Winthrop Sun and Visitor announces deadlines and offices
The notice sets weekly publication timing for the Winthrop Sun and Visitor, lists the office address at 216 Winthrop Street, Wadsworth Block, Winthrop, MA, and provides contact numbers for the editor Herbert E. Emerson. It details ad and news copy deadlines, subscription rates, and post office classification info.
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Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Shirley Street
Winthrop Beach
Teleyears
Boston
Mass
Winthrop Street
Wadsworth Block
Winthrop, Mass
Endicott Hall
Winthrop Centre
Bowdoin Street
Second National Army Draft Size Drawn at 313000
The second draft will call 313000 men for the National Army to fill first draft gaps and support regular and specialized branches. A third draft may follow soon as up to 1500000 registrants might be in service by next summer, depending on shipping and equipment.
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Wilson
Nationalee
Artilley
Committee
Service list of United States personnel compiled by local police
The page recounts a near complete roster of service members from Winthrop onward. It states the list was prepared by the local police with help from Russell A. Lang Rev Ralph M. Harper Rev John H. Griffin and Rev C S Otto and asks that any missing names be reported to the police or the listed gentlemen.
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The
United States
Winthrop
Russell A. Lang
Ralph M. Harper
John H. Griffin
C. S. Otto
Winthrop Red Cross Drive Net Hits Eight Figures? Wait
Winthrop reports strong community effort with a Red Cross fund drive raising over 1900 dollars. Local volunteers organized subscriptions and donations to support relief services and blood drives.
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Winthrop
Red Cross
Facts From Mr MaCMillian's Story
Found cap lining of Elisha Kent Kane at his farthest north in 1853 and a heavy paper record read all well Kane Gone south latitude 78 40 Found record of the British expedition of 1875 by Capt Nares left at Cape Sabine Mail left by Sir Allen Young for Capt Nares First to reach Finlay Land seen sixty years ago by the Franklin Search Expedition First to reach and explore northern eastern and southern sides of North Cornwall Travel along Eastern shore of Ellesmereland from Cape Sabine to Clarence Head Visited Kane Hayes Hall Greeley Nares Svendrup and Peary headquarters Crossed Smith Sound ten times studied Smith Sound Eskimos
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Elisha ‘ Kent Kane
Kane
Capt
Nares
Cape Sabine
Sir Allen Young
Finlay Land
Franklin
North Cornwall
Ellesmereland
Clarence Head
Hayes Hall
Greeley
Svendrup
Peary
Smith Sound
Proper dilution guidelines for carbolic acid disinfectant
The use of carbolic acid as a disinfectant should be discouraged but if used it must be diluted about twenty times with cold water to be effective.
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Lodge
What is truth debate explored by a local minister
A Los Angeles Times note reports a local minister’s discourse on the question What is truth? The article reflects on how people know more of the truth than they live and notes ongoing debates across centuries. It mentions Pilate’s question and the avoidance of vital issues.
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Los Angeles Times
Pilate
Remarkable South American mammal shrouds itself in rain shed
The piece touts a large fat mammal with powerful claws and a foot long tongue. Native observers claim the bushy tail sweeps ants, but actually the tail hairs form a roof thatch when the animal lies down, shedding rain and keeping the owner dry in storms.
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South America
Humble Moments and Bold Questions at the Coal Dealer Counter
A skit on wary applicants facing a coal dealer mirrors social testing questions. The piece references army draft letters, selective service, and classification debates. It notes selection trends favoring infantry and artillery, with minimal nonhazardous roles. The Winthrop State Guard unit enjoyed a Christmas reprieve from guard duty.
Sumner Edward Young Dies at 15 in Winthrop Family
Sumner Edward Young aged fifteen died December 19 at his parents’ home 32 Edgehill road Winthrop. He was born April 24, 1903 the only son of Wiley S. and Lulu M. Young with two grandfathers former Town Clerk. A bright student in high school he showed mercantile promise and tireless energy. Funeral held with Rev Blacket and Rev Otto officiating and Miss Carlton of Swampscott sang The Perfect Day. Interment in Winthrop cemetery. family receives community sympathy.
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Sumner Edward Young
Edgehill Road
Wiley S
Lulu M. Young
Sumner
Sumner Floyd
Winthrop
Edward J. Young
Shelburne
N. S
Sumner Young
Lagrippe
Mr. Blacket
Otto
Carlton
Swampscott
Winthrop Cemetery
Dorothy
Largest Ingot Mold Cast in United States
A monumental octagonal ingot mold, claimed to be the largest ever cast in the United States and possibly the world, was produced by a major steel company. The precise weight is not disclosed, but reports indicate it is near 140 tons.
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United States
Winthrop Young Man in France Writes Striking Letter
A Winthrop student recounts arrival in England and France, vivid in wartime detail. He describes parading for kings, harsh travel, mud, bunk life, Thanksgiving games, ruined countryside, trenches, gas masks, shells, air raids, and the care of the Lodge for dues as he wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Winthrop
France
Material for Wooden Shoes in Sabot Craft
The article notes that sabots are typically made from basswood, but willow is preferred. It also mentions poplar, birch, walnut, and beech being used to a lesser extent in sabot manufacture.
Upcoming High School Basketball and Winthrop Theatre Tonight
January 4 lists a high school basketball event and January 7 schedules Donald MacMillan at Winthrop Theatre. The notices highlight local entertainment and athletics with dates and venues for community readers.
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Donald MacMillan
Winthrop Theatre
Immense Marco Lagoon Earrings Spark Tribal Rivalry
Known by Size of Jewelry. Immense earrings are the most curious ornaments of the Marco Lagoon tribes. Each tribesman tries to wear a bigger ring than his neighbor as the mark of beauty and distinction. The rivalry drives some natives to tear their ears in frenzied attempts to set records for largest earrings.
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Marco Lagoon
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Lehryver’ School of Stenography and Typewriting
Temple Avenue
C. A. Nevers
Wadeworth
Fice House
Mendsy
J. R. Vaughan
Washington Avenue
Washington Chambers
Beach Station
M. E. Benson
Washington Ave
Elks Home
Ralph P. Badger
Pearl Road
Nahant
Winthrop Hardware Co
W. G. Grant
Main and
Winthrop Streets
Winthrop Sun
Winthrop Visitor
Herbert E. Emerson
Winthrop Wet Wash
W. G. Twining
Tel
MR. Macmillian
Flatbush
Michael
Brooklyn Standard Union
State Guard
England
London
King George
Queen Mother
Alexandra
Buckingham Palace
Mexico
Fritz
Fritzy
Castoria
East Boston Savings Bank
Insley R
Meridian Street
Mabel J. Golden
Winthrop East
William F. Stover
AdaFak
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