Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1893-06-23
STATE EXHIBITS,
Minnesota Has Displays In All Regu:
lar Exhibition Buildings at
the Fair.

| A0A "AAAnAAAVh DulAu1u9S
| the Fair.
SOME ELABORATE, SOME ARE NOT.
But Each Tells a Good Story For
the Glorious State Whence
1t Came.
The state commission succeeded in
their efforts to make a display in Agri-
cultural Hall at the worlds fair, that
would be credit to the state Of Mime
sofa and hold forth tempting induce
ments for people to make homes within
a Commonwealth where prosperity and
contentment surely wait on industry
and intelligent effort. The famous
wheat-producing lands of the state are
thoroughly and beautifully advertised
by the artistic displays of No. l hard
wheat
That portion of Agricultural Hall de-
voted to the display of Minnesota &C.
reals faces the central aisle. The front
forms triple arch supported in the
centre by two handsome round pillars,
and at each end resting upon a solid
looking square foundation. The top of
the central arch contains the state seal,
the outer edge forming star. This IL
lustration is done in grasses and the
rich yellow grains. The tops of the
corresponding circles are finished with
a spread eagle made entirely of grain.
Pictorial History of minnesota.
In the centre of the Minnesota ex-
hibit, is al octagonal tower in the
panels of which are shown pictures
emblematic of the history of the state
and its wonderful resources. This
tower and the pictures are all done in
grasses and cereals.
Cases showing the various grains in
both the straw and seed are scattered
about, and everywhere are little sur
prises in the way of decorations.
Passing down the aisle and ascending
the stair and nearly over the agricul-
tural booth another very interesting ex-
hlbit from Minnesota is presented. This
is the flour pavilion and in point of
beauty it leads every pavilion in the
building. Each of the four corners of
the structure forms tower connected
in the centre by larger tower that
projects through the handsomely
shingled roof. and forms a sort of OBJ
servatory. The whole pavilion is of the
famous white pine from Minnesota, fin
ished natural. 1t is handsomely carved
and ornamented.
Flour in Satin Sacks
Each tower has an inner tower or
pyramid formed of shelves upon which
-four from nearly every lnill in the
state is shown, each mill furnishing
handsome satin sacks of various hues.
Just west of this exhibit is the cele-
brated Washburn, Crosby & Co. exhibit
of Minneapolis. This booth is con-
structed in part of barrels, large and
small, handsomely polished, made of
red cedar. The front forms an arch
draped with rich old red plush The
whole Of the background of the booth
is covered by painting showing one of
the bonanza wheat fields of Minnesota.
The Porter Milling company of Win
ona have display worthy of special
mention. Mr.. Porter will show by
practical lessons, the best use of flour,
and will illustrate the work, from the
grain in the straw to the bread upon
the table
The Duluth Imperial Mill company
show pioneer mill in the early days of
milling in Minnesota. Upon the out
side is an oldfashioned wheel turned by
real water. Inside the old mill is a
model of the present plant of this COM
pany. The whole exhibit is enclosed by
handsome rustic fence.
Minnesota's Choicest Fruit
Minnesotians are not the only people
who stand amazed when they pause be-
side our exquisitely gotten up exhibit in
! horticultural hall. This exhibit con-
tains IS varieties of apples, and Mr..
Samuels chief of the building says that
''in no climate are more attractive ap-
| Piles grown" About 40 varieties of
grapes, few varieties of peaches,
plums and small fruits. In their season
these small fruits will be shipped fresh
at frequent intervals and will be kept
in cold storage right in the booth where
they are on exhibition. At each end of
the pavilion is a revolving stand show
in many choice specimens of fruit in
glass jars. A balcony on top of this
booth affords a fine view up and down
the whole length of the building
Ample preparations are being made
to show wonderful collection Of
Minnesota grapes at the proper time.
| A choice collection CT roses will be
kept in constant bloom on the Wooded
Island, by Mendenhall, the Minneapolis
florist.
The State Dairy Exhibits
At the left of the first entrance is
located the Minnesota exhibit 1t occu.
pies As feet upon all aisle and will. have
ample space for all needs This depart
ment will be fully illustrated by prac.
tical work all summer. Butter ir It:
various stages of manufacture will be
shown. The best methods for setting
milk. securing the cream, churning and
making both dairy and creamery
butter, will! be illustrated
Horses, Cattle and Sheep.
M1nnesota occupies position IN every
building on the grounds devoted to the
use of exhibits. The stock exhibit does
not open until Aug /, and it is not pos
sible to get list of exhibitors at this
date. Henry F. Brown of Minneapolis
has announced his intention Of exhibit
ing a fine herd of his ce!ebvated short
horns from Brownsville. Mr.. Bernard
| IF pinast0nn canntv also 1,1.OmiSas a
couple of the largest porkers ever seen
by man. The problem just now with
him is how to ship them, they are so
big and heavy.
Jay La Due of Luverne will see that
Minnesota has fine display of horses,
and Minnesota sheep will be here soon.
BABE HUNT.
A Natural Query.
Freddie-Ma, didn't the missionary say