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Show REFORM IN SLAUGHTERING ANIMALS The American Humane Association hs.s offered a prize of $10,000 for a device to kill animals instantly and without suffering. Animals are killed n such vast numbers in our country that an invention is sought that will produce death quickly and surely. The aim is to secure an invention that will send a bolt or bullet into the brain that will produce complete unconsciousness instantly. Under the most favorable conditions thc?t human genius can provide, there will always be more or less suffering in transportation and slaughtering of domestic animals for food. Humanity and public health demand that suffering physical torture in transit and after arrival at stockyrirds and slaughter pens be reduced toa minimum. The cruelty practiced in handling live stock on the way from the pastures, ranges and feeding pens to the great packing plants' should arouse humane and Christian people to action. |