorchester
Mullins
East Cambridge
Barry
Cambridge
Central Club
Board of Trade
J. Pierce Quilty
Harold
California
Johnson
P. R
Henry Jey
House
First Authentic Record of Any Gem Is the Pearl
The Pearl holds a 3000 year history from ancient texts to Roman fashion. Legends say pearls originate from dew drops or celestial tears, while experts note orient and water purity shape luster. Salt water varieties include Oriental, Tahiti, Venezuela, and Australia grades with distinct hues.
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Rome
Montreal Herald
Tahiti
Venezuela
Australia
Harvard Trust Company Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Harvard Trust Company will be held at the offices in Harvard Square Cambridge on January day at 2 o'clock. Arthur M. Wright of Cambridge is named in the notice. December 2. tas.
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Harvard Trust Company
Cambridge, the
Harvard Square
Cambriid
Arthur M. Wright
Cambrider
Tas
Air Map Shows Manhattan Skyline and Fair Grounds
An aerial photographer captured New York skyline with the New York World's Fair grounds in view. An artist marked distances from Manhattan points to the fair and noted entrances to bridges and highways including the Triborough Bridge and Grand Central Parkway.
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Manhattan
New York World’s Fair
New York
Triborough Bridge
Helland
New Jersey
Lower Manhattan
Williamsburg Bridge
the Battery
Brooklyn Bridge
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