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maintained. During the later years of feeding, only cross-bred 

 Hereford-Shorthorn steers were produced, Mr. Kohrs believing 

 firmly in the first cross for feeding purposes. These cross- 

 breds were obtained by using Hereford bulls on cows of the 

 Shorthorn foundation. About 1910 Mr. Boardman became gen- 

 eral manager of the C-K ranch, and Mr. Kohrs curtailed 

 slightly his operations. His death occurred in June, 1920, but 

 he still lives rich in memories and inspiration to the veteran 

 cattleman and stock owner. 



