In 1928, Elizabeth P. Ricker authored "Togo's Fireside Reflections," a book about a prize-winning sled dog from Alaska named Togo, who was a vital part of his handler Leonhard Seppala's sled team. The team and their lead dog, Togo, were crucial in delivering much-needed medicine to Nome, Alaska, during a 1925 diphtheria outbreak.

Starting in 1926, the Poland Spring Resort hosted dog-sled competitions in which Seppala's team participated. Seppala and the Rickers also established a kennel at Poland Spring to breed sled dogs.

Elizabeth Ricker documented Togo’s life and personality when she wrote and published a book, "Togo’s Fireside Reflections" in 1928, printed by the Lewiston Journal. Ricker dipped Togo’s paw in ink to “autograph” selected books.

Seppala left Togo in the care of Ricker, concerned the trip home to Alaska would be difficult for the elder dog. Seppala visited Togo annually on trips to New England for the sled dog races until Togo’s death in 1929.

The Portland Press Herald published this photograph and article on May 12, 1928.