316 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



On account of the increase of the premiums, extra improvement9 and decreased 

 attendance the society fell a trifle behind financially this year. Some heavy bank 

 failures in the city, together with a deluge of old Beltlerfi' meetings, were the princi- 

 pal causes of tlie decreased attendance. As to the condition of agriculture, it can be 

 said that it is in much better condition than formerly during financial depressions. 

 Farmers are not feo much in debt, and if prices are low, they can hold for better. 

 The mai-ch of improvement seems to go steadily on. 



W. B. Flick, 



Secretary, 



LOOGOOTEE DISTRICT. 



The eleventh annual fair was held August 19 to 23, 1884. It was a success in 

 every particular. Our ground is situated one mile west of Loogootee, in Daviess 

 county, on the Ohio and Mississippi Railro^-d, in a beautiful grove, with plenty of 

 water, and a good half mile track. Our fair is composed of the counties of Da- 

 viess, Dubois, Martin and Green. The counties are in the south and west part of 

 the State. 



We had many entries of horses, and the display was very fine. We have some 

 of the finest horses in the country, mostly imported from France, of the Norman 

 Btock, and their grades. W^e tiave some native horses that are very fine. All 

 classis of horses were fully represented, and the show extra good — much better than 

 former years. 



The siiow of cattle was excellent. The best we have are the Shorthorn^, though 

 we have some very good native grades. We have the Jerseys, but they are only 

 good as milkers, and not the best fur general purposes. 



We have ?ome very fine sheep in the country, though, as a general thing, the 

 farmers do not pay much attention to them, as the wool market has been unsettled 

 for years, therefore, farmers pay more attention to other stock. 



The hog show was only fair. Not much attention is paid to hogs the last few 

 years on account of the cholera, which was so destructive a few years ago. 



There hss not been much improvement in poultry during the last few years. 

 We have some fine turkeys. 



The speed ring was well represented, every race being filled, and good time made. 



Agricultural Hail was well filled with improved implements. Floral Hall was 

 well filled, and the ladies may feel proud of their exhibition, as it was an improve- 

 ment on former years. The horticultural display was not so good as usual, on 

 account of the fair being held so early. 



Taking all into consideration, we had a very successful fair. During the last 

 three years we have paid all premiums in full, and have now over $1,200 in the 

 treasury. One-sixth of our district is level bottom land, one-sixth level table land, 

 one-third rolling, one-third hilly. The bottom land is generally sandy loam and 

 very productive ; often produces 80 bushels of corn to the acre, and as high as 120 

 bushels. The greatest objection to this land is, it overflows, and has at times de- 

 stroyed full crops. The level table land is rich and very productive. The crop is 



