Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 235, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1912 — Proud of Pet Swan. [ARTICLE]

Proud of Pet Swan.

Captain Peacocke, of Los Angeles, whose name might indicate a sympathy with the feathered race, has a pet goose ot the handsome variety known as “Russian swan.” The bird flew upon his land three years ago,, and has become domesticated to such an extent that he follows the captain like a dog and searches in his pockets for popcorn or crackers. When the pockets are empty the “swan” looks disconsolate, like a dog who has received a harsh word when he expected a pleasant one.