The Delta independent., 1917-08-17
LIVE STOCK NEWS
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Slope Fair this fall, is creating consid-
cradle interest among the live stock
men. The committee is at work on
arrangements and it is hoped that the
sale can be held. Too often the edu.
cational feature of the fairs are neg
lected, and as result people attend
ing spend their money without getting
any real benefits along these lines. If
is the plan to make the live stock dis
play of real value to those interested
in that line. There are several ways
that this is accomplished. One is the
opportunity of viewing animals that
are 'up to standard OF type and to
haYe the qualifications of an animal
pointed out.
The matter of a live stock sale is
of untold value to stockmen whether
they buy or not. 1t teaches the values
and gives information regarding live
stock situation generally. However
the most important consideration is
that it affords the opportunity to the
farmer or stockman to sell his sur
plus stock, and also to purchase such
stock as he wants to supply his needs.
In order that the best results be had
from the sale, it is important that only
such animals, be allowed in the sale
ring as will tend to maintain or i'm
prove the standard of the animals that
are now in use. This point is in i'm
portant one and it is always advisa BILE
to have a committee of men, who are
well qualified to judge. to pass on
the animals that are to be sold. In
case arrangements can be made for
a sale this fall, there are some excel
lent animals that will be consigned.
While it may be small necessarily the
first year, it will offer an opportuni-
stock of all classes and breeds The
hearty cooperation of the stockmen is
of the utmost importance in this mat
ter.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce
has recently sent out cards to farmers
with the idea of getting information
regarding the number of cows that
could be depended upon, to supply
milk to a cheese factory il one were
located at that point. This organiza-
ton is to be commended upon their
desire to promote such a market in
their little city. They should receive
the hearty support Of every farmer in
case it is found. that there are enough
cows in the vicinity to make it prac-
tical. It is also important that every
farmer, interested in this matter as
sist the officers of the chamber OF
in every possible way in
the number OF cows, which is so nee
essary before such an industry is es-
gathering reliable information as to
number of cows. which is necessary
before such an industry is established.
Two additional silos of the cement
stave type, have been built on pro-
ject farms recently. The farms are
those Of Mr.. Stanley and Mr.. Brew
both Of California mesa section. The
of silos on the project, Is
steadily increasing and they are in
deed profitable decoration on any
farm.
A number of inquiries have been
received the last couple of weeks, re-
garding an importation Of dairy cows
this fall For those who may be in
terested in this matter. it might be
said that in case there is enough in
terest to import two or more cars. an
effort will be made to locate them.
However this fact must be borne in
mind, all the information from farm
ers who are interested must be in not
later than Sept. Is. The information
desired is: number of animals wanted