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When pens are spilt the second lot sold may be higher, lower, or just the same, so this method of allowing buyers to makeup loads is no mor< “fool proof” than our method and results is a lot more work for market personnel. Of course $2.25 difference in price per cwt is considerable; thus lot 24 would be termed a “soft-spot" pricewise which is a big reasor some people attend auction sales of any kind. New Methods: , Assigning each buyera num|ber as he registered and reI cording sales by number ra;ther than name is a growing practice. The Madison Yearling Sale was the first which your scribe observed following this practice. It is simple, quicker for all concerned, and seemingly just as satisfactory for all concerned. Consignors: Little change. One or two dropped out, one or two came back in. What about you fellows letting us have your reactions?
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