The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1890-05-08
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These comparisons are sshe more surprising
when we consider that only three years ago it
was the commonly accepted theory that this
state and Dakota were too far north to success
fully engage in stock raising and therefore IL was
doubtful IL live stock market could be estab-
ished here. That the full force Of the meaning
OF these comparative statements may be grasped
by the mind let us recapitulate. In the first two
years OF its existence this market has consumed
more hogs than the Kansas City market did in
the first four years, more sheep than the Kansas
City market did in first seven years, while in
cattle this market will end its third year on q
par with that market at the end Of its third
year. All OF which seems to indicate that the
growth OF this business at St. Paul is destined to
possibly eclipse the splendid history of the Kan
sas City yards. which in 1885 tthe last report at
handled 506,627 cattle, 2,358,71S hogs, 221,-
SO1 sheep and "a ,506 horses and mules. A
trade aggregating probably s55 100000:
Many interesting facts have been developed In
connection with the enterprise. The theory that
this climate is peculiarly conducive to health IN
animals and consequent development has re-
entered upon by the stock yards company was
the building OF large barn capable Of feeding
$500 head of cattle. This barn remained idle
Tor more than year, and it began to look as
though it was q failure. But at length in con-
nection with the distillery it utilized with
great success and most satisfactory results;
and in the last year 1t has turned out about
1000 as fat, sleek, healthy animals as could be
desired, and cattle feeding may now be consid-
cred permanent industry here. The next ex-
has been most gratifying as well astonishing.
The winter before last the first experiment was
made with a few sheep, the result was so encourag
Ing that the same parties last winter fed at the
yards something over 10000 sheep, and this
winter additional buildings will have to be
erected to supply the demand-fully 20, 600 are
already contracted for, and 1t seems probable
that 40 900 sheep will be fed this winter at the
South St. Paul stock yards; the great point be-
ing that they maintain perfect healthiuness,
Probably the most astonishing statement which
I shall be able to make to you in this communi-
cation 10 the fact that sheep are being bought as
legitimate private business venture at the Chi
eago stock yards, shipped to st. Paul and fat
tened aud then returned to Chicago for sale
Within the last sixty days over 5000 of this
,lass ofsheep have been received here, and am in
sheep in Texas 10 be brought to Minnesota to
be fattened during the winter and made ready
tor the spring market,
been thought that the same conditions, viz,
lreedem from disease resulting from asCreea-
ton. which have made "sheep feeding so sue
cessful and profitable. may be found conducive
10 like results In feeding hogs.
AT first thought 1t would seem absurd to think
OF bringing corn from Iowa or Nebraska to St.
eetitiop with hogs fed on the farm where the corn
. raise. ~ O.. experiment made by Prot. Mo.
Lain, director OF ths state agricultural farm,
he % raised Sc and fsttened about fifty hogs, SHdrging
up their food, including corn purchased in the
open market at market values, at q cost Of q
u,
at cents per pound live weight, which he sold
here at 4 cents per pound live weight, showing Q
| net profit Of 100 per cent,
We must not rush at conclusions too quickly
| but 1t may be a principle has been discovered
| which will prove OF great value to Minnesots
| farmers. It may be that the Minnesota farm i
the place to breed the pig, develop his bone snt
frame to the fatteping period and then send him
co market TO be fattened in large fattenipges
| llshments where all the appliances for preparing
proper food in q proper manner am S can oe''Sadt
| At any rate it has been determined - make
| an experiment on q sufficiently lara scale and
under such auspices as to be OF more or less con
| attained. As this win be an experiment involv
/ ing large interests, the members of your cham
ngted RsT 90 xe 70 s L rom time to TOT time
| The stockyards company does not engage In
/ the business OF slaughtering or feeding animals
OF individuals. The company only furnishes
facilities which it rents at low prices Theyards
/ have a complete system OF sewerage aud water
| works, The industries now located at theyards
/ are large packing and slaughterng houses for
| both hogs aud cattle; large distiery with feed.
| ing barns with @ capacity to feed about three
/ they are fed only about four months each, about
| twelve thousand will be fed each year; O
mailing house, barrel factory where
PACKING houses are madel and several bsrnI
| tor feeding sheep. Tne growth OF TINS INDUSTRY
seqoires tive additional barns; 400 by loo feet
| progress with responsible and experienced par,
| ties to engage in the business Of breeding fine
| hogs Tor the purpose OF distributing among the
/ farmers of the state better breed OF male hogs
/ to improve their herds, and also to experiment
/ In fattening hogs as before stated.
i There were killed and packed last year about
| $50, 900 hogs and about go, 700 cattle. besides
/ several thonsand sheep and calves The magni
tude OF the distillery company operations may
/ be Judged from the amount Of taxes paid ths
government, which 10 little short Of "a. 600.
Zoo annually, The annual output of manu-
tacturina establishments now located here 4
about $40 100000 aud the sales of live stool
will aggregate nearly a. muoh
The traffic IN horses has developed unexpect
| odly. The projectors OF the yards did not con
j slder this item as one which would be likely *
7 put any considerable figure. The first year tn
IeceiptAvf horsea were aQe. an unaxnectedly iarR