1898 
December is, 1020 
2*. RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Live Stock Matters 
Conducted By Prof. F. C. Minkler 
The Great Live Stock Show 
Part I. 
The International Live Stock Exhibi¬ 
tion was the center of interest at Chicago 
last week. The attendance surpassed 
any previous record, despite the fact that 
passenger rates have materially increased 
since last year. Likewise the exhibits in 
practically every department were equal 
in number and superior in quality to 
those that had boeu offered in other years. 
To one who has attended the show regu¬ 
larly for the past 15 years three or four 
things stand out conspicuously. The 
wonderful improvement in the Belgian 
breed of horses, the Hereford breed of 
beef cattle and in the Hampshire breed of 
swine were outstanding features. 
Teu years ago the Belgian exhibition 
lacked the quality, finish, style and sym¬ 
metry that predominated this year. The 
Herefords at that time were just begin¬ 
ning to be recognized as a prominent 
breed of beef cattle, while this year the 
entries were phenomenal both as to num¬ 
bers and quality. The same might be 
said of the Hampshire breed of swine. 
For the past two years they have suc¬ 
ceeded in capturing the championship in 
carload lots, a coveted honor and real 
distinction for the. breed. I hey have de¬ 
veloped from a so-called bacon breed to 
one of the prominent fat type breeds now 
extensively produced throughout the corn 
belt. 
The Iowa State College succeeded in 
winning the championhsip in the fat bar- 
row classes, on a Chester A\ bite barrow 
of their own breeding. The specimen was 
particularly smooth and mellow, carried 
a uniform width and exhibited a won¬ 
derful degree of quality and finish. The 
champion pen of barrows were Duroe- 
•Tersey from Oklahoma. They were pax - 
ticularly uniform in weight, quality and 
finish, and were outstanding in their 
class. 
Pennsylvania State College won the 
champion Berkshire barrow, which was 
made reserve champion. He lacked 
the mellowness and smoothness of the 
Iowa winner. Purdue University was 
particularly conspicuous throughout the 
show'. At the outset her judging team 
succeeded in making highest on a team 
coached by Prof. W. W. Smith. The 
next day it developed that the grand 
champion steer was likewise a product 
of Purdue University, the winner being 
the purebred Angus steer known as Black 
Ruler. Purdue apparently has the habit 
of producing grand champions, as this is 
the second or third year that it has had 
this distinction. Black Ruler was per¬ 
haps the most popular champion of recent 
years. Finished to a dot, he wms a rare 
exhibition of smoothness, quality, and 
carried a degree of flesh l'arely seen. 
The show' of Shorthorn cattle was a 
spectacular institution in itself. Never 
before have so many entries of this pop¬ 
ular breed of red, white and roan been 
on exhibition, and it was the unanimous 
verdict of veterans who have attended 
the show since its inception that the 
quality and uniformity of this breed was 
never better displayed than at the 1020 
International. 
It has been the custom for a number 
of years to invite a foreign judge to rate 
the grades and crossbreds. This year 
the invitation w r as extended to four for¬ 
eign judges; one to officiate with Ilere- 
fords, another to officiate with the grades 
and crossbreds, another for the Short¬ 
horns, and still another for the Aber- 
deen-Angus. The Hereford judge was de¬ 
layed, but the other three presided with 
distinction, and made the ratings in the 
classes as indicated. It is particularly 
interesting to note, the method of pro¬ 
cedure of some of these judges and to 
follow along the types and quality of ani¬ 
mals selected. There was a difference of 
opinion as to whether the ratings in the 
Shorthorn classes were the same as would 
have been awarded by American judges; 
yet with so many splendid animals iu 
line it is indeed a difficult task for any 
two men to rate them twice alike. 
As stated above, the Hereford show 
wms a conspicuous feature. Repeater, an 
aged bull, exhibited by O. Harris & Son 
of Missouri, was defeated for the first 
time. Very few of the prominent Here¬ 
ford men agreed with the judge in this 
decision, for they were quite unanimous 
in the opinion that this distinguished sire 
was still unbeatable. As a result of this 
decision the grand champion bull was a 
mere youngster, exhibited by Senator 
Camden of Kentucky. 
The old-fashioned white face with the 
patchy tail head, the light hindquarter, 
and the heavy shoulder, was entirely ab¬ 
sent. The modern type represents an 
animal with absolutely perfect top and 
bottom lines, with a wealth of flesh de¬ 
posited in the regiou where the valuable 
cute are taken. It is nothing short of 
amazing to note the fleshing qualities of 
this breed, and they are surely destined 
to play an even more conspicuous part 
in the live stock feeding and breeding 
operations of the corn belt. There was 
an outstanding steer in the Shorthorn 
classes exhibited by W. C. Roseuberger 
& Son of Tiffin, Ohio. It was generally 
conceded before the show that this young¬ 
ster had a leg or two on the grand cham¬ 
pionship. Hence he marched straight to 
the top of the class when competing with 
the representatives of his own breed, and 
was only defeated by the purebred Angus. 
Unusual interest centered in the ex¬ 
hibition of carload lots. For the fifteenth 
time in 10 years the Aberdeeu-Angus 
won the carload lot grand championship 
honors. Ed. I*. Hall, of Illinois, was 
successful this year iu gaining both cham¬ 
pionship and reserved championship on 
his popular “doddies.” However, the 
breeders of Aberdeen-Augus must share 
with Mr. Hall in this distinction. It is 
the practice of a number of breeders of 
Aberdeen-Angus to seleet and send to Mr. 
Hall some of their best steer calves in 
order that the breed may be prominently 
represented at the International. Mr. 
Hall, who is an experienced and most 
successful feeder, grows and develops 
these youngsters under conditions that 
are particularly favorable, and as a re¬ 
sult, from the large number he has to 
choose from, is able to select carload lots 
that have exceptional merit. This is the 
fifth time that Mr. Hall has been awarded 
grand championship on his oarlot entries. 
In this connection it is interesting to 
note that the 40 carloads of show steers 
were sold at an average of $18.42 per 
cwt., the championship carload lots going 
to the Congress Hotel at $20 per cwt. 
The marked decline in values of meat 
animals at. the yards was particularly 
discouraging to live stock producers, and 
they are at a loss to know what is going 
to happen to their interests if some 
method is not devised whereby their 
products can be disposed of at something 
near the cost of production. This seemed 
to be the outstanding problem that con¬ 
fronted the various organizations and 
representatives that were in conference 
during International week. The products 
that the farmer has for sale have reached 
an unusual decline and are paralleling 
pre-war prices. That, the live stock 
feeder has been feeding grain and concen¬ 
trates that cost a great deal more to 
produce is admitted on every hand, and 
the farmers have to stand an amazing 
loss in such transactions. 
The display of draft horses scarcely 
equaled in numbers the exhibitions cf 
other years. Clydesdales and Belgians 
held their own so far as numbers are 
concerned; but. there was a notable de¬ 
crease in the number of Percheron en¬ 
tries. The number of Shires was greatly 
reduced, while the Suffolk Punches, that 
made such a notable exhibition last year, 
were relatively conspicuous by their ab¬ 
sence. The Belgians made a remarkable 
showing, and it is agreed on every hand 
that they have made the most improve¬ 
ment in recent years of any of the breeds. 
The corn belt farmer is taking kindly to 
the Belgian, and there is every reason to 
believe that this breed will continue gain¬ 
ing friends and patrons. 
One of the notable features of the horse 
show was the daily exbibitiou of the four 
and six-horse teams. 'In previous years 
the packers have made all the entries in 
such classes. This year two new entries 
were conspicuous. The M. C, Peters 
Company of Nebraska, manufacturers of 
compounded feeds, exhibited a six-horse 
team of Clydesdales, designed to give pub¬ 
licity to their horse feed, while the 
National Biscuit Company exhibited the 
six-horse team formerly owned by the 
stockyards company. With these six- 
hoi'se teams iu the arena there was ample 
occasion for some spectacular driving. 
There never has been an International 
where the number and quality of draft 
geldings was superior to those in line this 
year, which in itself goes to show that the 
draft horse still plays a most conspicuous 
part in transportation. 
The Horse Association of America has 
been conspicuous in giviug publicity to 
the relative efficiency of the horse as 
compared with motor power, and at their 
national meeting the secretary pointed 
out iu no uncertain manner the results 
that have been tabulated, showing the 
efficiency and economy of the draft horse 
as compared with the tractor. It was 
pointed out that there was a decrease of 
.32 1/.3 per cent iu the production of 
draft horses during the past 10 years, 
and the conclusion was that some con¬ 
certed effort would have to be instituted 
on the part of horse breeding interests 
to maintain the supply that would surely 
be demanded on the part of users of 
horses within the next few years. 
Jess C. Andrews of Indiana won the 
grand championship on a Southdown 
wether of unusual merit. This is the 
third time that Mr. Andrews has won 
this distinction, and it goes to show the 
skill of his shepherd, Thomas Brad- 
bourne, when it comes to fitting cham¬ 
pions. Heart’s Delight Farm of New 
York won another grand championship 
on their carload lot of Southdown 
wethers. It was the general belief that 
the production of mutton and wool, al¬ 
though greatly discouraged by the pre¬ 
vailing prices of these commodities, 
would hold its own, and that the farmer 
who continued to keep sheep would in 
the long run be a distinguished winner. 
BERKSHIRES 
3 
SWINE 
50 Chester 
White Pigs 
eligiblo to registry, ti wka. 
to 9 1110 s. old, Sne typo, 
woll bred, wo are offering 
at reduced prices for a quick sale. Also Reg. Jersey 
bull calf, 2 ntOH. old, Gamboge Knight breeding 
EU KICK A STOCK FA KM 
Edward Walter. Bos Uti-lt, West Chester, l’enllll 
BIG TYPE ChesterWhites 
SPRING ROARS AND GILTS, FALL PIGS 
sired by Prince Hie Boy, Grand Champion Chester 
White Boar of the Gust. Also Bred Sows, Brod 
Gilts, Service Boars. Prices from SIS up. 
VICTOR FARMS - Bellvnle, New York 
sSSBigTypeCtiesterWhites 
Spring Boars and Oilta, Fall pigs sired by Md. King, Big 
Prince Ohio Giant. Satiafiictlon guaranteed. 
(OAKDALE FARM) Clyde B. Thomas, Boonsboro. Md. 
Reg. Chester White Swine W ,!;» T r..T 
Eight Blue Ribbons, Two Red Ribbons at the autumn 
Fairs this year. Write to or call uport CHARLES H. DANEH- 
HOWER, Manager Cedars Firm, Penllyn, Fa. H- E. ORATION, Proprietor 
ForSale Dviroc-Jorsey Figs 
FOUNDATION STOCK—REO AND IMMUNE 
QUALITY, INDIVIDUALS AND BREEDINO 
2 BIG BONED BOARS, breeding ago. 30 PIGS. 6 
weeks old.same breeding as our Grand Champion atSyr- 
acuse, 1920. Visitors welcome. Farm 3 mile* from Al¬ 
bany; t miles from Troy, on Albany-Troy Trolley. 
A. II. llorsmun, Bupt ., Manandi Read, Albany, N. T. 
Flintstone 
Berkshires 
Registered, immune boar and sow pigs, sired 
by Pearl's Successor 8th and other good boars, 
now offered lor sale. Alsou few good gilts ami 
sows bred to Pearl's Successor Stn. I lie Giand 
(,'hamplon bosr (hat lias proved a prepotent 
breeder. Write for sales list ot our offering. 
Flintstone Farm, Box Y, Dalton, Mass. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
AT ELIGHWOOD 
The first prize aged sow at the National Su iuo Show 
and the largest and heaviest sow tin re was sired by a 
boar wo bred and sold for $100. She defeated sows 
that have been Gland Champions al over a dozen of 
the largest State Fairs. Thelieavie-I Berkshire boar 
at this show was bred by us. We offer a 100 gilts ami 
sows of same blood lines, bred for spring litters 
H. C. I, H. B. Hurpendlng. Box 1 5, DUNDEE, N. V. 
r Choice Bcrkshircs^ 
We have some extra nice young 
boars, sows and gilts of Masterpiece 
and Double Champion 33rd breed¬ 
ing at prices that are right. 
Webb Farms, Box R, Clinton Corners, N.Y 
PROLIFIC BERKSHIRES 
A few film strong Gilts farrowed 
in April, 11)30: also wonderful littla 
Mow and Itoar l’igs, 6 tu 8 weeks old 
KARHA FARM 
Parksville, Sullivan County, N. Y. 
Geo. L. Barker, Supt. 
BIG TYPE BERKSHIRES 
C^OOD blood and choice individuals. Bred 
LX sows, open gilts and service boars for 
sale. All bred to or sired by Patmoor Rival, 
a three-year-old eight hundred pound boar. 
PATMOOR FARMS. Hartlield, N. Y. 
XjARGE .BERKSHIRE of Highest Quality 
A 750-lb. senior yearling, twice first prize and Grant! 
Champion boar of Lord Premier Successor’s breed¬ 
ing. Also a twice Junior Champion boar pig. A 
few prize-winning gilts and weaned pigs. Price rea¬ 
sonable. It I C II A It I> K TV A I 8. Lebanon, N. J. 
For Sale regib?e£SS 11 Berkshire Pigs 
8-wks.-old. Also a Sow and Boar, 2-yrs,-old, and 
Sow, It-vrs.-old. Prices right. Address 
JOHN RAYM. R.F.D. I, Glen. New York 
I) i s p e b s At SUE OF JET 
Reg. BERKSHIRES BK-XfJSfKfpfia 
BEULAH FARM, West Hartford, Vermont 
Reg. BERKSHIRE PIGS^I 
Two boars, ISO lbs.. $BO. Two bows, HO lbs., $45. Sired 
by Symboleer, 25th. As good hogs as you can find any¬ 
where. J. L. GO <1 I> \V I N, C'InrkM Corner, Conn. 
TUDIETV DCDPCUIDr 8HOAT8 for feeders. Breeding 
1 nfiir 11 DLItKonllVE, sows and hosts from SIO 
up, bused on age. State vour wants clearly first letter. 
CLOVERDAI.K FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
r»r?T> !/■ CUIP I7C Large, Typey aiul Prolific. 
OH<lvIVijrlllVrvk5 Priced to sell. Write your 
II ItEAM, Gettysburg, Pa. It. No. 4 
desires. JNO. O. 
CAT ROCK FARM 
Berkthins 
Special prices on bred sows for Foorunry and March far¬ 
row if taken at once. Also opon gilts. Woitwood, Uaaa. 
_v — 
n 12-wks. old, $ltf each. Pairs and trios 
tiBg. DflrKSmm not relative. We ship O. D. on 
approval. SHADY SUM. IIKKD, llox 145, klnblmrdiTilU, N.Y. 
SWINE 
DUROC-JERSEY BOARS 
Visitors welcome except Sunday. Farm tsn miles north 
of Trenton on the stone road to Flemington. 
Glen Moore, New .Jersey 
JOHN H. and KENNETH HANKINSON 
Duroc, Kinderhook & Orion Cherry Xing April boars 
ready for service, $S5; gilts, #25. Satisfaction guaran¬ 
teed. Write your wanti. ANHRFW It. KF.0KKR, Schaharie, N.V. 
Reg.Chester White and 0.1. C. Pigs each, prepaid 
Address GKO. K. GltlFFIK, It. 8. Newrllle. I’». 
n _ n I P and Chester White pigs and service boars 
neg. U. I. U. KrmttNK P. RooKits, Watvillk, N. Y 
Reg. Big' Type Poland-China Hogs 
Pigs 10-wks. to 8 mo8. old. Pairs and Trio No kin. 
Sired by 1,000 lb. Boars. 200 head to pick from. Boars 
a specialty. JAS. W JONES. Greenfield, Ohii. Route 2 
Poland-China Pigs That are Wonders 
from my 7 amt 800-ib. Daughters of the World 
Famous Disher's Giant, Siiod by my Grand Cham¬ 
pion Boar. "KNOX'S BIG-BOB." Or Knox. Danbury. Conn. 
Reg. Poland-Chinas Sr,. 1 VCtoT^: 
K. KOWEJjL - Louisa, Virginia 
1AC pi C I 75 Chester and Yorkshire Cross 
M.AO XT M.XWCP I 50 Berkshire and Chester Cross 
OFFERED WEEKLY I Barrows or nows or boars, S to 
I 7 weeks old, $6.00; 8 to 10 weeks 
old. *TOO ; Boars, $ 0 . 00 . Superior Cross I’iga are the re¬ 
sult of several yours of selective breeding, with big type, 
registered boars. They have the bone, back, and lisi rsl 
of the pure bred; feed easy, grow fast, dress high. 
Shipped on approval. Pay C. O. D.. if satisfied. Refer¬ 
ence, Waltham National Bank. 
SUBURBAN LIVE STOCK COMPANY, Waltham, Mass. 
For Sale —iFMfty PigS 
CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRES 
six weeks old. 94.00 each. 
Rouse Bros - Dushore, Pa. 
O. I. C.’s. Res. Free. Best Breeding. Choice pigs, either sex. 
$ It.50 etch. 10 -wk.-ni<l. 8*t. Ousr. R. HILL, Suites Fslli, N. T. 
Duroc-Jersey BOAR and SOW PIGS 
from Utter of 12 8-9 weeks cId. Kegistered. $1 1 each. 
O. BUCHANAN, Newton, Sussex Co., N. J. 
For Salo Reg. DUROC BOAR 
13 mos. old; weight, 375 pound*. Sir*—Preston's 
Top Colonel. Dam—Orion Cherry Pride 4th. Price. 
9195, I. C. BEGl), Oaklield, Now York 
QUALITY HAMPSHIRE8 
Boars any size, pigs any sex, by Grand 
ChatuplonSlrBly thedule. Free Circular. 
LOCUST LAWN FARM 
Bird-In-Hand. Pa. - Box R 
For Sale-Reg. HAMPSHIRE BOARS 
ready for service, at reduced prices, 150 to 175 lbs. A. 
few September piga at iM O. Either sex. Write now. 
/. M. FARNSWOR TH. Star Route. Cuba, New York 
For Sale-One Boar Pig &Two Sow Pigs 
same littor; <i mos. IVdigroatT l’oland-China. offered a* 
$15 each for quick buyer. J. 0. METZ. R. 0. I, Wtnppsay. A. J. 
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