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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
4
An American freighter reported a near miss after a torpedo from a Teutonic submarine passed beneath its keel while the ship was two days from Genoa, riding high in ballast, with the other side of the vessel spared as the weapon sped away.
A civic campaign urges buying Liberty Bonds as a direct way to support the war effort and symbolize a clear patriotic conscience. The appeal links personal financial action with national duty and moral resolve.
Hop kins & Allen Arms Company's plant, strained by a Belgian rifle contract, was sold to the Belgian government for at least $65,000. Purchasers assume about $4,000,000 in incumbrances, with future turnover to Marlin & Rockwell Arms to expand and fulfill government work. The plant employs about 1,200.
Readers invited to submit Cat Stories to the Post starting November 1 under the same terms and judges as Dog Stories. Entries may be sent in advance addressed Editor Cat Stories the Post.
The Century Dictionary notes retrievers are trained to seek and bring game to hand. It cites two main varieties the Flat or Smooth and the Curly both typically black, with occasional white or over-colored examples. The breed merges Newfoundland and Setter or Spaniel and Terrier lineages and is described as strong and intelligent.
A brown spaniel named Spud proved a devoted family friend by guarding and helping wash the kittens and mother cat. Spud stood watch with nose at the box edge and eagerly joined the bathing, learning the routine alongside the feline matriarch.
Mrs. Frank E. Burnham of 100 Main Street Nashua New Hampshire recalls guarding her yard with Spud a dog on lookout. A lively exchange with dogs kept other canines away during those moments ensuring peace for mother and family.
John B Kraft of Upper Montclair New Jersey owns a dog named Butts who has learned to rub his tail in chalk and follow guiding strings to outline a tennis court with perfect boundaries. Kraft notes the dog’s surprising proficiency and his own role is reduced to placing the strings. Helen Feldman Dorchester addresses the tale.
Gruff, a large collie, avoided children and had to be chained for safety due to his unfamiliarity with kids.
Mrs. Merrill of 195 Boston avenue Medford Hillside sent in Rex’s photo and tells of her brindle bulldog kingly dog who guarded the home and once chased four woodchucks to the kitchen door. He killed three before help arrived, proving a brave protector.
A dog named Gruff, allowed to roam, befriends three chicks perched on his dinner plate. He protects them like a shepherd until he accidentally kills one while saving it from a ditch. Devastated, Gruff hides away when hearing the question about the chicken, sharing a quiet sorrow with his mistress. Nellie Higgins Newton Centre.
A sand colored dog named Carlo befriends a village minister across from the church in Connecticut. On the minister’s farewell Sunday Carlo unexpectedly follows his master into the church and occupies a pew for the whole service. After that day he is never seen entering the church again.
Grace De Champ of 18 Birch Street Everett recounts how her dog Jeff told a lie to blame the cat for a kitchen mess. The dog barked upstairs after the mischief and dragged the blame to the sleeping cat, exposing his ruse.
A Boston reader recalls Toby a Skye terrier owned by Peggy a little girl on her birthday He wore a nightgown and cap yet stayed up for adults later he would attend late guests and urge goodbyes with a broad yawns Dororthy Arnold 924 Dorchester Street South Boston urges support for Liberty Loan via service flag and fund drive.
A basement fire in the six story brick building at 24 Canal Street North End tested the fire department. Discovered by Mary E Powers of Stout Scanlan Co the blaze spread to the first floor and rear at 27 Merrimack Street. The Structure is owned by the George W Phillips estate and furniture losses are estimated at no less than 5000 dollars.
Felix Santospirito nine of 228 Everett street East Boston and Salvatore Biancho ten of 1 Hotten street East Boston arraigned in juvenile court. Biancho found guilty and given six month suspended sentence at Suffolk School for Boys. Santospirito case continued until Wednesday.
Slogan appeals to citizens to support the war by purchasing Liberty Bonds now. The message frames bond purchases as essential to funding victory and contributing to the nation’s military strength.
Advertisement touts Orrine as a home treatment for drink habit with a money back guarantee if no benefit. It promotes two forms, a powder and a pill, priced at one dollar per box and offers a free booklet. Sold through Liggett's Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in Washington, D C.
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