Martha's Vineyard cherishes the memory of many localisms — sayings that were common on the Island in the old days.

We are always interested in the destiny of the Island's old houses, and it is worth comment that the once famous Dr. Tucker cottage in Oak Bluffs has now become the state police barracks.

Mrs. Lee Van Allen of Malden and the Vineyard was here for the weekend.

On the Island at this time of year it’s everybody’s moving day.

Gay Head won the Boston Post Shield of Honor for the largest percentage of men in the service of the United States.

For nearly a week the Island of Martha’s Vineyard has held a central position in a scene of theoretical warfare extending from Long Island to Cape Cod.