The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-09-19
Wisconsin's Great State Fair.

Such is the title of the State Fair of
1896, a. advertised by the Secretary of
the Wisconsin State Agricultural
Society, and from reports and figures at
hand, from Secretary T. J. Fleming,
everything points toward the title being
fully maintained.
Entries have already closed in the
Live stock Department, which, as
everybody recognizes, is the most at
tractiye department of any State Fair
or Exposition.
This department in 1895 was the larg
est in the history Of the state, as the
thousands of people in attendance will
attest 1t is therefore gratifying 10
state that the entries already received
in this department for 1896 show an in
crease Of nearly - per cent. in excess
of that of 1898. The different classes of
this department will be made up of
thoroughbred animals from nearly
every state in the Union, and for the
first time several herds from Sister
Canada.
Not only will this department be
numerically large, but will be individu-
ally strong, many herds and ilocks com
ing direct from abroad to compete in
the prize ring in Milwaukee. The in
terest and encouragement SO clearly
shown in the Live Stock is maintained
in many of the other departments.
This year promises to tax the capacity
ofthe buildings assigned for agricultural
products. a strong and attractive fea-
ture of this department will be the
many large and attractive County ex-
hibits, toward which Secretary Elem
ing has offered $4,000 in Special
Premiums to the County Exhibits alone.
The number of Counties which have al
ready expressed a willingness to exhibit
is the best proof of their appreciation of
the above new and liberal offer.
1t is only correct to state that the
Dairy department will show a greater
and more marked improvement III 1896
than in any other department connect
ed with the Fair. The administration,
recognizing the necessity of improve
ment in the Dairy department, to make
it in keeping with the great dairy inter
est of Wisconsin, have constructed a
glass refrigerator, running the length
of the Dairy building, in which all of
the Dairy Exhibits can be kept, entire
Iy free from the elements, and at the
same time be III full view of the public.
This large and needed Improvement has
been brought to the notice of the dairy
men Of the State, and as a result this
great, spacious refrigerator will be
taxed to its maximum capacity; not only
that, but the manufacturers Of Dairy
Implements and supplies throughout
the state and adjoining states are 60
ing to make large and attractive ex-
hibits; SO it is safe to say that the Dairy
building will be one of the strong at
fractions of the Fair.
There will be a miniature Creamery,
fully equipped and in actual operation,
which will certainly prove interesting
as well as attractive to the Department.
The art hall has also undergone a
complete change and remodeling and
now all articles can be exhibited in
this department without being subject
ed to dust and other objectional sur
roundings, on account of large glass
cases having been constructed Tor their
reception. In this department, as well
rs in the others, this contemplated i'm
provement seems to have met with
favor, as the spacious building will be
taxed to ITS fullest capacity.
\ strong and successful effort has al
so been made IN filling the large Manu-
tacturers' Building, so often in the past
but partially occupied
The Machinery department also
promises TO be very interesting to the
farmers and others who attend the
Fair, on account of the many new in
ventions which will be on exhibition.
The grounds have all been replatted
and the exhibits will be classified; that
is to say, the carriages and vehicles of
that character will be separate, the Ag-
rlcuItural implements and those need
ing power Tor operation Will be away
from others, thereby getting rid of the
smoke and noise which arises from
operation. This department will be
very full
These are few strong points CON
nected with the approaching Agricult-
ural and Live Stock Exposition which
are of sufficient guarantee to command
the attendance of all of the progressive
and intelligent farmers of the State
1t Is not necessary to dwell upon the
splendid condition of the State Fair
grounds, as the thousands of people
who attended it during the Fair of 1895
and summer of 1906 know that it is not
beaten by any in the United States.
This Is certainly saying great deal for
Wisconsin, which up to a couple of
years ago had but 4 very uuinviting
place for the holding of its Annual
Fairs.
It is only just to the administration
that has brought this great improve
ment forth, that the fair should merit
the approval of the people by their at
tendance.
Those wishing any information in
particular, should address T. j. Flcm-
ing, Secretary, North Greenfield, Wis.
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