The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-31
LIVE STOCK SHOW
 AT LITTLE ROCK
February 6, 2 and 8 the south's Great est Stock Show Will Be Held
 At Little Rock.
By B. c. Riley, Extension Service,
 University of Arkansas.

 ton, according to Dr. R. M Cow, State Veterinarian with the University of Arkansas and Secretary of the Asso- ciation, expects to give the people of this state the greatest cattle show ever held in the South, on February 6, and at Little Rock. This show will undoubtedly mark an epoch in the his. tory for better cattle in Arkansas. Il comes at an opportune time, because on December 1, 19 counties were re- leased from quarantine and Arkansas farmers in more than twothirds of the state can now take advantage of the climatic conditions, not only for better pastures, but for higher grade and more profitable cattle.
 The stock show will not only be of great interest to Arkansas people, but 1t will undoubtedly have a marked ef- feet in the immediate development of the live stock industry It Is a well-known fact that in communities where live stock shows and sales are held in connection with county fairs, state fairs or stockmen conventions, that interest in better live stock has been given great impetus. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that the farmer who has we'll bred and an exceptional animal in his neighbor- hood often finds, on attending such shows and by comparing his animal with those found there. that he does not have the ideal by far: and as a re- suit he immediately tries to improve the quality of his herd by selecting better sires and dams; and this again reflects itself in better live stock for the entire community.
 Best Breeds Wiil Be Represented.
 There will be a great number of very fine animals of the various breeds exhibited at the Southern Cat tlemen's Association Show and Sale during the meeting at Little Rock. No one can afford to miss this show nor the splendid program of the conven- ton, which is open to the public and upon which the best live stock men in the United States will appear. This is an exceptional opportunity for Arkansas stockmen to become ac- quainted with the secretaries of the various national breed associations and with the larger breeders of pure bred stock in the country, and to get their ideas and opinions
 Large Number of Finest Animals tc
 Be on Hand
 Are you interested in Shorthorn ' Angus or Hereford cattle? It really makes little difference which suit: i you best All of the breeds will bt 1 represented at the live stock show l There will be 75 head of Shorthorr 1 cattle, representing the Scotch ant Scotch Top cattle; and in fact, among the thirty bulls to be shown will b, found some of the best blood in tho country Among the 75 head of An gus there will be found the blood t lines of falackbird, Queen Mother anC 1 Blackcap. and three of the 25 bulls to be shown carry the blood linei of Grand Chamnions Among the g. Herefords which will be here are tt be found the Perfection. Perfection Fairfax, and Repeater families About twenty bulls in all will repre- sent this breed. Bred cows, cows with calf at foot, and bred heifers will be found among all breeds.
 Hog Show at the Same Time. Tn connection with the Southern 1 Cattlemen's Association meeting. the Arkansas Stock Growers Association and the Arkansas Swine Breeders l Association will put on show and sale on February 5. This will be C rare opportunity to study the ques tion of better hogs. About six hun dred head Of all ages and sex will bt shown, representing the Duroc-Jersey HampeFire. Poland China, Spotted Pc l land China and Mule Foot breeds. A Great Chance for the Boys.
 Remember, Arkansas has been ask | ed to increase next year the number of hogs in he state by twenty pei cent Good hogs are the most profit able, and the proper care and man agement of your swine is undouhtedl, of interest to you. This Is youI chance Come and see what othel men are doing, SO that you can bene fit by their experience.
 The stock show V be of interest not only to you hnt to the future farmers of Arkansas Come Dom forget to bring the boys.