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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
7
A street by street inventory lists points from Point Shirley through Kimbgtl s Factory with box numbers and fire alarm procedures. It includes school signals, box testing dates, central and beach stations, and a description of alarm calls and responses. The piece ends with a series of historical and literary anagrams and notes.
Office hours 7 a m to 8 p m daily with Sunday 9 to 10 a m money order and 7 a m to 8 p m registration windows. Carriers deliver at 7 30 a m 1 45 p m and 4 20 p m. collections at 7 30 and 11 a m 1 30 4 20 and 6 p m daily with Sunday 2 30 and 6 p m.
Time table notice lists service changes for the Boston Elevated Railway to ScoLuay Square via tunnel with morning and daytime intervals up to noon and night service to Norra Ferry with specific times. Special charter cars available for balls theatre or excursions. contact Supt Transportation at 101 Milk Street Room 701 for rates and routes. December 15, 1906. C. B. Senemant, Vice-President. Omitted Monday morning.
A zoo keeper explains a trap for elephants using a five foot deep square pit and a swing gate. The elephant is driven, forced into the hole, and subdued with smoke and noise over several days, eventually becoming meek and submissive to the trapper.
A New York judge gives his son $1000 to fund college, the boy returns bankrupt in habits, the father’s tough love prompts him to quit living off others. He works hard, graduates first in class, studies law, and rises to governor, cabinet member, and a lasting national figure, William H. Seward.
A Philadelphia Record quips about trout protection with a fanciful gunner’s tale of trout preying on ducks, arguing birds need protection while the fish supposedly drown ducks and escape courts, mocking fishermen and fish stories.
Wash currants and raisins dry. Mix with suet breadcrumbs brown sugar lemon rind orange peel flour and grated nutmeg. Beat eggs with orange juice then combine. Pack into greased molds and boil ten hours. Serve with hard sauce.
A tale recalls two visitors greeting Thomas Carlyle after meeting a brilliant man. One man calls Carlyle a mere wreck, while the other, hearing of the genius guest, says the misused phrase again. The scene contrasts harsh judgment with reverence for genius.
The Cleveland Leader reports a playful exchange where Johnny notes his grandmother was surprised by his visit but less so than his mother, whose reaction hinged on papa’s language when informed.
A fragmentary quotation notes atmospheric electricity and a philosophical aside about nations and right, attributed to Schopenhauer. The line suggests a provocative, poetic reflection rather than a clear news event. No concrete individuals or organizations beyond the author are verifiable in the readable text.
A illustrated guide describes a pretty gra frock in batiste with German Valenciennes lace highlights. Variants include chiffon net over silk and other fabrics with a one piece waist and chemisette for a princess silhouette. Rows detail yardages and trims for waist and skirt components, followed by a brief contrast of Rome and Greece in cultura and science.
The article observes many turban inspired hats with wide brims and brash ribbon loops, large pins, and tulle crowns. It notes aigrets and plague plumes as accents, frequent use of flowers, and asserts that proper styling at the correct angle yields charming results while other wearers look grotesque.
The article describes updating gowns by using guimpes and plastrons in neck lines and sleeves. It notes replacing worn bodice areas with new fabric without creating a homemade look, as plastron materials appear in sleeve finishes or the entire sleeve.
A glamorous gown from a famous French maker showcases white silk linings peeking through silk voile and chiffon skirts. The ensemble uses Latin hems, embroidered filet lace, and a white tucker with a guimpe, highlighting the season’s top fashion details.
William Hamilton Hayne and Samuel Minturn Peck visit Tuscaloosa and rest under pines. An army of yellow jackets abruptly disrupts their poetry plans, prompting both poets to retreat. Peck later asks if a poem was made and Hayne replies he made a poultice.
A guest recounts a dinner tale where a servant drops a roast tongue and the host quips it is only a lapsus lingua. The second dinner repeats the mishap with a beef roast and a servant stumble, prompting the same witty remark and keeping the meal lively.
In Carlsbad Brahms rebuked Dr. Grunberger for seeking his autograph for a young admirer. Weeks later he left an envelope to the doctor inscribed with thanks, prompting a witty exchange about whether the envelope or the autograph mattered more.
A scientist argues the so called fire ship seen near Chaleur bay New Brunswick has a factual basis. It is a hemispherical light with a flat side toward the water sometimes glowing and other times rising into slender moving columns that could resemble flaming ship rigging. The prevailing explanation ties it to St Elmo’s fire an electrical phenomenon though the localized appearance remains unexplained.
The passage compares ancient and modern youth, citing Pliny the Younger's description of prudent, self-regarding youth and suggesting similar traits in contemporary American youth. The tone echoes a period newspaper voice reflecting on generations and social behavior.
The London Standard notes that a stone is usually fourteen pounds but defines variations for meat cheese glass and hemp. It cites butcher’s meat at eight pounds and describes stone measurements for cheese as sixteen pounds glass as five pounds and hemp as thirty two pounds.
A reflection on perseverance prevailing over violence, noting that many obstacles yield when faced gradually. The quote emphasizes steady effort and patience as a path to overcoming hardship.
An unnamed exchange notes a woman making a substantial impact on a man's life and a playful remark about her taking influence as well. The quotation frames a social dynamic with wit and regional flair from a Houston publication.
Read about a Westinghouse idea sparked by a 19th century train crash near Schenectady. An engineer's failed brakes lesson led to the air brake concept. The piece also recalls a hawk incident where a cat escaped a perilous drop and landed on its feet.
The Onion Dodge recounts a New York Press anecdote about thieves who allegedly eat raw onions before prowling jewelers and silversmiths to steal costly rings. A jest from the Chicago News about needing a fiction writer to craft stories for wives is included.
A clipped dialogue fragment shows a fair maid insisting on a grammatical choice while a young man refuses both options and prefers to stay. The exchange centers on wording and preference rather than action.
Local societies churches and clubs plan entertainments in coming months for charity or worthy causes The Winthrop Sun and Visitor will publish suitable reports and issue tickets but charges apply for preliminary notices with admission fees The paper offers low rates for space used in such announcements
In the heart of the city the Albany area College Inn promotes many rooms from single to suites with bath options at $1.00 per day and up. The ad highlights a Moorish Room and Ladies Restaurant plus a Gentleman’s Cafe and European plain style, inviting readers to request a booklet.
An evening visit to Bismarck’s house described a table full of teacups beer bottles rings and oysters. The new highness sat beside the guest and feasted on oysters herrings and hay while drinking beer with soda water in a scene from Hohenlohe Memoirs.
London Telegraph notes a witty exchange about friendship and listening. A speaker calls a friend medium for listening and being heard in return, highlighting a humorous view of mutual attention in friendship.
A quip likens a sleepless night with a baby to a life lived in Greenland where nights stretch six months, illustrating a sharp exchange about hardship. The joke centers on enduring parental fatigue and an exaggerated comparison to extreme Arctic darkness.
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