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22954
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In the late 1880s a belled buzzard was among those that roosted on the courthouse and at Buzzards Roost. In 1889 there was a State Law prohibiting the eating of Bull Robins. W. R. Whichard and B. A. Carraway killed large turkey’s. T. J. Stancill and Seth Tyson killed large eagles. Edward Dudley and W. R. Whichard killed large snakes. A. J. Griffin and Moses Heilbroner had songbirds. Heilbroner’s could whistle the “Dilberry March.” Other stories relate various madcap animal adventures
Record #:
35038
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The article has a preamble that the author had included with her story when she sent it to the editor, who liked it so much he decided to include it. The title of the article alludes to a turtle who wanted to learn to fly.
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35096
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Two short stories: “The Mule and the Circus Rider,” and “A Man of Honor.” The first story is about the bond a man had with his mule, and the second is a story that preludes the song “Pretty Saro.” Includes cover art.
Record #:
36890
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Drawn from the oral culture of the southern mountains, a catalogue of folklore creatures with a description and some illustrations comprises most of this article.