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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt:...ideas with other breeders he is sure to get new viewpoints on the industry, which will surely be of great benefit to him in the future. A day or more spent in asking questions among the breeders is sure to bring out new thoughts, and these, too, from practical men who are going into the whys and wherefores of the business.-i;/jgaS&i=2sl Fair visitors should have a feeling that they are not only there to gain information, but to impart it as well, and as a consequence, a good spirit will prevail, such as cannot be found at any other gathering during the year. It is due to this condition that we are benefited by the Fair; for even with all the advanced ideas in machinery, the cow, horse, sheep or hog still enters into the working scheme of every agricultural enterprise. While every one admires the beauty of the livestock exhibits, it is in the judging that the real educational value is brought out. The judges are the most competent livestock men that can be secured, and in placing the awards they usually make comment on (heir selection, pointing out the defect or the good points, as the case may be. They are also glad to answer any questions bearing upon their selection, and for this reason many good ideas may be formed of what characteristics a good animal should possess. The standards used for judging are not based upon beauty so much as they are upon the requirements for serviceability. The Fair represents a golden opportunity for farmers, dairymen and livestock breeders to get together, and the ideas gained by such intercourse cannot help but be of great value to us all. Of course, it may not result in immediate financial gain, but in the course of time it will undoubtedly do so. While at the Fair the lesson gained by an attentive observer...