103S IOW.\ DSPARTMEXr OF AGRICULTQEIE. 



Lands. — Farm lands in this county are of the very best, being excelled 

 .nowhere in the state. They are fairly level, dotted with artificial and 

 natural groves, and several beautiful sti-eams traverse different parts 

 of the county; water is of excellent quality. 



Report of Fair. — Held at Osage, September 12-15. This was the forty- 

 first annual exhibition of our society, and it was pronounced a success 

 in every particular. The attendance on the second day exceeded that of 

 any day in the history of our organization. The grounds were free from 

 all games of chance and no disreputable shows or booths were permitted. 

 Exhibits were exceptionally attractive and all classes were well filled; 

 especially was this true cf the exhibits in the art hall The educational 

 department, through the courtesy and effort of our eflicient county sup- 

 erintendent, was one of the most attractive and Interesting features of 

 the fair, showing merits in many departments of our district schools. 

 The demonstrations by Miss Rausch of Ames in domestic science on 

 "Ladies' Day" contributed greatly to the interest of the fair. Our stock 

 was judged by an Ames expert, to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. 

 Farmers in this county are prosperous, happy and contented. 



MONTGOMERY. 



J". S. SCHADEL, KED OAK, OCTOBEE 14, 1905. 



General Condition of Crops and Season. — Good. 

 Corn. — Good. 

 Oats. — Good. 

 Wheat.— Good. 



Rye. — Small acreage but of good quality. 

 Barley. — None raised. 

 Flax. — None raised. 

 Buckicheat. — None raised. 

 Millet. — None raised. 



Sorghmn. — Very little raised but yield and quality good. 

 Timothy. — Good. 

 Clover. — Good. 

 Prairie Hay. — Good. 



Other Grains and Grasses. — Good; pasturage was never better. 

 Potatoes. — Good. 

 Yegetahles. — Good. 

 Apples. — Light crop. 

 Other Fruits. — Light crop. 

 Cattle. — Are in good condition. 



Horses. — Are in good condition and more breeding is being done than 

 in the past. 



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

 Sheep. — Very few raised. 

 Poultry. — Good. 



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



