Patch Political Potpourri
Jim the Wonder Dog: The New Face of Missouri?
Plus, Ed Martin, the former opponent of Ballwin's Ann Wagner, picks up the endorsement of former attorney general John Ashcroft.
This column took note a couple of weeks ago of a bid to designate St. Louis Brewery and the Boulevard Brewing Company as the official brewers of Missouri. That effort was all well and good, but it pales in comparison to an effort to enshrine Jim the Wonder Dog as the official historical state dog of Missouri. For those who may not know, Jim the Wonder Dog was an amazing canine from Marshall, MO. Legend has it that Jim the Wonder Dog could understand multiple languages and correctly guess the winner of sporting events. And according to former Columbia Tribune photographer Jenna Isaacson Pfueller, the dog had human-like eyes. Rep. Joe Aull’s legislation was referred to the House Committee on Tourism and Natural Resources. And while there’s …
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