In some villages until the 20th century, a premium was paid for each mouse or rat killed. As a rule, the tail of the killed animal had to be presented to the person appointed by the municipality. The amount was then paid out in cash or – as was usually the case with the raven trapping money – a receipt written for redemption at the municipality treasury was handed over. The restriction to the village, as well as the appointment of a local representative who knew each villager, was intended to prevent mice from being caught for the sake of mousing money. – See cat money, cobra effect.
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