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March 6, 1902
The Daily Journal
Salem, Marion County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Salem fire department replaces homesick bay mare, which refused food for two weeks, with a new gray mare that's quickly adapting and eating well.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT HORSE HOMESICK
The Animal Refused all Food Two Weeks.
The city of Salem has had considerable difficulty of late in equipping its fire department with serviceable horses. The handsome bay mare weighing 1450 pounds, that was recently purchased from Mr. Lee, of Turner precinct, proved unsuitable for the work and has been disposed of. The animal cost $150 and was on Saturday exchanged for a 6 year old gray mare that was formerly the property of Mr. McCarty, of Turner.
The new horse, which matches in color its mate on the fire engine team, is somewhat lighter, weighing but 1200 pounds but an increase in weight is expected. The bay mare, during its two weeks' service in the city's fire department refused to eat any food whatever and was evidently quite homesick. Its gradual falling off physically necessitated a substitution. The new horse is proving a splendid addition to the department having quite completely mastered the drill already. Councilman Riggs says the substitute has an appetite equal to that of a threshing machine which indicates that the new arrival is at least possessed of good digestive organs. The members of the council are quite pleased with the last addition which quite completely equips the department with motive power.
The Animal Refused all Food Two Weeks.
The city of Salem has had considerable difficulty of late in equipping its fire department with serviceable horses. The handsome bay mare weighing 1450 pounds, that was recently purchased from Mr. Lee, of Turner precinct, proved unsuitable for the work and has been disposed of. The animal cost $150 and was on Saturday exchanged for a 6 year old gray mare that was formerly the property of Mr. McCarty, of Turner.
The new horse, which matches in color its mate on the fire engine team, is somewhat lighter, weighing but 1200 pounds but an increase in weight is expected. The bay mare, during its two weeks' service in the city's fire department refused to eat any food whatever and was evidently quite homesick. Its gradual falling off physically necessitated a substitution. The new horse is proving a splendid addition to the department having quite completely mastered the drill already. Councilman Riggs says the substitute has an appetite equal to that of a threshing machine which indicates that the new arrival is at least possessed of good digestive organs. The members of the council are quite pleased with the last addition which quite completely equips the department with motive power.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Homesick Horse
Fire Department
Bay Mare
Gray Mare
Horse Exchange
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Lee
Mr. Mccarty
Councilman Riggs
Where did it happen?
Salem
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Lee
Mr. Mccarty
Councilman Riggs
Location
Salem
Story Details
The city of Salem's fire department purchased a bay mare that refused all food for two weeks due to homesickness, leading to its exchange for a gray mare that is adapting well and has a strong appetite.