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29. THE THREE-LEGGED PIG OF DUMPTON

In March 1904, the announced a curious freak of animal nature: a three-legged pig belonging to Mr George Saunders, of No. 11 Meadow Street, Landport. One of a litter purchased at Farlington, the pig was normal in every respect, except that its left hind leg

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