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What Ever Happened to the Milkman?

Grocery deliveries may be a modern convenience, but the service hearkens back to a bygone era when clinking glass bottles signaled the arrival of the milkman. The milkman (or milkwoman, though the job was usually held by men) is a cherished fixture of American history, as a prominent part of much of the 19th and 20th centuries. While milk remains a staple of the American diet, changes in consumerism and technology have made the once-ubiquitous milkman a relic of the past. 
Cattle farming was a common means of sustenance in the early United States, beginning with the colonial era in the 16th century and continuing for the next few centuries. Many farming families produced milk, butter, and cheese for themselves and their local community. By the 19th century, the U.S. saw a rapid transformation due to industrialization and urbanization; people moved from rural areas to urban centers where better employment opportunities awaited. Owning a cow and making milk was much more impractical for these new city folk, but the demand for dairy remained.

The concept of the milkman emerged around the late 18th century. The earliest providers filled large metal barrels with fresh milk right from the cow, carrying them by horse-drawn cart to customers’ homes. Milk was ladled into whatever containers were available, including pitchers, jugs, or pails. This often meant that the milk was contaminated by debris — anything from hair to dirt to insects. The advent of the now-iconic glass milk bottles in the late 19th century was a major advancement for both the convenience and the hygiene of milk delivery. Early bottles often had glass lids held on with metal clamps and were embossed with the name of the dairy that used them. Glass bottles were replaced by single-use, wax-coated containers in the 20th century, but to this day, glass milk bottles remain a niche, nostalgic emblem of another time.

5 Little-Known Facts About D-Day

Not long after the United States entered World War II in December 1941, Allied leaders Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt — along with commanding Allied general Dwight D. Eisenhower —  began to plan an invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Opening a new front was vital to defeating the Nazis, so plans were set in place for Operation Overlord — the codename for the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944. The massive operation began the liberation of France and other parts of Western Europe, ultimately turning the tide of World War II and bringing about the end of Nazi Germany. Here are five facts about that fateful day, now commonly known as D-Day. 

D-Day Was Supposed to Happen a Day Earlier

Allied leaders originally set a date of June 5, 1944, for D-Day. But something very British managed to delay the invasion: the weather. Foul weather over the English Channel meant that it was too rough for ships to sail, so the invasion was postponed until the day after. It was a nervous, pensive wait for everyone involved, not least for the soldiers waiting to cross the Channel. Then came news from the meteorologists, who forecast a brief window of calmer weather for June 6. There were a limited number of dates with the right tidal conditions for an invasion, so if the operation didn’t go forward during the break in the weather on June 6, it would have had to wait until June 19-21 (when, as it turned out, there was a storm that would have made invasion impossible). The green light was finally given, and D-Day took place on June 6. 

Shelter Discovers A Heartbreaking Note Left By Kids Alongside The Family’s Surrendered DogSeeing a dog in a shelter, you never know what stories are hidden underneath those sad puppy eyes.

But, the one of Rhoudy, the surrendered three-year-old Terrier mix, definitely left everyone shocked to the bone!

When the good people of Greenville Humane Society, South Carolina, first met this sturdy boi, they thought he was just a regular shelter dog… until they found a little note written by Rhoudy’s previous owners.

A teeny-tiny piece of paper with an innocent, kid-written message and a drawing of Rhoudy left everyone in tears, and here’s why!

“We Know How Hard It Was To Say Goodbye”

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Even though his story was quite vague, Rhoudy’s note found alongside his belongings was definitely one of the toughest letters to read to his caregivers.

Clearly, Rhoudy was surrendered to a shelter by his family, but some of his siblings couldn’t hide their heartbreak. The note said:

“We love you Rhoudy. I will miss you, Rhoudy. But you’re going home! And I hope your people love you as much as I do,”.

After this sweet dog had arrived at GHS, the team of volunteers tried to find out his story, but tracking down his family was impossible. 

The only thing left for this giant-hearted team was to reply to the note via their social media (and hope that Rhoudy’s hooman siblings would see it)!

“We know how hard it was to say goodbye. But you were so brave and so strong. Sometimes hard decisions have to be made, but he knows how much you love him,” GHS wrote in a Facebook post.

The reply soon went viral, breaking the hearts of hundreds of people all over the country. GHS wanted to reassure people that Rhoudy was finally in the right place. 

“He’s doing so good. He’s gone for lots of walks and has all of the toys you brought him in his bed. He’s being given so much love. Yes, he misses you. But he will always love you. Don’t you ever forget that, OK,” the South Carolina rescue added.

Rhoudy In Search Of A New Home

Despite his not-so-glamorous start in life, Rhoudy is now safe, all thanks to his new people.

He’s far away from being a surrendered shelter dog who spends his days in a kennel. On the contrary, Rhoudy gets to display all of his colors around his caregivers, but it is evident that he’s in need of a loving home.

He’s an energetic pup who loves to play with other canines. This happy-go-lucky dog loves nothing more than being the center of everyone’s attention.

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