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Newspaper
The Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1886
Page
1
The Visitor office is moved from 1 Oliver carriage to 6 Lee Street and 16 Faneuil Hall Square. The new office will handle job printing and toy manufacturing with low prices and quality work guaranteed. Winthrop customers will receive special attention. patronage is solicited.
Oak Grove Farm Co announces supply to summer residents of Ocean Spray Great Head Point Shirley Anthrop Highlands Beachmont and Cottage Park from May 1 delivering milk in glass jars at 7 cents per quart. Specialties include pure milk rich cream and fresh churned butter in prints boxes or tubs. Deliveries run until Oct 1 with orders sent to the Boston office or left at Hastoy's Bakery Great Heap Brown's Maghet Winstonor.
Mortality statistics across the United States England Ireland and France reveal grim life expectancies France leads in longevity while overall average lifespans fall short of twenty years.
A Paris superstition regards the number thirteen with fear. Buildings skip to twelve and a half after twelve rather than use Treize. The legend ties Judas seated thirteenth at the Last Supper to the wary custom of guest counts.
The Knights of Labor assert personal conscience guides action against the Pope's mandate. They claim Canadian Archbishop Gibbes supports the Queen and that the order upholds pure democracy. They anticipate widespread priestly sanction and expect the edict to fail to bind in the United States.
The resignation of Mr. Smith from the board of selectmen drew strong regret. The Secretary of State replied that such a move was beyond possibility and that Mr. Smith could withdraw from active town matters but remain responsible for duties.
The article discusses the shift in duties as a political figure remains in office, hopes for smoother affairs, and then recounts the history of oleomargarine development. It notes early French experiments, the Tunis factory, the Franco Prussian war’s impact, Mouries patent in England and the US, and widespread fraud and delayed redress needing Congressional action.
The passage argues that defalcation and embezzlement scandals have led financiers to demand changes in mill borrowing. It notes banks lend long at low rates with renewals signed by the treasurer and consignee, creating a large floating debt. When crises hit, mill stock becomes sole collateral, ruining indorsers and paralyzing commerce. reducing floating debt is seen as the safe remedy.
Rev Thombs and Krite return from wedding tour and prepare for church work. Baptismal service planned at Baptist church. Various local updates include illness of Mr Tewksbury, visits by Mr Belcher, and comments on rail and road developments, taxation, and upcoming fall events.
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