Dogs of all nations. In prose and rhyme (1903) (14583571170)

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Title: Dogs of all nations. In prose and rhyme
Year: 1903 (1900s)
Authors: Miller, Conrad Jenness, 1842-
Subjects: Dogs Dogs
Publisher: New York, J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: The Library of Congress



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LV.CHINESE CANINE. The Chinese dog was happy when no stranger crossed his wall,But he had no thought of trouble when he asked some dogs to call,And was innocent of schemes, and of foreign tricks of trade.He believed in the great Confucius, but let missionaries make raids.This poor dog is now in danger of becoming a heathen martyr.For the dogs of other nations all refuse to give him quarter. 110 DOGS OF ALL NATIONS Hard lines have been Johns lot with dogs of every kind, Turn which way he will, by each he is left behind. No doubt, theyll pick him to pieces before they leave his trail,And all thats left of the yellow dog will be a little pig tail.
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LVI.THE HEBREW DOG. The Hebrew dog is keen, and in commerce makes his way.Always ready for a trade, and always makes it pay.In clothing he succeeds, and bargains gives to all.His clothes fit every time like paper on the wall. IN PROSE AND RHYME. Ill He will sell you for three-fifty, a twenty-dollar suit,And if you insist upon it, will give you a watch to boot.And should you need suspenders,—They are fifteen cents a pair. The quality is the finest, and the styles will make youstare. And his neckties, oh, my gracious, buy one of his four-in-hand. You will look like Kaiser William, when he rides beforethe band. Und, mein freint, if you require some patent-leathers, His shoes wear in any kind of weather. They are proper for the parlor, when you company enter-tain, And never lose their shine if youre caught out in therain. LVII. THE POLISH PEDDLEK DOG. The Polish dog is a peddler, and wears a saintly smile.He sells his wares for less than cost, and carries them many miles.He will sell yo