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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
6
The Rouen museum in the ancient capital of Normandy opens a exhibit on the history of locksmithing and iron work. It features instrument cases keys and guild related relics tracing craft traditions from medieval times to early modern periods.
The article discusses theories on left handedness including heredity and social factors. It cites Detroit News and Journal of Heredity data showing higher left handed percentages in children of left handed parents and notes potential behavioral effects from suppressing natural hand used. It also mentions eye dominance and balance in the nervous system with varying expert opinions.
London Tit-Bits outlines a railway slang system where rolling stock is referred to by code names such as Scorpion Carriage truck open, Macaw, Termite, Hydra, Crocodile, Beetle, and Bloater. The article notes codes include A B C variants, and that station masters at 6,800 stations hold copies of the Code book to decipher messages.
A Los Angeles Times writer describes a Yorkshire terrier as one of the best show dogs noting its hidden nose, flowing coat, and golden tan highlights. The piece traces breed development from the old English black and tan wire haired terrier through influences from Skye, Maltese, and Clydesdale lines to refine size, texture, and color.
The text traces early saddle origins in Theodosius era Constantinople and medieval developments, notes uncertain inventor, then shifts to varied historic topics including Alaska, Russian clergy, and population estimates, ending with the Suez Canal project led by De Lesseps and the 1869 completion amid financial and engineering challenges.
The article explains a historical practice in Christian cemeteries where graves were laid with feet to the east, linked to resurrection beliefs and scripture. It notes continued westward head placement in Maryland and Virginia family grounds, and traces the origin to pagan and early Frankish traditions with multiple ancient examples.
The Washington Star notes that colonial trade relied on rivers and trails with three main routes north and east of New York and one west from Philadelphia. Harpers Ferry and Cumberland Gap marked early overland paths while New England built roads rapidly from 1639 onward. Waterways remained dominant in the South until mid eighteenth century.
The passage lists castle roles from steward to priest and fool, with cooks, scullions, armourers, grooms, maids and clerks, noting a spiritual and servant hierarchy. It then shifts to Epsom and Banstead Downs, describing horse racing culture, runners, and the sensory setting of noble downs once linked to footmen training and perfumed grounds.
A relic linked to the Battle of Trafalgar described as Nelsons ball that killed him is said to include fragments of lace and coat fabric. The article also discusses name pronunciations and traces the origin of dice from knucklebones, noting the difficulty in distinguishing the two games in ancient texts.
Sandy's Lunch at 23 Revere Street now serves Schlitz beer on draught along with a variety of beers and wines. The annex offers welcoming accommodations for ladies and gentlemen, promising a cheery evening for patrons. Call in for lunch and a refreshing drink.
Charles A Hagman clerk for the board of selectmen lists a notice with dates advertised as December 6, 1957. The fragment indicates official posting or public notice by the town board.
An inquiry into uneven silk color identifies silk worms as the cause. U.S. Testing Co. labs found thread shade differences arise from worm breeds and individual worm spinning. Spring produced thicker threads with different sheen than autumn varieties, affecting dye uniformity.
The Afghan hound is an ancient breed noted for speed and cunning. Weighing about sixty pounds and 27 inches tall, it resembles a collie with a leaner body. Shy by nature, it becomes deeply loyal to its owner and is praised for its historical use in hunting leopards and jackals.
The Cascade tunnel in Washington on the Great Northern railroad is 7.79 miles long, making it the longest in the United States. The Lipton tunnel in Switzerland stretches 12.4 miles, ranking among the world’s longest.
The Board of Selectmen of Winthrop Massachusetts has received an application from Robert Kaplan for a Common Victualler's license to sell wines and malt beverages at 41 Crest Ave. The described premises are a one story building with one room on the street floor used for storage in a cellar. Date advertised December 6, 1935.
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