The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30
ALTHOUGH 1T Is MINNEsOTA's AN
NUAL FAIR WHICH WILL OPEN
TOMORROW.
REALLY AN EXPOSITION
OF THE RESOURCES AND PRODUCTS
OF THE GREAT NORTH
WEST.
PROGRAMME OF THE FULL WEEK
Shows an Esninently Strong List OF
Attractions at the Hamlfne
Grounds This Week,

The Minnesota State fair opens to-
morrow, and unless all expectations
and predictions fall 1t will be the
greatest ever held in the Northwest.
For that matter. 1t is really a North
western fair or exposition, as, besides
the industrial and natural products of
Minnesota, there will be similar dis
plays from North and South Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, oregon and Wash
lngton of quite comprehensive char
acter, embracing specimens of grains
and grasses, fruits, woods, minerals.
etc.
Because of the national encampments
Of the G. A. r. and Knights of Pyth-
las, it is naturally expected that there
will be all the visitors from other
states who will be glad to learn Of
the character Of Northwestern prod
ucts. The organization Of the fair on
this scale was theoretically undertaken
early in the spring, and as a result Of
well-directed efforts there will be a
showing in all departments that is Ger
tain to reflect credit upon the manage
ment. The past week has been one Of
great activity at the fair grounds, and
as a result of some tall hustling Sec
rotary Randall last night felt conf
dent in giving the assurance that the
fair would be practically in complete
shape by Monday morning. There
may be a few decorations to be added
here and there and possibly there may
be few tardy exhibitors, but not
many. Much additional work has been
occasiOned by the increased exhibits,
but it has been met with additional
energy and attention to details, so that
people need not delay attending the
fair thinking that it will not be seen
at it's best before the middle Of the
week. On the contrary, everything
will be in order and moving smoothly
from the start, and the opening day
viii be as good as any to attend the
great industrial show.
The fair will present very attrac-
tive appearance with its stretches Of
green and brightly painted buildings
There is considerable decoration in
honor Of the G. A. r. and the patriotic
colors give touch Of contrast that is
effective. Exhibitors, as a rule have
paid more attention to appearance this
year than usual. and many are the
striking methods Of catching the eye
and drawing attention to displays Of
goods or machinery. The live stock
exhibits beat all records in all depart
ments and a wonderful showing will be
made in the way Of agricultural pro-
ducts. The Northwestern exhibits are
massed together in a special building
occupied for the purpose of displays
for the first time this year, together
with the miscellaneous agricultural
exhibit from Minnesota. In Agricul-
tural hall the county exhibits from Min
nesota are grouped together affording
contrast or comparison that smacks
of rivalry.
The woman's department has an en-
tire building to itself this year, and
embraces household stores and the
fine art display. The display Of agri-
cultural implements Is greater than
even that Of last year, which was re-
markedly good. There are many op-
erative exhibits and several large
dealers show under tents, all buildings
and sheds being occupied One Of those