The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-23
THE WOKLD'S EXPOSITION AT
NEIV ORLEANS.
LET MOBILES COUNTY RESPOND.


j. F. C;lrrere, representing the Cath
olic Colonies of the State, with a view
to collecting a special exhibit for the
Worlds Exposition at New Orleans,
was in town on Friday and after pre-
senting the matter to our people, went
to Adrian in the afternoon. While Mr..
G. represents Il special collection and
exhibit. he also works in the interest
of the State exhibit. lie has already
visited Clontarf, D-Graff and Grace
Vile. and has the promise of II fine ex
hibit from these colonies.
Minnesota had no exhibit worth men,
tioning at the Centennial exposition and
missed al excellent opportunity to adj
vertise the State. This time. however,
She is seizing the opportunity and will
make Il showing as creditable rs any
State in the West.
"A space 5Ox3OO feet has been secured
for the Minnesota exhibit. The Legis-
lature not being in session, private sub
scriptions are mainly depended upon.
st. Paul and Minneapolis have each
contributed $4,000. Tie government
of the United States appropriated ST.
800 900, a part of which is divided
among the States 80 that each gets
about $4,000 of the appropriation. One
tenth of the Minnesota space is to be
devoted to an educatio la| exhibit in
charge Of State superintendent kiehle.
Those in charge of the Minnesota ex-
hiblt want everything that is usually
sent to an agricultural fair. Wheat is
wanted in the sheaf, berry and III -four.
Oats and barley the same. Corn is
wanted on the stalk, in the ear, shelled
and ground. Flax is wanted on the
straw, with roots attached. and also in
seed. Vegetables and fruits Of course
are wanted Of all kinds and not only
the best Of each product is wanted, but
the best under gwen circumstances.
For example, whether grown on sod or
cultivated la' d, early or late sown, etc.
Each product should bt marked with
the exhibitors ,,;s,lle. he location, and
| bn'h tie common and scientific name
! Of the product. t. gether with date of
planting. ril"ning, etc, Tie exhibit ot
each should be large enough to show
the class
There will be Il special exhibit unde,
the head OF "Woman's Work. which
will include not only needle and fancy
work, but also pickles, preserves. etc.
Exhibits of soil are especially desired
Parties taking up soil for exhibition
should dig pit first and then cut from
the side Of this a slice deep enough to
show the depth OF soil and part Of the
subsoil
The Commission also d. sire ph;,to-
graphs of towns. public buildings, town
and farm residences, etc.
Also birds alive or stuffed, Indian
relics. etc.
There will be no cost whatever to
those furnishing products or articles
for exhibition, and amy articles Of val
ue will be returned to the owners free
Of charge.
The exhibits must he in Minneapolis
by the first OF November, about which
time a special train will leave f"r New
Orleans with the Minnesota exhibit.
The time is short and we hope par
ties will act ut once. Mobiles county
should serd sections of her incompara.
ble soil from two to four feet in depth
the best of her agricultural products
and especially samples OF her grasses
or course, we should Sc, a butter ex
hibit, which will be taken care Of ir
refrigerators provided by the State.
FOR wORTHISGTON.
Lieut.. r. B. Pl"tts has been appoint
cd to receive products and articles fol
Worthiugton and vicinity. He will re-
ceive them at the village offices on 4ti
Avenue. and requests that they br sen!
IN by Saturday or Monday next. The
time is s'o ard parties having any
thing for the t.xhibi s,.ou,d Ire prompt
rs the Minnesota train will leave abou,
| Nov. 1St.
FOR ADRIAN.
Senator Crosby is acting in the West
End and is collecting articles for thu
exhibit. Parties il the West End arr
requested to leave articles at the Guar
dian office or ut Clemmon's hardware
store.