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Editorial
February 5, 1932
The Tri County News
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Humorous editorial on mandatory annual dog registration by January 21st to curb sheep attacks, highlighting uniform tagging, gender-based fees (one dollar for males, three for females), and the dilemma for boys deciding on their pets' fate.
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by S. H. Green
The Mid-Winter Dog Day
Unknown to many who take but vapid interest in the ever-changing panorama of human affairs, near tragedy has stalked the heart of boyhood in recent days. The reason is that Nero, or Shep, or Rover, or Lad must be registered and tagged along the same lines as father's automobile. And failing in this, Hector's only alternative is to cease to be.
Perhaps it's rather a far-fetched figure to say that there are black sheep even in the best of canine families, but the cause of Sonny Boy having to plank down a dollar at the county auditor's office before the 21st of each January is the inherent habit of Fido's lupine ancestors of mingling with the ovine wool-bearers.
John Law has no favorites, and the tiniest mite of caninehood that couldn't harm the most timid of sheep, wears the same size tag as the huge wolf-hound. So boyhood has hoarded its pennies and eagerly awaited the zero hour when the final family council should decide as to whether or not Sport had out-lived his allotted span of usefulness, or if the budget could bear the strain of the three dollars necessary for Lady. It doesn't make any difference whether Lady is a blonde or not, she may be a brunette, or of a rainbow hue, but the auditor is certain, that to him, at least, she is worth just three times as much as any gentleman dog in the county.
So, in mid-winter, the dog has its day of trial: the grim watch dog, the household pet, the stray waif, each must pay a tribute towards the evil deeds its canine fellows will do among the fleecy flocks in many a scattered pasture throughout the coming year.
BUSY SIGNALS
by S. H. Green
The Mid-Winter Dog Day
Unknown to many who take but vapid interest in the ever-changing panorama of human affairs, near tragedy has stalked the heart of boyhood in recent days. The reason is that Nero, or Shep, or Rover, or Lad must be registered and tagged along the same lines as father's automobile. And failing in this, Hector's only alternative is to cease to be.
Perhaps it's rather a far-fetched figure to say that there are black sheep even in the best of canine families, but the cause of Sonny Boy having to plank down a dollar at the county auditor's office before the 21st of each January is the inherent habit of Fido's lupine ancestors of mingling with the ovine wool-bearers.
John Law has no favorites, and the tiniest mite of caninehood that couldn't harm the most timid of sheep, wears the same size tag as the huge wolf-hound. So boyhood has hoarded its pennies and eagerly awaited the zero hour when the final family council should decide as to whether or not Sport had out-lived his allotted span of usefulness, or if the budget could bear the strain of the three dollars necessary for Lady. It doesn't make any difference whether Lady is a blonde or not, she may be a brunette, or of a rainbow hue, but the auditor is certain, that to him, at least, she is worth just three times as much as any gentleman dog in the county.
So, in mid-winter, the dog has its day of trial: the grim watch dog, the household pet, the stray waif, each must pay a tribute towards the evil deeds its canine fellows will do among the fleecy flocks in many a scattered pasture throughout the coming year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Dog Registration
Canine Licensing
Sheep Protection
Boyhood Pets
Annual Tagging
What entities or persons were involved?
County Auditor
John Law
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Dog Registration Laws And Their Impact On Boyhood Pets
Stance / Tone
Humorous And Ironic Commentary
Key Figures
County Auditor
John Law
Key Arguments
Dogs Must Be Registered And Tagged Annually By January 21st To Prevent Sheep Worrying
All Dogs Wear The Same Size Tag Regardless Of Size Or Threat Level
Male Dogs Cost One Dollar To Register While Female Dogs Cost Three Dollars
Boyhood Faces Decisions On Whether To Keep Pets Due To Costs