Breeding minks in Louisiana for their fur: A profitable industry

"Breeding Minks in Louisiana for their Fur: A Profitable Industry" by William André Elfer is an early 20th-century exploration of mink farming in Louisiana, framing it as a potentially booming business in light of the rising demand for fur and the decline of wild fur sources; through his own experiences, Elfer offers guidance on how to run a successful mink farm, covering everything from location and feeding to breeding practices, while also emphasizing the great earning possibilities of this business as minks can produce multiple litters and fur markets look good, Elfer pitches mink farms as a good way to make money as wild mink populations shrink from over-trapping and changing landscapes.