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jffered. The $250 sheep went almost as fast as the $75 kind. From the 

 time the first flock came into the pavilion until the last one went out, 

 buyers were constantly trying to supply their wants. Many inquiries were 

 made as to where a breeding flock of three to five hundred ewes might 

 be secured. 



While a few imported sheep were shown, the majority were Iowa-bred. 

 Only two exhibitors reported from outside the state. 



The wool show, while not quite up to standard in quantity, surpassed 

 former exhibits in quality. The shearing contest attracted as much atten- 

 tion as usual. Classes were opened for both professionals and amateurs. 

 Contestants were judged on time, method of shearing, condition of fleece 

 and condition of sheep. 



In mo.st of the breeds competition was keen with very little difference 

 between tlie top three or four individuals. 



W. S. Nichols exhibited three sample pens of common breeding ewes 



and feeder lambs, and with this sample sold over 20,000 head of sheep, 



showing conclusively that the Iowa farmers really mean business when 

 it comes to sheep farming. 



Wm. F. Renk, Sun Prairie, Wis., handed out the ribbons in all of 

 the mutton breeds and his awards were well received. Awards on the fine 

 wools, the wool exhibit and shearing contest were placed by John B. 

 Webb, Southport, Ind. 



Competition was especially keen in the Shropshire classes. The four 

 leading winners were E. L. Bitterman, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; C. W. Chandler, 

 Kellerton, Iowa; A. T. Jones & Son, Everly, Iowa, and H. ,D. Eddingfield, 

 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Representative Hampshire flocks were shown by 

 John Graham & Son, Eldora, Iowa, E. L. Bitterman and Iowa State College. 



The Oxford show far surpassed any exhibit of the breed ever held here, 

 in both numbers and quality. C. C. Croxen, West Liberty, Iowa, and John 

 Graham & Son gathered in most of the blue and red ribbons, while Rich- 

 ards & Richards, Lodi, Wis., Iowa State College and Frank Osen, Anita, 

 Iowa, all had their flocks in typical show form. The Southdown show 

 was not up to the standard in numbers. Iowa State College showed an 

 especially well fitted flock. E. L. Bitterman and Turner Bros, of De Witt, 

 Iowa, penned some excellent individuals. 



The Cheviots were stronger this year than usual. Richards & Richards, 

 W. A. Taylor & Son, Ames, Iowa, and a new exhibitor, Elmer Reed, Mt. 

 Pleasant, Iowa, furnished the competition. After the show Mr. Reed sold 

 his entire flock of Cheviots to H. H. Reed, Marengo, Iowa, and will get 

 together another flock. The Cotswold show about equalled usual standard 

 W. A. Taylor & Son, Joe Edgar, New London, Iowa, and a new breeder, 

 Geo. E. Husted, Russell, Iowa, presented the contestants. 



The fine-wool show, while of excellent quality and type, lacked the 

 usual number of entries. Richards & Richards, Joe Edgar and a new 

 breeder, A. F. Arnold, Mt. Zion, Iowa, were the exhibitors in both the B 

 and C Merinos. C. S. Bradt, Araphoe, Neb., had ribbons on their entries 

 of Rambouillets. 



The milch goat exhibit included about 35 goats and interest or curiosity 

 was evidenced by the crowds around the pens. Nubians were shown by 

 N. Bartholomew and O. R. Sheets of Iowa and Mrs. Jessie H. Watson of 

 Pennsylvania. Mr. Bartholomew had an exhibit of grade Nubians and 

 grade Toggenburgs. Geo. Brideson & Son of Iowa exhibited a pen of native 

 goats. Dr. D. H. Miller, Council Bluffs, Iowa, placed the awards on the 

 goats. 



