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June 16, 1845
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Russell, Mass., a 4-year-old girl, daughter of John Bronson, vomited a living 2-inch toad from her stomach after months of distress mistaken for worms. The toad lived 12 hours and was preserved in spirits.
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LIVING TOAD IN A CHILD'S STOMACH.
On the 20th of May last, a little girl, 4 years and 9 months old, an only child of John Bronson, of Russell, in this County, vomited a living Toad. It measures from the mouth to the end of the body 2 inches. It lived about 12 hours, and is now preserved in spirits that it may be seen at any time, at the house of Mr. Bronson. The child for some months past has complained of distress in the stomach, and her parents have noticed a pale and sickly appearance; but her appetite being good, and the child usually cheerful, they were disposed to believe the occasional periods of indisposition were induced by worms.
The gentleman who gave us the above information lives within a few rods, saw the toad while living, has carefully taken its dimensions, and knows it to be true.
[Westfield, (Mass.) News Letter.
On the 20th of May last, a little girl, 4 years and 9 months old, an only child of John Bronson, of Russell, in this County, vomited a living Toad. It measures from the mouth to the end of the body 2 inches. It lived about 12 hours, and is now preserved in spirits that it may be seen at any time, at the house of Mr. Bronson. The child for some months past has complained of distress in the stomach, and her parents have noticed a pale and sickly appearance; but her appetite being good, and the child usually cheerful, they were disposed to believe the occasional periods of indisposition were induced by worms.
The gentleman who gave us the above information lives within a few rods, saw the toad while living, has carefully taken its dimensions, and knows it to be true.
[Westfield, (Mass.) News Letter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Living Toad
Child's Stomach
Vomited Toad
Medical Oddity
Russell Massachusetts
What entities or persons were involved?
John Bronson
Little Girl (Daughter Of John Bronson)
Where did it happen?
Russell, In This County [Westfield, Mass.]
Story Details
Key Persons
John Bronson
Little Girl (Daughter Of John Bronson)
Location
Russell, In This County [Westfield, Mass.]
Event Date
20th Of May Last
Story Details
A 4-year-old girl vomited a living 2-inch toad after months of stomach distress, initially thought to be worms; the toad lived 12 hours and was preserved.