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November 6, 1927
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
At the Al G. Barnes Circus in Douglas on Nov. 15, elephant Ruth mows the grass at the entrance, highlighting elephants' willing assistance in daily chores like carrying trunks and feeding other animals.
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ALONG CAME RUTH
With a lawnmower and cut the grass in front of the entrance of Al G. Barnes Circus, which exhibits afternoon and night, Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Douglas.
Since the elimination of the parade with the larger circuses, the elephants have plenty of time to assist in doing the chores - such as carrying in the trunks to the dressing rooms, mowing the grass, distributing the feed around to the other animals, and rolling in the huge tubs upon which they later perform. Elephants are willing workers, and once they become accustomed to the task, they go about it daily cheerfully.
With a lawnmower and cut the grass in front of the entrance of Al G. Barnes Circus, which exhibits afternoon and night, Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Douglas.
Since the elimination of the parade with the larger circuses, the elephants have plenty of time to assist in doing the chores - such as carrying in the trunks to the dressing rooms, mowing the grass, distributing the feed around to the other animals, and rolling in the huge tubs upon which they later perform. Elephants are willing workers, and once they become accustomed to the task, they go about it daily cheerfully.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Elephant Chores
Circus Animals
Ruth The Elephant
What entities or persons were involved?
Ruth
Where did it happen?
Douglas
Story Details
Key Persons
Ruth
Location
Douglas
Event Date
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Story Details
Elephant Ruth mows the grass in front of the Al G. Barnes Circus entrance, and elephants assist with chores like carrying trunks, distributing feed, and rolling tubs.