1092 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Stcinc. — Are in excellent condition. Nearly all breeders report hav- 

 ing good luck with pigs. 



Sheep. — A good increase was obtained; no diseasse reported. Very 

 few are being sold. 



Poultry. — Plentiful. Males sell readily at good prices, but few hens 

 and pullets are offered, as farmers generally are holding them to in- 

 ereas* their flock. 



Bees. — Did fairly well. 



Drainage. — Very little is needed, the natural drainage being good. In 

 some parts, however, tile is being laid. 



Other Industries.— Nevir\y every township has a creamery, which is 

 usually operated on the cooperative plan to the satisfaction of all the 

 patrons. 



Lands.— \]ntn recently there has been very little changing hands. 

 Prices range from $40 to $100 per acre 



Report of Fair. — Held at Decorah. Sept. 5-8. The exhibits in the horse 

 and cattle department were much lighter than usual, while the swine 

 department was well filled, as was also the machinery department. Much 

 inconvenience and financial loss was caused by the amusement com- 

 pany which we engaged failing to keep their contract. In the opinion 

 of the writer, it would be well for all secretaries when engaging amuse- 

 ments to require a bond for the fulfilment of contract. Although our 

 speed classes did not fill very well, the races were good. As a whole, 

 the fair was not as successful as some that we have held. 



WINNEBAGO. 



J. A. rKTF.RS, FOREST CITY, Of'TOl'.KK 24, 190.5. 



General Condition of Crops. Etc. — The forepart of the season was 

 somewhat below normal in temperature but the latter part was excep- 

 tionally favorable for all crops. The rainfall was about normal, and the 

 season was from two to three weeks longer than the average. 



Corn. — Considerable was drowned out on the lowlands, cutting down 

 the acreage to some extent. Practically all corn has matured without 

 frost, and will average about thirty-five bushels per acre. 



Oats. — Averaged about thirty-five bushels, of fair quality, to the acre. 



Wheat — Small acreage which yielded about fifteen bushels per acre, 

 and was of fair quality. 



Eye. — None grown. 



Barley. — Averaged about twenty-two bushels per acre of good quality. 



Flax. — Yielded about twelve bushels to the acre. 



