Pacing Horse Gaits and Historical Origins
The article discusses pacing a horses gait called side-wheeler and links pacers to Narragansett Pacers from New England history. It notes colors roan and dun are rare today and cites J H Wallace on origin, with pacing and trotting abilities varying by individual horse. It mentions a 1:55.25 mile pacing record by Dan Patch in time trials behind a windshield.
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J. H. Wallace
New England
Narragansett
Dan Patch
Tango Chief’s stage feats in 1914 Louisville and Boston
George R Hobbs recalls Tango Chief the high school and dancing horse performing at Louisville Kentucky in November 1914 and Boston in August 1914. He describes the horse watching a Russian dancing act from the wing of the stage and returning to his original spot after each show while gunfire occurred nearby. Rich in detail of a remarkable animal and its trainer.
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America
Louisville
Boston
George R. Hobbs
Maverick Street
East
Night with a bear on Siskiyou mountain trail
In October 1901 Percival R. Baton of Crest O'Hill Farm Epsom New Hampshire recounts a solitary night with his horse Dolly in the Siskiyou Mountains. Dolly alerting him to an old bear and two cubs moving along the ridge, prompting a cautious response as he kept a loaded six shooter nearby.
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Dolly
Siskiyou Mountains
Percival R. Baton Crest
O’hill Farm
Epsom, N. H
Speedwell the Racehorse and a Valet’s Wakeup
In New England a former valet recalls Speedwell, a trotting horse, waking him each morning by pulling the blanket, spilling water on his face, and kicking the stall to test if he rose. The note is signed by George H. Richardson of Pawtucket Rhode Island.
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Peppis
New England
Speedwell
George H. Richardson
Greene Street
Pawtucket
R. I
Phil Had His Dislikes Phil Sheridan The Difficult Gelding
A reminiscence of a beautiful black gelding named Phil Sheridan with four white feet and a white face. The narrator recalls Phil’s unforgiving nature and wilful temper, his reluctance to be driven by others, and his habit of backing away or returning home when he chose. The piece ends with a personal note from Mrs A Connor of Boston.
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Phil Sheridan
Father
Phil
Birthday of La Rochefoucauld, Paris 1613
Birthday note marks the birth of the French author and maxims writer La Rochefoucauld on December 15 1613 in Paris. His life includes exile under Richlieu a siege duty at Casale imprisonment in the Bastile and a later Paris salon that fostered his literary career beginning at age 61 with memoirs and later Rejections praised by Voltaire.
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la Rochefoucauld
Paris
France
Casale
Richlieu
Anne of
Austria
Bastile
Ila Rochefoucauld
Vyoltaire
Master and Pupil In The War Time Bond Of Growth
A teacher recalls guiding a student from Greek lessons to wartime service. The pupil becomes a poet amid front-line letters while the master reassesses pride, duty, and the bond of mentorship forged in adversity. The poem contrasts measured schooling with heroic endurance as the pupil endures war’s trials.
Soldier Mothers and Wives within the Last Kiss Debate
In letters to Dear Sewing Circle readers, women argue who should receive a soldier's final kiss before deployment. Opinions favor the mother, the wife, or a shared sentiment, with moral and religious reasoning cited.
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Maud Muller
Everyday Etiquette and Party Guidance from a Past Era
A collage of social tips covers dinner timing etiquette, inviting escorts for a party, handling railroad tickets for a group, proper posture for ladies in public spaces, and a humorous purchase tale about a hat fitting and price.
Household Hints Cloth Flour Bags Are Useful
A brief note by Mrs. Fred L. Williams of Taunton suggests cloth flour bags as versatile home helpers. They serve as covers for ironing boards, dishcloths, and dusters, fit in a pocket or shopping basket, and help protect small packages from damage during transport.
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Fred L. Williams
Rk. F. D. No
Taunton
Market Whist for St Ambrose Building Fund
A market whist in aid of St Ambrose Church building fund will be held at the parish hall Adams street Fields Corner on Monday evening December 17. Prizes include substantial redeemable orders at local grocers and provisions with other premiums for nonredeemers. The event is directed by Mrs John Gorman of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association.
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St. Ambrose Church
Fields’ Corner
Adams Street
John Gorman
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Dear Miss Champagne A 26 Year-Old Admires A Quiet Courtship
A reader asks how to turn long time admiration into an acquaintance with a 26 year old woman who never attends dances. The columnist counsels direct respectful approach, suggests learning her living address and calling on her with a genuine pretext, noting her awareness of his past admiration.
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Miss Champagne
Life Flows On Theme Reflects Rhythm and Wave Motion
A reflective meditation on life’s flow from up and down to a common sublime rhythm. The piece likens existence to waves and currents, suggesting a steady, musical cadence guiding movement through time.
An Old Acquaintance Ready to Welcome Anew
The speaker suggests that if conditions favor the listener, she will drop formality. She may happily greet an old acquaintance or someone with the charm to revise a romantic past that existed only due to past cowardice and lack of effort, now corrected.
Post Letter Box: Clarifying May Mae and Mary Names
A reader asks if May Mae and Mary are the same name and what Mae signifies. The editor notes May and Mae relate to maiden or Mary to Maria meaning bitter, with no medical or legal guidance provided.
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Sewing Circle
May
Mary
Mae
M. Mae
Maria
Codfish Aristocracy and Credit Mobilier in Postwar Discourse
The term Codfish Aristocracy described wealth display by newly rich New Englanders linked to fish trade. Credit Mobilier of America was a Union Pacific construction firm tied to a post Civil War political scandal in Congress. State Guard members in uniform on active service may earn a service flag star.
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Credit Mobilier
Credit Mobilier of America
Union Pacific R. A
Congress
State Guard
Colors of service flag stars explained
The service flag originally used blue stars to represent enlisted men and all in U S uniform service with no rank or branch distinction. Some now use a black star to signify death, but there is no legal requirement or official rule governing these color changes.
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U. S
Seeing stars from the bottom of a well debated
The claim that one can see stars from the bottom of a well in daytime on clear skies is disputed. Well-diggers say yes while scientists say no, reflecting differences between practical experience and optical science.
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