SEVENTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK— PART XII. 797 



Cattle — Are in good condition. Nearly all our farmers are breed- 

 ers of cattle, and the Short-Horn breed predominates. 



Horses — Renewed activity is noted in the breeding and raising of 

 horses. Prices are high. 



Swine — There is a noticeable increase in the number raised. No 

 disease reported. 



Sheep — Are raised to quite an extent in this county, and many are 

 shipped in and fed for the market. 



PoiLTKY — ^A growing and profitable industry. 



Bees — Very few in this county, but did well the past season. 



Drainage — More attention is being given to tiling than in former 

 years. 



Lands — Prices are gradually increasing, and there is quite a demand 

 from eastern farmers for land in this county, as none better is found 

 in the State. 



Report of Fair — Held at Osage, September 18-20. As far as exhib- 

 its were concerned it was the best ever held in the county. The 

 attendance on the second day exceeded that of any previous day in 

 the history of our society, but rainy weather prevailing on the third 

 and last day, the result was a small attendance. No games of chance 

 or disreputable shows were allowed on the grounds. Exhibits were 

 good in all departments, and especially in the floral and educational 

 halls. The live stock exhibits were exceptionally fine, and was judged 

 by an expert from Ames, to the entire satisfaction of all. 



The farmers of this county are contented, happy and prosperous. 



MUSCATINE. 



W. H. SHIPJIAN, west liberty, OCTOBER 22, 1906. 



General Condition of Crops and Season — Excellent in every respect. 



Corn — First class, both in yield and quality. The late fall has given 

 it time in which to fully mature in excellent condition. 



Oats — An average yield and of good quality. 



Wheat — Of good quality, but acreage small. 



Rye — Very little raised. 



Barley — Good crop. 



Flax and Buckwheat — None raised. 



Millet — Very little raised, but of good quality. 



Sorghum — None raised. 



Timothy — Yield a little below average, but of first class quality. 



Clover- — ^Average yield and of good quality. 



Prairie Hay — None raised. 



Potatoes — Fair yield and of good quality. 



Vegetables — Good. 



Cattle — All are in good condition. There is a heavy demand for 

 milkers, on account of demand for milk by the Iowa Condensed Milk 

 Company. 



Horses — More attention is being paid to the breeding of good drivers 

 than for the past few years. 



