Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1919 — BIG TYPE POLAND CHINA HOGS [ARTICLE]

BIG TYPE POLAND CHINA HOGS

Swine Industry in the Eyes of the Farmer More Than Ever. During the past 25 years the majority of the farmers in Benton county have been busily engaged in raising corn and oats and have paid little attention to the profitable business of producing better hogs. Through the influence of the county agents and the decrease in the crop yields, farmers have come to realize the necessity of depending on the production of livestock for a large part of their profits. Standing in the front line among those who realize this situation are Colvert Bros., who have built up a herd of Poland China hogs that is known to breeders throughout the States as being one of the best herds of the breed. _Colvert Bros, have to their credit the developing of the highest priced sow in the world, being grand champion at five different state fairs. Last year they won first prize on senior yearling boar, showing the largest boar for his age that had ever been shown. It is always gratifying to the Review to see any Benton county enterprise push to the front. Many counties and county seats of Indiana are taking on a new ambl> tlon. Bankers and other business men who are looking into the Livestock resources of their county are finding a great opportunity immediately before them in the way of developing the ipure-bred swine industry.—Benton Review.