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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
7
The article explains how citrus fruits evolved oil sacs in rind cells that spray oil when disturbed. It notes the waxy rind layer, spongy cells, and bottle shaped oil vessels that release fragrance and irritants to deter insects and parasitic plants, preserving the fruit.
The rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb is attributed to Mrs. Sarah Buell Hale around 1827. Born in Newport New Hampshire she supported five children after her husband died and later led Ladies Magazine.
The Scientific American outlines diamond tests for non experts. A glass scratch test is replaced by a file and rasping edge against the gem, an impostor cannot survive briefly. Another method coats the stone with borax, heats it, and cools rapidly. glass shatters while a real diamond remains intact.
A Sydney Smith observation on a public concert shows the orchestra delivering precise complex music while the audience often sits bored until a lively simple air provokes instant engagement. The crowd responds with nodding heads and smiles, declaring music the most delightful rational entertainment.
A devotional reflection on happiness. True happiness comes from forgetfulness of self and doing the will of God, not from chasing personal pleasure. Joy appears when one strives for the highest good despite hardship, rather than early rising for a good time.
A narrator recalls moving to a new neighborhood, facing boys’ mischief at school, and being helped by an older girl who later became his wife. After 14 years apart, they reconnected at a public Christmas tree in their hometown and married five months later in that town, now 25 years ago.
The queen of Sheba arrives to test Solomon with hard questions, praising the king's wisdom and the fame of the name of the Lord. Solomon answers all her inquiries, and she exclaims that the report of his acts and wisdom was only half told, blessing the Lord God.
The author should publish to benefit readers not to please himself. A book must reflect the writer’s personality primarily, while serving readers second. A work that pleases only the author shows vanity and selfishness, says Brander Matthews.
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes diverse laundry practices from public troughs in Italy and Sardinia to streams in Normandy. It describes Dutch canal wash tubs used by mothers at water troughs and boat landings for everyday laundry tasks.
Barry and James S Carr and Wright on staff at the Hall join Memorial Day observations. Joseph A Stoehr honors vets with the Joe Hooker Post parade. Ex Selectman Benson returns from Maine as attorney candidate for office. Vacations begin in the Fire Department next week with selectmen addressing veterans.
A Friday evening benefit at Winthrop Theatre raised funds for a Retreat House and Chapel for St Gabriel's Monastery Brighton. Notables conducted by Winthrop Branch Laymen's Retreat Guild featured Miss McCarthy, Miss Zelezny, violinist, Maude Murray contralto, Daniel Casey monologist, Miss Parsons chorus, with intermission sales by Miss Mary McCabe and a host of young assistants.
Charmian London notes a missionary in a cannibal island is released on condition to carry a sealed packet to a mountain chief. He refuses safer passage with English sailors and vows to deliver the packet. An officer opens the packet finding a message about a delicious bearer among onions.
James Huneker argues that literature must confront reality and that realism is not found in commonplace people in life. He asserts that only writers who believe in authenticity produce vivid art, and he notes that Thackeray Flaubert and Trollope appeal through style and philosophy rather than lived commonplaces.
In former Fiji lore the shark god Daquwaga was the favored and feared deity of boatmen and fishermen. Sailors believed venturing into his domain demanded sacrifices, with kava toyanggona root as the preferred offering. Dakuwaga is described not as a shark but as a large fish or angel fish in myths.
A reminiscence from a Chicago Journal column describes a thirteen year old narrator recalling his first romance at an ice cream social, his attempt with an eleven year old sister of a girl, and his fear to walk home alone leading him to hire a companion for the two mile trip. The piece reflects early 20th century social norms and youthful romance.
A correspondent describes a rushed attempt to manage a stubborn white hair tuft. His wife’s plan to use pomade on their son’s pompadour backfires as the hair becomes a red and white striped mess. A strict scrubbing ritual with hot water soap and elbow grease finally colors the scalp, though the tuft remains troublesome.
Eldon Crosby on Mohawk Trail trip reports and an incident near Haupin Curve. Wm F Richmond of 20 Thornton St hospitalized at Metcalf with a broken leg and twisted ankle from a ladder fall in East Boston. May party of Hebrew Associations set for next Monday at the Winthrop Casino. chairs C R Morton and Miss Anna Silverman. War tank on Boston Common honored with Winthrop names carved. T Abely H Hewitt E E W Leo Neville Jordan listed. First Baptist Church women host a June 3 food and apron sale at Nelson’s store. Globe photographer Arnold Belcher leaves Globe, becomes Keystone photographer. Joseph Sheehan visits from New York with J Stuart King at Long Island. June 9 theater party by Winthrop Improvement Association and DAR at Winthrop Theatre with acts by Dodge, Smalley, Luker, Thomas, Kay, Davis. tickets from local committee. Joe Travis switches to a Dodge at Center station. Temperatures 48. trains comfortable. Elizabeth Hassan and Geneva Diggins participated in Miss Jordan Marsh at Boston Opera House.
Mr. Richard D. Cox and his family moved from Crescent Road to a new home on Washington Avenue this past week.
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