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Domestic News
July 4, 1827
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Virginia paper estimates 188,000 useless dogs cost the state $1,504,000 annually in lost hog and sheep value, exceeding three times the state tax.
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A Virginia paper calculates that there are 188,000 useless dogs in that state, which consume provisions sufficient to support as many hogs, which would be worth at $5 each $940,000. Each useless dog he adds, would probably kill one sheep per year, on an average, which at $3 each would be $564,000. Thus making the maintenance of useless dogs in that state amount to $1,504,000 more than three times the amount of the tax of that state. The estimate may be exaggerated but there is doubtless much truth in it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Dogs
Useless Dogs
Economic Loss
Livestock Damage
State Tax
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Outcome
maintenance of useless dogs amounts to $1,504,000, more than three times the state tax.
Event Details
A Virginia paper calculates 188,000 useless dogs consume provisions for 188,000 hogs worth $940,000 at $5 each, and each dog kills one sheep per year worth $564,000 at $3 each, totaling $1,504,000 loss. The estimate may be exaggerated but has truth.