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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
7
A string of pointed quips examines procrastination happiness marriage and gossip with witty observations. It contrasts logic and emotion noting poets bread prose and the quirks of public questions and political machines. The Chicago News quote hints at spinster and widower dynamics.
A witty, satirical snippet on social pretenses and marriage roles. The writer portrays a clever politician who dodges issues and a jealous wife bound by traditional expectations. The tone critiques gender norms and social maneuvering in matrimonial life.
A humorous column notes Haiti and Santo Domingo edging toward conflict and jokes about wartime publicity. It remarks on potato prices, French fried potatoes in cafes, Huerta lacking refuge in Paris, and a railroad using a totem pole as a trademark with a quip about toting goods.
A Judge quips about using leisure and money together and warns against half believed ideas. He notes high aspirations often stop at folly and mocks crowds who hoard for a rainy day only to lose umbrellas to crooks. He jokes that a man may prefer a lively hat shop to vital co education.
A compact reflective piece on human judgment and vanity. It notes how small losses weigh on a person and how flattery can momentarily satisfy a restless woman. It uses light satire to expose social foibles and personal vanity.
A village story recalls Uncle Josh Pickering turning Piketown back from Grange Manor after Mrs. Tufton schemes to rule the place. Josh and Joe Edson stage a comic aristocracy with dukes and earls, culminating in Mrs. Tufton’s exposure and a return to Piketown.
A roundup of recent patents includes a sea weed bleaching and drying process for packing, a pen clip with eraser, a chamois wiper for spectacles, clamps for brushes on poles, a kitchen faucet sprayer device, a high power air rifle safety mechanism, a telephone receiver attachment for stenographers, an adjustable height kitchen table, a parachute launching device for aircraft, a sea anchor with an oil smoothing tank, and a motor driven lawn mower that only powers the knives.
More than 350 million dollars is invested in American shoemaking with over 200000 workers. The article traces early arrivals like Thomas Beard in 1629, Ebenezer Breed’s tariff influence, and pioneers such as William Trowbridge and John Brooks Nichols who introduced power and sewing machine innovation to shoe making. It notes Whittier's youth as a shoemaker and Henry Wilson's Natick cobbler heritage.
Cyril Maude stars in Grumpy at Plymouth Theatre Boston praised by press and public. Retired criminal lawyer role showcases standout character acting. the detective play blends thrills and humor. Extra Christmas matinee Friday plus regular Thurs and Sat shows. mail orders to Fred E. Wright, manager.
Since Labor Day the popular comedy Peg O' My Heart has played at the Cort Theatre in Boston for nearly five months. The season has seen many stage stars appear, but the show remains a durable success while other new works come and go.
The article notes Iceland's plan to establish its inaugural railway line. It also mentions diverse world facts including New York coffin makers, late milking milk quality, global population trivia, Belgian smoke gas engines, Austria's orchid collection, and coal use trends across a century.
Critics hail J Hartley Manners play Peg O My Heart for pathos romance and humor. Peg’s humble Irish girlhood and unshakable honesty clash with snobbish relatives as she becomes heir to an uncle’s fortune. Matinee pricing unchanged from 25 cents to 1.50.
The Hollis Street Theatre Boston hosts The Beautiful Adventure starring Ann Murdock next Monday evening. The New York success arrives after three months at the Lyceum Theatre, with Murdock’s acclaimed interpretation of Helene De Trevillac marking a personal triumph.
The Beautiful Adventure brings to life a tale of youth and love as Helene, on her wedding day to a wealthy but colorless suitor, elopes with her cousin Andre. Adapted from French authors De Flers and De Caillavet, the play showcases Charles Frohman’s producing prowess and has drawn praise in Manhattan after Paris success.
The Chelsea Gazette reports that in the new city of Revere the election of municipal officials Tuesday resulted in a Republican landslide. The city kept a partisan charter, which aided Republican success, while Chelsea's non-partisan system has hindered local selections and avoided sectarian influence.
A brisk exchange unfolds between Mistress and Mr Blunt over servings of chicken. He declines further help but hints appreciation for the piece already served. The dialogue mirrors a formal dinner carriage with curt, precise language.
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