Winthrop Sun and Visitor 1916 Newspaper Notice
Publication and contact details for the Winthrop Sun and Visitor with establishment dates, merged in 1905, office location at 466 Shirley Street Winthrop MA. Subscription rates listed, publication schedule guidance for news and ads, editors and telephones. Saturday December 23 1916 edition details.
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Winthrop& and Visitor
Ofee
Bhirigy Street
Winthrop Beach
Telehone
Boston
Mass
Congress
Winthrop Elks Charity Fundraiser Boosts Christmas Cheer
Winthrop lodge Elks ladies raised a large charity fund at a party for nearly 300 guests at the Elks clubhouse. Guests enjoyed straight and bridge whist with 35 tables, prize winners announced, and proceeds to provide food clothing and other necessities to poor homes on Christmas morning. Leaders included Mrs F Temple Scott chairwoman and Mrs William Colson secretary treasurer, among others.
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Elks
Winthrop Lodge of Elks
George Harris
Tully
Fred Murphy
F. Temple Scott
William “W. Colson
NETS
Eugene Cronin
George — T. Clark
Thomas Benson
Albert P. Crossman
James A. Rovall
Horns of Venus and ancient star lore
The passage discusses early references to Venus having horns in Mesopotamian literature and an ancient claim of detecting a crescent phase without optical aid. It notes Venus’s tiny apparent diameter when far from the Sun, making such observations unlikely, and suggests Protesser Campbell viewed the horns as a lucky guess by ancient astronomers.
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Venus
Protesser Campbell
Twinkling Stars Reflect Atmospheric Light Effects
The twinkling of stars is caused by air currents and density layers in the atmosphere. Warm conditions and horizon views enhance the effect. similar twinkling occurs when looking through hot air from radiators or candle flames. Rapid twinkling signals a weather change.
Joe Abely's Memoir of Mexican Border Life and Mobilization
A wartime narrative describes life with a Machine Gun Company on the Mexican border. It recalls mule handling, brutal sand storms, and a Mt. Franklin drill record while arguing for compulsory military service as civic duty.
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Joe” Abely
Boston
Wong
Fexas
U.S. A
Mt. Franklin
Mexico
National Guard
Exhibition and Fancy Dress Ball at Winthrop Arms
The mid winter children exhibit by Isabel Brightman pupils drew about 200 attendees at the Winthrop Arms last Saturday evening. A travel set of toilet articles in ivory was given to Mrs Brightman by the Friday and Saturday classes. Brendon Keenan and Evelyn Williams won the prize cake walk.
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Isabel Brightman
Winthrop Arms
Narcissus
Helen Smith
Eleanor Midtlestead
Muriel Paul
Evelyn
Williams
Virginia Sheehan
Grace Roberts
Ruth Donahue
Barabara Spauld
Snow shortages and holiday issues spread through Winthrop
Heavy snow last week caused a store shortage of shovels and a surge in demand for chains. A New Jersey woman seeks a divorce after a custard pie incident with her husband. Community figures like the Yuletide Charity Club and Koda Klub are lauded for helping the needy. Carolyne Sawyer rescued a fire on Grovers Avenue, hair singed. Letter carriers face season strains yet remain cheerful as public service is praised.
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Carolyne Sawyer
Grovers Avenue
Nieh
Tike Street
Hits From Sharp Wits and Quips Across Papers
A collage of humorous quotes from various newspapers notes human foibles and social habits. Observations on reform, happiness, discontent, and curiosity appear in concise witticisms attributed to Norfolk Ledger Dispatch Macon News Toledo Blade Deseret Evening News and others.
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Deseret Evening News
Hidden debts of fame and vengeance in a guarded society
The passage reflects on how people forgive little for talent, wealth, or marriage and only death may bring absolution. It notes that critics beneath us often spot flaws more readily than peers, and warns that some parents seek vengeance on children for perceived failures in education.
Sayings of a Spinster Wit on Men and Marriage
A collection of pointed proverbs on male behavior and courtship. It humorously critiques bravery, honesty, and reliability while noting a woman’s preference for a husband taller than herself and the vanity of men who talk too much.
Glorious Holiday Season at Winthrop and Dream Theatre
Winthrop and Dream Theatre announce a Christmas week program starring Mae Murray of Paramount in The Plow Girl and Nance ONeil in a dramatic showcase. Lilian Walker makes her first Winthrop appearance in a feature, with Fannie Ward in a drama to display wardrobe. Matinee on Christmas Day starts at 4 00 PM. Thursday matinee at 2 30 PM. A big children’s show is planned.
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Winthrop and
Dream Theatre Management
Mae Murray
Paramount
Nance O'Neil
Lilian Walker
Fannie Ward
J. Jotchhey
Miss Ward
Deadly Raindrops and the Shield of Our Atmosphere
The article argues that ordinary rainfall poses little threat due to Earth's atmosphere which slows raindrops. It explains that if air depth were tiny, every rain droplet could be fatal, comparing potential speeds to steel or dynamite.
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Csuch 4
Quotations on Work, Wages and Advice from Various Authors
The passage cites Maxim about work Wittles wages from Thackeray and a quote on success from F Marion Crawford. It notes Money as tragedy and its social effects. Peter Pry Shevlin comments on alms lending hoarding and moral risk. The Bailie Glasgow mocks tipping as fear of unpaid tasks.
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Peter Pry Shevlin
Flashy Epigrams on Secrets and Self Image
A collection of witty, brisk maxims about transparency, vanity, and social perception. A self referential, opinionated tone questions ego and romance while lampooning idle thinking and marriage as a social contract.
Obituary Poet Comedy Riffs On A Comeback Attempt
A humorous obituary tribute notes the poet’s vanity and failed return, citing death’s irony as his rare shining marks fade. The piece jokes about aging, a wig, and false teeth, framing the comic mood of a fading performer.
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John F. O’maley
Undertaker
Atlantic ST
Telephone
M. E. Benson
Washington Ave
Elks Home
Ralph P. Badger
Pearl Road
Nahant, Mass
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C. Joseph Harvey
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Katherine Franklin
Ralph Spaulding
Pierrette
Doris’ Mortimer
Ernest Ferdinand
Danes
Evelyn Williams
Doherty
Wherleetown
Nepal
St John the Eviuielistis
New Jersey
Wartorn
Europe
Germany
Yuletide Charity Club
Koda Klub
Lady Ells
Arses Journal
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
Macon News
Toledo Blade
Achilles
T Winthrop and
Dream Theatre
F. Marion Crawford
Glasgow
STFAR
B. S. Orwand
Somerset Avenue
DOE
Lang
Santa Claus
Tel
W.A. Howe
Revere Street
Merry Christmas
Crystal Bay
Monument Laundry
Edmester Court
Everett
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