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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 19, 1910)
THE OMATTA SUNDAY BEE: JUNE 10, 1010. Some Things You Want to Know The American Hog Ths present reign of -hlsti price in the. hog raising Industry In ths United States is without precedent In the history of pork in times of peace and plenty. The aver age price of hogs during the decade of 1900 a.i higher by at least 20 per cent than during any other recent decade. And yet the figures for 1!10 have gone far above the average for the decade. The fact that the population has increased more rapidly than ha the number of hog-sis largely re sponsible for thin, although the prevalence of tuberculosis and cholera among hogs is believed to have had something to do with it. It ia said that t per cent of all the hogs slaughtered at tie abattoirs of the country are afflicted with tuberculosis, and that one-tenth of these are ao badly dis caxed that they have no value except for the making of fertilizer or greaee. This disease sometimes attack the finest hcrd-i, and It is no uncommon experience for the best lots of hogs appearing In the market on a given day to be the ones afflicted with tuberculosis. The disease is lees apparent In the stock on the hoof among hogs than among any other domes tic animals. The Department of Agriculture Is striving to locate the Infected awlne throughout the country. It finds, however, that it ia not easy to trace the hogs back to their home farms. Its agents have hit upon the plan of tagging all hogs aa they arrive at a shipping point, and keeping a record which will show what grower haa delivered them there. In this way they hope to be able to locate the Infected herds. And with the aid of the etate authorities to establish such a quarantine a will en able them to eradicate a large percentage or the disease. One of the principal ways of spreading tuberculosis among hogs Is the returning of unpasteurized skimmed milk to the farm from creameries. One tubercular cow may spread the Infection to a whole neighbor hood. The susceptibility of hogs to infec tion In this way is illustrated by the fact that In one instance 83 per cent of a herd of healthy hogi contracted tuberculosis after being fed only three days on milk from tubercular cowa. Among the domestic animals of the world, the hog ranks third In number, there being 138,000.000 hogs, fheep have the first place, with 6!'4,O0O,000, and cattle second place, with 131,000,000. There Is one aheep in the world for every three persons, one bovine for every four, and one hog for every eleven. The United States leads all the countries of the world In hog production, with 49,000,000 swine on ita farms, while Europe has more than any other continent, there being 71,on0,000 on that continent, aa compared with 63,000,000 in North America. Among the spates of the Union, Iowa, holds the palm for hog production, being accred ited with a stock of 6,4SS,000 swine. Illinois. Texas and Nebraska follow in order, 'each of these states having more than 3,000,000 hogs. ' It Is said that nowhere else In the United States are the hogs so healthy as In Texas and Oklahoma, this being due to the fact that they are raised largely on ranges, and come in contact with few of the diseases that are peculiar to the hog in the eastern states. The Department of Agriculture be lieves that It is incumbent upon the hog raisers of the country to Improve their stock, asserting that pork will feel the first pinch of under-production In the United States. The'average value per head of the hogs in the United States, even under tho high prices prevailing at the beginning of the year, wan'nly $9.14. u It is believed to be possible to produce a standard hog with a value of at-least 115. To do this, it will be necessary t6 improve the stock of more than half the hogs of the United ''States, and to adopt more modem methods of feed ing and fattening. More pork la produced In the United States than any other kind of meat. While the weight of cattle which went to the slaughter houses of the country In a year, at the time of the recent census Inquiry on the subject, exceeded tho weight of the hogs by nearly 2,000,000,000 pounds, yet the weight of the pork resulting from the slaughtering operations exceeded the weight of the dressed beef by fully 1,000, 000,000 pounds. The hogs at the packing houses weighed 6.5fH,000,000' pounds while tho dressed meat amounted to nearly 6,000 000.000 pounds. Not only in the amount of meat produced, does the hog outrank every other animal In the United States, but also In the value thereof. The pork products of the slaughter houses of the country were found to be worth 329,000,000, aa compared with $210,000,00 for beef and $44. 000.000 for mutton. It is estimated by an Iowa banker that 73 per cent of the money on deposit in his bank is derived from tho sales of hogs. Taking the neighborhood butchering Into account, the bureau of animal Industry llmates that 60,000,000 hogs are slaugh tered every year, as compared with 18, 000,000 cattle and 24,000,000 sheep. If we ex pect suob byproducts as the hair and other offal, It may be said that the hog Is the only domestic animal raised In the United Stutes exclusively for Its meat. England annually imports 900,000 tons of bacon, valued at $06,000,000. Its highest priced pork cornea from Denmark, with Ireland, Canada and the United States next in order aa to the value per pound of the pork products taken into England. Denmark, while 'only one-third the slse of the state of New Tork, annually produces $22,000,000 worth of pork producta. The Danes have co-operative creameries and co-operative slaughter houses, which keep all the profits of the business in the hands of the farmers. The process of slaughtering hogs In a big , packing house ' Is very interesting. A chain ia first looped around one of the J hind legs of the hog and the other end attached to a hook on a big revolving . drum. The-squealing porker is carried .up Into the air and the end of the chain at- tached to the drum is transferred to a long track, which transports the hog past the sticker, who may plunge his knife ints the throats of many- thousand hogs in a single day. From this point the bleeding porker is carried to the scraping machines and almost In less time than It takes to tell it, has gone through all the processes which transform it from a live hog into dreed pork. Dozens of men take part in the slaughter of each hog, tach man having lils own special work to do, which may be nothing more than wielding a single stroke with a knife. The hog has had a peculiar history. De spised by the Brahmins and the ancient Egyptians, pronounced unclean by the Mohammedans and the Jews, In Europe hunting the wild hug for generations was regarded a a the mutt thrilling spurt in which kings and princes could engage. Yet under the development which was wrought by the breeders of the past, he has come down to the American farmer as one of his greatest asaets, a mortgage lifter and a debt payer. Zoologically speaking, the ' hog is a cousin uf the elephant, the long nose of the wild boar corresponding to the trunk of' that animal. 4 The first hogs, brought to America came from Spain, arriving In Cuba on the vessels which brought Columbus on his second visit to the new world, in 14.13. It is thought that the next importation were those which reached Florida In 133S. Canada received lis first swine from England In 1533. The eiiy doiiwoo bog ia Europe was the it- suit of the crossing of the wild hog of that continent with domesticated animals from China. It was found thst their progeny took all of the hardiness of the wild boar and all of the early maturing qualities of the domstlcated animals of Asia. The hog affords the best Instance among all domesticated species, unless it be the dog, of the working of the law of natural selection and environment. It Is a far cry from the wild hogs of Europe to the modern Poland-China, but it has all been brought about by a judicious application of the laws of selection and environment. In few kinds of stock sre there more differ ent breeds. England has produced a great many varieties, b(i probably the best breeds are those which have been estab lished In the United States. No other domestic animal ia as prolific as the hog. It has been calculated that at 11 years of age one brood sow may be the ancestor of more than 6,000,000 pigs. It Is this quality that makes the hog one of the most profitable of all the animals on the farm. It Is said, .moreover, that hogs yield greater returns for the food they eat than any other member of -the domestic species outside of the feathery kingdom. The pig has long been regarded as the least intelligent among the domestic ani mals. Yet it Is asserted by men who have made a careful study of their mental activ ities that this seeming denseness Is the result of environment and not a natural trait Trainers assert that pigs have qual ities which more nearly approximate some of the best traits In human nature than those of any other animal. r instance, it is asserted that they show keener anguish over the suffering of their own kind than any other domestic, creatures. They have th Instinct of fighting together and will form themselves into a circle for defense, a formation better than which man himself has nothing to offer.. One may see this Instinct of the wild hog mani fested when a dog goes Into the hog lot and disturbs the peace of Its denizens. Br rXEDERIO. J. KASXIV. Tomorrow Origin of ramoua rhxasea, A Dlrae! She laid . the still, white form beside those which had gone before; no sob, no sigh forced Its way from her heart, throb bing as though It would burst. Suddenly a cry broke the stillness of the place-one single, heart-breaking shriek; then silence! another cry, more silence; then all silent X fut,trl rmirmer which seemed to well up from her very soul. She left the Pace. She would lay another egg tomor- Tlie Uarcfoot Sandal season here this Is tlie popular shoe for summer wear. Just what you want to rest your tired feet cool and .comfortable. Genuine felt Hole. with no nails to hurt the feet, t Uppers made of genuine rt,.m-. alan calf black and tan colors. CHUBS' BXZXS a An a to 8. at $I.UU CKXX.D8' 8IZZS CI stto 11. at fl.JJ misses' bikes ci en 12 to 2, at ,$I.JU SOTS' SIZES Alt 3 to , ut WOMEN'S SIZES ff- Alt 3 to 6, at $AUU ' ThMA Snnrifila w411 B.nn.l K.. wear of a ronl boy or girl. : Write for our 40-page. catalogue. Drexel Shoe Co, 1419 Farnam St. r Miller, Stewart & Beaton ' II 3gejexcasBsssMsMBBwamsgsr aa gsjeaalMijaMM, Important Sale of Linoleums-Monday, 8 a. m, TWO very4nteresting facts combine to make this Linoleum Sale one of the most important (from the stand point of price) to be offered in recent years y The near approach of our annual Inventory (July 1st) and-our desire to close out all of the spring patterns especially where only one or two rolls re main of a pattern, and the approaching certainty of at least a 10 per cent v rise in the retail price of Linoleum, (following the already announced wholesale advance). These two very important facts, we repeat, com bine to make this sale of double, yes, of more than double interest to you from a price standpoint and we want the public in general to take advantage of these greatly reduced prices on strictly first-class goods. We submit the evidence in these prices: Printed Linoleums The 50c grade for .... 37c The 65c grade for. . . 47c The 75c grade for .... 57c All remnants and short lengths of printed lin oleums for, yard 25c ; Inlaid Linoleums The $ J. J0 grade for.. 85c The $ J. 40 grade for. $1.00 The $J. 50 grade for. $1.10 The $1.65 grade for. $125 The $1.75grade for. $1.45 Remnants and short lengths of inlaid, yd, 50c Notet Bring a diagram of your room with measure ments in feet and inchesto avoid . delay and inconvenience. j . , Nd 'phone orders can be accepted during this ' .' 'sale. Jv All goods shown on 5th Floor Take elevator. Sale Hours, 8 a. m. to 6. p. m., Monday, June 20 All orders delivered as promptly as possible. r v. Miller, Stewart & Beaton As one grows old the bowels grow less active. Some then take harsh cathartics, and their bowels harden. Then they multiply the . dose. Some take candy Cascarets. They act irmataral ways, and one tablet a day is sufficient Vhfwtk.t boa, 10 cats at drat-stor... Pastil mw ass a atf Uisa brass monthly. 861 ATOM ' Engraved Stationery Wadding Invitation Amnoutlcammntt Vuiting Cmrdi AO correct form, in currertt social umiafa anrraved . in the bt manner and punctually delivered when promised. Embossed Monogram Stationery and other work executed at price, lower than usually prevail eUewhere. A. I. ROOT, INCORPORATED 1210-1212 Howard St. Phene D. 1004 o Li UXXLUritUd THE CONTENTS A BOTTLE OF OF y JOJ ft u Cut out this advertisement and present it at any bar, cafe, restaurant, grocery store, drug store or fruit stand, any place sclline bottled Coca-Cola, for a free drink of the ereat beverage that always touches the right spot We want you to taste bottled Coca-Cola just once the rest will be easy after you once learn how delightfully cooljne it is how speedily and perfectly it relieves fatigue, quenches thirst and under all circumstances is - DELICIOUS NOURISHING REFRESHING WHOLESOME. Every bottle a bottle of liquid sunshine and health put into your life. Tastes good all the way down. Be convinced of its goodness free of all cost Cut Out and Sign This Advertisement AND PRESENT TO ANY DEALER HANDLING GENUINE BOTTLED COCA-COLA GOOD IN OMAHA. Name... Address Dealers are requested to accept this advertisement in payment for the contents of one bottle of Oca-C"la. hut all bottles IHUSt be returned or paid for. Tbe Omaha Bottling Co., x-weiun ana Izard streets. Omaha. Telephone Douglas 1100, will accept this coupon for five cents in purchase of new goods lf prcscnted to their drivers or office witn one or their eratpy Coca-Cola bottles. NOTICE Imitation are mad to tool you I not to pleas yon Accept none but the genuine Coca-Cola. See that the label bear the trade mark signature just as shown above and the red trade Dark on toe crown Hopper WM Whenever you see an Arrow think of Coca-Cola. DRAWING TO A CLOSE 6ur great half price sale is nearing its finish. We have sold an immense amount of goods from the bankrupt Lapp & Florscheim wholesale jewelry stock. We feel our cus tomers should be satisfied with the opportunity we have given them to select first-class modern goods at strictly half price from an immense up-to-date stock, and we thank them for their patronage. However, the sale, will be continued as long as this stock holds out. Some lines are broken, and numerous odd articles will be sold at practically YOUR OWN PRICE, but we can still, as below, offer you BAR. GAINS in many STANDARD ARTICLES that should tempt every intending purchaser. DIAMONDS Ladles' and Gentlemen's Rings; any style mountings; perfect white. carat stones; our special sale price $50.00 Ladles' Tiffany Rings; 4 -carat, perfect white stones; 14-karat mount ings; special sale price 825.00 The above rings are the biggest bargains ever offered in genuine diamonds. If you are figuring on getting a atone It will pay to inves tigate at once. Brooches Ladles' extra Algh grade diamond and pearl brooches; ex ceptional fine designs; regular prices $15.00 to $40.00; special sale Price $7.50 to $20.00 Bcarf Pins All the latest designs In fancy diamond-mounted scarf pins; regular prices $10.00 to $40.00; sale price $5.00 to $20.00 SET RINGS Ladies' Tiffany and fancy designed Rings; set with every kind of stones regular prices $4 to $25; special sale prices . ,$2.00 to $12.50 Ladies' and Gents' high grade Seal Rings; regular prices $3 to $16.50; now at.... $1.50 to $8.25 LOCKETS Solid gold and diamond set Lockets; plain and fancy designs; regular prices $9.00 to $50.00; special sale prices ....$4.50 to $25.00 Gold filled, plain and fancy stone set Lockets; $2.60 to $7.00 now at . $1.25 to $3.50 CUFF LINKS Solid gold and diamond set Cuff Links; plain and fancy designs; reg ular prices $4.60 to $45.00; now $2.25 to $22.50 Best quality gold filled Cuff Links; plain and fancy patterns; $1.00 to $3.50; special sale price 50tf to $1.75 VANITY AND MATINEE LOCKETS AND CHAINS Biggest hit of the season. Every lady wants one. The very best grade and brand new designs. Lockets and chains complete; regular prices $13.60 to $17.00; our special sale prices $6.75 to $8.50 FOBS FOBS Gold filled Chain Fob; best grade, latest designs, for ladles and gents; regular prices $4.60 to $12.00; now $2.25 to $6.00 BELT PINS Hlghi grade, extra swell designs of Belt Pins; regular prices $2.50 to $4.60; our extra special sale price $1.00 HAT PINS Brilliant Hat Pins, with topaz or amethyst center; regular $1.26 values Monday only 35t Have you seen the new style Hat Pin for fall wear? We have them at Just A the regular prices; regular prices $2.50 to $3.75 each, now at $1.25 to $1.88 FOUNTAIN PENS Every lady needs a fountain pen Be sure and get one now. Best grade solid 14-karat Pen Points; gold tilled mountings; regular prices $2.50 to $4.25; special sale prices $1.25 to $2.13 Extra fine, solid 14-karat Pen Point; pearl and sterling silver mount ings; regular prices $3.50 to $5.00; sale prices $1.75 to $2.50 HOLLOW WARE For Weddings and Silver Wedding Highest grade quadruple plated Tea Set, Bake Dish, Berry Bowls, Etc., at Just Vt regular prieer'.Tea. Set,, 4 pieces Tea Pot, Spoon Holder, Sugar and Creamer,' regular price $14;. sale price .$7.00 Extra fine Bake Dishes; regular prices $8.50 to $12.50; special sale price, now ......$4.25 to $6.25 Bread Trays; regular price $3; now $1.50 Sugar and Creamers; regular prices $5.00 to $9.75; special sale prices, at. $2.50 to $4.88 CUT GLASS CUT GLASS When you think of wedding presents, remember our cut glass. Vases Beautiful cut Vases; all the new styles; regular prices $4.50 to $19.75, now i ....-$2.25 to $9.88 Ice Tea Set Cut Glass Tea Pot and six Glasses and six Spoons; some thing new; extra swell designs; regular price $45.50; special sale price, at $22.75 8-inch Berry Bowl; swell design; regular price $5.60; special sale price, at. $2.75 Water Pitchers; all sires; regular prices $7. to $14; now $3.50 to $7 Nappies; all kinds, sizes and shapes; regular prices $2.25 to $5.00 special sale prices $1.13 to $2.50 STERLING SILVER dozen Tea Spoons; regular price $6.50; now $3.25 Berry Spoons; regular prices $4.00 to $15.00; now. .$2.00 to $7.50 Cold Meat Fork; $3.76 to $6.60; now $1.90 to $3.25 Sugar Shells, Bon Bon Spoons, Etc., all at Vi price. STERLING SILVER SOUVENIR SPOONS Monday Only , ' Any Spoon In the store, 95 Regular values $1.50 to $2.35. ROGERS BROS. 1847 SILVERWARE dozen Vintage or Charter Oak Tea Spoons; regular price $2.00; now at $1.00 dozen Vintage or Charter Oak Dessert Spoons; regular price $3.50; now at $1.75 dozen Vintage or Charter Oak Table Spoons; regular price $4.00; now, at $2.00 Berry Spoon; regular price $2.25; now $1.13 Cold Meat Forks; regular price $1.50; now. 75 MAHOGANY CHEST 1847 Roger Bros.' Silverware; 26 to 42 pieces, In mahogany velvet lined chest; hollow hardled knives; regular prices $29.00 to $44.60; extra special sale prices $14.50 to $22.25 OAK CHEST 26 pieces in Oak Chest, satin lined; the silverware warranted fifteen years; regular price $13.50; epeclal sale price $6.75 TOILET SETS Quadruple plated Toilet Set; swell designs; large mirrors, genuine bristles and heavy comb; regular prices $9.00 to $12.00; our special sale price $5.00 V It is not as if yon went into a junk shop and were given low prices on all kinds of junk made to sell. Such stuff is dear at any price. This wholesale stock we are selling is manufactured for absolutely first class trade, and can only be duplicated by the very best firms aiid stores in the country. It is a rare opportunity to be able to select your purchases from a wholesale stock of such merit, at half or less than half the pricey commonly asked and paid for this grade of goods. Go to Brodegaard's first. AT THE SIGN OF THE CROWN WkWO&BQm&&6& 115 South 16th St. Opposite the Boston Store. Sterling Blue Tubes are built up of four cross-grained layers of Fine Para Rubber and when completed are covered with an additional heat resisting blue layer. They are never porous and never oxydize no x matter how long you carry them. Initially higher in price ultimately I the cheapest tube on earth. Sterling Rubber Works, Rutherford, jv. J, Vur U b t'astoa GalUgber C, 10U btreet VUduvt, OmsJta. I