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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
2
PEP O keeps carbon from forming on piston heads in the combustion chamber and on spark plugs. It will dissolve and expel carbon that has accumulated thick and hard, which would otherwise require burning out scraping or chipped removal and valve grinding. Get it at Henry E Keoughs, 26 Pauline st.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court in Suffolk issues citation for Patrick J Swift estate of Winthrop. Joseph P Swift John F Swift and Herbert W Swift petition for letters testamentary without bond. Court in Boston on June 10 1920. Publication in Winthrop Review three weeks. Deliver copies to all known heirs seven days before hearing. Witness Judge Robert Grant May 17 1920. ARTHUR W Dolan Register.
An old resident urges locals to trade at home to boost Winthrop’s growth and value. Builder Wm. G. Orcutt is highlighted for developing Winthrop, including cottages, Washington Chambers, and the Center Station area. Insurance agent A. E. Whittemore stresses updated fire insurance and prompt claims, urging business owners to secure proper coverage.
A bank advertisement extols Winthrop Savings Bank for funding industrial growth through regular small deposits. It cites a granddaughter’s account of $2,025.08 after twenty-one years, arguing thrift built stability during wartime and urging continued patronage of the bank.
The truest economy is to select the purest high quality products from a dependable grocer. A H Sobey at 75 Jefferson Street offers neat orderly service with low prices and a broad stock. He specializes in meats New England poultry and a wide range of groceries including jams teas and biscuits ensuring fresh refrigerators and careful buying for customer satisfaction.
A doctor urges readers to hire Henry E. Keough Co for sanitary plumbing, heating, and ventilation. The ad touts first class work, accurate connections, and healthy home benefits, listing Pauline Street address and phone. It highlights steam warm air water and vapor heating, sheet metal work, gutters, and gas appliances.
Local furnaces report strong performance with the Round Oak pipeless model during the recent heating season. The system’s efficiency and reliability are highlighted by area users and dealers.
A prominent town real estate dealer is described as a key figure shaping local growth. He is portrayed as a prophet of the community, interpreting current conditions to forecast future possibilities and guide residents in shaping their homes and investments.
The article praises the Winthrop Drug Co at 454 Shirley Jr Winthrop Beach as a top druggist source. It highlights qualified pharmacists Mayer and Rems, their precise prescription filling, pure drugs, and a model pharmacy with beauty and luxury items. It also promotes confections like chocolates as gifts.
A local feature extols Clark's Dining Room owned by Geo. T. Clark at Winthrop Beach. The write up praises immaculate cleanliness, cheerful atmosphere, and chef artistry. It notes the menu ranges from pies to lobster and cites physicians on cheerfulness aiding digestion.
Winthrop residents plan to attend events during the Morgan Memorial Anniversary Week May 30 to June 6. The pageant Through Labor to Love will be staged at Tremont Temple on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and a Thursday matinee, with a Morgan Building exhibit at 89 Shawmut Ave on June 4 followed by Dr Helm’s reception from 3 to 5 PM.
Alice Lake, Metro's newest star, appears at Winthrop Theatre in Shore Acres the James A Herne drama of New England. The film shows the lighthouse keeper's daughter defying her father by eloping with her lover, amid praise for Miss Lakes dramatic presence. The Maine coast setting centers on the Berry family near Bar Harbor with Sam Warren and Martin Berry integral to the plot.
Sam Warren and Helen flee aboard the Liddy Ann to coastward escape. Martin, who mortgaged Shore Acres to oil securities, sabotages the beacon and blocks Uncle Nat from warning. the ship hits harbor rocks. Cast includes Edward Connelly, Joseph Kilgour, Frank Brownlee, Robert Walker, Margaret McWade, and Richard Headrick. Rex Ingram directs from Arthur J. Zeliner's scenario.
Benj F Schrieber holds the concession for sale of soft drinks and smokes in town parks. Drinks are priced at 15 cents per bottle with a 5 cent bottle refund. No advertisements will be accepted over the telephone for The Winthrop Review. send ads by mail with cash early in the week.
State Loan Co. gives legal notice to William F. Stone and Alma M. Stone of intent to foreclose for breach of a July 8 1919 mortgage recorded in Winthrop. A public auction of the mortgaged property will be held June 4 1920 at 10:00 AM at Lewis J. Bird Co. 7 Bosworth St Boston Mass.
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