The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-02-21
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.
An Earnest Appeal to the People of
the state to Encourage the Agri-
cultural Society.


ST. PAUL Mimi, January Is. 18s9.-To the
Producers of Miunesota-G ntlemen: Having
been unanimously chosen by your representative
delegates as president of the Minnesota State
Agricultural society, shall accept such unani-
nous choice as vOicing the sentiment Of the
producers IF this state. Taking this view Of the
matter. it may not be out OF place for ME TO eX-
pect, in the administration Of the duties Of nv
Office the cordial support of every citizen of this
stale who has an interest in its welfare and de-
velopment. That this expectation may be real
lied is my earnest wish.
The Minnesota State Agricultural society has
come to be oTe of the greatest factors in the de-
velopment Of this great commonwealth, simply
because her citizens in all parts OF this state
have, in the past, supported in every way The
patriotic and able efforts of those who have
managed its affairs. Certain it is that without
such cooperation no such grand results could
have been attained.
It is we'll understood by all that for several
years the time and attention OF the president
and board If managers OF this society have been,
in a large measure directed toward completing
in all respects the magnificent grounds provided
for our annual fairs, supplying them with ample
buildings and all modern appliances and i'm
provements necessary in affordng ample OPP
portunity to the agriculturist in all branches to
exhibit the products of the SOIL the tree and the
vine in highly satisfactory manner, while at
the same time, spacious buildings have been
provided for the exhibit of every class Of stock
bred in the state: and the manufacturer has been
given ample room and furnished sufficient
motive power to enable him to exhibit ali manu-
featured articles in manner unexcelled in THE
| country This has been brought about only by
the exercise of great wisdom and patriotism. as
well 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 a period in its history when it can be
| a true source Of encouragement to our own peo-
pie. just in proportion they rally to its sup
port, and, Ey the exhibition of their produces,
prove to each other and to the world at large
| that here in Minnesota we can produce in every
variety the very best quality of cereals the
most desirable hardest and finest breeds OF
| stoc : in all classes and that our manufacturers
| are abreast with those Of older states, who are
| active competitors for the sale of the various
manufactured articles and mechanical contriV-
| anoss, as well as vehicles, used in this great
| Western empire,
| The State of MINNESOTA has within her boun-
diaries resources If properly developed, amply
sufficient to afford employment TO all her iphab-
| itants, and the question is brought home to US
| how can the Minnesota State Agricultural So
| clety aid in this development?
| I hold that this society is an institution
founded by the people of this state to foster and
| encourage in every part OF the state. develop
ment in all the material industries, giving first
| to our own citizens the recognition and reward
| which merit deserves, and at the same time re-
Numbering producers Of other states in our
| awards in just and liberal manner. in order
that their exhibits may stimulate better produc'
| ticn in our own states.
| / believe that this society can acc 1mplish much
ia this direction II every citizen will lend his in
| fuence IN aid and support Of the great annua
fairs Of this society, not only by their preseuc
at such fairs exhibitors and interested spec
tators but by timely words frequen lv spoken tx
all corners, as to the great knowledge of ou
states resources to be derived from a careful
inspection Of the wonderful variety OF exhibits
in the many departments constituting our fair
Then, too, great good can be accomplished IL on
citizens will pay careful attention to the man
agement of the affairs of this society, and By
their suggestions, counsel and advice (which ar
earnestly solicited aid your officers in makini
your annual fairs Just what they ever should be
namely: Your representative display
To this end you are requested TO send you
address to H r. Denny, Hamline, MIMI, score
tary Of the society. who will take pleasure ii
mailing to you, free of charge our premium lis
| for S3S, from which you can derive a genera
idea Of what was accomplished at last year
fair. It is earnestly desired that you CAREFUL
| examine this premium list and note any chang
lin same that In your opinion would make thi
society more useful in its mission Of encourasin
production: that you make written Statement
| fof such desired changes, together with your rea
| ,sons for same, forwarding same promptly to N
and assure you it shall have careful attention
and consideration and will be OF great service
, | enabling us to arrive at the wishes of al on
people making our society thereby more poI
ular; consequently. more useful in its work, II
. | am quite sure that just SO soon as we can NEE
the general desire as to what we shall have 9
| our fairs and how we shall have 1t, just tina
| moment will we enter upon season of Rrea
, prosperity for our state, our soclet
!; ! and ou4 Individual producer, as we'll
This conclusion is based upon the fact Q
! proven by the exhibits Of our products at expo
sitions in various parts OF the world where the
invariably carried of great honors in every dt
partmeut. Such elements as these have mad
. | other countries famous and wealthy. and no
8 that SUr society owns grounds. wide In extern
: buildings ceamodious, with all improvement
necessary, why shall nos the people OF this stat
Q rise up as one man. and, putting on theiS aTrpo
fight nobly for recognition the world Owe
? through the medium of the Minnesota stat
! Agricultural society," win You do 1t? Tim
! aIoas ran TELL but am firm in the bel1ef tina
! YOU win, AAd that the great state fair Of TIL
! ever point to with pride and satisfaction.
r In taking up the work of president II this 81
Z ciety SO ably carried forward by nv predecesso
|. do SO with profound sense OF the honor an
: responsibility OF my position. 1t shall be m
. aim TO promote 10 the best OF my ability IN
great interests 1t was established to foster striN
ing by careful economy and consc1entlous II
| gard for the rights of all good citizens froi
4 every part Of this state to merit the approvi
e and cordial support of all
Ill ] shall put into the administration OF m
Z duties whats5eE of shility, energy and exper
! encs possess guided aAd assisted by board {
!. state: but ali this can avail nothing unless 20
e Join hands with me and strive earnestly for OF
y states prosperity. VIII YOU do ~ You
Y truly, WILLIAM III. BUsHNEf4I+
d President Minnesota STATE Agricultural Society