Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1916 — Good Sale of Pure Bred Hogs. [ARTICLE]

Good Sale of Pure Bred Hogs.

At John K. Lewie’ pure bred Hampshire hog sale in Barkley tp. Friday, buyers were present from many localities, and a very gratifying sale is reported by Mr. Lewis.' Forty-eight head were sold, bringing an average of $5(1,25 each. Some sold as high as S3OO each. Nearly half of the hogt* sold go to parties outside or .Jasper county and some to other The sale was held in a large tent, heated with stoves, and seats were placed around the outer side for the bidders, while the show ring was in the center of the tent. Mr. Lewis has displayed excellent judgment in his selection of good stock to start his herd with and has become a fancy hog raiser of no small proportions. The auctioneers were VV r . A. Mc- > Curtain, Rensselaer; Andy Nagel, Chalmers, and F. H. Hulick, Tipton.