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economically. Alfalfa and plenty of prairie pas- 

 ture, shade and good water are found here. There 

 are thirty females in the herd, which was estab- 

 lished in 1911. The cows range in size from med- 

 ium to large and it is Mr. Reeves' intention to 

 give the calves liberal feed and care which will 

 insure a good growth. Among Kansas herds that 

 have contributed to the upbuilding of this one 

 are those of John McCoy and Thomas, Jameison 

 & Mitchell. 



NEMAHA COUNTY 



Milton Poland & Son, Sabetha. I found this a 

 uniform herd in splendid condition with few, if 

 any, animals that needed culling out. The cows 

 have fine heads and necks, are of good size and 

 carry enough flesh to give them a very pleasing 

 appearance. A lot of nicely grown, fleshy calves 

 show that the cows are desirable as breeders and 

 milkers. Everything indicates not only 

 judgment in mating but also capable general 

 management. 



Royal Nonpareil by Royal Leader out of Non- 

 pareil 37th, a daughter of imp. Nonpareil 35th, 

 is the sire of a number of the cows. Snowf lake 

 Baron by Snowf lake; Trooper, by Barmpton 

 Knight; Brigham Young by Pride of Collynie 

 and Barmpton Knight appear frequently in the 

 top crosses. Eight excellent heifers are by Oak- 

 dale King by a son of Avondale. On their dam's 



