Christmas Charity Plea and Letters From The Pine Tree
A family letter column urges charitable giving over lavish gifts this Christmas and recalls Saintly aid. Readers share advice on parenting and social pressure, while a feature on Mary Ann Lamb’s birthday recounts Charles Lamb’s devotion to his sister and their struggles.
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Mary Ann Lamb
London
Charles Lamb
Mary Lamb
Mary
Shakspere
Bridget
Elia
Questions and Answers from the Post Letters Page
Readers submit a series of inquiries and notes on topics from gender roles to subway routes. A correspondent explains a canal route under Washington Street and clarifies terms used in World War I writing about Bosches and coal boxes.
Brides of Our Fighting Men
Mrs. Wellington P. J. Printz, newly wed to a Coast Artillery corporal, urges women not to hesitate at marrying soldiers. She says supporting oneself during war is acceptable and that true love overrides wartime separation.
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Wellington P. J. Printz
Coast, Artillery Corps
National Army
Reading
Penn
Mrs. Printz
Corporal Printz
The
Coast Artillery
The Parting Hour Poem Recited For Scrap Book
A poem explores parting and happiness of the one who leaves. It contrasts travelers and loved ones left behind. It asks readers to reflect on friendship, marriage, motherhood, and faith as journeys end. The speaker asserts those who depart are happier than those who stay.
Marital Advice Echoes Amid Ice Crash on Follen Road
In East Lexington a car skidded on ice on Follen road and overturned yesterday afternoon. Driver Charles Laubinger and his brother Olaf (residents of West Somerville and Elston street) were in the vehicle as a companion urged marriage to a soldier.
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Mobile
Follen Road
Everyday Etiquette Advice From Alicia Hoyt
A column offers etiquette rules for young men and women. It stresses that a gentleman must acknowledge a lady’s bow even if mistaken, and cautions against inviting a girl to risky outings. It also notes using bare tables with doilies for breakfast or lunch to save laundry and preserve a neat table.
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Alicia Hoyt
Sally
Prince the Fire-Horse Turns Fire Alarm Hero
A former fire-horse named Prince, sold to a second hand dealer, proves his wit when a blaze breaks out. The team blocks the road as furniture and debris lie about, Prince opens a fire hydrant with a kick and calmly waits for firemen, earning the label fire-horse at last. Gertrude Kissnh er Milford Massachusetts.
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Prince
Gertrude Kissnher
Congress Street
Milford
Waste Means Loss of War Says Dr. Myers
Dr. Cortland Myers urged wartime thrift at Tremont Temple arguing America wastes enough to feed Europe. He warned that those who praise the flag yet waste resources betray the war effort and undermine national resolve.
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Dr. Myers
Three Horse Story Contest Offers Gold Eagle Prizes
The Post invites stories about horses with three prizes: a Double Gold Eagle (820), a Single Gold Eagle ($10), and 85 in Gold. Stories must be under 200 words, written on one side, signed with real name and address, and may be original. Winning tales will be printed in Daily on Sunday Post. submissions to Horse Story Editor in Boston.
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the Post
Post Today
HORSE
Eoee Boston
Sunday Post
Arabian Horse Nobility and Breeds in Eastern Lore
The text describes three Arabian horse varieties the Attechi Ka disehi and Kadilant and notes Arab beliefs that lineage follows the dam. It mentions Bedouin rearing practices Kochlani in deserts and high prices for stallions. It also highlights the arched neck and chest connection in breed descriptions.
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Solomon
Jim's Sweet Tooth and the Clever Broncho Jim
A Roxbury owner recalls raising a highly intelligent broncho named Jim from colthood. The animal learned to bow shake hands and perform a three strike on a kitchen platform for sugar. He used a hidden mattress ruse to ensure a sugar reward, delighting the family with his clever trick.
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Far West
Jim
Coltwood
F. M. Sproul
Harold Park
Roxbury
Little Kit the Clever Mare Described by Vernon Minot
The letter from Rochester Vermont recounts Little Kit a small mare praised for looks and intelligence. The owner praises her obedience and tricks including waving her hind legs when asked to sit up and turning for another team with loose reins. She even empties oats from a grain dipper and nibbles cake alongside the writer.
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Kit
Mary the Horse Obeys Commands on Collar Cues
A reader recounts training with Mary the horse. When the handler lifts the collar Mary looks, then, upon being told, puts her head through the collar and proceeds as directed.
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Post
Mary
Mary the mule and the teamster’s easy command
A Plymouth resident describes how his mule Mary reliably follows simple spoken cues to hitch to a wagon, back into doors, load at sheds, and return home on command. The account credits 60 year old W. Sherburn of 17 Pleasant Street with the practical partnership.
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Mary
Sherburn
Pleasant Street
Plymouth
House party daybreak buffet and carefree plans
The narrator recalls a late night danced in a house party with Mrs. Trevor hosting a downstairs buffet until noon. They describe outfits including a French blouse of white organdie with blue linen accents and note guests may come and go as they please with ample entertainment.
Gingerbread Recipe Card from Mrs Charles 8 Taylor Jamaica Plain
Gingerbread instructions list two eggs flour molasses ginger and baking powder with salt and milk. Melt butter sugar and molasses, mix dry ingredients with melted mixture, add eggs and milk, bake in shallow tin about 30 minutes. Mrs Charles 8 Taylor 8270 Washington Street Jamaica Plain.
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Charles
Taylor
Washington Street
Jamaica Plain
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