Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1909 — FRENCH SAILORS LIVE HIGH [ARTICLE]

FRENCH SAILORS LIVE HIGH

Warships Supplied with Fresh Meats, Chickens fend Milch Cows. New York, Oct. B.—When the three French warships leave this port today they will carry fifty-four Kentucky hogs, nine fat western steers, 600 chickens, and a quantity of geese. The reason is that French sailors must, have fresh meat, even while at sea. Each warship is fitted with livestock compartments and a small slaughter house where animals are butchered when wanted. Each French battleship also carries two milch cows which supply the officers’ mess with miik.