Has A Grudge Against Dogs
Eau Claire Weekly Telegram | Dec. 12, 1905

The supervisors’ report shows that nearly $200 paid by the county within twelve months for sheep killed by dogs. These worthless, hungry, mangy, vermin-eaten, bowlegged, lopsided, snarling, speaking, night-prowling, noisy, tow-lived, swift-footed, annoying, shot-dodging, oath provoking, poison-defying, backsliding, sorry cuts ought to be annihilated totally and forever and let the sheep have a chance. Let the work of exterminating go on day and night, including Sunday.

Chad’s Take- Alert PETA! 

About a year ago I wrote about an article that told of someone in Eau Claire poisoning the neighborhood dogs. The unknown culprit was responsible for causing the death of several dogs while many others suffered prolonged sickness due to the poisoning. The case was never solved, but perhaps the authorities should have questioned the person who wrote the above article, as it seems like they have a hatred for Chippewa Valley dogs as well.

On a more personal note I also thought that this article would make the perfect companion piece for all of the Christmas cards you receive from your friends and family where their dog is posed with them around a roaring fireplace. Even though this person is obviously upset with the loss of sheep in the community, I think their rant was a bit overboard, redundant, extravagant, superfluous, melodramatic, excessive, bitter, out-of-line, mean-spirited, over-the-top, cantankerous, ill-tempered, discourteous, gruff, blunt, crude and a bit rough.

Anyway, I hope this heartwarming article brings some bizarre holiday cheer to you and yours.

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