Polly Pigtails #7
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis August 1946 issue of Polly Pigtails magazine features the story "Storm to Starboard" by Virginia Merritt, in which a girl named Susy Latham must overcome her fear of rivers and boats by taking the helm of a sailboat called the Myra during a river voyage. The issue also announces the launch of a national Polly Pigtails Club with headquarters in New York City, inviting readers to join local chapters and participate in organized activities, crafts, games, and club trips. Additionally, the magazine contains a comic featuring a dog named Taps who learns obedience after a man in uniform teaches the family's children to train him with commands like "play dead."
Elizabeth Blackwell fought to become a doctor in the 1840s, facing repeated rejection and scorn for her ambition. When she finally gained admission to medical school, she endured isolation and ridicule from classmates and faculty alike. Her determination and skill eventually earned her the respect of her peers and patients, paving the way for future women in medicine.
Taps, a dog who served in the military, returns home after two years to reunite with his former owner, Pat, and her young son, Dick. Though he’s eager to be welcomed back, he struggles to understand why Pat seems distant and hesitant, even as he tries to follow commands and behave as he did before the war.
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