some soils are naturally deficient and can be made useful only by sup- 

 plying elements in a commercial form, but often poor crops are more 

 apt to be due to mismanagement and abuse of the soil rather than to 

 depletion. It is very evident, however that the soils of the central 

 and middle western states especially, are not depleted nor impaired, 

 but are bristling with fertility and possess a potential power which 

 cannot be estimated if rightly handled. The remarkable yield made 

 during the past year does not indicate that the fertility of the soil is 

 waning, but on the contrary it proves conclusively that it is very 

 rich, and no man can anticipate its maximum possibilities when 

 scientifically tilled and managed, any more than he can forsee the 

 future inventive development of the genius. 



Stock-Raising Profitable 



Stock-raising like tilling the soil, is profitable just in proportion to 

 the amount of practical science, right management and good judgment 

 the farmer devotes to the business. 



There are three fundamental principals to be observed and they 

 are interdependent and the ultimate profit will be in keeping with the 

 step or feature which is neglected. The essential things to be con- 

 sidered, are 



1. Breed. 



2. Care. 



3. Feed. 



Breeds 



We will not attempt to recommend any special breed (they all have 

 merit), believing that the farmer can himself best determine what 

 breed is best adapted to the climate and conditions where he lives. We 

 also feel that he can best judge which variety or kind of stock he 

 should raise. 



Cattle For Beef 



The main characteristics of a typical beef animal are: 



Small lean head. 



Broad muzzle. 



Large full clear eyes. 



Short neck, but very full and thick at the shoulders. 



Chest broad and deep. 



The section behind the shoulders should be nearly circular. 



The brisket should be deep and project well forward, shoulders up- 

 right, wide and thick at the top. There should be no hollow behind 

 the shoulders and the back should be straight, broad and level. 



The hip bones should be far apart, rumps high and well covered 

 with flesh. 



