“Other People’s Dogs” (Among Us Mortals, 3/21/1954)
by W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962)
18.5 x 15 in., ink on board
Coppola Collection

W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962) was known for his masterful black and white Sunday page, “Among Us Mortals,” sometimes referred to as the Hill Page. Please see the Gallery description for more about Hill.

From this March 21, 1954 edition, titled “Other People’s Dogs” some quotes:

“Some dog owners think their pet is just about perfect, while any dog outside their family circle is worth about two cents. (This couple isn’t poodle-minded, and think it’s a sissy dog. Their canine is part beagle, part collie, and they very fond of it.)”

“The boy who volunteered to look after friend’s dog over the weekend. Things aren’t going too well. Rover is on a hunger strike, and won’t touch the lovely horse meat. He smells liver and bacon cooking!”