Feathers, Fur, and Hooves

Dedicated to the winged, four-legged, and hooved citizens of early Oil City. Note all save possibly the the dogs served a useful purpose as transportation, labor, or food for the table.

An un-named mare was found by R. Thornton per this notice attempting to find its rightful owner.

The Shreveport Caucasian 09-Feb-1911, Page 1


A proud resident writes about his pit bull pups. While apparently pets, sadly in that era dogfighting was an accepted sport and  therefore mentioned as a normal activity in the referenced publication.

The Dog Fancier, Oct-1913, Vol. 22 No. 10,  Page 15

Caddo native and Poland-China sow Lollie Price no doubt produced many fine litters of piglets during her lifetime. I'm sure she and they ultimately met the same end.

The National Poland China Record, Vol. 44, 1922, Page 389


Mrs. R. S. Dark's light brown leghorns competed at the 1922 Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport.

The Leghorn World, Dec-1922,  Vol. 7, No. 4, Page 154 


A Dog Named Sonny

The bittersweet tale of Sonny, an Oil City boy who moved to Shreveport and made good - becoming a greeter of sorts to persons around downtown and particularly the parish courthouse grounds. Heartwarming and yet sad, because it is his obituary. But while living, he obviously had a great many friends. Might want to get a Kleenex. 

Times 26-Aug-1932, Page 11


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