Cuban captor wins bride in travel tale of wartime hero
The article recounts Captain OBrien, famed for a daring escape behind German lines, winning Virgiela Allen of Washington as his bride. The pair, after visiting Detroit, plan a honeymoon finale in California, living happily ever after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nered
Pet Brien
Cuba
Tires
Virgiela KE. Allen
Washington, D.C
Pat O'Brien
Captain O'Dirien
Harold MacGrath
Richard Harding Davis
Somme Ruins Reclaimed Great Progress In Restoration
After the armistice, inhabitants of the Somme regions have restored normal conditions. About 400000 acres once useless are half cultivated now and this year’s harvest should exceed 3,000,000 bushels. By year end only 70000 acres are expected to remain unreclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Animals Run Rampant on Ship as Tiger and Monkey Attack
A ship in mid Pacific reports a monkey swinging from the whistle cord nearly deafening the crew and a tiger inflicting bites on approaching men. A 100 year old elephant died aboard and became a derelict after weighted sank. Four men were in sick bay with injuries. Also note influenza helping Mrs. Lillian Benny regain hearing after 47 years of deafness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mid-Pacific
Schimer
Lillian Benny
Lewistown
Pageant Committee Meeting Urged in Winthrop
Winthrop residents are urged to attend a Tuesday pageant committee meeting to discuss forming a town organization and making the pageant a permanent effort. A $1.00 donation is suggested to support the work and keep Pageant momentum, with plans to invite friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Winthrop
Othie
Library Hours and New Titles at Point Shirley
The Adult and Juvenile Departments list weekday hours 1 30 to 6 and 1 50 to pm with holidays omitted. Book Deposit at Elliot and Whittier's real estate office corner Tartav and Shirley St Point Shirley opens Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3 to 6 pm. New offerings include Whisper of Fire by Agnes Ryan and A Cry Out of the Dark by HB Stevens, plus Artemus Ward and several geography and history titles with authors Sourced from local catalog listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot & Whittier’s
Corner Tartav
Shirley St
Point Shirley
HB. Stevens
Artemus Ward
D.C. Seitz
W. W. Atwood
Camp Devens
W. J. Robinson
Ireland
Robert Lynd
Johan Boyer
Sunny Ducrow
H. 8. Cooper
Air Pressure Check and Tire Wear Advice Ad
The ad promotes quick tire inflation checks and diagnosis of premature wear with a focus on saving money through proper air pressure. It notes Good year tires and tubes are sold and invites readers to get acquainted for service. Located in Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Gas masks clarification notice from Winthrop newspaper
The Review apologizes for any perception that past mention of gas masks targeted a race or class. It affirms the paper’s commitment to all citizens regardless of race creed or color and promises corrections if any article appears to reflect on anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
Chinese View of Foreigners and Cultural Gaps
The passage argues that in the East respect shown to foreigners reflects the recipient's generosity or power. It notes coolies judge outsiders by appearance and conduct, while mandarins show less respect. It claims Chinese tradition deems Westerners ignorant and brutal barbarians imposed on China for unknown reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Ocean
Proof That Quality Counts Analysis
A quotation from Bischoff claims women are inferior due to smaller brains, but the example upon his death shows his brain was lighter than an average woman's. The note argues that quality, not size or sex, determines superiority.
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Bischoff
Infancy of Rice Cultivation Spreads Across Regions
The history notes rice farming began in India and Egypt, reached southern Europe around 1468, and by 1647 Sir William Berkeley planted half a bushel of seed in Virginia, marking early colonial spread.
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India
Egypt
Europe
William Berkeley
Virginia
Community Pageant Rehearsal Calls for Volunteers
Letter from Ingleside residents urges police focus on traffic hazards and crime reporting. Mention of a motorcycle for the police, civic involvement for the 1970 Pageant of 1861, and the first rehearsal set for June 14 at the Old High School Hall with opportunities for adults to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Higgins
Gulris
Masty Fore
Jin
Lve
Jim
Town Topics Highlights and Local Incidents
Town topics cover a Birch road couple departing for Peekskill New York with a Springfield stop en route and planned return via the Mohawk Trail. A Winthrop youth 14 at City Hospital suffers a broken right leg after being thrown from a mobile truck in a Hyde Park collision. Jessica Shain a Winthrop law student represented as counsel in aPortia School liquor case. Abraham Goldberg of Saugus waives examination and is held $500 for the Federal Grand Jury. The death of Rev Hugh Roe O Donnell former Winthrop Catholic Chapel head is noted with his Allston funeral services attended by many from Winthrop.
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Herbert Cook
Birch Rd
Peekskill
N. Y
Springfield
Albert L. Cerro
Main St
Winthrop
City Hospital
Hyde Park
Jessica C. Shain
Wave Way
Portia School
Boston
United States
Hayes
Abraham Goldberg
Saugus
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
Allston
St. Anthony's Church
Lost Letter to Dick's Girl Revealed in 1920 Note
A found street letter dated May 37, 1920, addressed to Dick's girl, reveals a heartfelt message from a lover. Florence R. King signs as “Dick.” The note expresses enduring love, longing, and devotion, asking for a call the next day and detailing emotional reflections under stars.
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Eed
Streck
Peat
Brewing Tea in Tibet and Its Traditional Method
In Tibet tea begins as bricks from China ground to powder and boiled five minutes with salt. Butter and barley meal are added, then the mixture is churned, strained, and poured into a teapot. Each person uses a wooden bowl from the gown as a cup to drink.
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Tibet
China
Kansas City Star
Katherine Elizabeth Miller Died in Winchester After Illness
Katherine Elizabeth Miller died at her father's home in Winchester on June 2 after about six months of illness. She was the daughter of Louis J. and Elizabeth A. Miller, formerly of 210 Pauline Street, educated in local schools and at an academy in Wellesley. Her brother William A. Miller died serving in France with the Winthrop Machine Gun Company. she was also sister to John and Louis Miller. Requiem Mass was held June 4 at St. Mary's Church, Winchester, with Maude K. Murray singing. burial followed in Mt. Joseph Cemetery.
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Katherine Elizabeth Miller
Ridgefield Road
Winchester
Louis J
Elizabeth A. Miller
Pauline Street
Wellesley
William A. Miller
France
Winthrop Machine Gun Company
John and
Louis Miller
Winthrop
St. Mary’s Church
Maude K. Murray
John H. Griffin
John J. O’brien
Mt. Joseph
Grafonola Man Sells New Sheet Music at Winthrop Center
Drop into the Music Shop at Winthrop Center station for the new sheet music and QR. The Grafonola Man has piano rolls and records available for buyers.
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Winthrop Center Station
Wednesday Afternoon Closing List Covers Several Local Stores
Local merchants sign a petition to close shops at 12 noon every Wednesday from June 9 to October 6 except holidays. Signatories include A Hayward Sobey, A J Pilling, E W Douglas, Russell Lang, Ginter Store, MacMillen, John C Otis, Simson's Market, Nash's Store, Rose Sterling Quality Shop, Wesley Tibbetts, Benj F Schreiber, Joseph Petrucci, Clarence Wardwell, H Graham, C W Davy & Son, 8S Thompson, Mr Paull and others.
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A. Hayward Sobey
A. J. Pilling
E. W. Douglas
Russell A. Lang
Shoeman Ginter
Winthrop St
Herman St
Joseph Petrucci
Clarence M. Wardwell
Main St
H. Graham
C. W. Davy
Sugar in Plants Beyond Cane and Beet Root
Sugar exists in the sap of about one hundred ninety other plants and trees, not just cane, beet root, or maple. The note highlights widespread natural sweetness across diverse species.
Death notices from Winthrop area undertakers services
Death notices list Harriet Wyman Martha Place Anna Cecelia Lowery. Burials occurred at Woodlawn Cambridge Winthrop Cemeteries. Funerals were held from their residences on dates June 2 6 and 4.
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Winthrop
Anna Cecelia
Harold D. Lowery
Pleasant St
Winthrop Cemetery
Black Cow and White Milk Noted by Visiting Boy
A visitor, young Robert, notices a black cow being milked at a country aunt's barn. He remarks that the sight shows white milk coming from a black cow, noting the contrast in a simple observation.
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Robert
Polite Stranger Sparks Self-Reflection in Short Exchange
A boy brings a guest from school. His mother notes the guest is very polite. The guest replies that politeness is easier away from home, implying a contrast with his own behavior.
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William
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Agnes Ryan
J. H. Turner
C. W. Rowell
N. L. Meiklejohn
8. Scoville, Jr
Ingleside
Florence R. King
Vince Yourself
Winston
Notary 35
Crest Ave
Highlands
Staten. le
Bob
H. N. Bangs & Son
Tel
Winthrop Street
the Electric Shop
Woodside Avenue
Edison Lamp
Winthrop Theatre
Countaway & Maddocks
Shirley Street
Charles R. Bennison
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