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Newspaper
Winthrop Sun And Visitor
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
6
An elderly speaker complains about a “diamond famine” while a neighbor in a lunchroom mocks, noting a lengthy wait for diamonds. The exchange centers on casual banter and a coffee fueled meal as the two characters interact.
A lawyer asks for specifics and the wife is cited for wasteful spending. The anecdote notes she bought three toothbrushes—one for herself and two for the kids—adding that the family already owned a good one. The remark underscores the comic point of the divorce suit.
In a witty wartime exchange Mrs Myles asks about Paris. Mrs Styles jokes that women conductors in Paris make men tire of war travel as her husband complains he cannot stay seated when a lady stands in a car.
A dialogue about reading Scribson's latest novel contrasts with a railway journey. One traveler recalls every station name from a local train that halted at each stop, inviting others to judge the experience for themselves.
Myrtle-Father comments on coupons and questions George about savings. George confirms he has 700 saved to furnish their small flat.
A humorous exchange centers on creating a middle name for Flubdub to satisfy his wife who wants it printed on her visiting cards. The dialogue parodies policy of thinking before speaking and the social rituals of society life.
Cartoonish dialogue shows a flirtatious man chasing money and status while debating love. A neighbor’s dog howls at a jesting pianist as couples bicker about proposals and expenses. A watchmaker’s obsequiousness is blamed on his business as a timeserver.
The rock bound foundation of the scenario structure is repeatedly asserted by authorities. Without a good plot a motion picture fails despite acting stars and settings. A strong story with continuity suspense and a satisfying ending is essential.
In Sprigge Corner Elisha Boggs remains impassive as a young woman laments a sore throat and jokes that a livelier doctor is needed. The Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph notes the social scene and Boggs his attitude toward flirtations and local medical help.
A Universalist Leader compares human influence to a rose’s fragrance and a spreading flame. Our good deeds and gentleness unknowingly leave a healing, comforting impression on all we meet. This intangible energy travels from person to person in daily acts and diversions.
A wholesale dry goods company in Wheeling West Virginia relocated its stock by building a temporary bridge connecting two buildings across the street. This unusual tactic linked second story windows to speed up moving goods, avoiding repeated loading unloading and elevator use.
The United States produced about 11.59 billion gallons of milk in 1915. The estimate uses a per cow yield of 537 gallons and the average cattle count for the year. Per capita output is about 115 gallons, with regional figures: North Atlantic 71, South Atlantic 66, South Central 88, and Far Western 131 gallons.
In this eighteenth century Virginia Almanac entry quoted by Paul Leland Haworth in George Washington Farmer a witty old instruction describes heating oneself by repeatedly throwing a billet of wood from a garret window to the yard and back up again. The method promises sufficient heat and can be renewed as needed.
Dr. C Abel Musgrave posed questions to scientists to assess radio wave influence. Answers conclude wireless waves do not affect organic life or climate, though certain electrical stresses may accelerate rainfall.
A short scene recalls Edward eager to speak to his mother during a conversation. He struggles to interrupt and after she finishes, he forgets what he planned to say, exclaiming with dejection that he has lost his words.
Public auction to foreclose a mortgage deed dated March 1 1911 from Benjamin Mandell to Samuel Broadbent. Property in Winthrop Suffolk described with plan reference, street bounds and lot lines. $500 cash due at sale. other terms to be announced. East Weymouth Savings Bank as assignee, John A Raymond treasurer. June 1916.
Office hours and special delivery rules for post office business. Carrier deliveries occur at set times on weekdays and holidays with multiple box collections and exceptions for certain boxes. Street letter boxes have varying Sunday and Saturday collection times with supervisor signing off.
The subscriber is appointed administratrix of the estate of William L. Fox late of Winthrop Suffolk deceased intestate. Creditors must exhibit demands and debtors pay or deliver to Ske Fox Administratrix Sagamore Avenue Winthrop Mass June 6 1916.
A foreclosure sale is scheduled for July 10, 1916 at 10:25 AM for a land parcel in East Weymouth Suffolk described by a 1910 plan. The property lies on Almont Street with bounds on lots D C and 41 and is assignee and owner under a mortgage held by John A. Raymond Treasurer.
Deed by Benjamin Mandell of Mai for breach of mortgage issued for sale at public auction on premises in Winthrop Suffolk Mass described by plan dated March 1910 and recorded in Suffolk Deeds. Auction date June 8 1916 to John A Raymond Treasurer East Weymouth with $500 cash. parcel details given.
Public transit notices outline train times for Orient Heights to Bowdoin Square and Gladstone Street to Bowdoin Square, with frequent intervals, night service, and extra runs to Kendall Square. Special cars may be chartered for balls and theatre parties. information available from the Superintendent at 101 Milk Street room 701. Edward Dana, May 18, 1916.
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