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former years in the general classification of horses represented. The ten- 

 dency is to keep up in both numbers and quality. The various means that 

 are coming into use to displace the horse as a beast of burden has not 

 caused any special alarm among horse raisers, horse breeders and horse 

 dealers. There seems to be the usual demand for the good horse, and 

 horse fanciers are not decreasing. The Iowa State Fair was an example of 

 the present-day interest in the really good horse of the various breeds. 



CHAMPION ABERDEEN ANUUIS BULL 

 Iowa State Fair and Exposition, 1911 



The cattle division was never so strong; 1,044 entries were made and 

 only two exhibitors failed to be present. This is by far the largest 

 exhibit of cattle the Iowa fair has ever entertained. The quality and 

 general exhibition finish of these animals was pronounced the best that 

 has ever been brought to these grounds. It would be unfair to single 

 out any one breed as having advantage in this show. All breeds were 

 creditably represented. The Herefords were commented on as being the 

 best lot of show cattle of this breed that has ever been shown in the 

 state, and having the most uniformly good show specimens that have ever 

 appeared on a state fair grounds anywhere. The excellence in quality 

 of both the beef breeds and dairy cattle was a common expression at the 

 ringside. 



The swine division contained 2,900 hogs and was one of great interest, 

 and at all times crowded with visitors. The usual interest in the hog 

 was centered about the standard breeds, which at this period in the 

 swine history of the country does not stop with the Poland-China, the Du- 

 roc. the Chester White and Berkshire, but extends to the Hampshire, 

 the Yorkshire and Tamworth. This division presented an air of activity, 

 interest and a little current of rivalship in breeds. 



