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an important factor in Shorthorn trade, it fur- 

 nished the foundation for a good many herds in 

 central Kansas and a few in Oklahoma. Occa- 

 sionally a herd is found in which nearly all the 



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cattle are descended from Ross stock. Mr. Ross 

 is best known the state over as a leading Dem- 

 ocratic politician. He is a man of great ability 

 and it is probable that had he devoted his entire 

 time to the production of Shorthorns instead of 

 dividing his interests between Shorthorns, Per- 

 cherons, Poland China hogs and politics he 

 would have produced a herd that would grade 

 with the best in Kansas. As it was he produced 

 some really good stock. The period of his active 

 operations extended from 1897 to 1907. 



