Counties marked thus failing to report, the Reports of 1876 are inserted. NAMES OF COUNTIES. Pounds of Beef. Pounds of Bacon. Pounds of Bulk Pork. TABLE OF STATISTICS, Showing Amount and Number of Agricultural Products, etc.-Continued. Pounds of Wool. Pounds of Tobacco. Totals... 3, 678 5,611, 502 24, 579, 531 40, 056, 094 8, 511, 040 1,718, 458 12, 378, 731 29, 473 224,880 6,8154 73, 892 3,755, 135 930, 998 Pounds of Hops. Pounds of Maple Sugar Barrels of Beef. Barrels of Pork. Gallons of Cider. Gallons of Vinegar. TABLE OF STATISTICS, Showing Amount and Number of Agricultural Products, etc.-Continued. Value of Slaughtered Animals. Number of Pianos. Number of Melodeons and Organs. Number of Sewing Machines. Average Value of Land per Acre. Number of Farms. Acres of Improved Land. Number of Acres of Land. Counties marked thus * failing to report, the Reports of 1876 are inserted, 905, 786 7,202 9,576 93, 039 $20 44 176, 769 10, 107, 813 22,564,870 ALLEN COUNTY. The fair of the Northern Indiana Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held at Fort Wayne, commencing on Monday, the tenth day of September, 1877, continuing through the week. We had a very fine show of everything that goes toward making up an agricultural fair. Governor Williams honored us with his presence, and gave some excellent advice, especially to the young, which was well received. Owing to the unfavorable weather our receipts were probably not half what they would have been. There are unsettled accounts that yet remain unadjusted of over a thousand dollars. This is the fourth annual fair under the auspices of the new organization which, in consequence of extensive and costly improvements, had become seriously embarrassed. The association, however, is now out of debt, and has a small surplus in the hands of the treasurer. It is hoped and believed that the experience of the past will enable the managers to "steer the ship so as to avoid similar breakers in the future." I. D. G. NELSON, Secretary. BOONE COUNTY. Our thirteenth annual fair was held on our grounds, near Lebanon, September 4 to 7, inclusive. The weather at first was very unfavorable and disagreeable, which doubtless detracted from the attendance at the opening of the fair, but during the latter days the weather was pleasant, and the attendance much better, though not so large as was anticipated. The number of entries were large, and the exhibitions in all departments were full and complete, especially so in the show of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and poultry. Much praise is due the farmers and breeders for the care and attention they are giving to the improvement of their stock. The display in the floral and art halls was excellent, the display of needlework being of the very best quality, and more extensive than ever before. The society is out of debt and has money in its treasury, which will be expended next year in making additional improvements for the better accommodation of exhibitors and visitors. CONDITION OF AGRICULTURE. On account of the great fertility of the soil in this county, coupled with the fact that it is well drained and cultivated, our yields of wheat, rye, oats, corn, barley, potatoes, hay, flax, clover and grasses are very large, and the products of the orchard and garden are equally satisfactory. A. C. DAILY, Secretary. |