994 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



Cattle — Not as many as usual; not much development. 



Horses — This industry rs growing, careful attention being paid to 

 breeding. 



Swine — Scarcity of mature hogs and less than the average number of 

 young pigs. 



Sheep — Quality good; but not many kept. 



Poultry — Thriving industry. 



Bees — A neglected industry. 



Drainage — Great deal of drainage being done. 



Other Industries — Somewhat neglected. 



Lands — Value increased, prices ranging from $85 to $140 per acre. 



Report of Fair — Held at Fonda, August 2-5 inclusive and it was the 

 best fair we have had in twenty-two years. The exhibits were good and 

 the racing and other attractions were up to date. 



POTTAWATTAMIE. 



C. H. BEAD, AVOCA, OCTOBER 25, 1910. 



Corn : — Good. 



Oats — Good. 



Wheat — Good. 



Rye — Poor. 



Barley — Poor. 



Flax — None. 



Buckwheat — None. 



Sorghum — None. 



Timothy — Poor. 



Clover — Fair. 



Prairie Hay — None. 



Potatoes — Poor. 



Vegetables — Fair. 



Apples — Failure. 



Cattle — Good. 



Horses — Good. 



Swine — Good. 



Sheep — Fine. 



Poultry — Fair. 



Bees — Busy. 



Drainage — Good. 



Other Industries— Average. 



Lands — Raising in value. 



"Report of Fair — Held September 27-30 inclusive. 



POWESHIEK. 



JAS. NOWAK, MALCOLM, OCTOBER 29, 1910. 



General Condition of Crops and Season — Late spring for crops. 

 Corn — Much corn had to be replanted on account of poor seed but the 

 crop turned out good, averaging about 38% bushels to the acre. 



