46 THE BEEF BONANZA. 



Estimate of Profits on an Investment of $25,000 in 

 Cattle. 



In July, 1879. 



100 yearlings @ $ 7 $700 



200 two-year-olds @ $11 2,200 



600 cows @ $16 9,600 



500 three-year-olds @ $16 8,000 



100 four-year-olds @ $23 2,300 



250 calves (thrown in) 



1750 $22,800 



The above is about the grade an average herd would 

 tally out, and it is cheaper to buy out a herd than to 

 pick. The calves are thrown in, and those born on the 

 drive up are usually killed, thus reducing the number 

 below the ordinary 80 per cent, of increase. 



Expenses. 

 Two herders @ $35 per month and board, say $20 per 



month, $660 $1320.00 



One foreman @ $50 and hoard, $20 .... 840.00 



Nine horses @ $75 675.00 



Grain for horses at 8 lbs. per day @ 1J cts. for the year 328.50 



One wagon, $125 ; two mules and harness, $400 . . 525.00 



Eanch 200.00 



Mower, horse-rake, and plough 200.00 



Incidental expenses 1000.00 



We sell in November and December : 



$5088.00 



100 beeves, average 1100 lbs., @ 3 cts. per lb. . . $3300 

 100 cows (old), average 900 lbs., @ 3 cts. per lb. . . 2700 

 Add surplus of capital 2200 



$8200 



