Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1912 — SOUTHDOWN BREES IS UNEXCELLED [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SOUTHDOWN BREES IS UNEXCELLED

The Southdown breed belong to the short-wool class and for quality it is unexcelled in the markets. _ Each year the butchers select these lambs as being the best for the market. Indeed, the mutton from this breed of sheep Commands the best price in the market on account of its quality. This breed has been used to improve the quality of some of the other Down breeds of sheep to a larger ex-

tent than has any other distinct breed. Its low set, broad back, well sprung rib, full leg and stylish appearance make it attractive wherever found. v This breed has a comparatively dense fleece of good quality, but short in staple. The cross on the western bred ewe was a good one, the lambs being good feeders, but were smaller than other breeds when finished.