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Sheep — Not many raised in this county but a good many are shipped 

 in and fed during the fall and winter months and farmers realize 

 a good profit therefrom. 



Poultry — One of our leading industries. Thousands of dollars worth 

 of poultry and eggs are sold each year. 



Bees — Not enough kept to supply the home demand for honey. 



Drainage — County is generally rolling and very little tiling being done. 



Other Industries — Very little being accomplished outside of farming 

 and stock raising. 



Lands — Farms are increasing in value and are selling from $125 to 

 $175 per acre. Rents have increased about 25% the past few years. 



Report of Fair — Held at Avoca September 24-27. The exhibits and at- 

 tractions were the best in the history of the fair but the attendance 

 was the poorest on account of the threatening and rainy weather. Some 

 of the races and attractions were called off on account of the muddy 

 track. We expect, however, to meet all bills. 



POWESHIEK. 



J. T. CESSNA, GRINNELL, OCTOBER 10, 1912. 



General Condition of Crops and Season — Normal. 



Corn — Heavy. Average 40 to 45 bushels per acre, with some of it 

 going as high as 100 bushels per acre. Early corn very good but late 

 corn somewhat damaged by frost. 



Oats — Very good; average from 45 to 50 bushels per acre. 



Wheat — Very good; average from 20 to 25 bushels per acre. 



Rye — None grown. 



Barley — Good, averaging about 45 bushels per acre. 



Flax — None grown. 



Buckmheat — Not any. 



Millet — Good. 



Sorghum — Not any. 



Timothy — Good. Seed crop good. 



Clover — Good. Seed crop short. 



Potatoes — Good. 



Vegetables — Good. 



Apples — None. 



Other Fruits — Fair. 



Cattle — Shortage, probably 90 per cent of normal. Farmers are using 

 more land for corn and less for pastures. 



Horses — Average. 



Swine — Shortage, probably 75 per cent of normal. 



Sheep — Very few raised. 



Poultry — Large crop. 



Laiids— Still advancing. Price ranges from $75.00 to $300.00 per acre, 

 according to location, quality and improvements. 



Report of Fair — Held September 2-5th. Weather bad first two days. 

 The last two days were fine and our attendance good. Our attractions 

 were splendid and everyone seemed satisfied. 



