Readens of the Past Horse Story Contest Rules
The Post offers three prizes for horse stories, including a Double Gold Eagle and a Single Gold Eagle. Entries must be original or not, under 200 words, on one side, with real name and address signed. Judges include Dr. Francia H. Rowley and others. stories may be published. Nettie Simmons Dedham is listed as a contributor.
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The Horses Peculiar to Tennessee Describe Toorky and Trance Types
The passage notes horses peculiar to Tennessee, describing the Toorky as a noble, graceful, and trainable breed from Toorkoman and Persian stock. It highlights their stately carriage, spirited exertion, and gentle disposition, with heights of 14 to 15 hands and common East India horse defects like small size and boning. It also mentions the trance as well limbed with powerful quarters, but a large head, long ears, and deficient spirit.
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Toorky
Ranger the Timid Horse Saved My Father
Mrs T K Stearns recalls Ranger a brave 3 year old who upon spotting danger froze then steered as a train neared, saving her father in a carriage. Ranger lived with the family for 19 years and remained a beloved childhood companion at New Haven Connecticut.
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Ranger
T. K. Stearns
New Haven
Conn
Black Prince and the Wreck
A coastal English owner and his horse Black Prince survived a late autumn storm. A stranded ship on a reef was sighted after a signal light. the owner tied a rope to the horse and used it in a daring plan to reach the wreck.
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Black Prince
England
Babe the faithful 4 year old colt saves injured girl
Betty and her master Pauline love Babe the wise colt. After a car accident Betty lies injured and Babe limps to summon help. Babe leads Betty’s mother to the scene and safety. Blanche Cook of Boston signs the account.
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Babe
Betty
Blanche Cook
Shawmut Avenue
Boston
Peter the Clever Horse Visits Locking Barn in Quiet Morning
Peter the six year old horse, known for intelligence and a gentle disposition, broke the barn door hasp to enter the stall when his master was ill. He greeted the mistress at the door and attempted to return inside showing remarkable recognition. George B. Bowler signs off from Fall River.
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Peter
Vorse
George B. G. Bowler
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Fall River
New England Housewife Recipes Shared in Print
The clipping lists several recipes from New England housewives. Included are a spiced raisin pudding with flour and soda, Mrs Morissette of Providence RI. a apple and vinegar jelly pudding from Mrs Downer of Lyndonville VT. corned beef sandwiches from Miss Smith of Hartford CT. and flapjacks with egg sugar and shredded wheat from J P Haynes of Waltham.
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A. Morissette
Hospital Street
Providence
R. I
W. E. Downer
Lyndonville
Alice A. Smith
Albany Street
Hartford
Conn
J. P. Haynes
Washington Street
Waltham
Courage in Song and Smile Across Life's Service
A reflective verse compares wartime prowess with the quiet bravery of song. It argues that singing and smiling through darkness require the same valiant spirit as battle, envisioning blue skies and whispered love as enduring courage.
Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston December 24th coldest days
The longtime observer cites official figures listing two, five, two and zero degrees above zero on December 24 in 1872 1876 1883 and 1892 with a warmest 59 degrees in 1900. He notes rain or snow on this date in 1910 1912 1913 1914 and 1915.
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Boston
Neighborliness Redefined By Ordinary Kindness Across Lines
An elderly lady's remark prompts a modest neighborly ethic. In Boston and beyond, the tale shows social rank fading beside practical care. Neighbors share meals, sickroom help, and flowers, proving true neighborliness is simple duties done with sympathy and restraint.
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Boston
New England
Forty Hours Devotion Starts in Archdiocese Churches
Devotion of the Forty Hours begins Friday morning December 28 in several churches of the archdiocese. Services will occur at Our Lady of Pompeii on Harrison Avenue the Syrian Church of the Annunciation on Harrison Avenue St Stanislaus in Chelsea and Blessed Gabriel Monastery in Brighton.
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Our Lady of
Confraternity of the Holy Cross Meeting and Notre Dame Lectures
The weekly Confraternity gathering at Cathedral of the Holy Cross is scheduled for Friday Dec 28 at 3 pm with an 8 am mass for members and Holy Hour devotion 8 to 9 pm. Boston Notre Dame Alumnae to host Dr Joseph J Reilly on Jan 6 on Blessed Thomas Moore. On Jan 20 Oxford University rector Arthur Stapylton Barnes will lecture on With an Army Chaplain at the Front.
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Boston
Who Should Receive the Soldier's Last Kiss
A Sewing Circle column features letters debating who should get a soldier's last kiss mother wife or child with readers and poems stressing love and forgiveness amid wartime sacrifice. Readers urge fairness patience and devotion to family and neighborly courtesy in reply sections.
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Sewing Circle
France
Edith
Bless
Secelia
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