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Newspaper

Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1914

Page

4

Shorthand and Typewriting Classes Offered by Experts

Practical instruction in shorthand and typewriting with many years of experience. Day and evening sessions available. Reasonable terms.

War tax impact noted by Winthrop paper

The Winthrop Sun and Visitor reports the Tuesday start of the so called war tax with businessmen lowering bank balances to cover costs. It notes the federal tax affects telephone calls and urges readers to pay the extra penny for public stations. The piece predicts Congress will resume work on March 4 and politics will again drive legislative action.

Winthrop Sun and Visitor Ofce Shirley Genet Ead Gentionen Ofice Ima Oe Agg Hg Gery Sie Alten Congress

Sarawaks Edge Boy Scouts 23–6 In Gym Contested Tilt

Sarawaks A C crushed the Boy Scouts 23 to 6 in Morrell Gym on Saturday night. The Scouts led late in the second half before Sarawaks pulled away with key floor goals from Young Metcalf Belcher Griffin Ballou Roach and others. Fouls by Belcher noted. referee Smith and timer Haines listed.

Sarawak A. C Morrell Sarawaks BOY Scouts Griffiths

Quest and Question club meets at Howe home

The Quest and Question club held its first December meeting at Mrs. Della G Howe's home on Summit Avenue. Mrs. Mary Topham presented a paper on The Great Northwest about Alaska and Canada and views were enjoyed by members. The December 17 meeting will be at The Grayloft Winthrop Highlands with Mrs. Carter hosting and Mr. George Kirkpatrick of Lynn speaking on the Battle of Waterloo.

Firth Quest and Question Club Della G. Howe Summit Avenue Mary Topham Great Northwest Alaska Canada

Bagley Reports Re election Cost to Secretary of State

Senator Bagley files election expense with the secretary of state listing a total cost of 367.56 dollars for his re election campaign.

Bagley Secretary of State

Broadway National Bank Christmas Savings Plan Gains Popularity

One year ago the Broadway National Bank of Chelsea started a Christmas Savings club offering four saving options. About $65,000 has accumulated and will be distributed to patrons before Christmas, indicating strong success of the plan.

Broadway National Bank of Chelsea

Old Men For Counsel And Young Men For War

A teacher asks Thomas to explain the saying old men for counsel and young men for war.Thomas replies that older men quarrel and then the younger men do the fighting.

Thomas

Eph Hoskins Returns Promptly From New York

Uncle Ezra recalls Eph Hoskins quick travel to New York and his puzzled reaction on returning to his room where he kicked the bed and asked what it was for. The judge notes Eph had not used one before.

Ezra Eph Hoskins New York Eben Eph

Value of shade trees boosts land prices in real estate survey

The Massachusetts Forestry Association reports real estate men estimate shade trees add 10 to 60 percent value to adjacent lots, with an average around 25 to 40 percent. Experts note a well placed tree of diameter one foot is worth about 113 dollars, two feet about 452 dollars, while acknowledging value varies by variety age and condition.

Massachusetts Forestry Association Forestry Association Louisville Courier-Journal

Rangers Meeting Recalls Winter Plans and Talks

Twenty one members met at Bartlett road for the Rangers gathering with two Newton participants. They planned the annual reunion at War Veterans' Hall, formed a new chart and committee, and chose Miss Winifred Tewksbury as secretary. Discussions covered Burroughs questions, geography topics, Bird boxes for gifts, and future home Day events at Mrs Holahan's.

Dunham Join Ramsey Bartlett Road Newton Rangers War Veterans’ Hall Holahan L. E. Griffin Moody Carter Crowell Woodcock Winifred Tewksbury Osborne Russell Evans Nellie Bacon Frost

FURNISHING THE CAPITAL: Haverhill Herald Faces Bankruptcy

The Malden News notes the Haverhill Herald has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 46300 dollars. It laments the rapid loss of funds in small daily newspapers and recalls the city’s past independent paper, urging merchants not to finance faltering ventures.

Haverhill Herald Haverhill Gazette Malden

Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Declares Dividend

The Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad declares a regular quarterly dividend of 1.50 dollars payable January 1 to stockholders of record December 15.

Boston, Revere Beach && Lynn Railroad

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