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BERKSHIEES. 



The Berkshire exhibit was a creditable one from all standpoints con- 

 sidering the position of the breed in the corn belt. While small in num- 

 bers, some animals of notable merit were found in many of the classes. 



TAMWORTHS. 



Approximately seventy head were on exhibition. Considerable interest 

 was shown in the exhibit by visitors and many questions were asked. 

 Tamworth breeders can, however, greatly increase the popularity of the 

 breed by more publicity. 



LARGE YORKSHIRES. 



The largest number of Large Yorkshires were on exhibition this year 

 that have ever been shown in Iowa, there being between ninety and 100 

 animals shown. The Yorkshire exhibit throughout was wonderfully uni- 

 form and no department of the hogs attracted more attention than this. 



SHEEP. 



The exhibit of sheep was one of the largest on the grounds and gave the 

 public a very good idea of what breeders and importers are doing in the 

 way of improvement. Without an exception worthy of note the animals 

 shown were in creditable shape, which speaks well, especially for home 

 breeders, who have not in the past met outside competition quite as 

 successfully as this year. 



Farmers' Tribune, Sioux City, Iowa. 



The fifty-third Iowa State Fair, the greatest live stock exposition ever 

 held in Iowa, yes, the greatest show of pure-bred live stock ever held in 

 the world, came to a close on Friday, August 30. It was a proud day for 

 the Hawkeye State; it was a proud day for Iowa farmers and breeders, as 

 well as for breeders from other states, for all rejoiced in Iowa's continued 

 progress and permanent prosperity. To say that the fair was "better 

 than ever" or "bigger than ever" would not express the superiority of the 

 1907 show over those of former years. It was more than that; it was the 

 greatest show of horses, cattle, hogs and sheep ever gathered together 

 under one management. It was magnificent in proportions, superior In 

 quality and educational in the fullest sense of the word. It told a living, 

 breathing story of man's wonderful progress in making more useful and 

 more valuable to him the beasts of burden and the milk and meat pro- 

 ducing animals. It told a great story of intelligent, well-directed effort, 

 successful effort, on the part of our great breeders in the animal as well 

 as in the plant world. It excited the admiration of the old and inspired 

 the young. It taught in a practical, forceful manner the power of mind 

 over matter; that physical efforts properly directed by mental force, fore- 

 thought, determination and action bring success. It called attention to 

 the worth of friendly rivalry in competition and indeed taught a lesson 

 to the thoughtful that might well be applied to the more serious questions 

 confronting the American people of today. Rivalry for honors in the 



