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Show Various Federal and War finance plans were put into action to help the range sheepmen recover. John K was able to keep his head above water, for good breeding ewes were always in demand by someone. But regardless of how the wool and lamb markets rose or fell--for good or bad-there was a reflection of the same condition upon the purebred breeder via lower prices to him, or better, depending on current market conditions. Sometimes it seemed that efforts were being made to see just how much the sheepmen could or would endure by way of adversity. But most of them were dedicated men and love for their chosen occupation usually strengthened them enough to bring them through their crises-and sometimes they were made even stronger to meet and accept the next onslaught. Still, there were always a few who failed to cope with continual discouragements and found it best to liquidate. 157 |