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quite smooth. The bull classes were not particularly impressive, although 

 something will doubtless come of some of the youngsters in time. 



The low wide round Barbara Woodson was found for the blue ribbon 

 among the matrons, and went through to the champinship. The massive 

 Barbara McHenry 24th was better fitted in type for this honor, although 

 not quite so fresh. Eileen of Alta, that was placed second, has not the 

 finish of hindquarter to qualify her for such a position, although low set. 

 The two-year-olds afforded much greater satisfaction in their appearance 



PRIZE WINNING ANGUS BULL 

 Iowa State Fair, 1912 



as they sent forward as usual the best class of the exhibit. As Mr. 

 Martin had bred three of the entries awards in this class were made by 

 E. T. Davis. Blackcap McHenry 84th and Blackcap McHenry 88th were on 

 tlie list in the order named, the former a growthy, wide and thick- 

 fleshed heifer, of no little smoothness, and the latter wanting somewhat 

 in scale and thickness in comparison with her mate. Abbess of Alta 

 is a deep and shapely heifer. The McHenry cattle scored again in the 

 same positions among the senior yearlings and the same comments apply. 

 Metz Blackbird is a nicely topped lass. The juniors were few in num- 



