Loyal dogs and human kindness across ages
A collage of tales begins with Greyfriars Bobby the Edinburgh terrier guarding his master’s grave for eleven years, aided by a generous Lord Provost. It wanders into other vignettes about justice to animals, horse care, and a plea for kindness in daily life, urging humane treatment and restraint from cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Edinburgh
Scotland
Baroness Burdett Coutts
Lady Coutts
Greyfriars
Bojal
Monty
Red Cross
Jim
Bill
Fabi
Audubon The Great Bird Artist From Louisiana To Fame
John James Audubon born in Louisiana grew to become a renowned naturalist and artist. He studied in France and learned to paint birds as they truly appear, traveling vast distances and overcoming poverty to publish monumental works praised in the United States France and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James Audubon
Louisiana
France
John James
Paing
David
Pennsylva
England
Audubon
Fragmented Rural Ledger From Arronaut Era Farmers Talk
Two farmers discuss sales and prices in a rough late stage conversation. Mentions pig selling, tote costs, lumber, and house work with varied sums. Names appear garbled, but the dialogue centers on everyday farm trades and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater Chirehs
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Geo. M. Beltzhoover
Shepherdstown
W. VA
Geo. M. Beltzhoover, Jr
Charles Town
Roy S. Proctor
Martinsburg, W. Va
Winchester
Phors-Y
S. M. Langford
Martinsburg
West VA
Carl Owens” Drug Store
Harrison Schle
General Insurance
Uoffice
Jefferson
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Grove Brothers
Hagerstown, Md
Manhattan
van Heusen” Collars
Montgomery-Potts Company Real Estate and Insurance
Young Orelard
Properti Shepherdstown
Sitingening
Saandoah Junction
Wo Ve
N— Umber
Miss Loud
M. C
Suman Keedysville, MD
W. H. Knodi
Guy Valure Duiewed
Clin Expe
Cure Separade
Tyne Peimdry
Ison
Atri
Tit
Arif
Weseim
Gery Alle Hogieter
Rom
Africa
Comante
Winstie
Toledig
Audubon and the Birds
Ne Valued Company
Virginia
W. Polace
Washington St
Chas. T. Engle & Bros
W, Va
P.O. Dunaway
Charlestown
W.la
IOI
New Spring
Muiney
Casur
Burhans
W. Washington Street
Hagerstown
Jordan & Wysong
Country Homes
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