Real American Wonder in the Rockies Glimpse
The narrator describes a vantage view from Laurier Pass to the Liard region in the Rockies. A towering glacier feeds the Quadacha, the largest feature in the Finlay country, with a vast three-summit mountain nearby. The glacier may prove among the biggest in the Rocky Mountain system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Laurier Pass
Liard
Mount Robson
Paul L. Haworth
Scribner’s Magazine
Finlay
Joe
Rocky Mountain
First Church of Christ Scientist Winthrop Services
Sunday services at 10 45 a m with the lesson sermon God the Only Cause and Creator Sunday school for ages up to 20 Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m Reading room open daily 2 to 6 p m and Monday evenings 7 to 9 All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Fremont Street
First Baptist Church Service Notes
William J. Day pastors the Morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon. A men’s Bible class follows at 12 taught by the pastor. Y P S C E service at 6 15. Evening worship at 7 30 features a sermon by the pastor and an opening song service led by the chorister. Come and sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Day
Hermon St
First Unitarian Church Service in Hermon Street
Sunday service at 10 45 led by Rev C W Porter Shir ley of Barre Mass. Sunday school at noon. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Unitarian Church
Hermon Street
C. W. Porter-Shirley
Barre
Mass
Church of St John the Evangelist Mass Schedule Update
The Church of St John the Evangelist on Winthrop Street lists mass times at 7 8 45 10 30 and 11 30 until further notice. Children should attend the 8 45 mass with Sunday school immediately following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of St. John the Evangelist
Winthrop Street
John H. Griffin
Eastern Star Election Names 2023 Officers
Colonial Chapter O E S held its annual election. Elected Worthy Matron Mrs Minnie A Remby Worthy Patron Mr Amos W Crooks Associate Matron Mrs Ethel W Walker Secretary Mrs Luella F Bloomfield Treasurer Mrs Susan W McDonald Conductress Mrs Mabel H Smith Associate Conductress Mrs Lucy F Griffin and Carrie A Carpenter re elected to the Board of Trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Chapter
Minnie A. Remby
Amos W. Crooks
Ethel W. Walker
Luella F. Bloomfield
Susan W. McDonald
Mabel H. Smith
Lucy F. Griffin
Carrie A. Carpenter
Service Flag Presented by Crystal Bay Lodge I O F
Crystal Bay Lodge I O F held a Thursday meeting with speaker Nelson Byrne recounting two years in the trenches. A collection supported comfort articles for 16 members in service. Harry Knight sang solos and Charles G. Craib spoke briefly. The Nevada Sewing Circle presented the service flag with 16 stars, speech by Mrs. Hattie Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Bay Lodge I
Nelson Byrne
Harry Knight
Charles G. Craib
Winthrop
Nevada Sewing Circle
Hattie Brown
Clay Beds of the Connecticut Concretions
In the clay beds of the Connecticut remarkable concretions occur in four main shapes: disk like cylindrical botryoidal and animal form imitations. The latter imitate fishes birds ant eaters elephants dogs lions tigers and more. Each bed shows a unique concretion form, with principal types not intermingling within the same bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Beauty and Loveliness Distinguish Distinct Qualities
Margaret Steele Anderson argues in the Louisville Post that beauty denotes grand, universal splendor—like the Parthenon or epics—while loveliness labels more human, nuanced charm. She contrasts Helen, Juliet, Rosalind, Beatrix, Miranda, Portia, Olivia, Viola, Celia, Cordelia, and Lear’s daughter Cordelia, noting how many women verge toward beauty or retain a softer loveliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Steele Anderson
Louisville Post
Jove
Athene
Milton
Troy
Lucifer
Bach
Beethoven
Helen
Brunhilda
Siegfried
Shakespeare
Juliet
Rosalind
Beatrix
Miranda
Desdemona
Ophelia
Portia
Olivia
Viola
Celia
Cordelia
Lear
White Breasted Nuthatch Packs Steeplejack Feats
A familiar winter bird, the white breasted nuthatch, is lauded as the world’s champion steeplejack. It travels head first down trunks and performs dizzy gymnastic feats with ease while outpacing a squirrel. In bitter cold it endures, its beauty and social value noted as comfort for winter days.
Sea-Lion Performers and Their Daring Tricks
A descriptive piece on circus sea lions showcasing stunts such as balancing balls on snouts tossing, noisy horn and drum acts, ladder navigation with baton on the snout, and diving or rolling tricks. Trainers vary routines to include the common stunts first and then add new ones.
Historic Pennant Sold in Glasgow Relic Dates to Middle Ages
An old yellow silk pennant of the Earls of Marchmont with St. Andrew's cross and lion rampant was sold in Glasgow. The fragile artifact likely dates to the 14th or 15th century and was bought by a Scotsman, ensuring it stays in Scotland.
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Glasgow
Suburban power outage prompts clarification on coal supply
Last Friday evening the Revere and Winthrop electric lights went out for about 40 minutes not due to coal shortages. The outage was caused by a blown main switch on the Salem line feeding Suburban Gas and Electric. Power for the area comes via Salem with Malden Everett Medford Melrose and Revere stations relying on that grid. The Revere plant can resume generation quickly and a future Edison line connection across Chelsea Creek will improve emergency resilience.
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Suburban Gas and Electric Company
Revere
Winthrop
Tenney ‘Service
Salem
Gas and Electric Company
Malden
Everett
Medford
Melrose
Edison
Chelsea Creek
Old Kid Gloves Made Into Vests for Front Line Men
The American Red Cross in New England asks for old kid gloves to be sent to 755 Boylston Street for turning into kid-lined vests for soldiers in French trenches. The program, inspired by Mrs August Belmont, follows British Red Cross practice of creating flexible leather replacements from gloves and fur for cold weather gear.
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New England
American Red Cross
Boylston Street
France
British Red Cross
August Belmont
England
Letter From Private Alviti From France
Private John Alviti former Beachmont barber now serves in Co C 101st Engineers in the American Expeditionary Forces writes to Mr James M Andrews of Beachmont. He reports being in a town in France under muddy conditions with rain and an open fireplace in a nice house while noting visits to England and asking about local friends and news from Beachmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alvin
Beachmont
Co. C, 101St United States Engineers
American Expeditionary Forces
James M. Andrews
Jim
France
Charlie Jenkins
Charlie Goliff
Paul Goliff
Bill’ Walbourne
England
Thomas
Freddy
Optimistic Thought. An amiable disposition is a good letter
A concise note highlights how an amiable disposition acts as a strong first impression. It argues that optimism and friendliness open doors in social and professional settings.
First Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting and Dinner
The First Baptist Church held its annual meeting after a 7 pm chicken pie supper for 106 members. Moderator Channing Howard led roll call with 102 scriptural responses, reports praised, four deaths noted, and salary raised pastorally by 150 dollars. Retirement of clerk Charles Floyd marked one highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Channing Howard
25-Cent Investor Promises Big War Savings Drive
The article explains a new government thrift plan issuing two war savings stamps. A 25 cent stamp builds to 4.00, exchangeable for 4.12 later, yielding four percent interest compounded quarterly. Larger stamps and certificates offer higher returns, with full redemption at 100 dollars on January 1, 1923, or early withdrawal with a small penalty.
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Washington
Great Britain
Character and effort reveal a man’s true worth
The piece argues that character is shown by aligning actions with ideals, especially in leisure and struggle. It claims self-improvement comes from effort, not mere success, and that personal growth strengthens both mind and power even if ideals are not fully realized.
Food Conservation Efforts Led by Massachusetts Women Clubs
Massachusetts State Federation of Women's clubs promotes food conservation via ten women led groups in towns with Winthrop Woman's club already organized. The program partners with libraries and local homes to spread tips, catalogs, and practical recipes to reduce wheat beef pork dairy and sugar use while increasing other food intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Winthrop Woman's Club
Home Economics Committee
Fred W. Woodcock
W. C. Johnson
A. B. Dunham
C. E. Simpson
Waldemar Avenue
W. H. Mirick
Elmwood Avenue
W. J. Patterson
Willow Avenue
C. B. Kinsley
Johnson Avenue
A. P. Downs
Cliff Avenue
H. J. Cook
Food Administration
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Library Committee Notes From Hattie M Douglas
Hattie M Douglas chairs the Library Committee with guidance on weekly column updates. The message references the committee’s oversight and a contact at 21 Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie M. Douglas
Pleasant Street
Annual Charity Ball at Winthrop Elks Friday
December 14 brings the Annual Charity Ball hosted by the Winthrop Elks. The event offers social dancing and fundraising for local causes, inviting community members to attend.
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Winthrop Elks
Thanksgiving at the Fort for the Soldiers
A Red Cross committee raised about 150 dollars for a Thanksgiving Day event at the fort. The government provided a full dinner for 336 men, followed by a two hour musical and vaudeville show in the gym. Funds supported tobacco, candy, and care for those who do not smoke, with officers attending and compliments paid to the Winthrop community.
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Red Cross
Winthrop
Wings and Wisdom Clip Wings as Riches Fly
Ex change ponders limits of preventing loss by taking all precautions. It compares wealth love and wisdom with wings that can be clipped yet may still escape control. The piece reflects on prudence versus fate in human affairs.
Time Wasted Warns Against Sloth and Procrastination
Franklin urges prompt effort and steady work to save time. He argues that lost time cannot be recovered and that diligence makes tasks easier, while laziness leads to poverty. Early rising and steady pursuit of work bring health wealth and wisdom.
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Richard
Benjamin Franklin
Petitions for public garage license in Winthrop 1917
Winthrop Massachusetts December 3 1917 petition asks to grant a license to operate a public garage and store volatile inflammable liquid at Cottage Park Hotel Garage behind the Cottage Park Hotel. Board orders notice to interested parties for December 21 1917 hearing with publication in Winthrop Sun and Visitor.
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Winthrop
Mass
Board of Selectmen
Cottage Park Hotel
Probate notice of Will in Winthrop estate case
Heirs and interested parties are cited in Suffolk Probate Court to show cause why John Flanagan estate probate should not be granted to Harry W. Aiken executor without bond. Publication in Winthrop Sun required weekly for three weeks, with notices mailed or delivered seven days prior. Judge Robert Grant signs the citation dated November 21, 1917.
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Suffolk
John Flanagan
Winthrop
Harry W. Aiken
Boston
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Robert Grant
Esquire
Arthur W. Jolan
Register
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Winthrop, Mass
Wadsworth Hall
Winthrop Centre
ST. John the Evangelist
Probate
Historic Pennant
Alviti
Private John Alviti
Co. O
101St, U. S. Engineers
New York
Baptists
Food News Notes
Nish
Harold B. Orcutt
James S. Carr
Allen Newton
Edgar F. Fower
G. J. Cronenwette
O. E. Johnson
Chilaten Ory
Fletcher
Chester L. Norton
Quincy Ave
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
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