Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-06
ANNUAL MEETING
OF ST0CKMEN
OPENS THURS.
Great Interest is Being Man
Tested in Sale. of
Livestock,

A lively interest is being manifested
in the 18th annual meeting of the
North Dakota Live Stock association,
which opens In this city tomorrow.
The factor which has promoted more
than usual interest is the live stock
sale to be, held in connection with the
convention. One of the finest aggre-
cations of pure bred horses, mares,
stations, cattle n hogs that it has
pedigreed stock to inspect Is on dis
play at Murphy's livery stable on
Fourth street.
The auction sale breaks a precedent
of the association, as nothing Of the
kind has ever. before been conducted
in connection with its annual meet
ings.
Inspected This Morning.
Twenty-Five head Of the best condi-
toned pure bred stations ever put
under the hammer will be on sale to-
morrow afternoon, all of which were
inspected this. morning by DIR. Ed:
lnund Mackey, representing the North
Dakota stallion enrolment board.
sell guaranteed sound by the North
Dakota Live Stock association. This
information was given out by w. H.
Peters. secretary Of that organization.
in an interview today.
Veteran breeders of pure bred
stock" said Mr.. Peters. marvel at
the magnificent aggregation of pedi-
greed animals that has been gathered
together for this occasion. Every
thing c~atalogued," he continued, '"will
he in place this evening and ready for
the opening of the sale.
I'VE have some of the best draft
horses that the country produces"
Mr.. Peters added.
The fine quality of horses, he de-
clared. put up for the first time by
new breeders. has been remarked
UPON by old timers in the live stock
industry.
Tests Arc Given.
The sale will be conducted in the
carriage room Of Murphy's stable,
| with seating arrangements for those
attending.
The cattle will be given the tuber-
cular test today and tomorrow, under
the direction of the live stock sani-
tary board. and all of those put
through the auction ring will sell with
certificates issued by this board.
Every precaution is being taken by
Sales Manager w. Fl. Peters to, con
duct a clean, straight sale.
"Stockmen arc prepared" he said,
Ito sell their stock for whatever ii
brings under the hammer. Cattle
producers Of the state are especially
to be commended for their efforts in
bringing together for public APP
praisal some of the best cattle to be
found in North Dakota herds"
j. A. Power, president OF the Live
! Stock association. arrived this NOR
ming from Leonard, N. d.
]. L. Tompkins. secretary Of the
stallion enrolment board, will act in
the capacity of clerk Of sale.
Among those who are showing pure
bred cattle, horses and hogs are Jas
Hancock. Hannah; Dan Mcdonald
Langdon; Donald McLachlan, Lang.
don; c. A. Candor, Cogswell: Ole
Ellingson, LaMoure; John Wild, Mil.
nor; Wild brothers, Osnabrock; J
Edwards. Kempton: Eddy brothers
Northwood; John Porter, Calvin. AND
A. rAylor. -Grandin.
Thursday night the association will
hold it's annual banquet at the Hote
Dacotah. j. j. Ferguson, publicity
representative of Swift & Co., who Is
expected to reach the city tomorrow
morning. will be the principal speaker
His address will deal with the worlds
future meat supply.