TWELFTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK— PART XII 769 



least two weeks earlier than usual. The growth of crops was entirely 

 satisfactory up until the first of June, at which time drouth set in and 

 it prevails at this time. 



Corn — Germination perfect, a magnificent stand but the drouth during 

 the summer months has damaged the crop. There will probably be a 

 yield of from 25 to 40 bushels per acre. 



Oats — Quality excellent; yield below the average, probably 20 to 35 

 bushels per acre. 



Wheat — Yield somewhat reduced by the drouth; quality good. Fall 

 wheat yields 30 to 40 bushels and spring wheat about 10 to 20. 



Rye — Injured by drouth; quality good; yield from 20 to 40 bushels. 



Barley — Very little sown. 



Flax — None grown. 



Buckwheat — None grown. 



Millet — Very little sown. 



Sorghum — None grown. 



Timothy — Very light crop; yield about one-half ton per acre. A large 

 acreage was plowed up for corn fields. 



Clover — Fair yield; excellent quality. Second crop in prime condition, 

 yielding one and one-half to two tons per acre. 



Prairie Hay — Very light yield, probably one to one and one-half tons. 



Potatoes — Practically a failure. 



YegetaMes — Late yield. 



Apples — Prospects are good for a fair crop of excellent quality. 



Other Fruits — Medium crop of good quality. 



Cattle — Not in the average flesh on account of short pastures; no dis- 

 ease and a marked improvement in breeding. We have some very fine 

 herds in the county. 



Horses — Increased attention given to the improvement in breeding of 

 drafters and roadsters. No disease reported. 



Sicine — The dry pastures and high price of corn has been against breed- 

 ers, and hogs are not in the usual flesh. No disease. 



Sheep — Very few raised in the county. 



Poultry — This industry is receiving increased attention. Many fine 

 flocks are to be found in the county. 



Drainage — Much interest is being awakened in the draining of our lands. 

 Some extensive projects having been carried forward with most satisfac- 

 tory results. 



Lands— Prices still advancing. Good farms are selling at $150.00 to 

 $200.00 per acre. 



Report of Fair — Held at Malvern August 8-11 inclusive, and was attended 

 by the largest number of visitors in the history of the fair. The exhibits 

 were fair in all departments and the racing program was good and well 

 conducted. The increased attendance is credited to the speed program. 

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