A RANCHMAN'S RECOLLECTIONS 



lo per cent, leaning toward 12 per cent, but varying 

 to some extent with the season, and veal shipments 

 not considered. 



The methods of different ranchmen will naturally 

 vary, and the remarks that I have made are only 

 intended to cover our own methods, which will apply, 

 with small variations, to the general Texas industry, 

 with this exception: southern Texas frequently has 

 all classes fat early in the spring, when there is no 

 rule except the protection of maintenance by holding 

 back such top she-stuff as is needed, and marketing 

 the classes returning the best results. The year 1920 

 has shown the fattest cattle from southern Texas 

 in years. A good clearance has been made, including 

 heavy hold-overs from 19 19. 



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