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Domestic News
May 28, 1903
Bennington Banner And Reformer
Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A 10-year-old heifer owned by E. G. and A. W. Norton of Vergennes gave birth to a dog-like monstrosity on their New Haven farm. The calf, born dead, resembles a year-old bulldog with hooves and calf skin; plans to preserve and mount it.
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A 10-year old heifer, owned by E. G. and A. W. Norton of Vergennes recently gave birth on their farm in New Haven to a monstrosity. It is about as large as a year-old bull dog and the head, tail and body closely resemble those of that animal. The legs are short like those of a dog, but instead of claws this freak of nature is provided with hoofs. The body is perfectly formed and the skin, which is covered with hair of a dark brown color, is like that of a calf. It was born dead but measures have been taken to preserve it and the Messrs. Norton are thinking of having it mounted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Heifer Birth
Monstrosity
Vergennes
New Haven
Norton Farm
Freak Of Nature
What entities or persons were involved?
E. G. Norton
A. W. Norton
Where did it happen?
New Haven
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Haven
Event Date
Recently
Key Persons
E. G. Norton
A. W. Norton
Outcome
born dead; measures taken to preserve it, considering mounting.
Event Details
A 10-year-old heifer gave birth to a monstrosity resembling a year-old bulldog in size, head, tail, and body, with short dog-like legs but hooves, perfectly formed body, and dark brown hairy skin like a calf.