On Jan. 24, 1922, the Park City Daily News announced the Bowling Green Dog Show: “The crowning event of the local dogdom social season.”

Participants were advised to arrive on leash and be on their best behavior. Pedigree was unimportant, but costuming – the more elaborate, the better – was highly encouraged.

Human companions (16 years and up) were invited for entertainment at the Diamond Theater after the conclusion of the canine festivities. A later article touted the event a huge success; alas, no photos of the furry competitors were included.

– “Way Back When in Warren County” is compiled by researchers at the Warren County Public Library and appears twice weekly in the Bowling Green Daily News. For more information about the library, visit warrenpl.org.