The Red Cloud chief., 1919-03-06
The Johnson Stock Hog Sale

day in the big koontz tie barn. a
large crowd was present with plenty
of bidders and the sale was a grand
success. The total amount of the
sale was $54i2.5O. The animals
offered were all beauties, and would
do credit to any show ring. Dis
eliminating buyers were or hand in
spite of the condition of the roads,
which made travel difficult. But
these men knew the quality of the
stock to be sold and they anne deter
mined to get into the game and get
u start for themselves or build up
their herds. The bidding was brisk
and spirited from the start, and it
was early evident that the affair
would exceed the conservative hopes
Of Mr.. Johnson.
The highest priced hog was sold to
Mr.. u. Johnson, Of Angus, Minnesota.
This gentleman planked down $400.-
90 for one SOW. She was a beauty
and the other bidders recognized the
fact and made him go the limit. He
also bought one for $4,000 and an
other for $4,000. Other buyers and
bidders are given below. The aver
age price per head was $107.3 80 which
is sufficient evidence in itself to show
the excellent quality Of these hogs.
In a measure the history of this sale
reads like a Looking a
head it seems a long time for the
beginner to realize his dream, but
looking backward the time is short.
About four years ago Mr.. Johnson
determined to get bigger returns from
his farm. Land was constantly 60
ing up, farm help was constantly get
ting scarce and he knew that to in
creas his farming operations would
involve the expenditure of a large
amount of money. The uncertain
ties were carefully considered, and
the scheme Of farming on a large
scale was abandoned. Being a lover
of animals, and inspired by the sue
cess of other men, he resolved to en-
ter the pure bred hog line. He began
on a small scale, bought the best he
could, cared for them carefully and
intelligently, and his labors are
crowned with success.
Il. Johnson is the father Of the
Johnson boys and stated that he had
attended a sale in his home county
where hogs are scarce and in great
demand and the prices sky-high. He
was in the market for hogs of good
breeding, but could not see and ad-
vantage in purchasing at the prices
prevalent. He was quick to see the
quality of his sons stock when he
came here a few weeks ago on a visit,
so he prolonged his stay, determined
to carry home with him some Of the
promising animals. He is very well
satisfied with his purchases, and al
though he paid the highest prices of
anyone, he considers that he got his
hogs very cheap. This is the story
told by every purchaser at this sale
Each and every one is satisfied with
his buy and a satisfied customer is a
mans best advertisement.
Mr.. J. r. Miller, ieldman for the
Nebraska Farmer, Jesse Johnson
of the Nebraska Farm Journal, c. w.
Putnam Of Tecumseh and Coils. J. II.
Ellinger, Tom Swartz and others,
were auctioners in the ring. A ring
was made, seats arranged and the
comfort of the crowd well considered.
Frank Vavricka, Red Cloud
Earl Crawford, Inavale
Luther Crabill, Red Cloud
Will Bowen, Guide Rock
Tom Swartz, Red Cloud
Ed Kern, Stanton .
James Doyle, Red Cloud
+. w. Loeske, Inavale
u. Johnson, Minnesota
II. I. Leonager, Fairfax, Mo.
o. f. Eastman, Alma
Chas. Quincy, Jr. Red Cloud
Clyde Wolfe, Rec Cloud
Nolan G. Miner, Red Cloud
Il. b. hurry, Elwood
Clyde Bowen, Red Cloud
j. I. Mcmahon, Blue Hill
Frank Mcintosh, Red Cloud
Dale Montgomery, Red Cloud
Reed Dickerson, lnavale
Armor Cross, Guide Rock
Edgar Mcintosh, Red Cloud
Guy Day, Red Cloud
Frank Ellinger, Red Cloud
Henry Nyberg, Red Cloud
NJ. A. Beoteslsen, Blair
J. Il. Mcmahon, Blue Hill
Armor Gross, Guide Rock
j. w. Putnam, Tecumseh
DR.. Jorgenson, Ellkorn, Iowa
Fred Hedge, Red Cloud
j. w. Haskins, lnavale