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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
6
The Popular Authors Literary Club of Winthrop awarded five dollars in gold to Harold S. Levin for the best essay on Civil Service Reform among 107 papers from the junior class. Miss Margaret Tobey placed second and earned high praise.
The piece argues for a permanent civil service chosen by merit, not politics, citing Germany and U.S. examples. It explains how examinations test general ability and job-specific skills, highlights cost savings, and warns against patronage that hires friends over fitness. It cites Lincoln and Washington to urge democratic efficiency.
Estimated total milk production in 1915 is 11.59 billion gallons from about 537 gallons per cow. Per capita production averages 115 gallons nationwide, with regional figures of 71 North Atlantic, 66 South Atlantic, 88 South Central, and 131 Western gallons.
Public auction to foreclose a 1911 mortgage on land and buildings in Winthrop Suffolk MA. The sale by Fast Weymouth Savings Bank as assignee will occur July 10 1916 at 10 15 o'clock. Cash of 8500 required at purchase with other terms provided.
Public notices outline post office business hours weekdays 7 am to 9 pm, holidays 7 am to 10 pm, closed Sundays. Special Delivery mail, carrier delivery times, and evening collections listed. Street letter boxes collected on weekdays 9 pm. some boxes not collected at 9 listed by intersections and streets. Saturday evening collections occur one-half hour early. Sunday street boxes at 6 pm.
Blanche B. Fox appointed administratrix of William L. Fox of Winthrop Suffolk deceased intestate. Bond given as required. Creditors must present demands and debtors must pay to Blanche B. Fox Administratrix at 36 Sagamore Avenue Winthrop Mass June 6 1916.
Public auction set for July 10 1916 at 10 25 in the forenoon on the premises in Winthrop Suffolk described by the March 1910 plan. The sale follows a mortgage deed by Benjamin Mandell of Mal recorded in Suffolk Deeds for breach of condition. East Weymouth Savings Bank as assignee and owner, John A Raymond treasurer, announces terms in Weymouth June 8 1916.
Under Massachusetts law the West Weymouth Savings Bank advertises a mortgagee sale of Benjamin Mandell's property in Winthrop Suffolk County on a March 1910 plan. The parcel measures 56 75/100 feet on Revere Street and 78 feet on section B, per plan 3437 page 2. The sale is for breach of condition and will occur at 10:20.
Timetable details from the Boston Elevated Railway Company show routes from Orient Heights to Bowdoin Square via tunnel and Gladstone Street to Kendall Square with frequent intervals and night service. Special cars may be chartered. information on rates and routes available by tele phoine at the office of Superintendent of Surface Lines, 101 Milk Street.
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