Winthrop Post Office Hours and Mail Schedule
Post office hours listed for weekdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with holiday and Sunday exceptions. Postal savings depository hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. Mails arrive and depart at specified times including holidays. Carrier deliveries weekdays 7:40 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Collections from street boxes at 6:30 p.m. weekdays and holidays and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. List of street boxes and locations. Signed by D. Belcher, Superintendent.
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Postal Savings Depository
Winthrop
Ocean View
Magee’s ‘Corner
Revere Corner
Cherry
Revere
Summit
Brown's. Drug Store
Winthrop Highlands
Grover Corner
Crest
Locust and
Beach Road
Ocean Spray
Shirley Corner
Mermaid
Sea Foam
Shirley R. R
Ocean Avenue
Sturgis
Tewksbury
Crystal Cove
Cottage Avenue
Hillside
Washington Avenue
Bates
Winthrop and
Chester
Post Office
Centre R.R
Pleasant and
Sunnyside
Bartlett Road
Pauline
Court Road
Lincoln
Lincoln and
Read
Town Hall
D. Belcher
Address Winthrop Pupsils Thrift as Illustrated by Savings Bank Life Insurance
Abstract of an address by Harry W. Kimball field secretary of the Massachusetts Savings Insurance League to Winthrop pupils. He argues thrift as an old value, notes that many estates lack debt-free support, highlights life insurance as protecting invested value, and praises Savings Bank Life Insurance in Massachusetts with low expenses and policyholder profits.
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Harry W. Kimball
Massachusetts Savings Insurance League
Winthrop
Savings Bank Life Insurance
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Savings Bank Life Insurance
Commonwealth
Whitman Savings Bank
People’s Savings Bank of
Brockton
Berkshire County
Savings Bank of Pittsfield
City Savings Bank of
Pittsfield
Room to Let Ad Seen in Sun and Visitor
Classified notice asks if any reader has a room to let and suggests placing an advertisement in the Sun and Visitor publications. The brief seeks local lodging options and conveys a straightforward housing inquiry.
German professor proposes school to teach love making
Opinion piece ridicules a German professor who argues for teaching love making as if it were a school subject. The author rejects the idea, arguing love making is innate and has existed since Eden, varying by culture but never teachable like algebra or geography.
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Germany
Philadelphia Press
Garden of Eden
Columbus Debate Sparks Jewish and Spanish Claims
A Royal Geographical Society member declares Christopher Columbus a Spaniard, challenging four centuries of belief that he was Italian. Spanish scientist Dr. Horta argues for Columbus as Genoese, noting scarce authentic documents. The clash hinges on Columbus birthplace evidence and historical records.
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Christopher Columbus
Royal Geographical Society
Columbus
Genoa
Japan's celluloid industry grows exports rise
Demand for celluloid in Japan climbs yearly with imports mainly raw material while finished goods decline. Abashi Harima factory makes 80,000 pounds monthly and Sakai 25,000 pounds, totaling 1,260,000 yen yearly at one yen per pound. Japan may end German imports soon and become an exporter, with China as its first buyer.
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Japan
Abashi
Harima
Sakai Celluloid Company
Germany
China
Attar of Roses Supply Cut by Balkans War
News from the Balkans war shows supplies of attar of roses blocked, triggering price rises as calamity looms. The piece laments power hesitations and the downtrodden across nations facing despair.
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Balkans
Humane treatment urged after caffeine and nicotine experiments
The piece argues that caffeine kills rabbits and nicotine paralyzes the optic nerve, urging truly humane people to avoid giving rabbits coffee and to stop smoking or tobaccos in eyes. It emphasizes public impact and ethical conduct toward animals.
Army Enlistments Extended to Seven Years
The regular army now requires seven years of service to complete a full term, replacing four years. The policy suggests a soldier who serves the full period will emerge as a new man, reflecting the belief that a man’s physical characteristics can change significantly over seven years.
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É4th
Elephants Become Cheaper Says U S Consular Report
The United States consular service reports that elephants are becoming cheaper. However a prudent buyer should not stock up for winter without additional inquiry into the market.
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United States
Elderly suitor loses breach of promise suit
An eighty year old man addressed his partner as my fawn and must pay the woman $5,614.80 after losing the breach of promise case. The judge noted she was a dear and the matter ends with payment.
Switzerland Exports Eleven Million Watches Last Year
Switzerland shipped eleven million watches abroad in the last fiscal year signaling a brisk economy and strong demand for timepieces.
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Switzerland
Roller skating sparks unexpected romance on city streets
A playful scene on smooth streets sees roller skating leading to romantic encounters as riders enjoy public spaces and social vibes. Observers note gatherings and spontaneous affection, highlighting urban strolls turning into moments of affection amid casual city life.
Antique Spanish prisoner swindle remains in good order
The article notes the antique Spanish prisoner swindle item is still in good working condition despite age related wear.
Fine Way of Paying Debts
A New Orleans newspaper man, moving to New York, accepted cheap suits from tailor Samuel Eisenstein. He later received a note claiming a fifty dollar debt and sent a mock payment of one hundred dollars, asking Eisenstein to cash the balance.
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New Orleans
New York
Hisenstein
Hisen
Samuel Eisenstein
Eisenstein
Popular
One That He Forgot
Two black faced minstrels entertained holiday crowds on the seaside. A comedian gathered tips while a stern woman snatched his tambourine and poured the coins into her lap, quipping that she was the one he forgot to pay on his last visit.
Reporters Troubles and a Missed Scoop
A veteran newspaper man discusses the reporter life noting intuition and mind reading as essential. Two businessmen chat at a club about not announcing a candidacy for sheriff and the reporter failing to publish that crucial detail.
Polly's Dimples Poem Mixup Sparks Editor Confrontation
In a newspaper office a clash erupts over misprinted verse. The editor reveals a mistake in setup leading to a misnamed poem while the compositor questions the error and its handling.
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Polly
Split Possessives in Historical Texts
A witty note on how split possessives jar readers yet offer humor. It contrasts mild discomfort with a quirk of style, suggesting a corrective approach by yielding a slightly worse example. The piece hints at observers noting possessive placement and its effect on meaning.
Man of Importance Guards His Time and Doors
A community figure is described as highly important, with a visitor required to pass six ground glass doors and explain his mission to three secretaries before meeting him. The exchange underscores the figure’s guarded status and influence in the area.
Playing With Fire in Bachelor Maid Trials
Judge notes the first bachelor maid in Single ton stirs renewed interest as she courts an “old flame” after a 1am encounter while the second bachelor maid questions the costs and consequences of pursuing a rekindled romance.
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Miss Singleton
Worthy Toads Deserve Patronage and Protection
A humorous, period-voice nature note argues toads curb pests and should be protected. It cites US Department of Agriculture findings debunking myths about toads harming infants or cattle. The piece declares each toad earns 19.44 dollars yearly in pest control and advocates a society to protect and breed better toads.
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United States Agricultural Department
Cloves Overview from Spice Island Cultivation
Cloves come from a tree 20 to 40 feet tall with a pyramidal head and evergreen oblong leaves. The fragrant flowers and bark yield a strong aroma. dried wet buds are most valuable. Native to the Spice islands and grown in Sumatra and parts of the West Indies, clove oil is used in medicine and tonics.
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Spice Islands
Sumatra
West Indies
Poetry and the Child
Read poetry aloud to children for enjoyment and vocabulary growth. Even difficult lines from verses like Thanatopsis and Paradise Lost can foster a lasting love of poetry, though children may not grasp every idea. The child benefits from guidance to hear sound and learn words.
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Home Progress Magazine
England's National Air Compared With Fifteenth Century Anthem
Professor Cambourogion of Athens notes that God Save the King shares nearly identical tune with a 1457 anthem written for Emperor Constantine Paleologos. The ancient manuscript, found in Greece's National Library, uses an obsolete notation transposed by an expert.
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Cambourogion
Athens
God Save
Convicts Retain Names Despite Numbers in Prisons
The Outlook ridicules using numbers as names in prison and cites Sing Sing with over 60 000 inmates Auburn over 31 000 and Clinton over 10 000. It notes John Jones remains John Jones and only learns his number when dealing with administration officials.
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Sing Sing
Auburn
Clinton
John Jones
Pocketknife carved Capitol model by Prof Sayres
A Virginia professor carved a detailed model of the Capitol at Washington with a pocketknife only. The wooden sculpture stands ten inches high to the Liberty statue crest, about two feet long and eight inches wide, using poplar white pine and white walnut and featuring 141 green trees around its grounds.
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Capitol
Washington, D. C
George F. Sayres
Stokesville
Brunette Age Quips On Blonde Stereotypes
In a witty exchange the speaker confronts clichés about hair color. The remark challenges claims that blondes are disappearing while joking that darker hair is thriving amid social stereotypes.
Mrs Highbrow Praises Bunny Pulls the Strings Play
Mrs Wood B Highbrow commends Bunny Pulls the Strings as a nice little drama and mocks Isben Shakespeare Rostand for contrast. The piece mentions Molly McIntosh Hoopskirts and jokes about dialect, bouffe draperies, and Scotch phrenology as farce.
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Bunny
Gong
Molly McIintosh
Beverly
Walter
David Harum
Kansas City
Haste is Waste Quote on Quick Giving
A cheeky proverb notes that hasty giving halves the value as it implies. The line uses Latin origin bis dat quicito dat to warn against rash generosity and impulsive decisions.
Suitor Puts Question to Father Over Daughter
A man asks a father if his daughter will accept him as a husband. The father questions the suitor about his salary and whether the daughter would agree, noting her hospital tagging work for the Children's hospital benefit. The exchange hints at family approval and financial readiness.
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Children’s Hospital
As Gentlemen Go in the Waiting Room Tale
In a Cleveland hotel the mild mannered waiting room attendant forbids smoking, citing rules. A young man asks to smoke yet notices cigar stubs left by gentlemen who did not ask, revealing the room’s unspoken norms.
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Cleveland
Muffied Knocks and Social Talk Among Condensed Chats
Dialogs reveal social tensions as Muffied interrupts Mrs Rawler and Gerald notes drift toward limited meetings and class distinctions. Mrs Fagus is praised for her well behaved children while suggestions of better social standing appear.
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Tommy
Sheep Fences Fail to Contain Herd Nervy Sheep Escape
A farmer curses the escape of several sheep while a new hired man, rubbing his eyes, admits he lost count after watching five or six jump the fence. The remark ends with the hired man saying the sight always makes him sleepy.
Ladies and Cigarettes
A humorous note quotes Mr Meekton saying his wife forced a quit promise before marriage and he now vows not to start smoking, while joking about keeping the pledge.
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Mr. Meékton
Fostering a Fancy
Dialogue excerpt shows Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Smith debating a quick departure and the implications for a husband. The exchange hints at social expectations and concealment within domestic routines from a historical column.
The Golden Rule and Focusing on Virtues
The piece argues against nitpicking others and promotes applying the Golden Rule. It warns that dwelling on faults clouds judgment and suggests praising virtues, noting a person may have many strengths overlooked when a single flaw is stressed. It urges constructive judgment over denunciation.
New York Barbers Curve Haircut Tariff Upward
The Boston Globe notes New York barbers push a 35 cent haircut with no trading stamps or lotions. Proponents blame falling patronage due to safety razors and urge a scientific sliding scale for pricing based on hair abundance.
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New York
Boston Globe
French Editor Attacks American Homes and House Cleaning
A French editor denounces American homes insisting they have none and scorches the practice of house cleaning days. He claims Americans overclean voluntarily, arguing regular cleaning spoils temper and undermines home comfort, while insisting home life should remain untampered.
Frankness and kingship in Bismarck’s private talks
The passage argues that most people crave warmth and self-centered chat, blaming Bismarck for failing to be frank with emperors of Germany, Russia, and France. It cites his joke about seeing three naked emperors and attributes his lack of rapport to not speaking frankly in private.
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Bismarck
Germany
Russia
France
Canadian mines department eyes electric smelting rise
The mines department signals that effective smelting of Canadian ore could become a commercial possibility. The iron industry has transformed repeatedly for over a century, prompting questions if electric smelting will gain broad adoption.
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Mines Department of Canada
War Deprivations Highlighted by Battlefield and Home
A protest over wartime confiscations notes that every automobile in Servia and Bulgaria was appropriated by the government at the outbreak of war. The speaker contrasts battlefield deprivations with those at home.
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Servia
Bulgaria
California man awarded $100000 for alienation of affections
A California man received a judgment up to $100000 against a man found liable for alienating the affections of his wife. The decision states the plaintiff must now pursue collection and proceed with remarriage.
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California
Wormy figs trade turns as Greeks sell to Turks
Opinion notes a shift in grain and fruit trading power, observing that Greeks who sold wormy figs from the Turks now face a reversal in market dynamics. The remark hints at changing regional economic alliances and morale in trade.
Pompeii Finds Reveal Chafing Dishes From Ruins
Excavators discover chafing dishes amid Pompeii ruins explaining why vast quantities of food remained preserved in the ancient city. The find sheds light on Roman dining practices and daily life.
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Pompeii
California man makes harmless rooster deterrent
A California man devises a so called harmless compound to stop roosters from crowing at dawn. The reporter muses whether it will silence early roisters on the way home.
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California
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