Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-02-27
Minnesota State Agricultural
Society.
PRESIDENTS OFFICE,

EXPECT, III the administration of the
duties of my office, the cordial support
of every citizen of this state who has
an interest in its welfare and develop
ment. That this expectation may De
realized is my earnest wish.
The Minnesota state agricultural.
society has come to be one OF the
greatest factors in the development
OF this great commonwealth, simply
because her citizens III all parts of this
state have, in the past, supported IN
every way the pat otto ana aole
efforts of those who have managed It's
affairs. Certain it is, that without
such CO. cooperation, no such grand re-
suits could have been attained.
1t is well understood 10y all, that for
several wears the time and attention
of the president and board If managers
of this society have been, in large
measure, dire tted towards completing
in all respects the magnificent grounds
provided for our annual fairs, supply
ing them with ample buildings ana
all modem appliances and improve
ments necessary III atfOrding ample
opportunity to the agriculcur!st in all
branches to eXhibiJ the products OF
the soil, the Tree and the vine III a
highly satisfactory manner; while, at
the same time, spacious buildings nave
been provided for the exhibit of every
class of stock bred in the state; and
to manufacturer has been given
ample room and furnished sufficient
motive power to enable him to exhibit
all manufactured articles in manner
unexcel!ed in this country. This has
been brought about only by the exer-
else of great wisdom and patriotism,
as we'll as by the sacrifice Of much
valuable time on their part.
All this being accomplished, the
Minnesota state agricultural society,
has, in my opinion, arrived at period
in it's history when it can be a true
source of encouragement to our own
people, just in proportion as they rally
to its support, and by the exhibition
of their products, prove to each other
and to the world at large, that lere
| in Minnesota we can produce in every
variety the very best quality of cereals,
the most desirable, hardest and finest
breeds of stock III all the varied
classes, and that our manufacturers
! are abreast with those of older states,
who are active competitors for the
sale of the various manufactured arti-
Giles and mechanical contrivances, as
we'll as vehicles used in this great
western empire.
The state of Minnesota has within
her boundaries resources, if properly
developed, amply sufficient to afford
employment to all her inhabitants
and the question is brought home tc
us how can the Minnesota state agri
cultural society aid in this develop
ment?
Ihold that this society is an institu
ton founded by the people of this
state to foster and encourage, in every
part of the state, development in al
the material industries, giving first tt
our own citizens the recognition ant
reward which merit deserves, and a
the same time remem 5er:ng producer'
of other states in our awards, in q jus
and liberal manner, in order that thei
exhibits may stimulate better pro
duction in our own state.
l believe that this society can &C
, complish much in This direction
every citizen will lend his influence
. in aid and support of the great annua
fairs of this society, not only by thei
-, presence at such tairs as exhibitor
and interested spectators but by time
! ly words frequently spoken to al
corners, as to the great knowledge G
our states resources to be derived iron
o q careful inspection of the wonderful
variety of exhibits in the many de
jul AuAl
Then too, great good can be accom-
plished if all our citizens will pa
p careful attention to the management
q of the affairs of this society and b
p their suggestions, counsel and advic
g (Which are earnestly solicited) al
your officers in making your annut
fairs just what they ever should b,
namely-your representative displa,
8 To this end, you are requested [
>, send your address to III. r. Dem,
10 Hamiine, Mimi, secretary of Tia
society, who will take pleasure
Is mailing to you, free of charge, o,
premium list for 1883, from which We
q can derive a general idea of what w,
a accomplished at last years fair. It
% earnestly desired that you CAREFUL
examine this premium list and no
" any change in same that, in yo,
~ opinion, would make this societ
e. more useful in its mission of encoura
I'd ing productions; that you make
er written statement of such desir,
n. changes, together with your reaso
!, for same, forwarding same prompt
- to us, and ! assure you it. shall ha
)r careful attention and considerable
a. and will ne OF great service in email
ing us to arrive at the wishes OF
our people, making our society thel
% by more popular; consequently me
'ly useful in its work, for am quite su
that just SO soon as we can meet t