Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1918 — Triumphant Return of Seal Hunters [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Triumphant Return of Seal Hunters

Crew of Schooner After Successful Trip Into the Ice Floes of the Frozen North

With their tow lines swung over their shoulders, after their day’s work is done and they have earned a well-won rest, the men are dragging their "fur" In sacks over the snow. Often these crews bring in hauls valued at $5,000. The seal Industry Is one of the biggest and each year the output is greater, and the furs command a higher price.