Boston Post offers prizes for Best Three Dog Stories
The Boston Post invites contributors to submit original dog stories of up to 200 words for publication. Prizes include a Double Gold Eagle, a Single Gold Eagle, and 85 in Gold. Each story must bear the contributor's real name and address and be signed.
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The Collie Breed and a Candy Theft Lesson
The article outlines the collie as a sheep dog from Scotland with a wolf ancestry, ear tip, thick tail, strong limbs, and dewclaws, noting its herding prowess and varying forms. A dog named Tootsie steals candy, gets scolded, learns a lesson, and never steals again. Alfred Havens in Westerly, Rhode Island is listed.
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Maggie the Wanderer Pup Follows Mistress Across States
A dog named Maggie travels from Canada to Rockland Maine in the care of five baggage masters and becomes a loyal family member. She sits for prayers, fetches slippers, and carries the Boston Post across tracks to her mistress, proving remarkably intelligent and devoted.
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Tootsie the Six-Year-Old Pet Paralyzed by Tremors
Tootsie a small black and tan pet aged six suffered a paralysis attack causing severe trembling. Her owner pampered her with candy weekly and she grew to love sweets, often left at home on the sofa. One day a candy box toppled and the gum drops rolled away after the box spilled.
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Our Good Dog Jumbo the Clever Guard and Escort
A family recalls Jumbo a now grown dog who joined at ten weeks old and grew large. He walked his sister’s visits home and returned to guard his home. He hunted with Nig when invited and once faced two savage dogs in a close encounter. Unfortunately Jumbo was gravely injured and could barely recover.
Missing Dog Jumbo Remembered by Malden Resident
A Malden reader recalls her dog Jumbo who died after a home incident two hours earlier expressing sorrow and affection for the pet. The letter from Miss Eleanor Connell of 106 Ashland Street emphasizes the dog's noble traits.
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Eleanor Connell
Ashland Street
Malden
Ponto the dog forgives and follows his master's grave
A family tale recalls Ponto the dog who bit a visitor and escaped death by river drowning. The master, against his will, killed the dog but Ponto swam ashore and earned a pardon, living long and grieving at the graveside alongside the funeral procession. Eleanor Connell asserts truth of the story.
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Ashland Street
Malden
Forget me not gift from neglected dog tale
A man fed his dog daily after dinner but forgot him when a guest arrived. In the garden the dog scratched up a forget-me-not flower and laid it at his master's feet, a poignant gesture of longing. Authored by Elizabeth R. Kirkman from Saylesville, R I.
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Elizabeth R. Kirkman
Saylesville, R. L
Malden Spaniel Undergoes Successful Leg Surgery
A handsome spaniel in Malden Massachusetts suffered a serious leg fracture and was treated by a surgeon who succeeded in repair. The owner carried the dog to the specialist for medical care and recovery is expected.
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Grateful Spaniel Returns After Painful Leg Operation
A spaniel endured a painful operation and dressing without stirring at a Saylesville Rhode Island clinic. Two years later the dog revisited the doctor with a friend a black and tan dog bearing a French nail through its right paw. The doctor removed the nail and both dogs left happily.
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Elizabeth R. Kirkman
Saylesville, R. I
Jealous Dog Buries Missing Doll After Head Breaks
A dog named Teddy digs in the garden and buries a doll May had dropped. Believing the doll worthless with no head, the jealous dog encases the doll as if dead. Narration by Miss Clara Ricker of Brockton.
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Clara Ricker
Centre Street
Brockton
Prince the Scotch Terrier and the learned ratting lesson
A Dorchester Bay neighbor’s big dog showed ratting skill by delivering four dead wharf rats to the driveway. The next day Prince, a Scotch terrier, killed four chickens and lined them up on the driveway, wagging for rewards, then learned that good things aren’t earned in fours and was punished with a beating and no supper.
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Prince Avoided Chicken After Incident at Home
Ruth F Allen reports her pet Prince refused chicken after an incident at 138 Myrtie Street in Waltham. He would pick out any chicken from his food, showing lasting aversion.
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Myrtie Street
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Mikey the Courageous King Charles Spaniel remembered in Chelsea
A family remembers Mikey a plain yellow Irish terrier named after a King Charles spaniel. He guarded a baby carriage at a store, wagged with delight when the children dressed, and brought joy to the family for over a decade. Mrs. H. S. Farrell signs the memory from 66a Sagamore Avenue Chelsea.
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H. S. Farrell
Sagamore Avenue
Chelsea
Loyal Boston terrier Mike and a tale of survival
Mike the Boston terrier learned tricks and even fetched the morning Post for his owner. He guarded a candy test on his nose and followed the mailman, but a banquet of candy led to his death. A second tale recounts Hezekiah Mason shipwreck survivors on a Pacific island aided by a Newfoundland dog who saved a sailor and found friendship with the rescuers. Written by A Lawrence Baker.
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Morning Post
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California
A. Lawrence Baker
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Regulations Tighten Gold and Currency Exports
Washington September 25.Regulations by the Federal Reserve Board limit export of gold silver and currency to the maximum degree and only permit exports when unavoidable to settle trade balances.
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Gold Export Policy Ties to Imports and Public Interest
The board stated a general rule that gold exports require evidence of paying for merchandise imported for domestic consumption. Authorization will be granted only if the export is compatible with public interests. Individuals may take up to $200 in gold per adult, with $5,000 more in currency and $200 in silver or silver certificates allowed without a license.
Prescott Dead Former Prescott & Co Member H. W. Prescott
Henry Willis Prescott, formerly with the firm Prescott & Co., is reported dead. The notice confirms his former association and obituary context.
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Henry Willis Prescott
Prescott & Co
Death of prominent Elk at Hyde Park
Boston man died yesterday at his home 181 Balke Street Hyde Park a former commercial traveller and longtime Elk. Funeral service will be held Thursday at his home and burial will be at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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War Tax Deadlock Persists as Conferees Adjourn
Washington reports conferes on the war tax bill failed again to break the deadlock over excess profits taxation. Some progress on compromise talks occurred before adjournment, but returning the measure to the Senate and House before week’s end seems unlikely.
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