Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-06-07
Cashton Associatinn

j. First, 1852, 53.S.
Oscar Gullord, 1926, SO.
Victor Anderson, 1124, 52.S.
Cashton Association
The Cashton Cow Testing Associa-
ton completed its first years work
May &c, 1922. The Association was
first organized in the summer Of 1918
but the tester was conscripted into
military service and the association
work was discontinued until June 1,
1921.
During the year 525 cows were on
test four months or more while only
343 completed the year with an aver
age production of 1852 pounds milk
and 225.S pounds butterfat. The high
est producing COW is owned by Anton
Lunde. Freshening May 20, 1921, this
grade Guernsey COW produced 1880
pounds of milk testing STAY or $3.50
pounds butterfat in 365 days. She car
ried calf approximately 100 days while
on test.
The highest producing herd is own
ed byM. A. Benrud. During the year
his 18 grade and purebred Guernseys
averaged 6751 pounds milk and 319.1
pounds butterfat. The poorest herd
in the association averaged 331 pounds
milk and 1916 pounds butterfat. The
owner o fthe poorest herd also owns
the poorest producing COW. 1t is in
teresting to note that it would take
"A cows with the calibre of the unpro-
fitable herd to produce what those 1S
Guernseys produced.
During the year 16 cows qualified
for r o. p certificates by producing
365 pounds butterfat in one year The
owners are as follows: NJ A. Benrud
5, Melvin Wang 1, j. A. Anderson /,
e. j. Quinn 2, Anton Lunde 2, C. NJ.
Aarstad 2, o. T. Anderson 2, and p.
j. Neuheisel /.
Holstein Picnic
On Wednesday, May 31st, the Hol-
stein breeders and enthusiasts of the
community of Cashton were most en-
joyably entertained at the home of
Mr.. Emil Erickson. Although the
weather conditions did not permit an
early meeting, goodly number of
people gathered together to enjoy a
basket lunch. Slowly but surely the
afternoon, came with a good bit of sun
shine and promise of fair day.
Among the incidents of much inter-
est was the review of Mr. Erickson's
herd of Holstein cattle. The splendid
individuals owned by Mr.. Erickson
well present the type and kind Of ami
NAL desired by the Holstein breeders
of today. After some lengthy dis
cussion of the breed type the picnic
was concluded by extending much
thanks to Mr.. Erickson for his coop
Grafton of making the day of Holstein
activities day of success.
ShOrthOrn Breeders Picnic
The Shorthorn breeders of Vernon
county enjoyed a most pleasant day
at hte home of Mr.. Earll, Rockton
Wisconsin. Mr.. Earl was exception
ally fortunate in having to obtain a
day of good weather.
Shortly after 10 O'clock ,Shorthorr
breeders from every section of the
county began to assemble at the splen-
did grove on Mr.. EarlPs farm. Moth
ing was spared by hte committee in
charge-Messrs. e. ]. Stanek, Abner
Gauchenaur and EARL in providing en-
tertain,aent for the day, not mention
ing the many good things to eat in
GLIDING the fee cream, coffee and
Shortnorn cream.
Among the speakers of the day was
was Mr.. Reed Murray, Sec. of the
Wisconsin Livestock Association. Mr..
Murray in his address emphasized the
need of more activities among breed
associations to further the particular
breed in question. He particularly
emphasized the need of boys and
girls calf club and local Shorthorn
sales. He also emphasized the need
of COW testing association work among
the Shorthorn breeders so as to en-
able dairymen to purchase stock OF
known production.
A most pleasant part of the enter
tainment of the day was free-for-all
Judging contest prepared by Mr.Earll
As a result of this contest Mr.. Clyde
Huschka. E. ]. Stanek, Chas. Hisel
Burt Southworth and H. Stanek were
tied for first place. The prizes award
ed were given by lottery. In this
event Mr.. Chas. Hisel drew first, Mr..
Stanek second and Mr.. Huschka third
All in attendance expressed their
sincere appreciation to Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl and to the committee in charge
for the efforts put forth in entertain
inc the Shorthorn breeders associa-
ton. Plants and arrangements were
made for the next annual picnic for
the association which will be held on
the first Thursday in June, 1928 at the
home of Mr. Abner Goehenaur, Viola.
June 18th, 1922
All plans and arrangements have
been made for an all day outing and
get-together of the Holstein breeders
of Vernon county at the farm of 7.
G. Knutson on Sunday, June 18th.
All Holstein breeders and those inter-
ested in picnics are cordially invited
to be on hand with q besket at Mr..
Knutson's farm.
Miss Kate Gooden returned Sat
urday afternoon from Milwaukee.
Don't let that sour stomach sour