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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1925
Page
7
A compiled list shows street pairs and locations in Winthrop with references to stations and a school alert. It includes fire alarm directions, one and two bell signals, and contact numbers for Beach Station and Central Station. It notes no forenoon school and adjusted afternoon timings, plus instructions for raising alarms and guiding fire crews.
A historical note summarizes the English conquest of Ireland beginning with Henry I obtaining papal permission and continuing through Tudor land seizures, ending with the Act of Union proclaimed January 1, 1801 in Washington Star.
A youth named Tom interrupts elders to ask about a tiger hunt. The hunter lifts him onto his lap and explains how the big cat was shot, while Tom examines the tiger-skin rug with renewed interest.
The bureau of standards states helium lifts 0.066 pounds per cubic foot and hydrogen lifts 0.071 pounds per cubic foot at ordinary conditions. If air and gas share the same pressure, lowering pressure reduces lift proportionally, while increasing pressure lowers lift.
Fogs occur most in autumn and spring due to variable temperatures. Fogs forming on the earth’s surface are clouds, and when temperature changes occur the vapors condense suddenly.
A Plato quotation extols the virtue of truth telling and honest discourse. It celebrates the integrity of one who speaks plainly and acts without the aim to mislead, valuing sincerity in every conversation.
The term Ultima Thule refers to the farthest known land to the Romans, with Thule meaning Norway and ultima meaning utmost. United, the phrase came to signify the extreme end and distant northern lands.
The phrase auspicious occasions derives from old liturgical books where major holy days were highlighted in red. This practice made certain days appear specially marked and fortunate.
A reflective meditation on meekness as divine grace. It describes meekness lifting the eye from earth toward God, accepting divine favor and adoring attributes beyond human comprehension as expressed by James Hamilton.
The mind doubles its efforts when initial aims do not succeed, fearing a stronger exertion may yield success where weaker attempts failed. Exchange.
London Answers notes Epping Forest provides public recreation with 114 cricket pitches 244 football grounds and 139 tennis courts. The forest is maintained by the City of London and serves as a major urban playground.
A cultural note describes a strange marriage rite in which a woman places a water pot in her prospective husband’s home and lifts it as part of the ratification ceremony. The description points to regional traditions observed during nuptials.
A man sleeps through his wedding time, prompting wry remark in the Los Angeles Times. The anecdote contrasts common anxieties about punctual nuptials with the comic notion that some men wake after marriage.
A Marion Star reader notes a clever trick to deter rats by placing a couple of carrots in a potato bin, praising the rodents’ intelligence and the imaginative solution. The quip reflects lighthearted community humor about pest control.
Boiled onion water removes dirt from white paint most effectively leaving surfaces glossy white.
A women household writer notes keeping the night orderly helps get children off to school, making mornings smoother for the whole family.
A terse medieval sentiment notes that spending drains the purse and borrowing only delays matters, while the disease remains incurable. The remark underscores financial frailty and futile remedies in classic imagery.
The Duluth Herald notes that using sand to disperse clouds is not new, describing it as a centuries old go-getter tactic.
A George Eliot quote warns that the gods curse those who reveal the wrong road to others, emphasizing the gravity of misleading guidance. The line reflects moral consequence and prudence in sharing directions.
A character is struck dumb with amazement and shrieks repeatedly. The excerpt captures a stunned reaction that echoes through the moment. The line emphasizes startling disbelief and a cascading display of astonishment.
The Winthrop Board of Selectmen orders laying out locating and grading Centre Street from Winthrop Street to Bowdoin Street as a town way. A public hearing is set for February 2 1925 at 9 PM in the Town Hall to discuss taking necessary lands for the project.
Verna Coffin of 30 James Avenue was surprised at home on the evening of January 8 for her 21st birthday. Friends called and filled the dining room, a cake with candles centered the table, and a merry evening followed.
The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church elected officers including Mrs Ellen F Jukes as president Mrs William J Day as vice president Mrs Mary E Kinney as secretary Miss Anna Bartlett as treasurer Mrs F B Chase as auditor Mrs C E Battefeld as chairman of collectors and Miss Annie R Spear as chairman of mite boxes.
Bids to furnish and install furniture and general equipment for Winthrop Junior High School due February 3, 1925 at 7 30 P M in the Superintendent of Schools office Edward B Newton School Winthrop Mass. Bids to be marked Proposals for Winthrop Junior High School Equipment and addressed to George H Gibby Chairman care of Superintendent of Schools Edward B Newton School Winthrop Mass Specifications may be obtained at the Superintendent of Schools office The committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
At the annual meeting of Exchange Trust Co on Tuesday last G Wallace Tibbetts was re elected vice president and director Myron W Tewksbury was re elected assistant secretary Pianos tuned 3 00 also repairing and polishing Joseph Bernhardt 34 Powder House Blvd West Somerville Tel Somerville 5221 M Reference Mr Geo Wales supervisor of music George McDonald of Atlantic st was removed to the Mass Gen Hospital last Monday Mr P J O Hara of 94 St Andrews rd Orient Heights made a stop at the Elks Home a few nights ago and when he came out to start for home discovered two tires had been stolen
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