Mustoe, E D Dale 1977-07-13

Dale Mustoe discusses the operation of Foster Farms, owned by Benjamin B. Foster and managed by his father, E. D. "Doc" Mustoe.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: E. D. Dale Mustoe

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: July 13, 1977

Location: Rexford, Kansas

Interviewer: Charles L. Wood

Length: 50 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Foster Farms, Benjamin B. Foster, Arrival in Kansas (1876), Lumberyard established, Land acquired (1913-1916), Lumberyard and farm separated, E. D. "Doc" Mustoe, Manager of Foster Farms, Leading mechanized farming, Horses and mules raised, Extent of operation, E. D. "Dale" Mustoe, Farm work, Management duties shared, Show cattle, Shorthorn, Angus and Hereford, Size of show stock, Foundation Stock.

Tape 1, Side 2: Foster Anxiety line, Selection of herd, Production sales, Out-of-state buyers, Straight Hereford stock, Pure foundation for cross breeding, Robert Hazlett, Hazlett line, Farm sold, Feedlots used, Stimulation of irrigation, Cow-calf operation (1920s), Drought (1930), Dr. Brinkley, Feedlot influence on economy.

Range Dates: 1876-1930

Bulk Dates: 1913-1930

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