In some cases where birds have gay wings, and the hunters do not wish the rest of the body, they tear off the wings from the living bird, and throw it away to die.
"I am sorry to tell you such painful things, but I think you ought to know them.

You will soon be men and women.

Do what you can to stop this horrid trade.

Our beautiful birds are being taken from us, and the insect pests are increasing.

The State of Massachusetts has lost over one hundred thousand dollars because it did not protect its birds.