Officers named for Winthrop Savings Bank investments
The notice lists officers and investors for the bank with President Ahrend C. J. Pope and Vice Presidents Elmer E. Dawson and Leslie E. Griffin. Treasurer Preston B. Churchill Clerk Leon C. Guptill. Investment Board includes Ahrend C. J. Pope and Leslie E. Griffin. Thomas Booth assigns nonresponsibility for his wife’s bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett Road
Winthrop Savings Bank
Ahrend C. J. Pope
Elmer E. Dawson
Leslie E. Griffin
Preston B. Churchill
Leon C. Guptill
Board of Investment
Almon E. Whittemore
Variations of the Mac prefix in Celtic names
The article explains that the prefix Mac in Scotch and Irish names is often written as Mac, Mc, or M with an apostrophe. It notes common spellings like MacDonald, McDonald, and M'Donald and discusses the different forms used in Celtic-origin surnames.
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Mac
MacDonald
McDonald
M’donald
Makes Quick Change The Cecropia moth unfolds its wings
The Cecropia moth emerges in a damp crumpled state but quickly transforms. Wings spread and dry, antennae extend, body thickens, and a striking moth is ready for flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Magazine
Toronto's Electric Growth Surges with 384000 Customers
In 1882 plans outlined to install sixty electric lights for the Toronto exhibition as a novelty. The hydro electric commission now serves 384000 customers with electric light and power in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Hydro-Electric Commission
Proposals for Printing Town Reports Winthrop Mass 1924
Sealed proposals endorsed Printing Town Reports will be opened December 29 1924 at 8 pm in Winthrop Town Hall. For 1000 copies of Volume 1 Town Report and 1000 copies of Volume 2 Assessors Report on 40 pound paper. Bids require a $150 certified cheque and must meet specifications.
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Winthrop
Mass
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Joshua Remby
Arthur W. Gibby
Artemus B. Reade
Hermit Crab Uses Empty Shell for Self Protection
The hermit crab, according to Nature Magazine, defends itself by tucking its abdomen into an empty shell it carries during its travels.
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Nature Magazine
First British Warship Great Harry Highlights early Navy
The Great Harry, launched in 1509, was the first war vessel of the British navy. It was a three masted ship built in England at a cost of 72 414 dollars and noted as the first double-decker in the kingdom.
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England
Descents of Hindu Deities and Reincarnation Meaning
The Sanskrit term avatar signifies a deity’s descent to earth in a manifest form for benevolent or punitive purposes. It parallels the Christian concept of reincarnation and reflects a theology of divine intervention.
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Earth
History and trivial events shape collective memory
Historians note that minor happenings help people recall larger events by providing relatable anchors. The essay argues many scholars overlook this link, which affects how societies remember pivotal moments.
Men Like Fruit, Time Tests Human Fortunes
A reflective quotation by Holmes compares men to peaches and pears, noting sweetness to ripen before eventual decay. The aphorism frames human aging as a natural cycle of growth followed by decline.
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Holmes
No Rest Time Joys in Win as Strings Snap
A lively note on a performer who wins despite continuous music until his fiddle strings finally snap, illustrating the relentless pace and his resilience on stage.
Bread Has Individuality in Village Life
A reflective note on how bread embodies local character, claiming that individuality flourishes in villages and that many kinds of bread and people sustain a diverse world. The piece celebrates regional baking as a social thread.
Winthrop Gasoline License Hearing Notice
Notice is given that John F. Leary Jr. seeks a license to keep store and sell gasoline from an underground 1000 gallon tank at 307 Main Street Winthrop A public hearing will be held December 8 1924 at 8 30 p m in the Board of Selectmen office Town Hall at which time objectors may appear CHARLES A Hagman Clerk Board of Selectmen
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John F. Leary, Jr
Main Street
Winthrop
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Winthrop 52 Post Office Schedules And Christmas Mail Dates
Winthrop 52 post office hours reach 7 am to 7 pm weekdays and 6 pm Saturdays. Mail arrival times listed for weekdays Sundays and holidays. Carrier deliveries are at 7 40 am 10 50 am and 2 35 pm with Saturday times noted. Christmas parcel deadlines set from Dec 10 to Dec 20 for various regions. Officials advise patrons to bundle in packages and hold first class Christmas cards. R. M. Baker P M D Belcher Supt.
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California
Washington
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Rocky Mountain States
Dakotas
Illinois
Minnesota
Mississippi
Florida
Middle West
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
New England
Winthrop
R. M. Baker
P. M. D. Belcher
Walnut Not English Walnut Native to Persia and Cultivated Worldwide
The walnut called English walnut in the United States comes from the Persian or Caspian tree. Native to Persia and the Himalayas, it is grown in many countries, especially southern Europe and California.
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United States
Persia
Himalayas
Europe
California
Strange Indian marriage rite ends with pot lifting
In parts of India a wedding is sealed when the bride places a pot of water in the groom’s house and the groom lifts it, thereby validating the marriage. The ceremony’s ritual nature reflects regional customs and beliefs about alliance and lineage.
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India
Dreams in light sleep and morning hours
Dreams occur during light sleep often after 4 AM. Remembering dreams is an skill learned through practice and repetition.
Fat man falls on orange peel in street stunt arrest
A portly man slipped on orange peel, fell into the road during a street performance and was arrested for performing without a license in London.
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London Answers
Real Estate Deeds Notice Involving Cosgrove and McCarthy Titles
Real estate deeds show transfers or obligations among Cosgrove Jas M Margt D Cosgrove at Cliff Ave McCarthy Mary G Jas M Crosgrove et ux and Wingersky Abhm Donald J McNeil Circuit and Birch Rd. The fragmented notice lists property owners and street names indicating property transactions or interests.
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McCarthy Mary G
Jas M Crosgrove
Cliff Av
Wingersky
Donald J McNeil
Circuit
Birch Rd
Parlor Tricks Fade as Time Moves on
A reflective note on how learned tricks became outdated as fashion and social habits shifted, illustrating a broader change in tastes and skill relevance over time.
Wisdom in Kindness: A Noble Constant
A succinct reflection on wisdom as constant kindness, praising the man or person who remains benevolent across all circumstances. The quote attributes lasting wisdom to steady gentleness, urging restraint and goodwill in daily life.
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Tel
Ocean
Lincoln St
Emerson Road
T. F
Washington Ave
Harry
Meridian Street
East Boston
E. B
Mikes Barber Shop
Www
W. Barker Plasterer
Beal St
Highlands
Center Station
Max Silverman
East
Boston
Winthrop Trust Company Savings Dept. Bank
Winthrop Trust Company
Harry W. Aiken
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
A. E. Whittemore
Treas
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Washington, St
Pleasant
Winthrop Centre
HAM
Bath
Wiley
Winthrop Center
Pleasant St
Cor
Cottage Park Rd
Russell
Mr. LeRoy
Winthrop Taxi Service
Kenney’s
F. Richard Gillooly Pianoforte
Shirley St
Aa Byrne
Sewall Avenue
Rose Mater Booth
Thomas Booth
Winthrop, Mass
Davy
Joseph J. Pimentel
Locust Street
Charles A. Hagman
Post Office
Fremont ST. Iowilliams ST
Y.b.tewasbury
PROP
Spencer
Rejuveno
Gertrude Lappen Halstead
Beacon St
Ocean 0506
Spencer Consetiere
Mrs. Walborg Peterson Massace
Court Road
Wisthrop
Belegrade Ave
Roslindale
C. H. Prescott
Ocean Avenue
Vltar and
Cosgrove Jas M—Margt D
Cosgrove, Cliff Av
Cosgrove Margt D
Mary G McCarthy, Cliff Av
Reta Hunnewell
Martin J.cochrane
Mainst
Paul F. Hunnewell
Los Angeles
Calif
Milford
N. H
Hunnewell
Joseph Bernhardt
Powder House Blvd
West Somerville
Somerville
Geo. Wales
Winthrop Council, K. of
Wadsworth Block
Pauline St
Alice Darlow
Beach
Miami
Fla
George Leighton
Ronald
Orlando
Pauline Flynn
Prescott St
Geo. P. MacVaugh
Dorothea
Palm Beach
Benson
Masonic Hall
Smith
Marie Ebner-Eschenbach
Christopher Wren
Tremont
Park Streets
Frank’s
Beauty
Jefferson Street
Florence I. Foote
Marcel
Tewksbury
Fremont Street
J. B. Tewksbury
Cleveland
W. H. Ruttle
Bowdoin Street
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