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Show Origin of Caponlzlng. It Is Impossible to say Just how long '.he operation of caponlzlng has been performed. It seems quite certain, however, tl.at the practice was familiar fa-miliar to tho Chinese more thsn 2.000 years ago. lter It was practiced by the Greeks and Itomans snd, through mediaeval times, bu the people of mid die and southern Europe, until In re-rent re-rent times. It has been Introduced Into America. At present capons are most universally known and appreciated In France, although within the last few years the business of producing them has advanced rapidly In this country. |