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(2) An early completion of the geological surveys on a scale of 1:25,00(3 

 is very urgent in all tbe German States in order that the present generation 

 may receive the benefits therefrom. 



(3) In addition to the general geological maps there should also be pre- 

 liared smaller maps for use of state and agricultural societies, as well as for 

 the benefit of estates. 



(4) Schools of agriculture and forestry have a special obligation in the main- 

 taining of courses of instruction in soils on a geological basis. Soil science 

 should be taught by men well grounded in a knowledge of practical geology. 



(5) It would be a grateful function of the agricultural societies to correlate 

 farm practice with the teachings of the geological maps in order that their 

 agricultural value might be enhanced. 



Sixth National Dairy Show. — According to the Breeder's fiazette, " the mag- 

 nitude and might of the Sixth National Dairy Show set a milestone in the 

 progress of the industry." This show took place in the International Live 

 Stock Exposition Amphitheater in Chicago, October 26 to November 4. Over 

 1,000 of the leading dairy breeds were shown. The exhibits of dairy ma- 

 chinery and appliances excelled those of previous years, and federal, state, and 

 city governments were strongly represented as to their work in connection with 

 the dairy industry. Unusual prominence was accorded the enterprise by the 

 daily press of Chicago, and the attendance was gratifying as compared with 

 previous years. 



A noteworthy feature of the show was the attendance of the President of the 

 United States, who gave a brief address in which he commended the scope and 

 purpose of the enterprise and emphasized the necessity of adopting improved 

 farming methods and breeding more efficient dairy stock as a means of keeping 

 pace with the requirements of the increasing population. The President also 

 offered a silver cup to the student making the highest score in the dairy stock 

 judging contest, and presented this cup in person to the winner, Russell Jensen, 

 of the South Dakota College. 



The students' judging contest attracted much attention, teams from 10 insti- 

 tutions competing. As in previous years, valuable trophies and individual 

 scholarships were offered by the various breeders' associations and others. The 

 Kentucky University team won first place, with Ohio State University second, 

 and South Dakota third. The Maryland College won first place in judging 

 Ayrshires and Jerseys, and Kentucky on Guernseys and Holsteins. 



First International Dairy Show. — This enterprise was held at Milwaukee 

 October 10-lS, with an excellent attendance throughout. The opening address 

 was by Secretary Wilson of this Department. 



Among the features of the show were the 500 entries of dairy stock, the exten- 

 sive machinery exhibits, a model creamery operated by the Dairy Division of this 

 Department, a cheese factory fitted up with modern machinery, the interstate 

 butter contest, a demonstration herd showing groups of cattle fed in different 

 ways, a child-welfare exhibit, and illustrative material from the Milwaukee 

 Health Department and the University of Wisconsin. Among other awards 

 were those to herdsmen for ability in fitting and showing cattle, neatness of 

 person, and herd quarters. 



Sixth International Dry-Farming Congress. — The Sixth Dry-Farming Congress 

 vx'as held at Colorado Springs, Colo., October 16-20, with a large and repre- 

 sentative attendance, including delegates from Canada, Mexico, Central and 

 South America, England, France, Germany, Austria, Russia, Africa, India, 

 China, Japan, and Australia. A varied program was presented, including ex- 

 tensive exhibits of crops produced under dry-farming conditions. 



