THAT ANGEL BOY HE SANG LIKE AN ANGEL
Eleanor Porter presents a narrative about a gifted boy whose singing charm contrasts with a difficult journey to the country. The tale explores memory, family ties, and the lasting impact of a dreamer's path.
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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1922
Page
7
The Angel Boy Who Won a Home
Miss Wetherby shelters Robert Sawyer a former mission child with a heavenly voice. His music wins hearts at St Mark's and brings the boy into her home, where he thrives. finally a note reveals he will stay with Miss Ethel Wetherby as an adopted son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Ann Wetherby
St. Mark’s
Miss Wetherby
Bobby Sawyer
Othel
Robert Sawyer
Slocumville Station
Ann
Bones
Bob
Robert
Slocumville
Tommy Green
Bobby
Baxter
Jack
Red Island
Mr. Wiggins
Marm
Ethel Wetherby
Puts and Calls Defined in Stock Contracts
A put allows delivery of stock at a specified price within a set period. A call grants the right to demand delivery or payment at the named price during the contract term.
Old Time Wedding Custom in Tudor Times
Women went bare headed to weddings in Tudor times with bagpipes and fiddlers leading them. They entered by the great door and carried wheat sheaves on their heads while corn was cast in their faces with shouts of plenty.
Secrets to Stop Squeaky Shoes with Home Lubricants
The article suggests taking out creaks by saturating soles with linseed oil or sweet oil or melted lard. Shoes should stand in the lubricant overnight. Some people punch a small hole through the sole and inner lining above it, claiming it stops the squeak.
Azores Named for Hawks in Early Portuguese Legend
The Azores were first named Acores, likely due to many hawks observed there. The exact discoverer and date are uncertain, but the name Acore means hawk in Portuguese, reflecting the bird abundance noted by early observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azores
Acores
Islands
Acore
The Public School Ideal in Democratic Life
A Harpers Magazine quote by Dallas Lare Sharp presents the public school as more than intellect, calling it the hope, strength, beauty, and lifeblood of democracy and its truth in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Lare Sharp
Harper’s Magazine
Foreign teachers study English with vibrating writing machine
In London during the summer, foreign schoolteachers learn English using a clever device that records voice vibrations onto smoked paper. The machine translates spoken sounds into readable marks, aiding language acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sloping English Cottages Linked to Superstition
In remote England, cottages with sloping walls linger, built crooked by a belief that perfectly square houses would collapse. The practice persists as a curious local superstition still visible in rural architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Famous Appian Way Passes Roman Road Milestone
The Appian Way, oldest famous Roman military highway, began under Appius Claudius Caecus in 312 B C. It originally extended from Rome to Capua about 120 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appius Claudius Capus
B. C
Rome
Capus
Whale meat treated as delicacy in Japan trade
The article notes salted whale meat as a Japanese delicacy. It states whales are caught off Korea and the flesh and blubber are processed and sent to Japan for sale as food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Japan
Rare Antwerp carrier pigeon prized by Belgians
Belgians are renowned pigeon breeders and prize the Antwerp carrier as one of the choicest and comparatively rare birds among the true Antwerp stock prized by fanciers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Moses and Uncle Eben on commandments and lawyers
A quip from the Washington Star notes Moses as a great lawgiver yet jokes he was not a regular lawyer for keeping the ten commandments short and to the point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Eben
Washington Star
At Least One Cause of High Living Costs Cited
A quoted opinion from Exchange argues that annual addition of one time luxuries to necessities drives up the cost of living both directly and indirectly. The statement emphasizes the persistent impact of new expenses on households.
Indians Way and Our Own Judging by Caste versus Cash
A Buffalo Evening News remark contends that Indian methods of judging a man by caste are as irrational as judging by wealth. The brief editorial contrasts cultural prejudice with material valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Buffalo Evening News
Sometimes Virtue in Opposition
A brief aphorism from John Neale contrasts virtue with opposition, warning that calm seas do not advance effort and urging resilience rather than fear of challenge. The line counsels stoutness when faced with headwinds and emphasizes perseverance over doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neale
Not to Be Trusted Quote Cited From Youth's Companion
A brief quotation warns that a person who habitually exposes others' faults will also disclose yours to others, reflecting a caution about unreliable fault finding and duplicity in social behavior.
Three Reminders on Life Path and Accountability
A compact reflection quotes Franklin on memory of origin, direction ahead, and accountability. It frames each person’s stance with concise moral guidance for personal conduct and future actions.
Style Lessons From The Bible, Coleridge Quotation Study
A compact note highlights Coleridge urging intense Bible study to refine style and curb vulgarity. It frames the idea as a moral and literary discipline guiding readers toward elevated expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge
First Incubators and Eggs Origin in England
The text notes that early incubators and eggs were first incubated in England using a charcoal fire beneath a cotton covering, illustrating primitive methods of hatching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Flutes Found in 1889 Egyptian Tomb
Several flutes were discovered in an Egyptian tomb dating from 1889. The artifacts underscore ancient musical traditions and burial practices unearthed by archaeologists working in Egypt.
Seeds in Bushel of Wheat
A historical note states that there are 556000 seeds in a bushel of wheat, a figure cited as an agricultural curiosity.
Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds Pageant at Methodist Church
Christmas pageant by the Sunday School titled The Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds drew 75 youth from the Epworth League. Lighting by Daniel Cogan highlighted church windows. After the pageant, carols were sung on streets and local residents shared festive events and notices across Winthrop.
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Methodist Church
Jesus
Bethlehem
Joseph
Mary
Manger
Daniel Cogan
J. F. Dolloff
A. F. Walker
F. F. Bauer
Alcorn
H. E. Sleeper
W. S. Hutchinson
Arthur Campbell
Arthur Williams
Epworth League of the Methodist Church and Friends
Pauline St
Pleasant St
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