DOG LICENSE - Revision history

Randylyon at 03:28, 30 March 2026

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	[[Image:dogl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1907 dog license.]]		[[Image:dogl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1907 dog license.]]
	[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. One of the first ordinances passed under the [[CITY CHARTER]] involved stray dogs. On July 19, 1841 the city council approved a measure that all "~~all~~ may ~~hay~~ keep or harbor any dog" must pay a two dollar tax and place on the animal a "metallic collar" engraved with the owner's name. Failure to comply resulted in a fine of ten dollars." The city marshal was directed to kill all dogs running at large." (1)		[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. One of the first ordinances passed under the [[CITY CHARTER]] involved stray dogs. On July 19, 1841 the city council approved a measure that all "who may keep or harbor any dog" must pay a two dollar tax and place on the animal a "metallic collar" engraved with the owner's name. Failure to comply resulted in a fine of ten dollars." The city marshal was directed to kill all dogs running at large." (1)

	Enforcement of the ordinance appears to have been lax. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp.(2)		Enforcement of the ordinance appears to have been lax. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp.(2)

Randylyon at 04:30, 7 March 2019

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	3. "Dogs Licensed," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4		3. "Dogs Licensed," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4

	4. "Caught on the Fly," The Daily Herald, July 24, 1878, p. 4		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''The Daily Herald'', July 24, 1878, p. 4

	5. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4		5. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4

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Randylyon at 19:42, 16 December 2018

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	Enforcement of the ordinance appears to have been lax. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp.(2)		Enforcement of the ordinance appears to have been lax. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp.(2)

	In July 1878 the entire number of dogs licensed had reached 329 males and 9 females realizing a fund of $703. Since dogs were not considered property and were not listed as assets, it was being questioned whether a license was legal. (3)		In July 1878 the entire number of dogs licensed had reached 329 males and 9 females realizing a fund of $703. Since dogs were not considered property and were not listed as assets, it was being questioned whether a license was legal. (3) Stray dogs were exterminated. In July, 1878 it was reported that "dog-catcher Davis" had exterminated 330. (4)

	In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (4)		In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (5)

	In 2017 letters were sent to dog owners who had not purchased new licenses. These letters alerted them to a potential fine of $750 if new licenses were not purchased or city officials notified that the dog no longer existed. (5)		In 2017 letters were sent to dog owners who had not purchased new licenses. These letters alerted them to a potential fine of $750 if new licenses were not purchased or city officials notified that the dog no longer existed. (6)

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	3. "Dogs Licensed," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4		3. "Dogs Licensed," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4

	4. "~~Municipal Molecules~~," ~~''Dubuque~~ Daily Herald'', ~~June 13~~, ~~1894~~, p. 4		4. "Caught on the Fly," The Daily Herald, July 24, 1878, p. 4

	5. Joseph Jacobsmeier		5. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4

			6. Joseph Jacobsmeier

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Randylyon at 03:24, 27 November 2017

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	In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (4)		In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (4)

			In 2017 letters were sent to dog owners who had not purchased new licenses. These letters alerted them to a potential fine of $750 if new licenses were not purchased or city officials notified that the dog no longer existed. (5)

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	4. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4		4. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4

			5. Joseph Jacobsmeier

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Randylyon at 03:21, 27 November 2017

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	[[Image:dogl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1907 dog license.]]		[[Image:dogl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1907 dog license.]]
	[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. ~~The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many~~ dogs ~~in the community for its size~~. ~~He expected orders from~~ the council to ~~begin extermination~~ of dogs ~~that did not have a revenue stamp~~. (1)		[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. One of the first ordinances passed under the [[CITY CHARTER]] involved stray dogs. On July 19, 1841 the city council approved a measure that all "all may hay keep or harbor any dog" must pay a two dollar tax and place on the animal a "metallic collar" engraved with the owner's name. Failure to comply resulted in a fine of ten dollars." The city marshal was directed to kill all dogs running at large." (1)

	~~In July 1878~~ the ~~entire number of~~ dogs ~~licensed had reached 329 males and 9 females realizing a fund~~ of ~~$703. Since~~ dogs ~~were not considered property and were~~ not ~~listed as assets, it was being questioned whether~~ a ~~license was legal~~. (2)		Enforcement of the ordinance appears to have been lax. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp.(2)

	In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (3)		In July 1878 the entire number of dogs licensed had reached 329 males and 9 females realizing a fund of $703. Since dogs were not considered property and were not listed as assets, it was being questioned whether a license was legal. (3)

			In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (4)

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	1. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. Petersen, W. J. "Dubuque as a Charter City," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 28, 1940, p. 8

			2. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	2. "Dogs Licensed," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4		3. "Dogs Licensed," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4

	3. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4		4. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4

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Randylyon at 03:34, 22 October 2017

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	[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp. (1)		[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp. (1)

	In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (2)		In July 1878 the entire number of dogs licensed had reached 329 males and 9 females realizing a fund of $703. Since dogs were not considered property and were not listed as assets, it was being questioned whether a license was legal. (2)

			In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (3)

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	1. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	2. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4		2. "Dogs Licensed," ''The Daily Herald'', July 10, 1878, p. 4

			3. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4

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Randylyon at 02:01, 24 July 2017

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	[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp. (1)		[[Image:dogl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1907 dog license.]]
			[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp. (1)

	In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (2)		In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (2)

Randylyon at 04:35, 24 December 2016

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	[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp. (1)		[[Image:doglicense.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|A 1961 dog license.]]DOG LICENSE. The City Marshall in June 1864 announced that there were too many dogs in the community for its size. He expected orders from the council to begin extermination of dogs that did not have a revenue stamp. (1)

			In 1894 the announcement was made that dogs not licensed would be held in the pound until the next morning when, if not claimed, they would be used by the police for pistol practice. (2)

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	1. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			2. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', June 13, 1894, p. 4

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Randylyon at 18:01, 31 August 2015

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	1. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "K9," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', June 2, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

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