Pictures from the Past
In perusing Shorthorn books, journals, and magazines from 50 to 100 years ago, we come across pictures and advertisements which strike us as interesting or entertaining. Periodically we will be adding “new” old-time pictures—some humorous, some “nostalgic”, and some just quirky.
Shorthorn oxen from the late 1800’s
1952 Tractor Ad
Roy Rogers, Trigger, and Shorthorn Lassies from 1959
How can you go wrong with a picture of kids & calves?
This ad was posted during the war years in the early 1940’s.
Do you remember watching “The Rifleman” on TV.? Compare the size of this steer from 1960 to the one below from 1917. Shorthorn size has been greatly influenced by different trends over the years.
Cover of the January 1917 "The Shorthorn in America," a publication that was published for about five years by the Association. The publication only contained articles, pictures, show reports, etc. but did not allow any advertising. Only photo credits were given. The two well dressed young ladies (in mink coats) and the steer are not identified,
“We’re ready to go, Mom”
Guess who raised Shorthorns—(You have to be of a certain age to know who Edgar Bergen and Mortimer Snerd are!)
Quite the barn, from the early 1900’s.
Prime example of what was winning in the “Belt Buckle Era” (height when mature only up to level of a man’s belt)—1950’s & 1960’s
(As of the 1940’s)
Dairy bulls from various breeds, but especially Jersey bulls, had a well earned reputation for having nasty dispositions. This ad was from The Shorthorn World in July 1926. This contraption looks rather Medieval and prevented the bull from seeing what was right in front of him, as well as providing the nose ring deterrent. Certainly not something that the Humane Society would approve of.
Anyone remember these? (Ad from the 1940’s.)
Notice the tremendous milk production record of this Shorthorn cow from 1911 !
“No stress”
Interesting advertisement, playing off of fascination with Quintuplets. Had to look twice at brandname “Calfnip”.
Intl. Grand Champion PS Troubadour with a 5 yr. old friend (John “Speedy” Fought).
Advertisement from 1944—”Catchy” product name!
Early 1950’s—Interesting that solid brass and nylon tags were same price.
A 1954 Tea Party
A Shorthorn owner proudly visiting his herd.