Cat stories from Stanstead and local reader
Mrs A P Gustin of Stanstead Quebec describes a part Angora cat with soft fur who helps the sick neighbor by watching over him and chases away stray cats. She recalls the cat sleeping beside her when she broke a shoulder and touching her cheek to show affection. Mrs L R Mortensen of 83 High Street shares a tale of the same cat stealing meat then hiding it and refusing to touch his regular food until morning.
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A. P. Gustin
Stanstead
Quebec
The Black and White Cat Described for Fanciers
The article contrasts the Black and White Cat with the White and Black Cat and outlines breed standards. It notes the preferred color pattern, with dense brownish black fur evenly marked by white, white on the face paws chest and nose, and orange yellow eyes.
Julia the Diplomat and Her Shelter Quest
Julia the cat recognizes danger to her newborns from Jeff the dog. On a stormy day she searches for warmth for her babies and finds no warm home, leaving the scene unfinished.
The Greatest Sorrow and Letters From the Sewing Circle
A sentimental exchange on maternal loss with a mother's grief for a dying infant and a reply about longing for a husband. A reader contrasts Southern courtesy with Boston manners, recounting travel experiences and observations about seats offered on trains while with a baby.
Fashion notes on frocks hats and furs carry a new style
Many frocks feature wide sashes tied at the back and untrimmed hats look sharper than before. Narrow skirts are on the way and broadcloth with hairline stripes appears in separate skirts. Suede handbags suit afternoon outings and mole fur scarf muff and hat sets are in vogue.
Cat family finds home with Jeff and Julia
Julia discovers Jeff near the fire and gently convinces him to be friendly. She leads a mother cat and her three kittens to Jeff who adopts them all. The scene ends with the cats cared for in a good home. Mrs. R. F. Sweeney, 154 Elm Street, North Cambridge.
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Jeff
Julia
R. F. Sweeney
Elm Street
North
Cambridge
Wakefield Man N I O Connor Named in Brief Notice
N I O Connor of 59 Broadway Wakefield appears in a brief obituary or public notice sentence indicating his address and involvement, with the fragmentary text suggesting a mention of repeated performance and leaving others to proceed.
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N. I. O'Connor
Broadway
Wakefield
Tabby the Maltese Cat’s Remarkable Rescue Tale
Olive Thomas recalls a true country story of her Maltese cat Tabby who fed three week old kittens with a dead rabbit. Tabby carried kittens from the hay loft one by one, moved them near a broken window, and returned the rabbit to the stove area. The cat later vanished after the family moved to Boston.
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Tabby
Mamma
Boston
Olive Thomas
Surrey Street
Brighton
Cat Punished For Rug Mischief On Cambridge Lawn
After poisoning of several pets on a hill, Charlie the 20 pound tabby was tied to a stake. He found ways to reopen doors he had learned to open and later tore fur while spinning on a rug. He avoided stepping on the rug after punishment, according to Mrs A D Shannon of Cambridge.
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Charlie
A. D. Shannon
Clinton Street
Cambridge
The Tale of Mozart and Chopin the Cats
Gladys Mayde Bering recounts the March death of Mozart the cat run over by a train, and Chopin the surviving kitten, grief leading to a long search and the discovery of Mozart’s body in a field. Chopin mourned, seldom meowing afterward. Oak Island, Revere.
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Fairy
Mozart
Chopin
Gladys Mayde Bering
Ellerton Street
Oak Island
Revere
Cat and dog bond perplexes the narrator two years ago
A cat with unusual intelligence leads her kitten to the Newfoundland dog Teddy. The mother cat talks softly and rubs against Teddy, then calmly guides the kitten to approach the dog. The dog noses the kitten while the cat watches, showing an exceptional bond between pets.
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Teddy
Dolly Plans Bazaar Tea Table Helpers
Dolly invited me to tea to discuss her two week bazaar in charge of a table. She is excited and needs helpers to cover shifts while she works. Her outfit included a dark blue faille hat with a high crown, narrow brim, velvet trim, black bead accents, and a blue lace veil.
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Dolly
Faille
Etiquette Rules Emphasize Mothers as Guardians
The piece instructs proper dining manners and chaperonage in social settings. It notes that a gentleman should rise when greeted by a lady from another table and that a girl should not dine alone with a young man. It advises sending gifts with the mother’s card and stresses mothers’ importance in social proprieties.
Household Hints About Keeping Dishes On Ice
A tip from L. N. Crosby Room 36 209 Washington St Boston advises placing a folded Japanese napkin under a dish to prevent slipping while cooling on ice. The note appears as a short household hint from a Boston address.
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L. N. Crosby
Washington St
Boston
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