The Persian Cat Compared To the Angora
The Persian differs from the Angora in tail length and form hair texture and fullness at the end with a somewhat longer base a larger head and less pointed ears. Eyes are large and round with a soft expression. Forehead hair is shorter while the body is clothed in long silky fur and a mane like neck. Fringes on toes form tufts. The body is larger and stronger. Colors vary with black most valued, followed by light slate blue and lilac. Eyes orange yellow in several color variants.
Cat Answers Phone Like a Pet Dog
A seven year old black cat followed its owner around and would sprint to the phone when it rang. On one occasion the cat leaped onto a chair beside the phone and attempted to answer the call. EMILY L. ANDERSON. Shore street, Falmouth.
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Emily L. Anderson
Shore Street
Falmouth
Squirrels join cat family in Mechanics Falls tale
In Mechanics Falls Maine a cat raised six kittens made from two young squirrels after the owner drowned two. The cat defended the squirrels from six rival cats and later died of ingratitude as the squirrels moved on. The note is signed by Mrs C G Foskett of 69 Hudson Street Somerville.
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Mechanics Falls
Puss
C. G. Foskett
Hudson Street
Somerville
Spooks the patriotic cat earns a second life
A Brookline boyhood vignette tells how a gray kitten named Spooks grew to fame by rising to the Star Spangled Banner and escorting children home. He hunted mice, saving himself from the family ornament label, before mysteriously disappearing from Cypress Street.
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J. J. Barrett
Cypress Street
Brookline
Ginger the yellow bob-tail cat remembers a playful childhood
The writer recalls Ginger a large yellow bob-tail cat with tasselled ears who shared doll clothes, rode in a doll carriage, and sat at meals. Ginger defended his kittens, carried mice to them, and died after falling through ice near Mount Sunapee New Hampshire.
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Ginger
Kitty
Teddy the cat befriends new chickens in Boston scene
A Boston house tale recalls Teddy the big cat meeting spring chickens. The cat cautiously enters a chicken basket, lies down, and purrs beside the flock. The creatures crowd him for warmth, and Teddy sleeps contentedly, never harming them. Ursula Emerson signs the account.
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Teddy
Ursula Emerson
Newton Street
Boston
Billy the cautious mouser crosses a busy road safely
Marjorie A. Sanborn of Epping New Hampshire recounts her cat Billy who hunts field mice. She observes Billy pause at a State road, look both ways, and wait through five autos before crossing safely, demonstrating cautious feline behavior.
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Billy
Marjorie A. Sanborn
Epping, N. H
Baby Fox the Tramp Cat Pays Visit and Passes On
Nearly six weeks passed before Baby Fox the tramp cat accepted milk from M. A. Brayley in Boston. The cat, over four feet long when stretched, watched the refrigerator for meat and once scratched Brayley. Though playful with a canary and a dog when supervised, the animal died and was buried under a willow with a quiet farewell.
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Baby Fox
M. A. Brayley
Tremont Street
Boston
Exhibit of paintings aids French relief work described
The narrator plans a visit this afternoon to see a charitable painting exhibit and considers calling Clara to join. He recalls feeling ashamed for not attending and notes Mrs Bouche's stylish attire including a blue tailored hat, blue Pom-Pom coat, beaver cuffs and collar, and violet silk lining.
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Clara
Mrs. Bouche
Boston Firefighters Hold Banquet After 1872 Fire
Seventy five members of Boston fire and protective departments gathered at the Quincy House for an informal banquet last night. Samuel W. Abbott, formerly superintendent of the Moston protective department, presided over the event and discussed the fire and related incidents.
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Fire and Protective Departments
Boston
Quincy House
Samuel W. Abbott
Moston Protective Department
Everyday Etiquette Tips on Hosting and Guest Welcoming
The article discusses modern hostess manners noting that names should not appear on wedding boards except with marriage notices. It urges individuality over scripted phrases and describes a fruit service with finger bowls passed to guests, detailing how bowls and doilies are used and wiped.
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Mary Jane
Mildred Champagne Tells of Love and Sentiment In Dilemma
Dear Miss Champagne advises a longtime couple where the woman funds theatre outings and a summer camp, while the younger man avoids duties and social events. The columnist warns the arrangement cheapens the relationship and urges self-respect and clarity about age and protection.
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Miss Champagne
Hich
The Mother of a Soldier Poem
A mother recalls her son in khaki, a brave soldier who dies. She hides tears to keep him brave, then hears his voice urging endurance. The poem repeats that a mother of a soldier never cries, finding strength in sacrifice and courage amid loss.
Delicate maternal instinct contrasts with unready husband
A reflective line contrasts a frail woman adopting a motherly stance toward a young, irresponsible husband who shirks duties, noting many women would hesitate to marry such a man who acts immature.
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Boston
South
Household Hints Improve Sewing and Cooking Tips
A column offers time saving sewing ideas using paper clips to hold seams instead of basting and suggests adding a spoon of melted butter to frosting for smoothness. It also notes a tender pie crust by adding sugar and baking powder to flour and gives a trick to rekindle a dying fire with granulated sugar. Miss Addie Wilcox, 157 North Street, New Bedford, signs the column.
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Addie Wilcox
North Street
New Bedford
Onions and Tomatoes and Scalloped Onions Dish Mention
Recipe fragment describes simmering onions with milk parsley and butter, scalloped onions layering bread crumbs and onions with milk and butter, and frying onions with green tomatoes. Virginia Jette of Ashmont Street Providence appears as the listed person.
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Virginia Jette
Ashmont Street
Providence
R. I
Boston Letters on Mothers and Modern Life
A collection of reader letters defends urban youth and mothers, contrasts Southern and Boston behavior, and urges forgiveness and calm in family life. Debates on child rearing, clothing, and double standards unfold, highlighting social expectations in the city.
Reader Qs on fruits ships and hotels in Boston
A compilation of reader queries about the correct name for the small orange, planting timing and depth for bulbs, water bouquet narcissus blooms, larboard versus port, and the history of the American House hotel in Boston. Answers note mandarin vs tangerine, planting after frost, three to four inches of soil, and 1846 port usage with 1835 opening of the hotel.
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A. R
East Reader
General Warren
Hanover Street
King’s ‘Handbook of
Boston
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