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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
7
A column laments a husband who paid no attention to his wife during a trip from Broad to Parsons. The writer questions whether lack of respect to a wife is common and argues a wife deserves respect from her husband even in public.
Alfred Britton-Outing notes that trained woodsmen rely on relational sense rather than compass points. They speak of right or left and near or beyond, while distance is framed by time and days rather than exact miles. They value reaching Brule Lake before dark more than precise measurements.
The serialized Old Curiosity Shop gripped England as Little Nell faced a fatal illness and Quilp met a brutal end. Dickens said he had grown attached to his creations and dreaded closing the tale.
The passage argues that blunt refusals are better than insincere assent. It warns against servile people pleasers who bluff to please others, noting it undermines trust. It claims people detect falsehoods in moments and that preferring comfort over effort leads to widespread deception.
A French pigeon fancier M A Thauzies proposes that pigeons navigate by terrestrial magnetism, directing flights by magnetic meridians. He notes magnetic storms disrupt carrier pigeons and warns that wireless telegraphy has reduced their reliability overall.
A USDA safety note advises against blind water throwing when fighting house fires. Focus on applying water to the base in a semicircular sweep, using tools like a dipper or broom for close, controlled coverage. This practical guidance emphasizes targeting flames at their base for better suppression.
At a meeting a speaker claimed earlier wealth outweighed brains but now the speaker has more brains than money. An audience member challenged the claim asking about those with neither. A quick reply offered to let the gentleman relate his experience.
Fragmentary dialogue notes Cantidus testing his first car. He can drive in one direction but traffic unsettles him, so he prefers heading to the countryside before attempting town routes. He must rough out into open country to gain confidence.
Latimer recalls the wonder of pausing to study excavations where workers grope among a tangled network of mains and conduits. He notes men balancing on steel beams high above the street, performing calisthenics as skyscrapers rise. The subways heave through the tangle, pavements are torn up, and skylines grow overnight.
World Outlook notes money dealing is a booming Chinese industry with many exchange shops in cities. Small wall openings host skull capped proprietors behind brass rails counting piles of coins. Shoppers bargain similarly to other imports amid varied coins and dialects across cities.
The Indian fruit cuckoo uses nesting deceit to avoid hatching eggs. A gray speckled ten hides in foliage while the male hawks a perch near a crow nest to trigger a distraction. Crows chase the masquerading bird as the female deposits an egg in the nest.
A discarded block of marble lay in a backyard after an failed sculptor left it unseen. Michelangelo later saw its potential and transformed the lump into a living statue of remarkable beauty, a triumph of artistic vision.
An Irishwoman sues a neighbor for a murder threat phrased as whitewashing the lane with her blood. An Irish farmer fires at a ghost in the night, later discovering he shot his own shirt. he thanks God he avoided harm inside it.
A note discusses the phrase therefo re and Habakkuk’s vision to warn readers of impending calamity. It notes the misquotation from scripture and cites Cowper as using the line in poetry. The piece treats the quotation as a literary device rather than a direct scriptural reference.
The quote compares language to air for the mind and calls new terms new organs of thought. It argues that new words are necessary to form new thoughts and that mental chemistry turns language into ideas.
A man at a hospital asks if he can obtain professional rates, clarifying he is not a doctor or surgeon but a Watcher. The exchange centers on pricing and eligibility for services.
An Ohio State Journal editorial urges a shift from Richmond to Berlin as the Allied aim, arguing public sentiment should drive military purpose toward victory. It contends peace will be easier once Berlin falls and proposes partitioning Germany among France Belgium Italy Serbia Poland Romania and other nations that suffered.
A Boston Globe note recalls Thomas A Edison who failed as a newspaper seller and railroad newsboy but excelled once he pursued electricity. It suggests many men never discover the right work for which they are best suited, and urges earnest study to find one’s true vocation.
The stage earns praise for patriotism and sacrifice as actors forego profits to aid war efforts. They volunteer time talents and money to entertain soldiers at home and abroad, deeming it a privilege to serve the country.
In the first three months of this year fourteen American railroads earned an operating income of 54 million dollars, far below the 144 million from the same period in 1917. The drop stems from government operation this year and poor weather among other factors.
The total estimated value of all farm products including animals for 1917 is 19,443,849,381, up from 13,406,364,011 in 1916 and 9,388,765,799 for the 1910-14 average. Valuations are based on prices received by producers applied to total output, whether consumed on farms or sold.
The Houston Post urges caution in choosing women for political roles suggesting not to send an older woman or someone with complicated personal ties. The piece hints at family considerations and the desire to avoid problematic electoral connections.
An ademic-looking fashionable girl, exhausted after seven steps, can dance from 3 p m. to 5 40 p m. with only brief rests as festivities continue for the week.
The reduction of the war risk insurance rate on American steamers from three to two percent passing to British and French ports marks a favorable sign for the anti U boat campaign. The move reflects improved prospects against German submarines and enhanced safety for transatlantic shipping.
The ex-tsar's family will receive 300 rubles per month for food. The remark suggests sending Nick an American program about living on 11 cents daily and washing one’s own clothes.
The central powers confront a tough batting rally as their best hitters quit and Feeraig from the minors fills key spots, signaling a difficult period for the lineup.
A correspondent notes that tracking current opinion in Japan is hindered by the difficulty of reading Japanese newspapers. The remark highlights how language barriers impede understanding political sentiment and public discourse.
A household hint suggests open-faced pie as a clever way to save wheat. The tip emphasizes simple crustless or lightly topped servings to stretch pantry staples.
An observer notes the grim race of killing men to secure peace. The bloody price is paid, yet the peace must prevent tyrannical forces from forcing civilization back into slavery once believed abolished.
The speaker praises American women for their service during the war, noting knitting, sewing surgical dressings, and countless acts of self sacrifice. She calls for a lasting monument to honor their contributions wherever the need is found.
A wartime-style briefing argues that two men must face one and a two to one ratio in effort and cost to overcome German efficiency. It calls for accelerated action, heavier training, and greater funding to balance the advantage.
A medical writer notes most centenarians struggle to hear, comparing aging ears to worn-out instruments after a life of listening. The observation links long life with increasing auditory decline.
The Baltimore American argues the anti German movement extends across the country not from prejudice but from propaganda through German in schools. It asserts anything strengthening German influence should be permanently abolished in light of postwar disclosures.
New Republic argues the German American presence will not fade quickly and that Americans have cooperated to create a distinct German American group. It contends that future social policy should be more intelligent to dissolve alien sentiment and improve political efficiency and future progress.
German naval expert Captain Persius tells his countrymen that no victory will compel global acceptance or cooperation with Germany after the war, warning that lasting goodwill cannot be secured by triumph alone.
The writer notes the contrast between daily telegrams from the war department delivering news and the public's indulgence in luxury and fashion. The piece poses whether these sorrowful dispatches should awaken society to the era's true tragedy.
The Baden chamber of commerce seeks an agreement banning hostile air raids beyond the operational zone, arguing that the outcome depends on who bears the costs and whose concerns are prioritized.
The Houston Post extols the resilience and grit of the team facing the Hindenburg line in a wartime mood. It praises rigidity and bold front as the players prepare to smash through adversity with steady resolve and collective spirit.
England will include men up to fifty-five years old in its upcoming draft. The measure signals a shift from earlier Osler era thinking and hints at a broader mobilization as the nation braces for further conflict.
The article argues that the financial aspect of the war will not be difficult once the public accepts that war is not a scheme for personal gain and that no one will profit more from the conflict than they invested.
Quotation notes London that a good man’s wartime boot sells for 5.25 dollars while questioning the price for an ordinary man’s boot. The comment contrasts military and civilian footwear costs amid wartime pricing.
A Swedish naturalist concludes that ants are not wise or industrious but muddle headed. He notes ants show inefficient behavior and questions their usefulness in ecological study.
The speaker argues that decisive victory hinges on mobilizing 5,000,000 troops to France as quickly as possible and that hesitation or superficial effort without this scale of manpower and effort amounts to merely playing at war.
The article notes Germany has created a novel poison gas and warns about an accumulating gas bill that will have to be settled in the future, reflecting wartime concerns over chemical weapons and expenses.
A feminist group presses for gender equality as a woman refuses to perform ash carrying duties, arguing women can handle tasks traditionally done by men. The incident highlights ongoing debates over gender roles and labor expectations.
The Berlin war office states that if a German war vessel sinks an American grain ship bound for Switzerland, the responsibility would fall on the U S president. It condemns wartime excuses and warns against further provocations.
The article notes possible British conscription to age fifty with millions of sturdy men between twenty and forty five who could bolster the army if drafted, since they would not serve otherwise.
Estimations indicate a Fiscal Year 1919 army budget near 10 billion dollars. The plan expresses an intention to reward each soldier with a diamond stud about the size of an agate.
The fragment ponders how writing can backfire for rulers using forceful language. It imagines the pen becoming a weapon whose recoil harms the wielder, hinting at the risks of authoritative decrees and written power.
In a wartime note, parents are urged to keep children unseen and quiet in the garden declared as a patriotic measure. The old advice about children being seen and not heard is reversed to prevent distractions during the home front effort.
The narrator recalls the once famous antiwar advocate who warned that the British navy blocked shipments of milk to starving German children. He reflects on how public mood and policies have shifted since those wartime concerns.
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