SIXTH ANNUAL YE AR-BOOK— PART X. 1077 



Cattle. — There are a large number of breeders of thoroughbred cattle 

 In this county, and there is a steady improvement in the quality of cattle 

 being raised. 



Horses. — The demand for heavy horses in eastern markets, and the 

 iarge prices offered keeps the number low. Horses raised here are gen- 

 erally well bred and the stock is improving. 



Hicine. — A great many raised, and are generally well bred. No dis- 

 ease reported. 



Sheep. — Very few raised, but are generally thoroughbred. 



Poultry. — Great many raised. 



Bees. — Have done well. 



Drainage. — Under the new law many districts have been organized 

 and a comprehensive system of drainage is to be established. A great 

 deal of tile is being laid. 



Other Industries. — The manufacture of brick and tile is carried on 

 successfully at Fonda and Rolfe. 



Lands. — Have increased in value from five to ten dollars per acre, 

 and considerable is changing hands. 



Report of Fair. — Held at Fonda, August 8 — 11. The weather was fair 

 throughout the week, but very warm. The exhibit in the live stock 

 department was the best the association has ever had, and especially was 

 this true in the cattle and swine divisions. All other departments were 

 well filled with excellent exhibits. In the speed department there was 

 a large field of the best horsey in the northwest, and the races and 

 other attractions were very satisfactory. Owing to the excessive heat, 

 the attendance was somewhat disappointing, although it was fairly 

 large. 



POTTAWATTAMIE. 



WM. THIES, AVOCA, OCTOBER 26, 1905. 



General Condition of Crops and Season. — Good. 



Corn. — Quality good; stand, a little thin. 



Oats. — Fair yield and of excellent quality. 



Wheat. — Fair yield and of good quality. 



Rye. — None raised. 



Barley. — Fair, both in yield and quality. 



Flax. — None raised. 



Buckwheat. — None raised. 



Millet. — Very little raised, but yielded a heavy crop of good quality. 



Sorghum. — Is raised by only one farmer in this county; yielded a good 

 crop the past season. 



Timothy. — Good, both in quality and yield. 

 Clover. — Yielded a heavy crop but first cutting was badly damaged. 



Prairie Hay. — Good. 



Potatoes. — A larger acreage than usual was planted, which yielded a 

 good crop. 



