Boston Post Dog Story Contest Seeks Dog Tales
The Boston Post invites entries for a Dog Story contest with three prizes including a Double Gold Eagle and a Gold Eagle plus $5 in Gold. Stories must be under 200 words, on one side of paper, signed with real name and address, and received by Oct 25. Judges include Dr. Francis H. Rowley and H C Merwin. Publication starts Oct 31 with a new Good Cat Stories series beginning Nov 1.
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Description of Toy Dogs and a Large Saint Bernard Pup
The article contrasts toy dogs seen as light enough for a lady to lift with the King Charles spaniel noted for a small skull and feathered ears. It also mentions a St Bernard puppy named Beauty, who was four weeks old and very ill, staying in bed for nine months while kept clean at the foot of the bed.
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Beauty
St. Bernard
Little Girl Trains Pony to Plow and Haul Potatoes
After recovery, a daughter receives a cart and harness to train the family pony as a tiller. The garden grows, the pony hoes and plows, and later hauls potatoes to the cellar. HAROLD WALKER 51 Lawrence street Danvers.
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Papa
Harold Walker
Lawrence Street
Danvers
Juliet the baseball game dog acts as guardian of a boy’s gear
Juliet the black dog attended every game as squire for a 12 year old’s equipment. She guarded his bat and glove after each game and insisted on carrying them home, dragging the oversized bat along the field. She was struck while crossing the field during a game.
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Juliet
Squire
Kidney Trouble Warning for Americans Big Eaters
The piece warns Americans that rich foods lead to kidney trouble and urges using Jad Salts to flush kidneys. It explains uric acid buildup, symptoms like back pain and cloudy urine, and promotes four ounces daily mixed in water as a safe, inexpensive remedy from pharmacists.
Local canines and a brave guard dog tale from Dorchester
A Boston terrier named Bruce, living with G. H. Hotchkiss at 49 Mather Street Dorchester, is praised for protecting a plant at night. When two robbers forced a rear door, Bruce fought them with courage, allowing the safe’s contents to remain intact. The owner L. M. Brown testifies to Bruce’s loyalty and vigilance.
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Bruce
L. M. Brown
Emmerson Street
Haverhill
Tail of the Yard Story With Juliet the Dog
Alberta Mundrucu recalls a boy using her lawn as a shortcut and his dog Juliet. After she chastised him, Juliet obeyed and never passed through the yard again, choosing to go around by the street instead.
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Juliet
Alberta Mundrucu
Centre Street
Roslindale
Odd Playfellow Touser and the Rabbit Bunnie
A white haired pink eyed rabbit companions a dog named Touser who defends Bunnie from threats and learns tricks. When Bunnie is killed by a neighbor’s dog Touser becomes despondent and is later euthanized after doctors diagnose rabies. Mrs. W. M. Brown Arlington Heights notes the tale.
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Bunnie
Rabbies
W. M. Brown
Arlington Heights
Bruce the dog joins firm as junior partner
The firm reveals Bruce the dog has been made junior partner and his name and picture placed on stationery after an incident showing loyalty in the absence of the partners. The whimsical notice notes the dog’s formal acknowledgment amid efforts to find a reliable watchman.
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Bruce
Local Dog Performs Work Riding Kentucky Stallions
Jerry the red collie helps James B. Haggins train 24 stallions at Elmendorf stud Kentucky. The dog chases and nips Watercress to urge a faster gait, enabling fifteen minutes of work each direction, saving the labor of several riders. ADA H. Pakulski, 166 Rossetter Street, Dorchester.
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Jerry
James B. Haggins
Elmendorf Stud
Kentucky
Watercress
Ada H. Pakulski
Rosseter Street
Dorchester
Strike at Watertown Arsenal Fails as Most Workers Return
Union leaders threatened a complete walkout at the Watertown arsenal but only about 250 workers stayed away. Colonel Tracy C. Dickson said over 50 percent of unionists in construction returned to work, with most others to follow soon. He added the move was more than pay or hours, aiming to deny General Pershing a force.
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Watertown Arsenal
Tracy C. Dickson
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General Pershing
General Hodges Delays Reception During Devens Visit
Major General Harry F. Hodges commander of Camp Devens missed a reception arranged by Captain Rush at the Charlestown Navy Yard yesterday. Marines and a Harvard Radio Station band stood ready but were dismissed after an hour. Hodges then arrived by auto and met Captain Rush for about ten minutes before visiting Lieutenant Colonel Hall, who was unavailable.
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Harry F. Hodges
Camp Devens
Rush
Charlestown Navy Yard
Marine Guard
Harvard
Hodges
Hall
Insure America Buy a Liberty Bond
A wartime call urges citizens to support Liberty bonds to fund defense while contrasting peacetime insurance as a protection for homes. It frames financial support as a duty to protect national security and American lives in war.
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America
Men All Look for Religion Lecture Explains Catholic Faith
The Rev. Father Paulinus C P delivered his third lecture at Blessed Gabriel Monastery Brighton addressing non Catholics. He argued widespread indifference stems from unclear understanding of true religion and outlined Catholic beliefs as Christ's religion.
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Blessed Gabriel
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Paulinus
Monastery Lectures Continue With Inquiry Class
Lectures run nightly through Sunday with Rev Father George guiding a special inquiry class after the week’s talks. Father Paulinus probes why modern life seeks truth yet clings to doubt, asserting Christ’s church rests on Peter and the rock, the Roman Catholic Church.
No Day Cars Run on Washington Street During Paving
No cars will operate on Washington street between Essex and Summer streets from 8 a.m. to midnight during repaving work. All Washington and Tremont street cars from southern points will be diverted to Essex street. The change applies on Sundays and holidays. night car service remains unchanged.
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Washington Street
Essex
Summer Streets
Washington and Tremont Street
Essex Street
Anarchist boast leads to draft registry arraignment
David Tedesco aged 22 of Hyde Park was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Hayes for failing to register under the draft act. He proclaimed himself an anarchist in a Hyde Park barber shop after his arrest by Deputy Marshal Tighe. He pleaded not guilty and demanded higher bail. A paper with clay oven and furnace drawings was found on him and reported to Harry Barker of the New England secret service bureau.
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David Tedesco
Hyde Park Avenue
Hyde Park
United States
Hayes
Tighe
Harry Barker
New England Secret Service Bureau
47 Workshop Keeps Drama Alive At Harvard
The Harvard drama group 47 Workshop led by Professor George P. Baker will continue its work this year while other colleges withdraw due to the war. The article urges civilians to support Liberty Bonds as a wartime morale appeal.
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47 Workshop
Harvard
George P. Baker
Baker
Courts Not Touched by Initiative Adopts Constitutional Amendment
The constitutional convention approved an amendment barring initiative petitions from altering the judiciary. The measure, backed by labor delegates, passed 142 to 111, proposed by Mr. Cummings of Fall River. It bars laws or constitutional changes on judges tenure compensation removal or recall from initiative.
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Walsh
Cummings
Fall River
Swig
Taunton
Baker opposes creating field marshal rank for Pershing
Secretary Baker stated he is not inclined to propose a field marshal rank for General Pershing as commander in chief of the American expeditionary forces. He favors preserving the service tradition that the highest rank is general, and noted lieutenant generals would likely command field armies if multiple are formed.
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Washington
Pershing
Baker
British Munitions Ministry Group Plans New York Visit
Four members of the British ministry of munitions will visit New York on November 8 to confer with employers labor leaders workers and economists on wartime industrial conditions. Sir Stephenson Kent H W Garrod G H Baillie and Captain Cyril Asquith comprise the party. They will be received by the Mayor's Committee on National Defence.
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New York
Ministry of Munitions
New
Washington
Stephenson Kent
H. W. Garrod
G. H. Baillie
Cyril Asquith
National Defence
Liberty Day Proclamation Prompts Public Action
A civic notice invites residents to celebrate Liberty Day with a public ceremony and pledge. Officials urge community participation, bond funding discussions, and a collective will toward shared freedoms.
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Peter
Hell
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
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White House
Ladies’ Home Journal
Philadelphia
Penna
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