Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 February 1918 — Shorthorn Sires Purchased. [ARTICLE]

Shorthorn Sires Purchased.

Parkmson Bros., of Barkley township haVe returned from the Shorthorn Congress at Chicago, where they purchased a herd bull for the herd that they are establishing. The animal selected came within the money at the last International and is considered a very desirable individual. Chauncey Wood has purchased a Scotch Shorthorn bull from Lowe & Son, of Monon, to head his herd in Marion township. This animal has already proven himself a valuable sire and his introduction into the county should mean much to the improvement of the breed.