River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-06-17
The Stock Show

ever held IN RIVER Falls. Since the
beginning of the Show seven years
ago, the number and quality of ami
mails shown has been growing each
year. However, the Show this year
excelled all expectations. 1t was
largely a cattle show and indicates
inapressively the rapid strides this
vicinity is making in pure-bred live
stock.
232 Head OF Cattle Shown
In all 232 head of cattle were shown
all of which were pure-bred. This
total is 100 head larger than last,
year, and $50 more than the first
shsw, which at that time included
more grades than pure-breds. Out
"a town visitors remarked frequently
their surprise at the showing.
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Charles L. Hill, the noted cat !:
tie Judge, remarked that with the :;
exception of one county fair, It ::
excelled all other shows of its (:
kind in the state outside of the !:
state Fair. ::
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1t was splendid exhibition and
demonstration that this section is
becoming a widely recognized center
Of pure-bred livestock Of all breeds.
The cattle this year were housed
IN large tents. These ACCOMMODATIONS
were far superior to that of other
years. The cattle made q fine show
inc in these tents. The Guernseys
and Jerseys were placed in 9 large
49x80 tent and made fine impress
sion. Another tent, 40x60 housed the
Holsteins, and the black and white
cattle showed to advantage. The
Shorthorns, excelling all other- in
the number of exhibits, were located
in number of places, including a
5ax52 tent. 25x80 stock shed and
3tner sheds erected temporarily for
the Show. The last Accommodations
were not of the best and it is hoped
that in another year better facilities
can be afforded. The Angus and
Earefords were located with the
shorthorns. Forty-fve breeders OF
pure-bred cattle showed animals,
coming from all parts of Pierce and
81. Croix counties.
The business men of River Falls
are to be congratulated upon the fine
way in which they responded IN IL
nancing the Show. This event has
assumed such proportions that a con
siderable outlay of money is neces-
sary and the response has been eX-
cellent Many men gave SD and
TIE banks donated CONSIDERABLY
larger amount. However, the people
IN River Falls who gave money to
rake the show success can feel
that if is a good investment because
Of the effect it has upon the commun-
itv and to the outside. Many men
have stated that it is the best thing
that River Falls has promoted.
The judges gave good satisfaction
The committee in charge were for
tpnate in securing Charles l.. Hill,
Of Rosendale, who judged the Dairy
Cattle. Mr.. Hill is considered the
hest posted Guernsey man in the
United States and is judge of Ma
tional prominence. In addition, Mr..
Hi is a member of the State Board
Of Education, which body has con-
siderable to do with the Normal
Schools. The Show made strong
Impression on Mr.. Hill, giving him
some idea as to the work the Normal
School is doing. 1t is felt that in
plans that have to do with the build
ing up of the agricultural depart
r,ent, Mr. Hill will be of considera-
ble value to the school. Professor
anderson, of ST. Paul, judged the
Shorthorns, and Professor Scott of
Madison Judged the horses and hogs.
The Shorthorn Show
The showing of this breed eXclled
the other breeds in numbers, 100
head of cattle being exhibited, most
Of them coming from the immediate
vicinity of River Falls. Two classes
were made of this breed, the Beef
and the Milking strains. Some ami
n1als of State Fair caliber were
shown. The following men showed
Beef Shorthorns: W. H. Scruton,
Beldenville; Lloyd Sherman, Lee Has
+ay+ 7 L Hunter n Collins. S.
A. Enloe, River Falls; r. H. Poston,
New Richmond; Ruemmele Farms,
Hudson; Homer Bailey, j. E. Hunter,
River Falls; Willard Doe, Beldenville
azd D. w. Conway, Elroy.
The following were the prize win
neYs:
Bull, 3 Years or Over
1st w. H. Scruton