The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-24

This year. despite the provisions that
had been made for an increased ex-
hibit in both cattle Iand horses. the
fair association found, itself up against
hard problems more than once in car
ing for the tremendous display. but
by active work during the first part
Of the week. everything was handled.
to the utmost satisfaction of all con-
cerned.
Exhibitors. fair officials and judges
work of the fair las 1t has brought into
prominence more than ever before the
value of pure bred stock on farms,
and thousands who have viewed the
fancy herds and splendid horses have
gone home feeling we'll repaid for their
visit. imbued with the spirit Of i'm
provement. Thus has one object of
the fair been realized, that of spread
ing spirit of better breeding.
The Cattle Show
Never in the history of the state
has there been so magnificent dis
play of cattle as that which has been
at the state fair during the past week.
In quality there are none better than
the animals entered into competition
here and while some of the large
fairs of the country may have more
in quantity than had the North Da-
kota fair there certainly could not be
hotter competition than that which
prevailed here.
| 1t is an admitted fact that some of
the stock shown here, notably the
Moscrip Holsteins, Dickson jerseys,
Brown shorthorns, Sanford and Nc
Farland Aberdeen-Angus and the ag-
ricultural college champion beef, are
equal to anything in tho entire world,
and that the prize winners of these ex-
hibits are qualified to enter into COM
petition with any one of their class
anywhere. and there is little doubt
but what the decision of the judges
here would be upheld by the "high-
er court" if the term may so be
used.
Improving Each Year
Grand Forks, pioneer in the hold
ing of fairs, has done a great deal to-
wards securing the present splendid
breeds of cattle that are to be found
| in the state. Competition in past
years has stirred stcckmen to their
best efforts, and the result is to be
found in the regular improvement in
the cattle breeds. This year there are
purer breeds than ever before and
with continuation of the fair here,
which means a continuation of the
stock competition. will mean even bet
ter breeds, If such a thing is posi-
BILE, in the future.
There were more exhibitors this
year than ever before. a larger num-
ber of classes filing. The new exhibi-
tors who have been attracted this
year have expressed themselves as be-
ing greatly pleased with the manner
in which the show has been conduct
ed and have also promised to return
next year with even more cattle than
this year, and some have even gone
SO far as to assure the association Of
ficials that they will even bring other
new exhibitors next year in addition
to returning themselves.
Competition the Strongest
| The stockmen who have come to
Grand Forks this year admit that the
competition which they are obliged to
meet here is the hottest that is to
be found at any of the northwestern
fairs. This fact. has resulted in bring
ing the very best cattle to Grand
Forks, as to win the blue or red rib
bons, or even the third place, yellow
ribbons Is we'll worth while, and the
recognition SO received proves valu-
albe asset to the stockmen.
Harry Smell, who has been in charge
of the cattle department as superin-
tendent. is entitled to great deal of
credit for the splendid manner in
which he has handled the work. The
Exhibitors, judges and the public have
management upon the excellency in
which the cattle were cared for and
to Mr.. Smell, as superintendent. the
honors belong. The stock parade Of
last night, which is a gigantic un-
dertaking, was carried out without a
hitch because of the splendid man
ner in which all details had been
cared for.
The Horse Department
Never has the horse department had
such a splendid or monstrous list of
entries as this year. Despite the fact
that the association this year con-
structed two new barns of large ca
pacity it was necessary to erect stall
tents as we'll as to utilize large num-
ber Of stalls along the south fence in
order to care for the magnificent
string of exhibits.
In the entry list there were the
very finest OF breeds, there being more
than ever before. The Helgians,
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