Agricultural History Series   Missouri State University  1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair Agricultural Events Livestock Show Staff The following table provides information about the men who were selected as the show yard staff for the livestock show at the World's Fair. They were well and widely known in livestock circles throughout the United States and were said to need no introduction to the livestock exhibitors.  Name Title Qualifications Col. Charles F. Mills Chief, Department of Livestock Had successful experience in the conduct of the largest shows of livestock ever held up to that time.  H. H. Hinds Marshal Chief Marshal of the Michigan State Fair for over 25 years and Chief Marshal of the livestock show of the Columbian Exposition. A. P. Madden Assistant Marshal Developed an enviable record as marshal at the fairs he had officiated. Fred H. Rankin Secretary Successful farmer and breeder of livestock. Served as Secretary of the Live Stock Breeders’ Association of Illinois. J. B. Dinsmore General Superintendent President of the Nebraska State Fair. Chief of the livestock show of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. General Superintendent of the livestock show of the Columbian Exposition. O. P. Updegraff Superintendent of Horses Secretary of the Kansas State Fair. Had been prominently identified with the conduct of the horse shows at Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver and other points. C. R. Thomas Superintendent of Cattle General Manager of the American Royal Livestock Show at Kansas City since its beginning. John L. Thompson Superintendent of Sheep Prominently identified with the National Sheep Breeders Organization. Extended reputation as a breeder and exhibitor of high-class sheep. Popular president of the Indiana State Fair. Geo. S. Prine Superintendent of Swine Prominently identified with the Swine Breeders Organizations as president of the National Association or the executive officers of state societies. T. E. Orr Superintendent of Poultry Secretary of the American Poultry Association. Eminent authority in all matters pertaining to the poultry industry. H. Tiemann Superintendent of Pigeons  Large breeder and importer of pigeons. A popular judge at the leading shows. Had managed some of the largest pigeon shows held in America. A. P. Vrodenburgh Superintendent of Dogs Secretary of the American Kennel Club. Expert knowledge in the dog breeding industry in the U.S.  and foreign countries. Reference: Farmer and Stockman, September 1, 1904 This page is designed by Sarah Williams and Jeff Jackson and is maintained by Lyndon Irwin.  Go back