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Horses. — A great many are raised and are in good condition. 



Sicine. — A great many raised and are free from disease. 



/S/teep.— «Very few raised or kept. 



Bees. — This industry is increasing and the honey crop last season 

 was large and of excellent quality. 



Drainage. — Great deal of ditching and tiling has been done in the 

 past year and indications are that even a greater amount will be done 

 the coming season. 



Lands. — Demand increasing and prices are tending upward. 



Report of Fair. — Held at Britt, Sept. 5-7. Owing to unfavorable 

 weather the attendance was not as large as expected, but nevertheless 

 the fair was pronounced a success In every particular, and more than 

 the usual interest was taken in exhibits. Receipts were enough to pay 

 all expenses and premiums in full and leave a small balance. 



HARDIN. 



H. S. MARTIN, ELDORA, OCTOBER 16, 1905. 



General Condition of Crops and Season. — Good. 



Corn.—i'SVell matured before killing frosts and will yield an excellent 

 crop. 



Oats. — Yield light but of excellent quality. 



Wheat. — Fair. 



Barley. — Fair, 



Flax. — None raised. 



Buekiolieat. — Very little raised. 



Millet.— rYerY little raised. 



SorgMtm. — None raised. 



Timothy. — Good. 



Clover. — Good. 



Other Grains and Grasses. — Fair. 



Potatoes. — Yielded about half a crop and were of fair quality. 



Vegetables. — Fair. 



Fruits. — Grapes yielded a large crop and were of good quality. Plums, 

 light crop. 



Cattle. — In excellent condition. 



Horses. — Are in good condition. 



Sivine. — Average number raised and are in good condition. 



Report of Fair. — Held at Eldora, Sept, 5-8. 



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