The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-09-10
BREEDERS FORECAST
GREAT POSSIBILITIES
FROM COMING SHOW

GApCNlduOus Oh Tic LNC StDSn -
TO be held at Jackson park Sept IL
and is are mounting among wayne
county residents as the time draws
nearer.
Farmers of the county are welcom-
ing this first evidence of an annual ex-
hibit which may possibly grow into
county fair. and. although it is realized |
that, with the time of preparation so
short, no very extensive affair can be
staged, much interest is shown.
Liberal commentator is being
granted, not only by breeders who
viii benefit directly, but also by other
farmers who have been quick to see
the advantage to the industry of such
an institution in Wayne county, and
by the towns which are interested in
the county welfare.
To this effect, tentative promises
have been made by fair officials OF
Dublin, where successful fairs have
been held this year and the year pre-
ceding, that they will refrain from
promoting a fair hereafter. which
might be in competition with the
county event, and will cooperate in
supporting the Jackson park show
instead.
viii Build Barns
Plans of the officials of the Wayne
County Breeders association, which
initiated and is promoting the live
stock show, include erection of per
manent barns before next year.
Sufficient water can be found on the
grounds together with suitable sites
for buildings, to make very desirable
show ground they state. Transporta-
ton is provided by the interurban
which runs past the park, while the
National highway also makes il easy
of access, and the central location of
the park has been approvingly men
toned by citizens in every part of
the county.
Probably more general interest is
being shown In the pig club show than
in any other single event. -Four silver
cups donated by The Palladium, are to
be awarded in this show, to the win
ners in each of the breed classes, the
Poland China, the Chester White, the
Duroc Jersey, and the Spotted Poland
China.
There are over so pig club members
in the county, every one with expecta-
tons of winning a place, and many
with pigs so nearly alike in their ex-
cellencies that experienced hog breed
ers say it will be a difficult matter in
many cases to render decision be-
tween them.
Doian Starts Club
The pig club was started under the
direction of County Agent j. l.. Dolan
in May, with the support of the breed
associations of the county, and on
May %. the pigs we're distributed to
the children, who had assembled in
Centerville. The pigs were drawn by
lot, in order that every member might
have an equal chance.
Pigs were weighed carefully and re.
corded before being delivered to their
new owners in May, and the children
have kept careful records of weights
and of the kinds and amounts of feed
given since that time.
1t was emphasized at the time, anc
in later instruction. that the pigs were
10 be grown out or stock, instead Of
being fattened, and most members
have followed the advice faithfully.
This good care, together with the
sound foundation of noted blood lines
has, according 70 well known breeders
resulted in number of unusually de
sirable individuals among the pigs, 81
that even with no premiums, ever.
member will be amply repaid for hi
or her trouble in the start toward /;
fine herd of hogs, or in the high price:
that can be obtained for the pigs,
the owners choose to sell them.
However, besides the cups, secont
and third prizes have been promised
Of $3.50 and $500. with $500 for ever,
exhibitor who is not a prize winner
In prizes on the record books also
there are first, second and third prize
Of FIVE, three and two dollars with
dollar for every other member
Liberal prizes are offered also /
the Poland China breed PROMOTE
show, first prize being $40 The stat
breeders association co-operates j
offering prizes for this show
In the regular swine exhibits, PIT
visions are made for ten classes i
each of five breeds. Poland Chin.
Spotted Poland China, Duroc Jerse,
Chester White and Hampshire
Sweepstakes are offered also fc
the best pen. best boar, best SOW, an
best SOW with litter.
In the regular swine exhibits, pr
visions are made for classes in eac
of five breeds, which include. I'll
Black. Spotted, Red, White and tt
Belted hogs. Sweepstakes are offere
also for the best SOW, best pen, an
best sow with litter.
While many expect the swine exhi
its 10 outnumber those of any otht
stock and are looking for keen cor
petition in those ella sses, il is know
that other departments will be by 1
means empty. breeders in all parts
the county having stated their int
ton of being included in the fir
show which, it is hoped, will be on
the first of a series.