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11989
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Jim Exum started his dog remedy business in Snow Hill as a hobby in the 1930s and 1940s. The hobby grew into a million-dollar-a-year business, known as Happy Jack, Inc. Mange medicine, flea and tick powder, and worm capsules are only a few of the formulas developed and marked by the company. Happy Jack products are sold in all fifty states and in foreign countries.
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26501
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A canine virus isolated in 1978 continues to pose serious threat to the health of dogs. Parvo is a growing epidemic nationwide, and can cause death if not treated immediately.
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35949
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“Atomic” alluded to his survival of the Baker day bomb set off on Bikini Island. Geiger was inspired by the discovery that he’d not been contaminated by radiation. As for sweet, that could refer to the disposition he displayed during his six month Marine stint and radiation- free status. More information about his military history could be viewed in the attached United Press article.
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35460
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When a man went in a barbershop for a haircut, the other patrons started telling exaggerated stories about how great some of their dogs were.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 19 Issue 3, May 1971,
p109-115
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Record #:
35366
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The story about how a very smart hunting dog went looking for a large raccoon, and the owner followed him until he was very lost, and ended up living in a cave with an American Indian woman for two years, before finding his way home and getting sent to fight in World War 2.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 18 Issue 2, May 1970,
p80-83
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Record #:
16504
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As with all branches of medicine, animal as well as human, the modern treatment of dogs is the result of a gradual groping through the years, from the superstitious, the fantastic, and absurd, and finally to the scientific. Although veterinary medicine dates back more than 4000 years, it too was governed by those dogmas and superstitions which were the basis of all ancient practices. There are many remedies and treatments for the ailments of domestic animals, dogs in particular, which persist to the present day.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 7 Issue 2, Dec 1959,
p18-22
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38224
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Dogs have been a part of human history for thousands of years. The relationship between mankind and dog has been friend, helper, hunter, and more.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 1, January 1952,
p4-6
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38306
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Three different types of fox hunts involve the use of hounds, each with their own distinct style of hunting. They are the gallus hunters, popular in the south, the “hill-toppers,” and the northern hunters. There are also different types of American Fox Hounds, such as the Walker, Birdsong, and Trigg hound.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952,
p4-7
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38501
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Pointers and Setters are both popular sporting dogs, and briefly touches on registration, field trials, and training.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 3, March 1952,
p8-10, 23
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38504
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Types of Spaniels, including Cocker, Brittany, Sussex, Clumbers, and Springers each have a description and qualities and uses for hunting purposes.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 4, April 1952,
p4-7
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38527
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When it comes to retrieving downed game, it is no surprise that Retrievers are highly regarded. Large dogs with a mild temperament and an eagerness to please makes them perfect for sporting and for home.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 4, April 1952,
p4-7, 17
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Record #:
38528
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As a result of legislation set forth by the General Assembly in 1951, the office of County Dog Warden was implemented to control rabies and protect wildlife. This also aided farm economy with the elimination of stray, self-hunting dogs that threatened wildlife and farm animals.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 5, May 1952,
p8, 23
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Record #:
38533
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In the last installment in the series of popular sporting dogs, coon hounds, plott hounds, rabbit hounds are described in relation to hunting.
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38753
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Dogs, especially when used for hunting, will perform better when they are properly fed and exercised.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 9, September 1952,
p8-9
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Record #:
38762
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Nutrition and diet is very important for any household pet, and so is the prevention or eradication of internal parasites. In dogs, these include parasites such as heartworm and tapeworm. The most common types of parasites found in the South are briefly summarized.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 10, October 1952,
p14-15
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