The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-19
oREGoN's INDUSTRIAL EXPosI-
TION.

Mr.. r. 5. Pague chairman ot the
state and county exhibits. at the ex-
position, opening in Portland on Sep
tember 18th. Is giving extensive cir
culation to the following letter. The
Astorian has been especially requested
to give space to its publication:
Portland. Or, August is. 1925.
Dear Sir: The success OF the Exposl-
tion Of 1895 was in large degree due
to the public spirit manifested by the
citizens OF the state and OF Washing
ton. shown in their contribution Of
products, which were so extensive as
to almost bewilder all who saw them.
The Management Of the exposition this
year is practically the same as II was
last year. and we feel that even great
er success will attend our efforts this
year than which was obtained last.
We cannot make II a success without
the aid Of the people Of Oregon and
Washington. and this is addressed you
TO ask your cooperation.
am aware OF the fact that the grain
crop is not up to its usual excellence;
that the fruit crop is more deficient
than it ever was before; that vege-
tables are not an average. in fact,
that all products are not as good nor
as plentiful as they We're last year.
This deficiency can be overcome by
every person interested in the mate
rial progress and welfare Of the state
taking an interest in the exposition
and forwarding US an exhibit Many
last year in visiting the exposition.
said: Those are good exhibits, but
I have better at home" We collect the
best that can be obtained. but can
only do so by generous cooperation
on the part Of all
We have fve distinct departments,
and solicit your interest in all or at
least in the one that you can help In.
The department on mineral, which in
cludes gold, silver iron, copper. cinni- |
bar, lead. tin, and other ore. coal |
building stone and articles manufac-
,ured out Of the natural products Of |
Oregon. The forestry department in
,ludes wood OF all kinds, and articles
II any and every description made out
q wood Grain and grass department,
and this includes everything under this
head, including vegetables. hops, -four,
,orn and all growing things and arti-
cles manufactured from the same.
Fruit department, which will consist
Of fruits, green, dried, canned, and |
fruits Of all kinds in all forms. Fish |
department will include an exhibit Of |
canned fish, fresh and dried fish, a |
hatchery Of salmon. fishing tackle, etc
There will be miscellaneous depart
ments Of articles not mentioned in the |
above Can We have your assistance |
and cooperation? We will transport |
all exhibits free Of charge to this city, |
and such as you wish will be returned |
at the close Of the exposition free Of
charge.
This circular is sent to all the well
known and public spirited citizens and |
| hope for hearty cooperation. The |
Board is doing a great
work to induce a desirable class Of
farmers to immigrate TO the Pacific
and now you are asked
to help US to show what our resources
are Conditions are somewhat discour-
aging. but active work on the part Of
our public people will enthuse the gen.
eral class and circumstances will then
be benefited for all. Kindly write me,
a postal card or letter, IL l can expect
your cooperation l shall further COM
munuicate with you and give directions
for shipments Of exhibits.
Trusting for favorable reply, am,
Very respectfully yours,
B. s. PAGUE,
Chairman Committee State and Coun-
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