The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-08-01

R0BERT MeCUNE,
~. Editor and Proprietor.
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1Hn COUNTY FAIR. II
The ofhears Of the Mobiles Coun-..
ty Agricultural Society, are, we, OBJ
serve, quite active in preparing for :
the Fair, and are evidently resolved
to make it an ample and satisfacto-
ry exhibit of: the productions; re-
sources, and progress of this sec
ton of the great northwest, and
particularly of our own vicinity.
We are sure the managers are de-
termined: to do oil their duties re-
quire, and tosee that the prepara-
tions and accommodations are am
pie and complete.a
But thefa. are essentials Of suo-
cess which no board at airest~s>
however wise and efficient, ,can
uf thenaselxes: supply. For these
coasG asGatfonssm speSessxem must look
to tha,people themselves. we.
may fakas&la interest manifested
at the Farmers Institute recently
held here as indicating the zeal.
and public spirit of our people, we
may unhesitatingly predict that the
Fair will be a gratifying success.
One thing is necessary, namely,
the cordial cooperation of all our
industries. Every farm and house.
hold in the county should put
something ON exhibition. The in
terest of such an occasion is not
limited to the articles competing
for premiums or prizes. Every
household, almost. has some rare,
peculiar relic, specimen or produc-
ton, some handiwork of art or in
genuity which: others would like to
see. Some ancient relic or heir
loom of the past, some memento
or trophy of a memorable battle
field, any work of art, any product
of deft fingers, especially of those
old age or extreme youth, lent for
the occasion, will gratify a com
mendable curiosity, and be an adj
ded attraction.
We hope to see a generous en-
ulation and spirited competition
for the premiums offered, and we
have no doubt the judges awarding
will be as just and as impartial as
men can be. But the winning of
honors and prizes should not be the
only or chief object kept in view
by those entering the lists. The
highest object had in such displays
is the information diffused, and
the suggestions impaired tending
in the direction Of Improvement
and thrift. If this end be attained
though the exhibitor fail in get
ting the premium, the important
object will be reached. :.
In the matter Of premiums all
cannot begratifad bY sncaess Jtt
Is an Old saying, where Two men
ride one horse one must ride be-
hind. Competing animals, or ar
ticles are often Of such equal mer-
it that the most discerning judges
find difficulty in deciding, and the
preference expressed conveys no
reproach to other competitors. In
such things no absolute perfection
of opinion can be had. But in the
exhibition of horses, cattle, farm
products aud farm machinery,
more general and perfect knowl-
edge is obtained concerning the
things most useful and profitable.
A good, successful fair, showing
in tangible form the results of this
years bountitul harvest, and the
excellent and profitable results Of
farming enterprise in this country,
will heighten the market value of
ever acre of land in the county.
Men looking for homes in the west
can see for themselves the rich
products of the country. Injuri-
GUS impressions concerning our eli
mate and soil can be effectively re-
moved by showing what they pro-
duce. A poor or partial exhibit
at the fair would be detrimental.
Therefore let the men and women,
of and from all parts of Mobiles
county unite together in making
the coming Fair a worthy md ad-
cquate exhibit of the enterprise
of our people. Let there be no
pickering about trivial divergences
of opinion. Let all move in con-
cert. Let each and every family
in town and country begin at an
early day to prepare for the Fair.
Talk up the occasion and work it
up. The Farmers Institute was
q success because of the earnest
work done to awaken interest in
the matter. Let all take hold with
proper zeal, and there will be q
corresponding measure Of benef-
cial results.
FOR THE NATIONAL ENcAMPMEN1
G, A. r.
''The Northwestern Line'-C., St
r., NJ. Il o. R'Y-will sell excursion
tickets to Milwaukee and return from
August 2lst to 2Sth, inclusive. ut out
fare for the round trip, good to return
ut any time between August 9th ant
September5th. and by special arrange
inert tickets may be extended to Sep
tember 3Oth application prior to Sep
tember 3rd, to the Joint Agents at Mill
waukee.
For full information apply to agent
of 1.-The Northwestern Line" or ad.
dress. T.W. TEAsDALE,
Genl Pass. Agt. st. Paul.