Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 April 1891 — A Spectacled Horse. [ARTICLE]

A Spectacled Horse.

The discoveries and triumphs of science are being passed along from man to animal with true nineteenth century humanity. Surgical operations for broken bones, drugs for indispositions, dental exploits—all are employed for the benefit of our domestic animals, and now a writer in an English publication, hoy, he assisted his horse’s near-sightedness: He had his eyes examined by an ocuVst, who certified that the horse had a No. 7 eye and required concave glasses. These were obtained and fitted on the horse’s head. At first the horse was a little surprised, but soon showed signs of the keenest pleasure, and he now stands all the morning looking over the half door of his stable, with his spectacles on, gazing around him with an air of sedate enjoyment. When driven his manner is altogether changed from his former timidity, but if pastured without his spectacles on, he hangs about the gate, whlnuying in a minor key; if the spectacles are replaced, he kicks up"-his heels and ream nets about with delight.