716 A HISTORY OF HEREFORD CATTLE 



within the range which had been entered upon by 

 settlers in great number during the '90 's. This diffi- 

 cult and at times delicate task, extending over many 

 years, was accomplished by Mr. Walsh without in- 

 curring ill feeling or serious controversy of any kind, 

 which speaks volumes for his fairness and diplo- 

 macy. The solidification is complete, and today 

 there are no "strays" inside the JA fence. 



In recent years particular efforts have been put 

 forth in the way of permanent improvements, par- 

 ticularly as to watering facilities. This work is now 

 nearly complete. The JA herd continues to main- 

 tain the high standard set in 1901 when its carload 

 lot of steers was awarded the championship at the 

 Chicago Fat Stock Show. And in 1904 when its 

 steers were awarded the grand championship at 

 the St. Louis exposition the Hereford had come into 

 his own on this property. There he thrives, there 

 the management believes that he surpasses all other 

 breeds, and there he will doubtless remain. 



Big Demand from Texas. Finch, Lord & Nelson 

 did a big trade in bulls for the Panhandle herds dur- 

 ing the years 1881 to 1888 inclusive, sending into 

 that country during that period no less than 10,000 

 head. In 1881 the bulls were all Shorthorns, and so 

 they were mostly in 1882, but from that year the 

 proportion of Herefords increased rapidly. Most 

 of these at first were one-half- and three-fourth- 

 bloods, but from 1883 on the firm each year bought 

 registered bulls for their own use and for Adair & 

 Goodnight as well as a few other customers. 



