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cerning such extensive operations. For the most 

 part the importations consisted of good useful well 

 bred young cattle suited to the needs of those who 

 desired to handle Herefords in a practical commer- 

 cial way; they do not require individual mention 

 in this connection. They came, fulfilled their mis- 

 sion on farm or ranch, and their blood is today scat- 

 tered far and wide wherever white-faced cattle are 

 appreciated. Certain shipments, however, had such 

 historic importance and such far-reaching effect 

 upon the business as to require particular mention. 

 C. M. Culbertson. In all probability the most 

 powerful recruit attracted to the Hereford ranks in 

 the central west during this extraordinary era was 

 the late Charles M. Culbertson, a retired Chicago 

 packer, and owner of a 2,300-acre tract of valuable 

 land near Newman, Douglas Co., 111. Mr. Culbert- 

 son was a man of sterling character, a business man 

 of the best type, well known in Chicago's high 

 financial circles, and universally respected. Pos- 

 sessed of a strong individuality and pleasing per- 

 sonality, his reputation for integrity and practical 

 business ability gained for him the confidence of all 

 with whom he came in contact. He not only became 

 intensely interested in Hereford cattle breeding, but 

 he was able to exert an influence among a large 

 circle of friends and acquaintances having similar 

 tastes that proved a potent factor in the great ex- 

 pansion which took place in the Hereford cattle 

 trade in the middle west during the early " eigh- 

 ties. " 



