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September 28, 1922
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
In bandit-infested Mexico, trained Airedale dogs prove more effective than armed guards for protecting mines. Eight dogs shipped to Sinaloa for Dr. J. W. Yard and C. R. Rottke's mines; successful experiment reported in Durango.
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USE DOGS AS MINE GUARDS
Trained Airedales Give Better Service Than Men in Bandit-Infested Sections of Mexico.
Sinaloa, Mexico.—It has been found that the trained Airedale dogs are better watchmen for mines in the bandit-ridden parts of Mexico than armed guards. For this reason a number of mines have already replaced men with dogs. Recently eight registered Airedales were purchased in El Paso and have been shipped to Sinaloa to be used as guards for the mines of Dr. J. W. Yard and C. R. Rottke, situated near here.
The experiment of using this breed of dogs in mining camps to give warning of the approach of brigands was adopted several months ago at Topia, State of Durango, it is stated. Harrison Trolbert, an American mining man of that camp, imported four Airedales which he turned loose in the camp. It is asserted that in a few days' time the animals had been trained to rouse the community with their barking when a stranger approached the settlement.
Trained Airedales Give Better Service Than Men in Bandit-Infested Sections of Mexico.
Sinaloa, Mexico.—It has been found that the trained Airedale dogs are better watchmen for mines in the bandit-ridden parts of Mexico than armed guards. For this reason a number of mines have already replaced men with dogs. Recently eight registered Airedales were purchased in El Paso and have been shipped to Sinaloa to be used as guards for the mines of Dr. J. W. Yard and C. R. Rottke, situated near here.
The experiment of using this breed of dogs in mining camps to give warning of the approach of brigands was adopted several months ago at Topia, State of Durango, it is stated. Harrison Trolbert, an American mining man of that camp, imported four Airedales which he turned loose in the camp. It is asserted that in a few days' time the animals had been trained to rouse the community with their barking when a stranger approached the settlement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Airedale Dogs
Mine Guards
Mexico Bandits
Sinaloa Mines
Durango Experiment
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. J. W. Yard
C. R. Rottke
Harrison Trolbert
Where did it happen?
Sinaloa, Mexico; Topia, State Of Durango
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. J. W. Yard
C. R. Rottke
Harrison Trolbert
Location
Sinaloa, Mexico; Topia, State Of Durango
Event Date
Several Months Ago
Story Details
Trained Airedale dogs replace armed guards at mines in bandit-ridden Mexico for better protection. Eight registered Airedales shipped from El Paso to Sinaloa mines of Dr. J. W. Yard and C. R. Rottke. Experiment began several months ago in Topia, Durango, where Harrison Trolbert's four dogs quickly learned to bark at strangers.