I am glad, because it is my native state and a state where 

 a horse will never be forgotten. I think it was called a 

 Horseshoers' Contest. Such contests should be held in 

 every state and county fair. And judge by the more ad- 

 vanced horseshoers, such contests should not only be for 

 the purpose of trying to see how fast and good one can shoe 

 a horse, but lame horses of all kinds should be brought to 

 such places so that the best remedy can be adopted. Such 

 lessons would be spread in all directions of the county and 

 a judge or judges may then assist the competitors and 

 argue the points, until it is understood and agreed, and 

 then test it and see what is really best. You see you got 

 to exercise your brain by making it work at new ideas 

 and you can only do that by getting other men's thoughts. 

 Such lessons would be a credit to the country and a benefit 

 to the horse. Even if all horseshoers do not take part, 

 there would be many bystanders listening and watching 

 and they would be well repaid for the time spent. To the 

 Fair Associations, please consider this and put it in your 

 next program. The expense of it is the best money that 

 you can pay out for fair expenses. Listen, if it was your 

 choice to send your children to school, or keep them out, 

 we know your answer, and in five years from now you 

 would be wondering how neglectful and careless you would 

 have been if you had not started this valuable plan. But 

 don't figure on getting this started without expense. The 

 county should pay for it as it is a benefit to them. And to 

 your satisfaction you will be convinced how valuable a 

 horseshoer is that has the ability to preside as a judge and 

 master all of the branches of shoeing as they come to him. 

 There may be some disappointment, take it all through 

 the country. Such horseshoers, they are like bantam roost- 

 ers and flying fish, rather scarce. Let me repeat in appeal to 

 you, let your Fair Associations get this started. It will 

 prevent sin and pain. Much more could be said about this, 

 but I guess I said enough. 



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