Newspaper copies on sale at multiple local outlets
Copies of this paper are 50 cents and can be bought at A. T. Bangness opposite Highland Station Boston Revere Beach Lynn Depot Boston Winthrop Beach News Co. opposite Be Station De J H Totman News Agency Jefferson and Winthrop Streets Brown's Pharmacy Wadsworth Block Centre W B Thayer Ocean Spray Pharmacy Ocean Spray Elizabeth Rippay variety store opposite Centre Station and at the publication office Lewis Block Washington Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Bangness
Highland Station
Boston, Revere, Beach & Lynn Depot
Boston
J. H. Totman
Jefferson and
Winthrop Streets
Brown's Pharmacy
Wadsworth Block
Centre
W. B. Thayer
Ocean Spray
Elizabeth Rippay
Variety
Centre Station
Lewis Block
Washington Ave
Boston Post Office Promotions Announced for District Clerks and Carriers
Nearly 1,500 Boston district clerks and letter carriers will be promoted following a review by acting Postmaster General Mansfield. Final names to be announced by Mansfield after department approval. promotions cover multiple pay grades with totals for clerks and carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Postal District
Mansfield
Bushnell
Boston
Department
Boston Post Office
Motorman Recounts Belgian Hare Collision Claim
A Brockton Times anecdote recalls a motorman for the Old Colony Street Railway who admitted striking a Belgian hare with his car after his owner protested. The official questioned him about the incident on a specific date and, puzzled by the reply, pressed further prompting the humorous remark about a hare that hops when it runs and stands when it sits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony Street Railway Company
Brockton
Front Platform Advertising on Cars Causes Public Confusion
The article notes that electric streetcars in Boston and nearby cities display four large posters on each front and rear platform. The proliferation of signs makes it difficult to discern the car's destination whether to New York Lowell or elsewhere. Agitation against billboards has not reduced the clutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lowell
Boston
Ida Conquest Stars in Chicago Play Gaining Rave Reviews
The Chicago press hails Ida Conquest for a new stage role offering her rare dramatic opportunities. Critics praise her character work and overall performance, noting her depth and versatility across the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Conquest
Chicago
Miss Conquest
Civil Service Exams Set for Teachers and Officials
The U S civil service commission announces exams for many national positions. Key openings include teachers in the Philippines at 900 to 1200 dollars yearly, a clinical director at 2000 dollars with maintenance, translators in commerce and labor with 900 to 1200 dollars, and a joint janitor engineer post at 900 dollars. Exams run August 26 27 and September 9 10 across multiple federal buildings in Boston Fall River Worcester Fitchburg Lowell Lawrence Springfield and Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Philippines
Government Hospital
Department of Commerce and Labor
Quartermaster’s Department
Boston
Fall
River
Worcester
Fitchburg
Lowell
Lawrence
Springfield
Pittsfield
What is a newspaper according to a quote
A humorous long quote describes a newspaper as a town staple that vexes all, roasting some, praising few, and never pleasing everyone. It notes editors face criticism for mistakes while rarely praised for good deeds, and claims printing to please all would yield eight pages of blank paper.
Winthrop Post Office Last Letters for Week
List of letters remaining in the Winthrop post office for the week ending August 1 includes Bartlett Mrs Schofield Bowie Mrs Henry Butcher Miss Anna C Collins Mrs Elu Collins Mrs F Corliss Miss Lena Dalton Mrs R H Ellis Rita Forbes Elsbury Houghton Mrs Mary Kitts C B Knowles Miss Lydia F Lemire Mrs P Grace Lovering Marion Maynock Miss Catharine McAfu Miss Olivia McKinnon Miss Effie A Paine Mrs A J Prince Miss Lillian Smith Laura F Tindale Mrs J J Webb Miss Dollie Mae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Post Office
Bartlett
Schofield Bowie
Henry Butcher
Anna C. Collins
Elu Collins
F. Corliss
Lena Dalton
R. H. Ellis
Rita Forbes
Elsbury Houghton
Mary Kitts
C. B
Romany Opera Company Tops Boston Vaudeville Bill
The Romany Opera Company in Boston presents a five and a quarter hour vaudeville program featuring the Exhibition Four and Alexander Brothers Brady, the Three Rewards acrobats, McConnell and Simpson new musical comedy, Paul La Croix with hat juggling, and Mattie Lockette juvenile impersonator from the Buster Brown era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romany Opera’Company
Boston Theatre
Boston
Alexander Brothers
Brady
McConnell and
Simpson
Mattie Lockette
Buster Brown Company
Buster
Graphophone selections and phonograph supplies offer
Floyd C Woods announces latest selections in graphophones and supplies with disc and cylinder records in stock. Repairs on all machines are promptly done. Winthrop headquarters moved from 499 Shirley St to 521 Shirley St Winthrop Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd C. Woods
the-Columbia Phonograph Co
Trenant Street
Boston
Winthrop
Shirley Street
Winthrop Beach
He-So Mr Simpurse Proposes to Miss DeFord
The exchange hints at a proposed match between He-So Mr Simpurse and Miss Hope DeFord with hints of a shared passion for antiques. The wording suggests a light social proposal note or conversation fragment from a local society page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpurse
Hope DeFord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Winthrop Beach News Co
Station
Boston Post Office Promotions
ECZ Om International Co
Plan Civil Service
Wonderland
Knights of Pythias
Salem Cadet Band
Knights of Pythies
National Assembly
Knights of Columbus
Massachusetts
America
Tel
E. F. Rogers
Lewis
As Linge Smads
Prag
Bears
Alfred Tewksbury & Co
Herrick’s
Educato
Golden Rule
Beacon-Falls
Wadsworth
Gabler
Shoninger
Ludwig & CO
Winter & CO
Blake the Piano Man
Washington St
Oxford
Revere
E. Hall G Sons Beachmont
Louis Racca
Custom Boot and Shoe Maker
R. R
Central
Revere Sts
Magee’s
Chas, F. Totten
Castoria
Inthrop Floyd & Tucker
Justice OF the Peace
Massachusetts Wharf Coal Company
Cepnoor Pooh
Winthrop Street
Eereatares Creteagin
Malas
Frank P. Anthony
North Centre Street
Sargent, St
Winthrop Hardware Company
W. G. Grant
Magee’s Corner
Mass
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