Cats Jerry Tom Taft and Toodles and Buddy
Photo captions recall Geraldine Farrar's white tiger angora Jerry and Tom Taft, a black and white cat, with lobster hunts and fights but mutual affection. Jerry died two years ago. Tom is seven. In Kingston, Me., Toodles a silver gray cat weighed over 11 pounds died of double pneumonia and laryngitis. his brother Buddy died soon after from heartbreak.
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Elizabeth C. Nichols
Arlington St
Haverhill
Geraldine Farrar
Angora
Jerry
Tom Taft
President Taft
Tom
Tom Ls
C. H. Caldwell
Kingston
Toodles
Buddy
War Poem Line Echoes National Seats Above
Lines referencing the White House and Capitol as great homes rise near a pledge to soldiers and warships on the foam, evoking a patriotic image. The verse blends government power and military strength with sea imagery in a ceremonial tone.
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White House
Capitol
Cutting Out Christmas Gifts During War Time
Readers debate whether to skip extravagant gifts to save money for Liberty bonds and national needs or keep cheerful giving. Letters urge practical presents or large donations to Post Readers Santa Claus, while others warn against frivolous spending and warn of risks from smoking and drinking.
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Liberty Bonds
America
Uncle Sam
France
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Post
Santa Claus
Tortoiseshell Tabby Described By Weir In Cats Book
Harrison Weir explains a tortoiseshell tabby as a color variety not a true tortoiseshell. He notes it resembles the yellow red and dark tabby with lines or patches and may intermix with white. He argues it should not be classed as the true tortoiseshell and should be placed as another color.
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Harrison Weir
Dewey the Maltese Hero Rescues Family from Gas Leak
Annie C. Leonard recalls her cat Dewey who woke the household when a gas jet was left open at 12 o'clock. Dewey, exhausted by the odor, alerted the family and helped them escape before the house was overcome. He earned the nickname Admiral Dewey for his brave act at 48 Lenox Street Norwood.
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Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Annie C. Leonard
Lenox Street
Norwood
Angel’s Pet Kitty Story of Loss and Growth
A snow white Angora kitten named Angels’ Pet loses fellow kitten Fairies’ Pride and then faces early life changes as his mother prepares him for a future. The passage notes his cross and time with his mother before he was taken in.
Pit-a-Pat and Angels’ Pet Sow A Bonded Pair
In Boston a bull terrier named Pit-a-Pat cared for a catdoggy and a kitten companion. After Pit-a-Pat died under trees, Angels’ Pet mourned at the grave then died weeks later near the same spot. The tale notes deep animal friendship and loss.
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Pit-a-Pat
Kitty
Pitty
Pet
Fluffy the Angora Cat Reignites a Frugal Home Fire
Fluffy, an Angora cat owned by a Malden resident, leads her master to relight a coal bed and rekindle the fire after a candle goes out. The cat guides him to the coal bin and back to warmth, then enjoys the blaze as the room grows bright again. EVA MELANSON, 69 Ferry street, Malden.
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Fluffy
Boston Post
Eva Melanson
Ferry Street
Malden
Peter the traveling cat and Mike the defender
A gray coon cat named Peter accompanies a family trip tucked in a stocking cap. At Aunt Lacy’s, Mike the neighbor’s fighter becomes Peter’s devoted guardian, following him, hunting for him, and caring for him as Peter sings to his own songs.
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Peter
Caruso
Mother
Lacy
Mike
Peter Sobs as He Sits in Chair Crying prompting notice
In a report fragment, Peter sits with hind legs and forepaws on a chair and cries like a baby. The text cites Mrs Helen P Aldrich of 23 Bedford Street Whitman as related party in the notice.
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Peter
Helen P. Aldrich
Bedford Street
Whitman
Cat’s Seaside Kittens Find Homes Across Town
A Bath Maine cat lived over a century ago, fishing each morning and choosing kind homes for her kittens. She carried them a mile to assess care, avoiding houses with children, depositing the kitten on doorsteps and returning if it followed. Lemont Tarbox, 37 Oak Street, Bath.
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Bath
Lemont Tarbox
Oak Street
Everyday Etiquette Rules for Hotel Parlor Conduct
A guide notes that a woman should not play the piano in a hotel parlor with strangers present unless invited. It also states that while some girls invite small liberties, a true gentleman will behave properly and courteously in any company.
Assorted Cake in One Loaf and War Bread Recipes
Two vintage baking notes describe a split loaf cake with chocolate half and vanilla half from Mrs. W R Whiteley of Dover New Hampshire and a wartime bread recipe from Mrs A W Thayer of Mattapan. The bake is described with measurements and steps aiming for two large loaves and sugar saving for soldiers.
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W. R. Whiteley
Grove Street
Dover
N. H
A. W. Thayer
West Sedden Street
Mattapan
Baron Sternburg Resigns From Russian Embassy
Baron Renaud d Ungern Sternburg second secretary at the Russian embassy resigned with three other officials over Bolshevik control of the Petrograd foreign office. Ambassador Bakhmeteff aims to keep the embassy open for Russia and Russians until a successor is named. Sternburg long connected with the embassy and once served as a gentleman in waiting to Nicholas II.
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Washington
Baron Renaud d’Ungern Sternburg
Bakhmeteff
Petrograd
Russia
United States
Lansing
Baron Sternburg
Nicholas II
Three Candidates for Head of Carmen's Union
The Boston carmen's union holds a morning primary at its headquarters at Dover and Washington. Three men seek the presidency left by William Thompson of Forest Hills: Thomas G. Doyle past president of Division 6 Matthew J. Higgins past president of Division 2 and William C. Lally of the rapid transit division.
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Boston
Dover
Washington Streets
William Thompson
Forest Hills
Thomas G. Doyle
Matthew J. Higgins
William C. Lally
Rapid Transit
Has Been Targeting Numerous Girls Draws Outcry
A speaker condemns widespread abuse as repeated mistreatment of girls is described by many as persistent and unjust. The phrase I am a survivor echoes amid calls for accountability and change.
All Women Invited to Share Problems in Sewing Circle
All women who read the Post are cordially invited to write of their problems and opinions to the Sewing Circle.
A Military Chorus Over There Inspires Home Front Resolve
A wartime verse urges sacrifices at home with restraint in eating and dress to strengthen the armed forces overseas. The speaker defends temperance in consumption as a duty to support the soldiers sent abroad.
Fashions Describe Winter Hats and Outfits From 1930s Style
Skirts drape near the bottom forming lines around the feet. Mink velvet and paradise feathers appear in winter hats. Sports hats become sophisticated with large brims held by ornaments. A short fat umbrella with a loop is stylish. A rose coral bead chain adds color to gray costumes. Women's aviation uniforms are one piece with helmet shoes.
Jiffy-Jell advertised as ready-sweetened gelatine dessert
The ad promotes Jiffy-Jell as ready sweetened gelatine that preserves fruit juice flavors in bottled form. It claims high quality Waukesha gelatine, no added sugar, long shelf life, and versatility for salads pies and desserts, urging shoppers to ask for Jiffy-Jell.
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Waukesha
Russian Salad Dressing Mix For Mayonnaise
Combine two hard boiled eggs chopped finely with two to four tablespoons tomato catsup one tablespoon chopped parsley and one teaspoon finely chopped white onion or shallot. Fold into one cup mayonnaise and serve.
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Marvatov
Heston Post
CAT Story Edito the Fost
Ananday Post
Francis H. Rowley
8S. P
H. C. Merwin
Ar As
Mel Landburgh Wilson
Macmillan Company
Ew York
Dai
Sewing Circle
Maine
Bell
Grocers
L. Frances Estes
Highland Street
Brockton
New England
Sunday Post
Carmen’s Union
Pinkham & Smith G
Prescription Opticians
Vane Acculict
van Adele Hin
Ease
Teae
Boylston St
Bromfield St
Benztown Bard
Southern Prose Syndicate
Mazda
Hoover
Mazola
Ahern & Cahoon
State St
Corn Products Refining Co
Battery Place
New York
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