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September 19, 1949
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
At Little Rock Zoo, an estimated 12,000 people and an elephant celebrated Ruth the elephant's 36th birthday with a massive 8x7-foot, 800-pound cake. Ruth performed circus tricks after a special grooming.
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Ruth, 36, Given Birthday Party: 12,000 Attend
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 19-(A.P.)-An elephant and an estimated 12,000 persons went Sunday to the Little Rock Zoo to give Ruth, the elephant, a birthday party.
Ruth was permitted to go off her strict diet to taste the first piece of cake eight by seven feet square, five feet tall and weighing about 800 pounds. Then youngsters and adults alike filed by for their pieces.
Ruth-who had been given a special bath, pedicure (polish toe-nails) and singe for the occasion-provided the entertainment. She went through a routine of tricks she learned in a circus years ago.
Ruth is 36 years old.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 19-(A.P.)-An elephant and an estimated 12,000 persons went Sunday to the Little Rock Zoo to give Ruth, the elephant, a birthday party.
Ruth was permitted to go off her strict diet to taste the first piece of cake eight by seven feet square, five feet tall and weighing about 800 pounds. Then youngsters and adults alike filed by for their pieces.
Ruth-who had been given a special bath, pedicure (polish toe-nails) and singe for the occasion-provided the entertainment. She went through a routine of tricks she learned in a circus years ago.
Ruth is 36 years old.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Elephant Birthday
Zoo Party
Ruth Elephant
Circus Tricks
Little Rock Zoo
What entities or persons were involved?
Ruth
Where did it happen?
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, Ark.
Story Details
Key Persons
Ruth
Location
Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, Ark.
Event Date
Sunday, September 19
Story Details
Ruth the elephant received a birthday party at the zoo attended by 12,000 people, featuring a large cake she tasted first, followed by her performing circus tricks after special grooming.