Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1917 — ANNUAL STOCK SHOW GOING ON [ARTICLE]

ANNUAL STOCK SHOW GOING ON

Fancy Cattle and Hogs Are Guests ot Honor EXHIBITION IS A REVELATION Jais|>er County Proves to Be the Homo ot Hundreds of Head ot Exceptionally High-Grade Stock. Notwithstanding the wintry blasts and discouraging condition of the weather, breeders from all over the county began arriving early yester-i day morning with their fancy stock* and by noon over 100 head were on exhibition at the Leek hitch barn. This number was considerably augmented by later additions during the afternoon and the show bids fair to surpass anything of tho kind ever held in tho county. It was really surprising to the writer to learn that there was so mudh purebred and fancy stock In the county. But It is nevertheless gratifying when the crying need ot the hour is increased stock production, and Jasper county is undoubtedly doing its part, along this lino, Fancy stock raising is also duo for a considerable impetus in this county. Interest is already being awakened by the stock show, and tho direct encouragement by County Agent Learning will co-operate -to make Jasper county become one ot the chief stock raising centers ot Indiana. While attention to purebred stock is increasing by leaps and bounds, the production of all kinds of stock is likewise increasing, as a visit, to the exhibition will verify. Not near all of the stock expected was in the exhibition ring at noon yesterday, and today will be the big day, both as to visitors and exhibits. The rivalry for blue ribbons will be keen in all classes, and those who do not succeed In obtaining one this year will be expected to redouble their efforts for next year. A more complete report of the show, together with the awards ■made, will be published in Wednesday’s Democrat.