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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
2
The Metropolitan District Commission began building a new bridge over railroad tracks near Shore Drive in Highlands, diverting all traffic and closing the business area. Merchants fear lost trade during the peak season and urge completion by August 1 for the Tercentenary celebration.
The 1938 census indicates nationwide population decentralization toward suburbs while cities face slowed growth. Urban life retains pull in large centers, yet individuals seek suburban access to city opportunities and open spaces. Winthrop appears poised to offer a suburban atmosphere with urban proximity.
The piece argues donations to local causes should be voluntary and free from coercion. Merchants face financial strain from unpaid bills and customer demands, acting as lenders to their patrons. Asking for broad contributions risks hardship and resembles blackmail, as merchants balance business costs, customer spending, and public appeals.
The piece discusses how donations to public causes are personal and depend on用途用途 who benefits. It warns against indiscriminate giving and notes the difficulty in distinguishing worthy causes from unworthy ones, urging donors to seek reassurance before giving.
A town urges stronger police presence on Bowdoin street River road to Beach, warning that lax patrols invite increased crime. Despite recent drive reducing speeding, officials argue sustained staffing is needed and estimate four to five permanent officers costing about $6,400 first year, rising to $8,000 in five years for a town of roughly 17,000.
The piece argues chain stores will not destroy the small town merchant, but will co exist with fierce internal competition. It warns chain growth erodes credit and personal service, while local independent retailers bear taxes, support churches, and serve customers in hard times. It concludes with a forecast of trust erosion if independents vanish.
Editorial notes mark the first detour sign in years as East wind and hot days draw near. Vacation season expands as Winthrop faces torn-up streets and rising motor accidents. Candidates campaign, yet readers are urged to pursue real gains after elections conclude.
A lengthy profile outlines Sir Thomas Lipton, the eighty year old yachtsman behind the Shamrock series, detailing his early life in Ireland and America, his philanthropy, and the ongoing 1920s Lipton Cup quest with Shamrock V set to challenge Columbia. The piece places Lipton among democratic public figures, notes his London knighthood, and recalls past races and Lipton’s praise for American sportsmen.
A stream of local musings covers veterans relief costs, politics, prices, luck with eggs and butter, nose for new inventions, weather contrasts, and a salute to Byrd's New York visit. The two discuss Tibbetts reelection, wage concerns, and community events like the Legion Carnival and Boston schools policy.
A columnist recounts a period of intense worry and shares a lesson learned. After taking a break to play golf, he lists problems, tackles the toughest first, and finds many fears were exaggerated. Lessons from Talleyrand and a Wall Street promoter emphasize action over procrastination and quick losses. The Proverbs reference reinforces courage over fear.
A late newspaper discussion notes hundreds paralyzed by tincture of Jamaica ginger known as Jake. The author questions government action, personal rights, and education as safeguards while stressing alcohol is the preserving agent in such tinctures.
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