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Newspaper

The Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1886

Page

4

Duck raising gains in popularity in New York markets

A New York Mail and Eevee reporter notes the rapid rise of duck farming as a leading poultry sector. White Pekins are most in demand, with Rouens and Aylesburys following. profits in Boston area show a single duck yielding substantial returns, averaging high prices per pound and large-scale incubation success.

New York Mail Eevee Boston New Rouens Aylesbury South Faston Mass Peter Eid Modal Orschen Jastaville San Dante Hench & Dromcold York Xsme Tis Paper

Evolution of early rubber footwear from galaches to vulcanized soles

The article traces precursors to India rubber shoes used in snowy cities. It notes galaches as leather over shoes protecting the sole, dating to the clog and later the English patten. Early vulcanized rubber soles proved slippery, challenging wearers on icy paths.

India England

Rise of Anglo-Saxon populations reshapes global balance

A historical analysis argues that Latin nations France Italy and Spain lose their dominance as Anglo-Saxon and Teutonic races surge. It notes France Spain and Italy grow to 83.5 million by 1885 while Germany and Great Britain triple, and the United States nears 60 million, with other Anglophone regions totaling about 10 million and rapid growth anticipated.

France Italy Spain Germany England Great Britain America Canada Australia South America

Sunday Church Notices and Changes at Local Churches

Safford preached on obedience to God. parables contrast righteous and wicked. Methodist services led by Rev Cary with choir members Crane and Wentworth substitute. Episcopal service featured Rev Hewlett. organist Wentworth ill, Mrs Joscelyne deputized. Baptist set temperance lecture next Sunday. Safford resigns as pastor. Rev Estes to preach as candidate. Sunday school concert drew large crowd with multiple performances by local children and classes.

Mr. Safford The Baptist Church Methodist Church Wentworth Joscelyne Cary Campbell Maplewood Wyman Safford the Baptist Church H.C. Estes Winchendon Quartette Augusta Shaneck Julia Wade Grace Cobb Johnnie Douglass Merious Allen Sturgis Mamie Douglass Ada Crosby Rena Stephenson Emma Floyd Eva Belcher Walcott America

Temperance Rally Aims To Elect No License Beachmont

A Beachmont church rally featured Rev. A O Williams Lynn Hon William G Harris Revere and W H Colcord Crescent Beach urging votes against liquor licenses and electing selectmen to oppose sales of intoxicating drinks. Crowded, well received speakers. local residents attended events and social gatherings surrounding the campaign.

A. O. Williams Lynn William G. Harris Revere W. H. Colcord Crescent Beach Seth Weston Beachmont Boston Town Hall Selectman

Moon Flower Exhibition at Philadelphia Horticultural Society

A rare moon flower is on display at the Philadelphia Horticultural Society rooms. The plant blooms in the evening and grows from a small bud to a four inch blossom in under an hour, with buds visible opening.

Philadelphia Horticultural Society

Boston to Winthrop Junction Train Schedule

Train times from Boston to Winthrop Junction and return are listed with multiple daily departures. Sundays feature hourly service from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. including a Workingmen's train.

Boston Winthrop Junction

Narrow Gauge Schedule From Boston to Cottage Hill and Cottage Hill Return

Timetable for the Boston route of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad. Outbound departures from Boston to Winthrop Junction and Cottage Hill at various times Wednesday and Saturday evenings and daytime. return trips from Cottage Hill and Point Shirley with multiple daily departures. Sunday service limited to certain hours.

Boston Boston, Revere Beach Cottage Hill Shirley Bostoml

Junction Coaches Schedule With Winthrop Routes

George and Collins advertise coach services from Winthrop and Pleasant streets to Winthrop Junction with Boston, Revere Beach trains and Magee's store on Main Street. Timetables show weekday departures from early morning to evening, plus Sunday and Wednesday half days, with rates and endpoints.

Winthrop and Pleasant Streets Winthrop Junction Boston, Revere Beach Bynn Winthrop St Winthrop George & Collins

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