Mystery Woman Laues to Beach in Winthrop
Miss Belle LaDucer 27 vaudeville actress disappeared Monday night. Her lifeless body washed ashore at Cottage Hill Winthrop discovered by Job Perry. Identified by Mrs. Everett W. Frost. Medical Examiner to autopsy. Member of LaDucer sisters act. Strong swimmer, cramps suspected in Monday swim. Mother in Fall River.
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Revere
Belle LaDucer
Cottage Hill
Winthrop
Job Perry
Revere Street
Metropolitan Park
Everett W
Samuel Johnson Quote on Wrong Paths and Pleasure
A brief quotation notes that those who travel the wrong path mistake it for the right due to its smoothness and flowery appearance, leading to indulgence in personal choice rather than approval.
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Andy
Samuel Johnson
First Principles on Majority Opinion by Herbert Spencer
A concise reflection on how surveys reveal past majorities often err yet also miss their partial accuracy. The author notes that while majority views can mislead, they seldom miss entire truths, urging measured judgment in evaluating public opinion across time.
Optimistic Thought on Wealth and Wise Spending
A brief reflection notes that riches are valuable when earned honestly and used prudently, emphasizing virtuous accumulation and prudent stewardship.
Ex Mayor Curtis Seen As Revere Senate Candidate
The Revere Journal notes strong local sentiment for ex mayor Arthur B. Curtis to run for Massachusetts State Senate this fall. Curtis, first mayor of Revere, is described as thoroughly equipped by training and civic service, with broad support expected in the district. The piece mentions Revere’s 30,000 population and past district representation by Winthrop East Boston and Chelsea.
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Revere
Senate
Arthur B. Curtis
State Senate
Massachusetts Senate
Winthrop
East Boston
Chelsea
Curtis
House
Arthur Benton Curtis
Enthusiastic Send Off For Revere and Winthrop Draftees
Crowds greet 38 draftees departing for Camp Dix with a city led send off in Revere. Mayor Hall presides as speakers praise service, and Red Cross gifts of sweaters wool socks and silver rings are distributed. A parade to Revere Beach closes the morning's ceremonies.
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Revere
Winthrop
Camp Dix
Mayor Hall
Revere City Hall
Revere Beach
Ladies of the Red Cross
Elizabeth S. Hall
Winthrop Red Cross
Hall
Charles R. Brown
Roscoe Walsworth
Revere City
Joseph Fittingoff
Joseph Nutile
Charles R. Bailey
St. Ann’s Church
Winthrop Magee
Michael F. Shaw
Arthur’ C. Pendergast
Boy Scouts
Tufts
William H. Barter
Edison W. Brown
Army Service
Out of Sight Smile Traps Husband, Cincinnati Enquirer
A witty Cincinnati Enquirer observation notes a handsome smile distracts husbands from the wife’s likeness in a watch. The quip highlights marital distraction and suburban humor of daily life.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Winthrop Branch Votes for Suffrage Support
Members of the Winthrop Branch of the Mass. Woman Suffrage Association met at the Frost Public Library at 2 o clock Monday June 22. Mrs. Frederick J. Daggett chaired. Delegates for next year’s State Association meetings were elected. A resolution urging passage of the Suffrage Amendment was adopted and telegraphed to Henry Cabot Lodge and John Wingate Weeks in Washington DC.
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Winthrop Branch
Mass. Woman _ Suffrage Association
Frost Public Library
Frederick J. Daggett
State Association
Henry Cabot Lodge
John Wingate Weeks
Washington, D. C
Hoar Captains Junior Baseball Team For Next Season
William Hoar of the Junior class was elected captain for next season at a June meeting. A three year team member, he began as a freshman, earned a shortstop spot for two years, and this year alternated as shortstop and pitcher. He is expected to be the senior year’s leading pitcher. The Athletic Council awarded letters to the championship baseball team. Arthur Brown of the Sophomore class was chosen assistant manager of the 1918 football team.
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William Hoar
Hoar
High School Athletic Council
Arthur Brown
Walgatt Declines Congress Candidacy in Ninth District
In Everett on June 26, 1918 H P Walgatt states he cannot run for the Republican nomination to Congress in the Ninth district due to current business conditions. He thanks the press for publishing his decision.
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Congress
H. P. Walgatt
Everett
Winthrop Red Cross Thanks A and P Tea for Support
G Wallace Tibbett s treasurer of the Winthrop Branch American Red Cross acknowledges a generous donation from The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company to the Winthrop Chapter. The message extends gratitude for the assistance received by the local chapter.
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Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Winthrop
Mass
Winthrop Branch
American Red Cross
T Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Winthrop Chapter
G. Wallace Tibbetts
Epilepsy Described in Bible Miracle Story
The passage discusses a New Testament account where a boy afflicted by seizures is brought to Jesus. It notes terms describing fits and convulsions in Matthew chapter 17 and mentions phrases like falls into the fire and into water as part of the cure narrative.
Three Officers and Fifty-Four in Rifle Practice at Camp Plunkett
State Guard notes report Co A trained at the Navy rifle range Wakefield over the weekend. Three officers and fifty four men faced unfavorable weather yet gained valuable experience and showed strong marksman potential for future qualification. Private Frank Stonestreet left to join the Canadian army after drill night, creating vacancies as others enter National service. Applications welcome at the Armory on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Navy Rifle
Camp Plunkett
Wakefeld
Frank Stonestreet
Co. A
Stonestreet
Wealth’s Loss Harms More Than Wealth Itself
A concise aphorism notes riches fail to comfort when withdrawn by loss. It contrasts possession and absence, suggesting material gain brings less joy than the fear or pain of losing it.
Islanders Once Pirates Describe Ancient Caribbean Looters
Archaeologists in the Virgin Islands report that indigenous peoples of the islands conducted Tong voyages in canoes in search of loot, suggesting pirate activity among early inhabitants of the West Indies.
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Virgin Islands
Danish West Indies
United States
Islands
Phonographs Wide in Use in Indian Cities
The phonograph is widely used in India, especially in populous centers. Talking machines are common in Madras among those with means beyond essentials, offering access to luxuries that cost only a moderate amount.
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India
We Suppose This Is So In Place Of Our Troubles
A compact remark from the Albany Journal notes that while troubles exist, one might imagine far worse scenarios, presenting a cautionary everyday reflection.
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Albany” Journal
Winthrop Trust Company Builds Vault for New Office
Rapid progress on the new Winthrop Trust Company building shows the outside walls and roof in place with the vault to be installed next week. Demand for Safety Deposit Boxes grows as 20 percent rented so far at the Winthrop Cooperative Bank, offering 44 boxes 4x5 63 boxes 6x7 and 6 boxes 8x10. Prices range from 5 to 10 dollars by size with large space for jewelry and silver. The vault features 24 tons of chrome steel lining an eight ton outside door and a 20 inch concrete wall for security. Open for business expected in August with applications at the Winthrop Cooperative Bank or Winthrop Savings Bank or to Harry W. Aiken Treasurer at Town Hall.
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Trust Company
Winthrop Co-operative Bank
Boston
Winthrop Savings Bank
Harry W. Aiken
Treaurer
Town Hall
Duct Tape Tack Fix for Window Shade Problem
A simple repair method suggests threading a tack through a shoe string or strong tape to secure a window shade to the rod. The setup resists pulling by children and spring failure, preventing the shade from detaching again.
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First Principles
Herbert Spencer
Fletcher
The
Revere Journal
United States Army
the White Laundry CO
Harold B
Wilbur
Massachusetts
A. E. Whittemore
Centre Station
Elliot & Whittier, Real Estate and Insurance Agents
Winthrop St
Washington St
Main
Woman Suffrage Association
State Guard
Bert Ayer
Packard
Back Bay
Packards
Peerless
Studebaker
GWE
Winthrop Trust Company
Tack
Henry E. Keough & Co., Inc
Pauline Street
CAVA
Sao Paulo
Winthrop Druc CO
Winthrop Beach
Tremont, St
Winthrop Beach Station
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