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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1908

Page

4

Spanish Queen wins Stoll Stakes in straight heats at Lexington

The Stoll Stakes 2:19 class trotters highlighted the Kentucky Breeders Association track closing day in Lexington on October 19. Spanish Queen, debuting strong after the Transylvania win, took the race in straight heats with a 2:07 first heat and clear leads over Zomalia and others. Reelfoot and Miss Abdell also posted notable performances in pacing events, while Royal Penn claimed the 2:25 trot. The program included summaries of 2:09 class pacing and 2:14 class pacing with several horses posting fast times.

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Nova Scotia Bluenoses and the Myth of Blue Blood

This piece traces the origin of Nova Scotians being called bluenoses, noting debate over whether the term is flattering or mocking. It offers explanations tied to French exile, English settlement, and the cold climate that reddens then turns noses blue.

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Upcoming October and November social dances and events list

A long schedule of society dances, receptions, concerts, and whist events across Waterbury and nearby venues from Oct 23 to Nov 20. Highlights include Di Vito Orchestra at Cheshire, Active Turners, Merry Trio, Evermores reception, Big Seven Social Club, Algonquin club, Court Welch No 84 F of A, Nassau, St Anne's parish, Union City Fife Drum and Bugle corps, Waterbury Button Co. Ald association, K of C auxiliary, Silver Leaves masquerade, and Leah the Forsaken benefit performance for St Michael's church.

Washington Hill Athletice Club C. O. F. Hall Cheshire di Vito Orchestra Turn Hall Turners Waterbury Turn Verein Music Hall The Merry Trio Red Men's Hall Evermores Hamilton, Hall Big Seven Social Club Buckingham Hall Algonquin Club Good Will Hall Waterville Court Welch F. of A Hamilton Park Athletic Relub Scovill Street Waterbury Turn Verein Citizens’ Bank Odd Fellows Hall Gelotopolos Club Hamilton Hall Mill Plain Nassau Social Club St Anne's Church St Anne's Parish Union City Union City Fife Eagles’ Hall Waterbury Button Co Ald Association K. of C Ladies’ Auxiliary A. D

Wonders of the Sun and Sky Light the Ocean of Space

A popular science sketch explains the sun’s size and distance from Earth, noting how light travels eight to nine minutes between worlds. It lists detected elements such as hydrogen and iron and discusses sun spots and their possible causes. The piece contrasts daylight Earth views with planetary motion and even includes a humorous Japan cleaning anecdote.

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