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from a cow to be sent to be bred to Ladysmith's Cherub. The unfortu- 

 nate death of Hayes Cherub left Mr. Marsh without an aged show bull, 

 and he did not send a herd. It also left the breed poorer by the removal 

 of that famous show bull and sire. Dairyland Farm had entries through- 

 out the classes with only Rookwood Cherub as a competitor. He was 

 the grand champion bull. 



THE BROWN SWISS. 



Ira Inman, Beloit, Wis., was the sole exhibitor of Brown Swiss. They 

 were judged by H. G. Van Pelt, Waterloo, la. 



THE SWINE SHOW. 



Twenty-five hundred hogs were in the pens of the big barns. All who 

 passed through seemed to be impressed with the high degree of perfection 

 attained by exhibiting breeders, and the value of the show. Breeders of 

 nine herds were filled with enthusiasm for their favorites. They seemed to 

 have been particularly careful in selecting only the best, and the shew 

 throughout was a struggle for supremacy among top-notchers. The num- 

 ber of young breeders showing was gratifying, and most of them were 

 there with the goods. The massiveness and scale of the aged animals 

 halted many a passer-by for a more careful inspection. There was a 

 good deal of barter and exchange among breeders, as well as a friendly 

 exchange of ideas, and few people passed through the hog barns without 

 having learned a lesson. There was a greater uniformity of type than 

 has previously been shown, and the quality was also first-rare. The 

 futurity show was popular; it brought out some remarkable specimens. 

 The judging was done by experienced men. 



Poland-China breeders made a show that was highly satisfactory to 

 adherents of the breed and the general public. Numbers were slightly 

 reduced over last year, but the type was more uniform than at previous 

 shows. It was gratifying to note the large number of new exhibitors 

 this year. The fitting was about on a par with that of last year, despite 

 the high cost of feed. The big type of pig was exhibited without ex- 

 ception. In. the futurity show Iowa won all ribbons with full classes. 

 Probably the strongest class was the aged boar class, with ten speci- 

 mens averaging about 1,000 pounds. The ranking was close in this class, 

 and on the whole the balance and. carriage of the heavyweights were 

 remarkable. The junior and senior pig classes developed sharp compe- 

 tition among many tip-top Individuals. The senior and grand champion 

 boar represents a high ideal in Poland-China type. The junior and 

 grand championship went to a senior sow pig, a beauty to behold. W. Li. 

 McNutt, Ord, Neb., made the awards. 



Berkshires were not shown in as large numbers as at previous fairs. 

 The quality and type were good, and the fitting was satisfactory. N. H. 

 Gentry, Sedalia, Mo., tied the ribbons. 



This breed was represented by a few more animals than were shown 

 last year. No more uniform exhibit has ever been shown in Des Moines. 

 The type represented was the big, smooth type. Only a few aged boars 

 were shown, but all other classes were well filled. The aged sow class 

 was large and the younger sow classes did not lack) in numbers. The 

 awards were well distributed. The judging was done by W. A. Hoover, 

 Oskaloosa, la. 



Hampshire breeders were on the ground with 255 representatives of 

 this breed. The Hampshire sow classes were all good, there being strong 

 competition in the yearling and p:g classes. The type shown was good 

 and on the whole the animals were well fitted. The grand championship 

 in the boar class went to an outstanding junior yearling boar. Charles 

 Marker, Auburn, 111., judged. 



The Duroc-Jerseys led in number, there being 882 in the pens. The 

 type was fairly uniform and the tendency to maintain scale was much 



