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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
7
The speaker argues against pomp and rank claiming understudies and that work is independent of inheritance. Everyone should accept their inconsequence in the grand scheme, stay humble, and keep working as a personal capital essential to living and identity.
German scientists continuing work at home claim Professor Goehring of Karlsruhe has discovered a new radioactive element named brevium. Uranium reportedly disintegrates to yield brevium, though its position and value remain undetermined and uncertain.
The article explains that while swatting flies with a swatter is effortful, applying borax solution to breeding sites is more effective, as this prevents flies from laying eggs and reduces fly presence in those areas.
The highest court in the land awards a Japanese woman $10,000 damages in a breach of promise case. The ruling signals progress for women in the Orient where traditional roles have limited them.
The article notes women in Glasgow being employed as streetcar conductors to replace men who went to war, wearing blue cloth uniforms trimmed with gold braid and paid equal wages. It also comments on sanitary banners and a light humorous column closing with a plea about alimony and hard hearts.
Billy Sunday warns that kissing a modern girl risks death from painter's colic or talcum powder inhalation causing a fatal sneeze, reflecting his satirical take on contemporary manners.
A reflective line asks if a patient man who wants to fish should yield to urges as the bait appears and the tension eases. It suggests that even a combative person may eventually accept a calm, shaded retreat.
The phrase hints at a son’s deep tie to his mother shaping a man’s views of relationships and gender roles. It reflects a traditional view of maternal influence guiding a man’s understanding of women.
Birds nest less often than cats in observed habitats, highlighting differing nesting behaviors between species.
Circus juggler Cy Bartels seeks shelter from a flood and ends up staying with Miss Mercy Walters and her six crippled foster children. He entertains them with feats of fire swallowing, violin music, and acts, growing attached to the warm home and considering a life of helping them before proposing a life together after he resolves an old drinking problem.
A meditation on personal responsibility and universal welfare. The piece argues that many people default to expecting others to do the good work and to set high living standards while avoiding the hard effort needed to contribute themselves. It laments the one sided life where individuals pass on duties to others.
A British commission reports two forms of sleeping sickness differ by tsetse fly type. One form is rare among natives and not rising, while the other is more virulent and spreading. Domestic animals are less affected and wild animals appear largely immune. The commission says slaughter of wild animals would not curb the disease. focus should be on eradicating the fly.
The first cheap daily in London started in 1873 as Town and Country Daily Newspaper priced at a farthing or six for a penny. It claimed five Times columns of reading matter, then renamed The Sun after two months and soon faded. Farthing papers never repeated.
The Smithsonian reports a barbarous tribal practice of women and babies sacrificed to rattlesnakes by a certain Indian tribe. The article warns that this cruelty mirrors actions occurring on a much larger scale in Europe, prompting horror.
The item notes borax for fly breeding areas with water for better control than swatting, mentions a universal gown funded by a prize, a cynic’s complaint about poetry, golf chat among friends, and a remark on man-eating tigers versus flies, ending with a quip about a perilous joy ride.
A brief meditation on valuing effort and forgetting insignificant burdens. The lines urge focus on meaningful tasks and to discard what should be left behind. The tone is measured, urging discipline and purpose.
A terse notice requests help to control pests by swatting a fly and shooting a rat. The item frames pest control as a sharp, urgent action plan with limited context and no additional details.
A revival in the Wall Street scene is announced as traders anticipate renewed activity. The report notes renewed optimism amid market chatter and potential gains for key indices.
Toronto's Medical Health Officer urges pasteurization of milk. He cites tuberculosis risk from Ontario cows and outbreaks linked to milk, backed by doctors and international health bodies. He condemns opponents as ignorant and criminal for resisting the life-saving campaign.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent recalls a small boy at his brother's birthday party who declines most servings yet keeps piling treats on his plate. Clarence asks for a bag to take the goodies home for his father’s lunch.
A U S Dept of Agriculture bulletin highlights how North American wild plums have yielded more cultivated varieties than most native fruits aside from grapes. Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Texas led regional variety counts, signaling strong future development under cultivation. The bulletin notes significant progress since early cultivation and praises American horticulturists for reviving long overlooked fruit value.
Engineer Benjamin Cleaves notices a two foot rail break on the Saugus River drawbridge as the Narrow Gauge train nears Lynn. An investigation confirms the break and the next train is flagged narrowly avoiding a plunge. Traffic resumes after swift repairs on the alternate track tonight.
A terse promotional note urges readers to advertise to gain results and invites action with a trial of the paper's advertising services. The message emphasizes immediate engagement and effectiveness.
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