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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
7
Long enumeration of fire alarm boxes at Shirley St and nearby streets followed by school signals and alarm procedures. Includes instruction to use nearest box, box testing dates, and contact numbers Central Station 72-3 Beach Station 231-1 with signatures of Woollcott and fire officials.
Time table shows weekday Saturday and Sunday departures from Boston to Orient Heights Beachmont Crescent Beach Bath House West Lynn and Winthrop with frequent intervals from early morning to late night. Returns from Winthrop across Highlands Ingalls and Winthrop Highlands routes. Includes caveat that departures are not guaranteed and no responsibility for delays. Officials listed H L Hoyt G T A John A Fenno Superintendent.
City postal offices in Winthrop open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with Sundays 9.15 to 10.15 a.m. Money order and registration windows operate 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily letter boxes collected at 9.30 p.m. Local sub-stations at Crest avenue Highlands, Shirley street, and 56 Shirley street car. Mails close at 7.45, 11.10 a.m., 1.45, 4.45, 7.30, 8 p.m. daily with Sunday and holiday variations. Davin Bescaer, Supt.
Lapsect to change without notice. Schedules list morning and night intervals for routes to Scottay Square Tunnel and Gladstone Street, with special cars available for balls and theatre parties. Applications for rates and connections advised at the Supt. of Transportation office 101 Milk Street Room 701.
Advice on making flavorful soup with plain methods. Use cold water for starting stock, avoid salt until finished, simmer slowly, skim grease, strain, and chill. Include bones, vegetables, herbs, and optional rice for richer stock and flavor. Include veal and beef bones for a strong base.
Wicker racks and stands provide a veranda library solution. High narrow designs save floor space, with triangular or curved fronts fitting corners. Tall legs keep shelves dust free while the top level suits vases and flowers.
The article advises facial care including warm water cleansing and cold cream massage after travel. It promotes drinking milk and eating starchy foods to gain weight, and prescribes a lemon syrup cough remedy with sugar. It explains how skin perspiration works, credits water as a beauty aid, and recommends a daily cold water face bath with brief immersion breaths.
When a house sits closed during summer it is best to hang face curtains directly from frames or beams rather than folding them in chests or letting them hang at windows. Portieres and heavy draperies should also be hung this way but covered with unbleached muslin and camphor pieces.
A fashion feature describes a dark blue straw hat trimmed with white gardenias and foliage, noting its suitability for tailored serge or linen suits. It also discusses posture tips for tall slender women to maintain good carriage and stand straight, emphasizing hip weight and back alignment.
A bride’s Dolly Varden hat features a dotted buff tulle crown, yellow horsehair brim, and a Parisian frill, paired with a yellow net frill and rosebud ribbon scarf. The article notes bridesmaids’ and shoppers’ weekend wardrobe choices, urging practical yet stylish tailor made summer outfits over plain ready made linen.
The piece critiques current skirt trimming trends with a deep fold at the hem and a bandanna waist motif in red and white percale. It notes that short or stout wearers may appear shorter, advising breaking the fold into several cuts and rounding corners for a more flattering fit.
The passage argues that businesses must use quality paper and careful printing for bills, letters, and announcements. It warns that sloppy presentation on wrapping paper or poor worded notices damages credibility and implies firms should invest in proper printing to serve customers well.
Plain and Fancy Printing advertises reliable work for any order size with neat attractive results. It highlights modern equipment a wide variety of type and material and a competent staff to handle all printing jobs.
Prompt Attention urges readers to renew letter heads bill heads envelopes and spring announcements. The notice states all work is done at the local office and directs readers to send orders there for timely service.
Local printer highlights attractive show cards and posters with inks rated high for billboard exposure. They offer wedding invitations and society printing with emphasis on quality and careful attention.
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