FIFTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK— PART XIII 921 



Apples — The apple crop was somewhat damaged by the hot winds and 

 dry weather during the summer. 



Other Fruits — There was a good crop of cherries and a fair yield of 

 early small fruits. 



Cattle — Cattle are in good condition, as pastures have not been over- 

 stocked. Fewer cattle will be fed than usual on account of money scarcity, 

 it being i)ractically impossible for farmers to borrow money with which 

 to buy cattle. 



Horses — Horse values are normal, with a good demand for horses of 

 the heavy type. 



Sivine — While cholera has been much less destructive this year, the 

 number of pigs is comparatively small. The spring pigs were not as 

 healthy as usual and a large percentage of them died during the summer 

 months. The fall pigs are doing fairly well. The estimate for the 1914 

 crop is about 75 per cent of normal. 



Sheep — There is much interest manifested on the part of farmers in 

 sheep feeding this fall. Sioux City is fast becoming one of the best 

 sheep markets in the country. The Sioux City Stock Yards Company 

 have built new sheep barns and are in better shape to handle sheep than 

 ever before. 



Poultry — Poultry was unusually good. There is a great deal of interest 

 taken by the farmers in Woodbury county in the raising of poultry, and 

 many are making a success of the business. 



Bees — The honey crop is about 65 per cent of normal. Bee pasture was 

 very scarce throughout the season and the bees also suffered more than 

 usual from foulbrood. 



Drainage — Very little has been done in the way of drainage this year, 

 as all farms are well equipped with tile, etc. 



Other Industries — All industries have enjoyed a healthy business dur- 

 ing the last twelve months. The volume of business has been greater 

 than any time in past years, and there is a general feeling of satisfaction 

 among manufacturers. 



Lands — Land has increased about $10 per acre. 



Report of Fair — The Interstate Live Stock Fair was held September 

 21st-26th and enjoyed unusually good weather and had a very satisfactory 

 attendance. While the racing was not up to the standard, the exhibits 

 were unusually good, and, from the standpoint of quality, were not sur- 

 passed by any fair in the country. The financial report will show a satis- 

 factory profit, and, in all, the fair was a success. 



