St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-26

OF the several varieties would be but an
attempt and would result in failure, as
no one variety can be said to possess
merits which place it ahead of all
Others. Each variety has It's ardent
admirers, and the best for any person
to keep is the one that best
snits his taste. The majority of
farmers and people in general through
out the states who keep poultry keep
the common kind, not knowing the su-
perlor merit of thoroughbred fowls.
this subject not having received the at
tenti0n of which it is deserving. But
with the elements at work in the state.
VIZ: the poultry press and poultry aSso-
Citations, it is hoped that this condition
or affairs will be improved, as, in fact,
1t now is, owing to the work of the eie-
ments mentioned. The thoroughbred is
as easily kept, requires as little feed,
and no more care or attention than the
common fowl, and for beauty and util-
lty far SURPRISES it; flock of thorough
bredS forming all ornament for any
yard or lawn, and source of profit to
their owner. Many farmer if asked
If his
Fowls Pay Him
would reply. mo, there is no money in
poultry, they are only a nuisance" Such
people you will find, upon investigation,
give their fowls no care, letting them
pick up their own living and find their
own shelter. What stock is there that
will pay with such attention. Fowls to
be profitable must be given a reasonable
amount of care, and with such care will
pay larger per cent upon capital in
vested than any other stock upon
farm.
There is farmer of my acquaintance
who keeps 500 hens, gives them intelli-
gent care. suitable shelter, ETC., and
clears 81 per hen year. He says moth
ing goes to waste about his farm. not a
kernel of gram is lost; the hens find it
all and require but little feed that pOr-
ton of the year when they can be out
OF doors. But what they do require
they get, and pay we'll for it in the way
of eggs for market.
Minnesota presents a good field for
any one wishing to enter extensively
into poultry culture, the cities forming
a good AMI steady market for the prod
uctS of the market pOultryman, and
the growing demand for pure-bred fowls
gives the breeder and fancier of such
paying market for his surplus
stock. Minnesota, in her culture
of thoroughbred fowls, is the
equal of any of her sister
state fair and visit the poultry depart
ment, or to attend one of her numerous
poultry exhibitions during the winter
season. to BE- convinced that the quality
of stock bred by Minnesota fancierS will
compare fayOrably with that OF any
other state. Minnesota at present
has three poultry associations in
active operation, the State Poultry as
ISOLATION. the Southern Minnesota Poul-
try association and the Steele County
Poultry association, each having given
successful shows the past winter, and
two of them now out with dates for
their shows the coming winter,
viz: The State Poultry associa-
ton at Minneapolis in January,
the Steele County association at
OwatOnna in December. These
associations, together with the press,
are doing what they can to advance the
interest in thoroughbred poultry, and
promote its culture. They contain
among their members many business
men of high standing, who would give
dignity and character to any profession
or calling. The condition of Mime
sofas poultry industry is healthy, and
the future is full of promise.
G. ID. HOLDEN,