Winthrop Gun and Visitor Notes and Editorial Opinion
The notice lists subscription rates and office details for a Winthrop paper, with addresses in Boston and Winthrop, and after March 4 political commentary noting Democratic control of the presidency, house, and senate and its expected impact on tariffs and public policy. The piece reflects on anticipated economic cautions and accountability.
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Winthrop
Winthrop Beach
Sberetey
Ee Post
Boston
Winthrop Lodges urged to form press committees
In Winthrop the writer urges every lodge or organization to establish a press committee or agent to facilitate reporting. With numerous groups, including another new one this week, cooperation is needed for coverage.
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Winthrop
Reorganization Begins at Boston and Maine Railway
The Boston and Maine system starts its reorganization with control measures on the train crews neckties and sets plans for future train schedules and related incidentals according to the initial order.
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Boston & Maine
Steantanor
Real Estate Transfers Noted in Winthrop Listings
Frank L. Waldman transfers Nevada street parcel to Nathan Greene for $1. H Martyn McNeil transfers Revere street parcel to Carmine Mancuso for $1. Carmine Mancuso transfers Revere street parcel to Marie G Mancuso for $1.
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Nathan Greene
Nevada Street
H. Martyn McNeil
Carmine Mancuso
Revere Street
Marie
Felicity Club Closes Year With Sewing Event
The Felicity Club held its final meeting at Miss Jeannette Freeman's home on Pleasant Park road. With Christmas approaching, the evening centered on sewing and lively conversation. After refreshments, the gathering adjourned at ten o'clock.
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Felicity Club
Jeannette Freeman
Pleasant Park Road
Roman hypocaust heating unearthed in English house
An excavated Roman house in England reveals a hypocaust system with a central basement furnace and wall flues. A wood fire burned below, fed from an outside annex, and the intact ruin is noted for excellent preservation.
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England
Ladies' Aid Christmas Sale Draws Noted Crowds in Winthrop
The Ladies' Social Union of the First Methodist Church staged a festive two day Christmas sale in the Social Hall at the Masonic Building. Tables of embroidery, aprons, neckwear, china, dolls, candy and lemonade drew strong patronage with elaborate decorations and a contributing G. R. Girls candy table. Committees led by Mrs. Gamaliel Rich and others oversaw Fancy, Apron, Handkerchief, Doll, Lemonade, Candy, Food and Grocery tables. grape vine decor and artistic displays highlighted the event along with musical entertainment each night.
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Winthrop
Ladies’ Social Union
First ‘Methodist Church
Masonic Building
G. R
Fancy
Gamaliel Rich
J. L. Newton
Otto J. Hintze
Hannah Waters
Samuel Rich
Miss Wentworth
Mary Morrison
Vinnie Dunham
Herbert Floyd
Harvey Sleeper
S. B. Andrews
Ella Payne
Ernest Anderson
Charles Barlow
Isaac Hall
James F’ Allen
Anna Newton
Harry Bloomfield
Frank Capen
Knudson
Lewis Smith
Sullivan
Harding
John Callard
Jack Knudson
Robert Allen
George Burns
Bessie Belcher
Grace -Tewksbury
G. R. Girls
Margie Belcher
Lillian Henry
Florence Beals
Eliza Pearson
Carolyn McNaught
Ruby Gallagher
Grace Douglas
Emma. Dean
Edwin Moore
Albert Walker
Margaret Beach
David Floyd
Westfield
N. Y
Heckman
Tilton Athletics
Marion Olsen
E. D. Osborne
George Goldsmith
Clayton Mayers
Walter Whitman
Nickerson
Baltzell
Majestic Theatre to Present Julius Caesar with Faversham Cast
William Faversham’s all star Julius Caesar opens at Majestic Theatre for two weeks starting next Monday December 9. Tyron Power leads as Brutus with Frank Keenan as Cassius and Julie Opp as Portia. over 200 Shakespearean actors fill the ensemble including Berton Churchill Arihat Elliott and Lionel Belmore.
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William Faversham
Shakespear
Maestic Theatre
Mr. Paverghem
Herod
Julius Caesar
Anthony
Mr. Faversham
Brutus
Tyron Power
Portia
Power to Do Good and the Reward of Practice
The increment to any faculty from use is the sweetest satisfaction from work. It surpasses material rewards and praise, offering deeper gladness to an earnest soul. Growth in the power to do good brings a profound, enduring joy.
Artificial Sapphires Compared by Harpers Weekly
The article explains that synthetic sapphires share the same chemical makeup as natural ones but differ in structure, with real sapphires being crystalline and artificial versions being fused alumina or alumina glass. It likens the difference to potato sugar versus rock candy.
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Harper’s Weekly
Filthy Bills Spark Microbe Joke at Country Bank
A country schoolteacher cashes her monthly check at a bank and rejects the teller’s fear of microbes. The teller apologizes for filthy bills, while the teacher quips that microbes cannot live on her salary, a Witty note from Lippincott's.
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Lippincott's
Boston Three Deckers Spark Civic Alarm In Cityscapes
The Massachusetts Civic League warns Boston is plagued by unsafe three decker buildings scattered in outlying areas. A new statewide housing law favors towns but excludes cities, prompting calls for a strong city ordinance to require two family limits and fireproof standards.
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Masachusetts Civic League
Boston
League
Frost Public Library Opens Weekly Hours and New Books
The Frost Public Library in Winthrop Beach offers public access weekdays from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM with book exchanges on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 485 Shirley Street. The Winthrop Woman's Club presents works on federation history and the Pan American Union by John Barrett. New titles include Works by Stewart Edward White Dwight L. Elmendorf Talmage Onoto Watanna Rex Beach Ralph Henry Barbour Amy Brooks Ida Kenniston Leslie W. Quirk and others.
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Shirley Street
Winthrop Beach
Winthrop Woman's Club
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pan American Union
John Barrett
New
Miss Moonlight
Onoto Watanna
Ralph- Henry _ Barbour
Rex Beach
Dorothy Dainty
Amy Brooks
Prince Rudolf
Ida Kenniston
Leslie W. Quirk
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Albert B. Dorman, M.D
Villa Avenue
C. E. Johnson
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C. A. Nevers
Wadsworth Block
DPR
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Washington Chambers
Washington Avenue
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J. J. Hedrington
Bowdoin &T
M. Alice Chandler
Brockton
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Louis Racca
Washington Ave
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Crest Ave
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Revere
Ralph P. Badger
South Common St
Lynn
Winthrop Cash Dry
Lewis Beck
Winthrop Act
Point Shirley Cottage
Ocean
Tufts Avenue
Gale
Floyd
Tucker
Winton
Winthrop Sur
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Beach Station
Winthrop, Mass
Herbert E. Emerson
Democratic Party
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Winthrop Real Estate
Ladies’ Aid Sale
Majestic Theatre
Boston Transcript
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Frost Public Library
Stewart Edward White
Holy Land
Dwight L. Elmendorf
T. DeWitt Talmage
Best
Edward W. Souther
Devonshire Street
Bartlett Parkway
American Architectural Iron Works
Lewis Street
Boston South Ferry
Sea Foam Ave
Franklin Flint
William Lauder
Winthrop Locksmith
Yale
Harvard
Henry F. Rich
Geo. F. Sweeny
Henry F. Rich & CO
Wadsworth’s Block
R. J. Promises
Bowdoin Street
Tel
Freeman's
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William F. Dealy
Court Road
Insurance
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