Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 119, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 May 1918 — LIVESTOCK BREEDERS MEET. [ARTICLE]

LIVESTOCK BREEDERS MEET.

“Individuality, breeding and feed are all essential to progress in the pure bred cattle business,” declared Prof. H. E. Allen, of Purdue, at the meeting of the Jasper County I Livestock Breeder’s Association last Saturday. Professor Allen traced the development of the present breeds from the old original foundation stock and showed how the progress had been made, giving the 'history of the principal breeds and the characteristics most desired in each. He cited the records of the showings to prove that individuality alone cannot be depended upon to give improvement as several winning individuals have made no impressions on their breeds. He urged more liberal feeding of pure -bred stock and congratulated the breeders on the results they are accomplishing. Walter B. Krueck, fitted a Shorthorn heifer for show, polishing the horns, clipping the legs and tail and curling the hair, and improving the appearance with very little effort. President Fred Phillips presided at a business meeting at winch it was decided to hold the Annual Show October 10, 11, 12. Plans were made for enlarging the existing departments and creating a few new ones. The secretary’s report showed the affairs of the organization to be in good condition. J •