March 25, 1921, complete w/King Features © sticker. 9.25x13.75” thin art board has India ink art w/worn out man arriving home from work. Caption reads “Hunting For The Evening Paper As You Blow In The Last One Home From Work." Cluttered living room includes laughing pets reading newspaper comic strips on floor. Cat says “That’s A Pip, Ain’t It Jocko?” Dog answers “I’ll Say So! Hot Dog-That’s Nifty”. Voice from other room is asking about sports page. Signed in ink “Tad 3-23” at lower right corner. Reverse side has attached “Engraving Order” slip w/info. Blank upper right corner tip is missing 1” diagonal piece, image area will mat and frame to Near Exc. appearance. Superb example w/talking animals using “Hot Dog” phrase originally coined by the legendary artist. From the Charlie Roberts Collection.