The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1893-10-06
OUTSIDE EXPOSITION TALK.


ell Corn Belt Exposition in 1892 marked
q new era in the development of the
corn belt of South Dakota, and inspires
the management to renewed efforts to
make the Exposition of 1893 the crown
ing triumph in industrial art. Last
year only fourteen counties of the
twenty six comprising the corn belt of
South Dakota contributed county ex-
hibits, but the Unprecedented success
of the enterprise was such as to stimu-
late all of them to apply for space this
year, and in consequence the new build
ing will be much larger to give the adj
ditional space needed. A magnificent
exposition building, 104xllO feet and two
stories high: is now being built, that
when completed will be sa thing Of
beauty" and a poem in corn, grains and
grasses. Its exterior and interior dec
orations will excel all previous efforts,
and will surprise all by the marvellous
beauty and grace displayed.
The south half OF South Dakota is
noted for the fertility of its soil and for
its diversity of products. While "Corn
is King" all the cereals and vegetables
known to the temperate zone are pro-
duced in rich abundance, and horses,
cattle, hogs and sheep are raised with
ease, and the nutritious grasses have
wonderful fattening qualities. Just be-
yond the Missouri river lies the great
Sioux reservation, recently opened for
settlement, and its millions of acres of
rich agricultural lands invite the home
steader to come and occupy, while on
this side of the river lands can be
bought at prices within the reach of
all.
From interviews in the Argus-Leader,
Saturday:
Bert Rogers: I have seen both the
South Dakota agricultural exhibit at
the worlds fair and the South Dakota
exhibit at Mitchell. The latter is much
superior to the former. If we had such
a display at the worlds fair as some of
the counties have put in Mitchell, it
would be OF. untold value to US as an ad-
vertisement.
q. S. Norton: The number of people
who leave over the Omaha for the
Mitchell Corn Palace is very satisfac-
tory. Those who have already visited
the Exposition SAY that it is a great
show. The exhibits are first class,
while each days program is arranged
with careful regard for attractiveness
and enjoyment, and are carried out with
gratifying accuracy.
M. Levinger: The Corn Palace at
Mitchell is a big credit to the state. I
was surprised at the artistic ability dis
played in the construction of the build
ing and more than pleased at the elab-
orateness OF the various county exhibits.
Minnehaha county has fine display but
it is not so complete as the exhibits of
other counties. could not help but re-
gret that that Palace, beautiful, unique,
and filled with exhibits was not at the
worlds fair. 1t would be one of the SEN
sations of that dazzling exhibition.
Salem Special, Sept. 80: Will Clark
took in the opening day of the Mitchell
| Corn Palace. He thinks the Palace is
far ahead of last year, and the McCook
county exhibit will size:up pretty we'll
with any. Not many Salemites have
taken in the Corn Palace yet. Quite q
number are going tomorrow but the ma.
jority will wait until next Wednesday:
McCook county day.
Those who saw the Mitchell ICorn
Palace last year can gather some ides
of the beauty of this years when they
are assured that it is fully one-third
handsomer than before and that the ex
hibits are two-thirds better. Everyone
who possibly can should see this pride
of South Dakota.
Kimball Graphic: 'sChamberlain's
Day at the Mitchell Corn Palace
did not crowd Mitchell to any
appreciable extent. Less than hal
} a dozen went down from Chamber
> lain. Next time let the Exposition of
! fcials make ''Kimball Day." or bette
yet Brule County. Day, and they will
/ catch something.
Sioux City journal, Saturday: Wal
t ter S. Rennisou returned yesterda,
from Mitchell, where he has spent sew
i eral days at the Corn Palace. placin
an exhibit of palms and cut roses fror
> the green house OF j. @. Rennison. MI
+ Rennison says that the management {
the Palace is certainly to be congratuls
ted on having very beautiful and al
J. tistic display. The exterior decors
n tions are worked almost altogether j
9 ear corn. A large Grand Army badg'
IS worked out in the correct colors, is
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