The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
LIVESTOCK OF F0UR.AUNDRED
CLASS AT KATO FAIR
STRONG LIST OF JUDGES
Dates For Expo Here Are Sept.
II, II and Is; Big
Exhibition

Livestock exhibits at the Mankato
fair on September IL, Il, and IS will
be larger and better than ever this
year. Present Indication are that
there will be much the largest dis
play of cattle ever shown at the Man
kato fair. Guernsey breeders will be
especially well represented. Among
those planning to have Guernseys here
are w. R. Adams, Charles Brooks, J..
w. Schmitt, Arthur Mitchell, L. A.
Yeager, L. R. Brunz, and T. C. Nor
man. Several other well known
breeders also expect to be represent
ed.
There will be large showing of
fine Holstein cattle. Among those who
have stated that they will bring
stock to the fair are F. H. Sohre IL
Son, Good Thunder; N. P. Grass; Am
boy; NARROW & Randall. There will
probably be others showing from
Amboy, and possibly from Nicollet
and LeSueur county.
The Hereford Cattle.
Hereford cattle will be an inter-
esting part Of the live stock show, and
some fine animals will represent this
rbeed. o. w. Healy & Son who owns
one of the finest herds of Herefords
in the state will have their herd here,
coming here on their way home from
the state fair. 1t is possible that
there will also be other Hereford
herds at the grounds.
A splendid showing of Shorthorns
Is promised, among the exhibitors will
be Grant Hazel, T. B. Taylor, George
Lang and several others from the vici-
nifty of Mapleton. Some of the Short.
horns from the vicinity of Vernon
and Amboy will be shown. 1t is quite
likely that there will be class of Red
Poll cattle at the fair this year. This
will be new department as none of
this breed have been shown here in
the past. aaA,
Capable Judges Secured.
The Mankato Fair association has
been especially fortunate in the Sc
curing of judges this year, those chos-
en- being the best in the state and
having been previously chosen as
state fair Judges.
Dr. Carl w. Gay, one of the most
capable horse and cattle judges in
America, will Judge the horses and
beef cattle. The judging of these
classes will be worthy of interest Of
every lover of livestock as Mr.. Gay
is master hand at the business.
Professor A. j. MCGUIRE will Judge
the dairy cattle. He is well and fay-
orably known to breeders of this Sec
ton of Minnesota and his selection as
a Judge meets with general approval
by dairy men.
J. s. Jones will judge the hogs and
sheep and breeders are assured of
capable and fair decisions on their
stock.
Professor C. B. Smith, one of the
most capable poultry judges in the
state, has been secured for the poul-
try department
Miss Lucy Cordiner, well known
home economic lecturer, will judge
the women's department.
Strongest Lineup.
Altogether this makes the strong
est lineup of judges ever secured,
and the judging in all classes will
be worth the attention of the exhibit
tors.
Henry Robel, ST., who has efficient
y served as superintendent of the
produce department for many years
past has resigned owing to the fact
hat he has been appointed sergeant
1T arms to the legislature and will at
end special session of that body.
George E. Austin Of Lake Crystal has
been secured in Mr.. Robers place. He
S an experienced and prominent far
ner and will be a good superinten-
lent for this department.