Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1886 — How to Tell a Hog’s Age. [ARTICLE]

How to Tell a Hog’s Age.

In a hog case being tried before Judge Adams at Springfield one of the witnesses caused the whole house to roar with laughter. Some of the witnesses swore that the hog was of one color and age, and some another. One witness said he was slate-colored and 2 years old. The prosecuting attorney asked: “How old did you say the hog was?” “Two years,” said the witness. “How can you tell a hog’s age?” “By looking at him.” “I don’t see how you can tell a hog’s age by looking at him,” said the lawyer. “Well, by his size,” remarked the witness. “Can you tell a hog’s age ?” asked the lawyer. “Well, I reckon I orter know how to tell one’s age, when I have been raised up with hogs all my life.” When the witness said that, the judge, jury, and lawyers roared so that it was thought some of the shingles on the house were loosened.— Guyton (Ga.y Chronicle.