FIFTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK— PART XIII 917 



Horses — Draft horses, such as Belgians and Percherons, are raised to 

 considerable extent, resulting in a general raising of the type of grade 

 drafts raised by the average farmer. 



Sivine — A considerable number of hogs of different breeds are raised in 

 the county, there being a large number of breeders of pure bred. There 

 has been some cholera reported, but vaccination has generally stopped the 

 spread of the disease. 



Bheep — Some sheep raised, but not generally. 



Poultry — A great deal of poultry is raised in this county. 



Bees — Not a favorable season for bees on account of extreme dry 

 weather. 



Drainage — A great deal of drainage. Open ditches. Much tiling has 

 been done this season. 



Other Industries — Clay products, tile, brick, etc.; gypsum products, 

 manufacturing industries of considerable variety and extent gives em- 

 ployment to many people, and have all generally been successful. The 

 business conditions of the last few months have had the effect to curtail 

 activity in some lines of endeavor, and while there is something of a de- 

 pression existing at the present time there is no cause for alarm, as 

 business is well entrenched and in a generally healthy condition. 



Lands — Land values range from $75 to $200 per acre for agricultural 

 lands, depending on location and improvements. Good roads have a de- 

 cided effect on farm values and the people are beginning to realize this 

 to a greater degree than ever. Good cement bridges and culverts are being 

 built and the roads graded and improved. 



Report of Fair — The fair was held August 12, 13 and 14, 1914, at the 

 Mineral City Driving Park, the ground being leased. No attempt was 

 made to get agricultural exhibits or live stock, except horses and cattle, 

 on account of the short time intervening between the time of the de- 

 cision to hold a meeting and the date previously selected by the defunct 

 Webster County Fair Association. The new organization was much 

 handicapped on account of these adverse conditions and did not have 

 time to work up public interest and confidence so necessary to co-operation 

 and attendance, and the result was a considerable shortage in receipts 

 necessary to pay all the expenses. A splendid race meeting and stock 

 show of high standards was held and the people were pleased. 



WINNEBAGO. 



M. C. WHEELER, FOREST CITY, OCTOBER 21, 1914. 



Corn — Average crop. Good average. 



Oats — About thirty bushels to acre. Little under weight. 



Wheat — Only fair crop, rather light, medium quality, affected by black 

 rust. 



Rye — Very small acreage, but good quality. 



Barley — Good crop, little off color; otherwise, quality good. 



Flax — Very little raised in county. 



Buckxcheat — Very little raised. Good quality, but damaged by fall 

 rains. 



Millet — Not much raised; heavy yield; damaged by rains. 



