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Show CHAPTER ONE: NEW DIMENSIONS The third annual Ram Sale in 1919 held much the same interest and excitement as the first two had generated. Breeders and range men alike maintained a high suspense, and price results were good. The fourth Sale in 1919 brought considerably lower prices although the demand was steady. John K's price average dropped, but ewes were in great demand that year--selling well, and he realized a fine balance. His ewes served as the foundation for several flocks founded by men of his area in 1919. As a rule, John K ran a small ad in the National Wool Grower magazine each month; then in the August issue he ran a full-page ad to announce his special offerings of animals for the approaching Sale. The original list of consignors had changed a bit each year as new breeders became established, but there were a few who had been among the first supporters of, and consignors to the first Ram Sale-such as John K. 177 |