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their great weight without showing the least sign of breaking down. 

 In the matter of type the medium sized animals of superior quality 

 won out this year against those of more scale, but with less quality. 

 Judge Klever and Spicer adhered throughout to the matter of type 

 and gave general satisfaction. Of course there were ins'tances where 

 exhibitors took lower places than they anticipated, but this will always 

 occur. Ringsiders as well as exhibitors were impressed by the fact 

 that all decisions were not only honestly, but intelligently placed. 

 Breeders outside the State won many of the blue ribbons, a fact that 

 should stimulate Iowa swine men to purchase the best blood that 

 is obtainable to improve their herds. 



YORKSHIRES. 



There were but two exhibitors in the Yorkshire classes, but these 

 made an unusually good showing. Thos. H. Canfield of Lake Park, 

 Minn., exhibited thirty head and practically filled all classes. Many 

 of his animals were descendants of winners at the St. Louis Exposition, 

 and his pens attracted much attention from fair attendants. Mr. 

 Canfield is the largest breeder of Yorkshire hogs in America, and has 

 undoubtedly done more to bring this breed before the public than 

 any other breeder. The other exhibitor in the Yorkshire class was 

 Mr. B. F. Davidson of Menlo, Iowa. Mr. Davidson exhibited eighteen 

 good ones. They were in excellent show condition, being in a some- 

 what higher degree of flesh than Mr. Canfield's, though for the bacon 

 hog the Canfield stuff was in excellent shape. Prof. Thomas Shaw, 

 formerly of the Minnesota Agricultural College, did the judging in a 

 most satisfactory manner. His task was not an easy one, owing to the 

 somewhat different types of hogs represented in the various rings. 

 Judging by the number of sales made by these Yorkshire breeders it 

 may be expected that there will be a larger turnout next year. Many 

 who purchased foundation stock expressed their determination to 

 exhibit in the future. 



TAMWOETHS. 



This is the first year that a class for Tamworth hogs has been 

 made at the Iowa State Fair. Two exhibitors were there with their hogs 

 and they made an excellent showing. The breed attracted considerable 

 attention and farmers in general were surprised at the large scale of 

 the aged animals. Their long noses came in for their full share of 

 comment. The animals on exhibition were typical of the breed, and 

 this class should be maintained by the board of directors. No doubt 

 a larger showing will be made next year. 



The interest in sheep still grows in Iowa and there never has 

 been so many good sheep on the State Fair Grounds as were there 

 this year. The price of mutton and wool has created a demand for 

 sheep that has not been equalled heretofore. The excellent exhibit this 

 year, as well as the large crowds of interested onlookers while the 

 judging was going on, indicate a most healthy interest in this im- 



