14 May 2014

Pigeon Slaughter at Kilbourn City

A gentleman on the train last evening states that the wholesale slaughter of young pigeons at Kilbourn City is villainous. Thirteen hundred dozen were buried in a heap on Saturday, the birds having spoiled on the dealers hands, they having captured more than they could take care of.

July 1, 1882. From our state exchanges. Stevens Point Daily Journal 13(8): 1. From the La Crosse Republican and Leader.