Boston Post seeks dog stories with cash prizes
The Boston Post invites readers to submit three dog stories up to 200 words each printed daily and on Sundays. Prizes include a Double Gold Eagle worth 20 dollars and four Gold Eagles each worth 10 dollars, plus 85 in Gold. Submissions must be original or not, signed with real name and address, and the Post reserves publishing rights.
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Dog Story
Faithful Scotty Dog Dude Brings Joy and Heartache
Miss Evelyn C. Phipps recalls Dude a beloved Scotch collie who cared for his boy Louis and stayed loyal after family trips leaving him with neighbors. After years of affection the dog lay in a barn stupor and died at Louis's feet, leaving the boy with a broken heart and a guiding star in the sky. Box 149 Hopkinton.
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Louis
Slx
Wwe
Evelyn C. Phipps
Hopkinton
Prince the Scotch Collie Guards Old Glory in Barred Fight
Miss Vivien K Marion of Barre Vermont recalls her Scotch collie Prince who protected the American flag during a spring encounter. Prince chased off a larger neighbor’s dog, earning praise from an old Scotsman who declared him truly American and among the best blue ribbon dogs in the USA.
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Prince
Airehale
Vivien K. Marrion
Franklin Street
Barre, Vt
Molly's Don Protects Children From Driverless Milk Wagon
Esther Barrows reports a fearless Irish setter named Don guarding Molly and her baby sister from a driverless milk wagon on Oak Street Plymouth. The dog leapt at a charging horse, kept the children safe, then returned to his post beside the baby as Mrs Murphy hurried to help.
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Don
Mrs. Murphy
Esther Barrows
Oak Street
Plymouth
The Mutual Rescue Between Two Rival Dogs on a Bridge
In Cambridge reader M Fielder recalls Bruce the mastiff and Andy the Newfoundland who fought over a bone on a bridge. As Bruce struggled in water, Andy, home in the sea like a seal, swam back to aid his enemy and towed him to safety.
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Bruce
Andy
M. Fielder
Tufts Street
Cambridge
A Dog Delivers Groceries and Change in a Basket
A collie named Phoebe accompanies a shopper to the grocer and, after receiving a money envelope and written list, returns with the requested items and the change. The dog's success earns her praise and sparks repeat errands.
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Phebe
Melrose girl in shop cat tale ends with kittens
Mrs. Nellie Davis recalls a shop incident where a girl failed to bring back goods as the store cat protected its newborn kittens. The girl, shy and humiliated, believed the kittens were in danger and the cat attacked the dog. The tale ends with the address of the witness.
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Phebe
Nellie Davis
West Foster Street
Melrose
Dan and Daniel the Dog Chums Sleep Side by Side
A Portsmouth, New Hampshire family recalls a long friendship between Dan a man and his dog Daniel. After a girl befriended Dan he visited with his dog Daniel who slept on the rug then in the dog house. One night they were found sleeping side by side on the pavement with no signs of distress.
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Dan
Daniel
Chums
Clara A. Lynn
Winter Street
Portsmouth
N. H
Dr. True
Ida Gagnon
Manchester
Ani
Beacon Street
Valley Flower
H. C. of L
Dorchester
East
Boston
Wild Strawberries on Keel and Loyal Tige Save Brothers
Two brothers and their dog Tige sail to an island to pick berries then return with lilies. A capsize leaves them unable to swim, but Tige anchors on the upturned keel allowing them to climb aboard and reach shore. One boy credits Tige with saving their lives.
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Tige
Jennie M. Lynch
North Street
Randolph
The Rescue Dog Spot Saves His Owner At Sea
A chilly morning walk ends with a tidal wave at the graveyard of the Atlantic. The narrator nearly drowns before Spot the dog drags him to safety, earning praise as the best dog in the world. The tale is signed by Robert Taft Olmstead of Brewster.
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Atlantic
Spot
Robert Taft Olmstead
Brewster
Household Hints on Doughnuts Fat and Soaps
Practical tips from Anne E. Smith and Mrs. May Harvey on doughnut making preserving suet and fats for soap and laundry soap production. Instructions include using eggs with sugar for doughnuts, storing suet, using chicken fat as shortening, saving bacon and sausage fat, and a recipe to make hard soap with fat potash borax ammonia. Names, places, and addresses included.
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Anne E. Smith
Gardiner
May Harvey
South Park Street
Bagnor
Bridegroom's share limits wedding day expenses
The article states the bride's family covers all costs beyond the clergyman fee bride flowers and the carriage to the station. It includes travel attire tips for Eloise and etiquette notes on reserving seats and serving etiquette at luncheons.
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Eloise
M. W
Birthday Bio Briefs for John Marshall in Virginia
A birthday brief notes John Marshall born September 24 1755 in Fauquier County Virginia. The milestone marks the legendary jurist and future chief justice among early American legal figures.
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John Marshall
Fauquier Co
Virginia
Post Letter Box Inquiries On Dictionary And Cable Time
A reader asks about usage in the new Century dictionary noting "ain't" as a contraction of am not and questions whether the United States army and navy receive cable time while in for- mal service. The letter requests clarification from the editor.
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United States Army
United States Navy
United States Active Navy
Readers ask questions on service time and simple facts
Questions cover military service counting, 1913 act repeal, rose and rubber plant care, dining terms table d hot e and a la carte, the word quadruplets, navy commodore rank, Pilgrims second landing, and world population estimates. Answers reference timing for rose pruning and slips, and explain dining terms and ranks.
Formal visit and a satin gown described in detail
The narrator notes the Dudleys’ unpretentious arrival and Mrs. Dudley packing quickly in a warm coat. The gown is gray blue satin, a one piece with front and back belt, taupe embroidery, and pleated sides, with imitation pockets, finished edges, and matching collar and cuffs.
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Dudleys
Turkey and Bulgaria Reply to Pope Today
Vienna correspondent reports Turkey and Bulgaria will forward replies to the Pope. Turkey demands that its territory not be violated while Bulgaria insists frontiers be adjusted per nationality principles.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Copenhagen
Vienna
Berliner Tageblatt
Dear Sewing Circle Readers Fight Back At Personal Attacks
Readers of the Post Exchange letters on cosmetics marriage wages and independence. Women defend makeup and poise while urging honest partnership and domestic care, with notes on soldiers, happiness, and practical living.
Love Letters After Summer Flings
Advice column notes many girls write after summer romances as the man returns home. The columnist urges patience and explains many flings fade with vacation memories, leaving only a summer board and a lesson in wisdom and discretion.
Sweden on Verge of Ministerial Crisis
Advices indicate Sweden nears a government crisis due to elections Buenos Ayres telegram revelations and Germany’s failure to fully explain the Count von Luburg affair, sparking political tensions in Stockholm and abroad.
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London
Buenos Ayres
Germany
Count von Luxburg
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