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To butcher a deer, hang it up by the hind legs, slit the 

 skin along the middle breast and belly and to the end of 

 the tail; then along the inside of each leg. 



Cut off the feet at the joints and peel off the skin. Cut 

 through the wall of the abdomen without piercing the in- 

 testines; loosen the diaphragm at the back and sides; cut 

 away the low r er intestine close to the bone and empty out 

 the entire contents of the carcass. Split the breastbone with 

 a hatchet. 



The best cuts of venison are the saddle and haunch. 



To make jerked venison or "jerky" use lean meat cut 

 into strips about one-half inch wide. Lay these side by side 

 on a frame made of slats or poles supported about four feet 

 from the ground and keep a small smoky fire going under- 

 neath until the meat is thoroughly dry. 



Fresh meat should be hung up and protected from 

 flies by cheesecloth. 



America for the first time in history now leads the 

 world in all breeds of dogs. This was brought about by the 

 world war, during w r hich most of the famous kennels of Eu- 

 rope were practically wiped out and the cream of breeds 

 scattered broadcast . As a result lovers of the different 

 breeds are expected to come to this country in quest of the 

 fine blood which is concentrated here. The Shepherds 

 (formerly the German Sheepdog), Belgians, Airedales, Fox 

 Terriers and Brussels Griffons are almost a rarity abroad 

 now. At the beginning of hostilities entire kennels of these 

 war dogs were turned over to the various governments, and 

 few are left to be returned to their former owners. Many 

 of them were killed in action and others died from various 

 causes in the trenches. They did yeoman work for human- 

 ity. Hundreds of fanciers will now endeavor to replenish 

 their kennels and America is the only country which will 

 be able to help carry out their plans. A golden opportunity 

 now presents itself to the American dog fanciers. 



Carefully extinguish your camp-fire when leaving. To 



