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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
7
Milton Smith rescues Hilda Winter after a lake Michigan ship capsizes. A deputy pursues him, but after being pulled from the water by a passing steamer, the two discuss fates and plan a distant reunion as Smith faces a two year absence for past crimes.
The piece compares recovery from illness to surfacing from water, noting rapid shifts in orientation toward light. It describes renewed appetite, senses returning in force, and a convalescent reentering daily life as the outer world whispers through the sickroom.
A child George explains his father’s limp as a mortar leg given from a childhood injury. The scene recalls family dinner chatter and a humorous, blunt child’s misinterpretation of a medical scar and leg plaster.
A witty remark from Margaret Deland in the Women’s Home Companion notes a playful reason against smoking. The line suggests a girl would be less agreeable to kiss if she smoked, prompting a humorous pivot to alternative habits.
The article recalls early air observation during the French Revolution. Doctor Coutelle produced hydrogen gas to fill balloons but faced opposition from Duquesnoy. Balloons saw later use at Bonn Coblenz and Andernach with Bernadotte declining a balloon ascent. Bonaparte shut down a Meudon aerostation school after returning from Egypt and warned balloons could trouble all armies.
A Indianapolis businesswoman used a fake safety-first plan to protect a ten acre tract planted in sweet corn on the South Side. She built a pretend house with a chimney to deter theft, but the structure vanished while the corn survived undisturbed.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes how small colleges win over big rivals, driven by loyalty and cohesive teamwork. The piece argues that resource size no longer guarantees success and highlights the sport’s appeal when underdogs triumph.
The Army and Navy Journal reports plans for U S battle cruisers with turbine engines producing 180000 horsepower, exceeding merchant ships and scout cruisers. Both classes are described to reach about 35 knots, over 40 miles per hour, with scout cruisers totaling about 90000 horsepower.
A family party in a hotel after a Zeppelin raid recalls the night and compares it with a prior sensational incident. A young woman laments receiving less attention this time despite coming down fully dressed.
In a somber mood the narrator debates tipping in a restaurant. A window sign proclaims tipping not permitted, prompting a response that tipping should be allowed to keep staff motivated and cheerful despite economic gloom.
A witty exchange reports a motorist dreaming of a good fairy who, with a wand, causes gasoline dealers to lower prices. The anecdote frames public interest in fuel costs through a whimsical, moral-tinged joke.
A witty exchange recalls a poet seen in a fine frenzy. One speaker notes the poet was mistaken for a chauffeur, adding humor about perception and role. The tidbit captures a moment of literary irony in casual banter.
An article titled The Inner workings of a Bank prompts discussion between editor and assistant. They compare notes on whether the piece originates from an ex-banker or an ex burglar as they assess its origins.
A humorous exchange unfolds between Miss Gadder and Mr. Dobson as they trade witticisms about a penny and its value. The playful dialogue centers on a lighthearted flirtation and a joking overpricing of thoughts.
A student asks a riddle about numbers one through five ending in a Straight. Earlie, whose father plays the game, answers with I think a Straight. The scene mirrors a classroom game or folk verse.
A lyrical piece contemplates a young woman marrying a much older man and suggests divorce as a remedy for melancholy while hinting at a new prominence on the stage.
A brief dialogue on women's attire and vanity features a cynical remark about what women think of clothing. The exchange defends the idea that not all women are preoccupied with dress, noting a dancing type who would struggle if required to cover up.
In a playful exchange Mabel questions Harry about his new hat and his reply that it is not straight. The humor centers on a light moment as Harry notes Stooks looks funny when wearing it straight.
Mrs Justwed Tom pleads for another afternoon off while Mr Justwed mocks the request calling her lazy and taunting him for borrowing a light instead of paying for a match in a domestic quip.
Dialogue excerpt shows a mistress scolding Martha for breaking a plate with Martha replying that every time she drops one it breaks. The scene suggests a light domestic moment highlighting fault and wit.
A physician tells the heirs that the aged millionaire will not live long and that his health is deteriorating. The family seeks any possible chance, but the doctor remains firm about the prognosis.
A humorous exchange shows a wife asking about quarrels and the husband replying that she is too easy going and he is too lazy to quarrel. The lighthearted remark highlights a peaceful domestic dynamic.
A magistrate tries a motorist for a tail light offense. The motorist pleads guilty and the judge lectures on night safety, joking about forgetting and not wanting to be a lightning bug.
A man argued about the eight-hour law but turned out to be a grocery clerk. He works from seven in the morning to seven at night and rushes home to help his wife care for the baby.
A moving picture man filmed life on the farm but failed to catch the hired man moving, leaving the scene with mixed success and a humorous note on the shoot.
Mary believed she bought a lamb for her meal until her partner revealed the meat was beef. Authorities confirm no harm occurred and the incident sparked concerns about mislabeling in local butcher shops.
A theatre note praises lifelike stage craft while clarifying that the villain’s death rattle was produced by a stagehand in the wings. The comment emphasizes realism without crediting the villain.
A conversation recalls a silk gown tale where a mother credits a worm for the garment and jokes her husband gave it. He retorts that he was the worm and declares the worm has turned, hinting at a change in fortune or priority.
A cheeky remark highlights Slim’s dramatic comeback as she performs a high kick dance in a hobble skirt. The playful line underscores her agility and public fascination with her style and energy.
A terse narrator recalls heredity and fatigue through a quip about a father figure, framing weariness as a lineage. The exchange hints at identity and generational fatigue without additional details or context.
Whiz vocalizes his frustration in Esperanto after narrowly missing an easy scoring opportunity, explaining the moment as a personal expression of feeling rather than noise. The incident highlights his quick attempt to communicate on court despite the setback.
Poetic fragment notes young men chasing wealth through risk and speed. Time equated with money, and ambition to enter a dangerous, elite tier where money can be burnt.
A clipped conversation features a wife and husband trading jabs about fidelity and reputation with friends' warnings echoing in the exchange. The spoken sting hints at underlying tension and social scrutiny.
A witty exchange proposes a clock as a timely striking present for a friend. The quip highlights a clock as both a timely gift and a striking keepsake.
Howard E. Coffin states the electrical industry is central to national defense, supplying power for factories, aircraft, vehicles, and naval systems. Central stations and uninterrupted energy are essential, with telephone and telegraph vital to defense efforts in war and peace.
The formation of hail is described as occurring in high clouds from 15 400 to 40 000 feet where warm moist air and rapid air mass mixing create cyclonic whirls. A electrified snowflake nucleus forms hail stones as ice particles attach and grow in concentric layers, with large hail often linked to heat and strong updrafts. electricity is not the primary driver.
Unusual viper or sea sled craft with blunt noses and surface propellers prove fast and seaworthy. Government recognizes the sea sled, delivering units to army and navy. Earlier open-boat use shifts to cruiser configurations with forward cabin, control cockpit, motor compartment, and aft cockpit. Speeds far exceed their modest appearance and performance.
The post office plans to dispatch mail to Tristan da Cunha for the first time since a ten year gap. A South Georgia whaler will carry the mail to the island, then sailing ships will relay it onward. The move follows a rumor of future island exploitation and hopes for biannual mail service.
Government geologist estimates Newfoundland iron ore reserves at 3 635 500 000 tons with Belle Ble deposit alone at 35 000 000 tons. Since 1895 total mined and exported about 15 000 000 tons, mostly to the United States United Kingdom Canada Netherlands and Germany before the war. Since the outbreak of war Germany exports ceased and others fell, Canada taking the major portion for munition use.
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