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Skunk as a Household Pet Gains Favor in Ohio Tale
A Mary and her mother scene leads to Mephitis the skunk becoming the center of a feature on the sachet kitten. Charles B Cory and Dr Clinton Hart Merriam describe skunks as meek, helpful to farms, and potential pets. They note scent glands removal, temperament, and the animal’s value against pests, while recounting Meph’s antics and the idea of skunks in polite society.
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Mary
Mother
Mephitis
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B. Cory
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Chicago
Brest
Clinton Hart Merriam