Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 253, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1917 — A Friend in Need. [ARTICLE]

A Friend in Need.

One day, at an Irish seaport, a terrible fight was taken place on the pier between a Newfoundland dog and a mastiff, when suddenly both fell into the sea below. The Newfoundland, of course, did not mind this mishap and at once swam to the shore without any difficulty. As soon as he landed, he looked around and saw the mastiff, who could not swim, being quickly carried out to sea. The noble dog, instead of rejoicing over his enemy’s misfortune, plunged into the water, took the drowning creature by the collar, and keeping his head above water, i towed him safely to shore. After this I the dogs were known to be the best of friends and never to quarrel again, i—Our Dumb Animals.