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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1880
Page
8
An article from Western Homestead argues Western stock growers lose money buying cheap bulls and shipping costly stock east. It compares weights and costs, claiming a first class thoroughbred Shorthorn bull at 500 to 600 dollars yields calves heavier by 300 pounds at three years, saving feeds and turning a profit within a year.
A two year old thoroughbred Shorthorn bull, purchased for 150 dollars, is shown to boost farm and neighborhood stock. Progeny this year total at least 60 with expected value rising from 120 dollars to 300 dollars. Calves worth 8 to 10 dollars each at one day old. natives about 1 dollar. Overall, the bull could yield at least 1500 dollars from the 60 offspring in three years, with continued gains annually.
The piece notes Falsetto sold for 18000 a famous running horse three years old sent to England. Spendthrift bought for 15000. Trotting prices rise with Bonner paying 40000 for Pocahontas 36000 for Dexter 20000 for Startle 16000 for Edwin Forrest 15000 for Grafton. Smith of New Jersey paid 35000 for Goldsmith Maid 32000 for Jay Gould 30000 for Lady Thorne 25000 for Lucy 17000 for Tattler. Vanderbilt paid 21000 for Maud S and 10000 for Lysander Boy. Doncaster bought by the Duke of Westminster for about 72000 the largest English price for a horse then.
A temperance dialogue between Joe and Brother Perkins highlights attendance, interest, and leadership issues at a lodge. Perkins admits reduced involvement due to various social ties, while Joe urges steadfast participation to sustain the order and its anti drinking goals. A Wisconsin Temperance Journal note contextualizes the exchange as a critique of lax attendance and the need for engaged members.
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