Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-18

day Engle won, Grinna second, Mon
son third and Johnson fourth. On
Thursday Grinna and Johnson both
fell from their machines in the
second lap, Monson dropping out.
Johnson won the race, Grinna second.
There were also some running
races that were thrilling as usual,
but we did not get the names of the
horses nor the finish.
The exhibits in the various depart
ments, notably of stock, were very
interesting and about as complete
b usual. The Poland Chinas made
hNA. ergest showing. P. T. Ramlo
of S er showing the largest num-
ber, q. cad, topped with a fall
boar W. g full brother to the
winner OF first premium at the
Iowa state l. v, and which promises
to be better animal than his bro
ther.
John Richert of Hesper showed
Is head of fine animals, headed by
his wonder Boy" $50 pounds.
which took first prize sweepstakes
at the West Union fair the week be-
fore. 1t was a splendid showing.
John Young of Hesper exhibited
21 head, with his brood SOW Bonnie
Lassie" and six of her pigs. He also
showed his herd boar LA Crosse
Chief" two yearlings and eleven
spring pigs.
III. r. Ramlo showed two of the
three prize winning barrows at the
West Union fair.
Nicholas Richert made showing
of Duroc Jerseys, that attracted lots
of attention. There were 20 Of
them, with the La Crosse fair sweep
stakes winner, PROUD Lad at the
head, the largest and one of the
finest hogs exhibited.
Phil. J. Carolan made an exhibit
of seven grade Polands, o. A.
P. Haugen three grand Chesters,
and ID. II. Leach a Hampshire pig,
with the belt of white just behind
it's fore legs, besides eight Chester
Whites, while John Richert also
showed two head of Chester Whites.
In the cattle department H. t.
Ramlo made the largest showing,
headed by his Short Horn herd bull
pride" 2,240 pounds, and 13 ami
mails in addition which made an ex-
hibit that everyone enjoyed seeing.
Jehn Richert made the Hereford
showing, which consisted of his B.
year old bull Giant and a yearling
calf Beau Brummel," sired by him.
]. III. Logsdon showed five Short
Horns that were very fine looking
animals.
Fifteen head of Shropshire sheep
were shown by j. H. Logsdon, and
j. |. Tavener made a showing OF
seven head of Oxfords.
The poultry exhibit was probably
the most complete and interesting
on the grounds. There were a
number of exhibits, and we have
space to mention only the names and
owners: t.
Sam Barth, Buff Orpingtons.
A. G.. Christian, Buff Orpingtons,
Hamburgs and Pekin Ducks.
NJ. l.. Blackmar, White Orpingtons
and Barred Rocks.
ID. H. Leach, Columbian Rocks,
S. C. r. /. Reds, Bantams and Nus
covy Ducks.
White and Brown LeghOrns, S. l..
and White Wyandottes Red Caps,
Light Brahmas, Black Langshans,
Black Minorcas, Barred Rocks.
r. II. Tracy, White Rocks.
Mrs. Chas. Wells, Buff Orpingtons,
Partridge Wyandottes.
r. w. Stortz and l.. S. Bolson,
White Orpingtons, Black Minorcas
Light Brahmas.
w. j. Hauswirth & Son, S. C.
White Leghorns.
| c.. j. Weiser, White Rocks
Edward Marcus Bear, White Rock
rooster.
Laura Emery, White Wyandottes.
| j. w. Miller, r.. |. Reds.
Joseph Wist, Buff Orpingtons.
Joseph Hutchinson, S. G. w. Leg
| horns.
l.. o. Johnson, S. c. r. |. Reds.
Ed. Hanson, Barred Rocks.
| Sever Alstad, White Leghorns.
f. j. Stoddard, Barred Rocks.
Mrs. j. A. Jewell, White Rocks.
The showing of pet rabbits made
by Leo Roman attracted considerable
attention in this department.
In Floral Hall there was not as
many exhibits as in former years,
but nevertheless enough to entertain
those who passed through the build
ing. Ben Bear made an exhibit as
usual of coats. suits and furnishing
goods: Mott & Co., dress goods,
silks, suits, laces, etc.; Graceman x
Co. suits, coats and furs; n. II.
Croft, hardware and tools, together
with an exhibit of the Albert Lea
gasoline lamp, which he has the