The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-02
The State Fair.


in the history of the commonwealth.
An indication of it's proportions may be
derived from the statement of the fact
that there will be over 1000 entries, as
against 5729 in 1897 and 4,442 in 1896.
Many new features will be introduced,
adding not only to the attractiVeness
of the display, but to the educational
value which should always be associat-
ed with aggregations Of this sort,
An annual fair in an agricultural
state is necessarily representative of
the industrial qualities of the people.
Those who attend are for the most
part thoughtful citizens, who, when
they have completed their own labors
of economic production, are pleased to
assemble together to compare the fruits
of their husbandry and to contribute
the best offerings of their own fields,
and flocks, and herds. in competition
with others engaged in the same in
dustrial lines. Success in this friendly
rivalry for awards Of prizes is the least
among the advantages to be derived.
The evidence of what has been produc-
ed in one locality, if it shall prove to
merit the highest distinction and con-
sequent reward in the form of premium,
serves to stimulate those who have
fallen short to more Intelligent in
dustrious and determined endeavOr in
the direction of larger accomplishments
in the future The annual fair is pre-
eminently educational in it's results, and
the competition which it affords leads
Inevitably to the creation of higher
and more perfect standards in every
element of productiveness upon which
application is bestowed.
The management of the fair of 1898
has conscientiously and laboriously
sought to dignity and elevate this
representative institution of the state.
by the observance of every detail cal
culated to make the exhibition attrac
tive, interesting and wholesome from
the educational standpoint. A number
of counties, notably AnOka, Aitkin
Isanti, Clay, Olmsted, Pine, Rice, Rem
vile, st. Louis, Stevens, Steele, Red
wood, Wright and others will compete
as counties in certain lines of products.
This is an excellent idea.
Unusual attention has been given to
the dairy exhibit, which is identified
with an interest which has already
made the. state Of Minnesota famous
the world over.
For the first time in the history OF
the state the Eastern manufacturers
of farm machinery will compete with
those of the West. and will be judged
upon their merits based upon actual
trial exhibitions.
There will be an object lesson in the
work associated with the construction
Of good roads, consisting of actual Ia
Dor on the boulevard which is to pass
through the fair grounds.
Minnesota, with it's many lakes, has
become famous for it's supply and va
riety Of fish, and there will be a dis
play of specimens of the finny tribes
in tanks, under the supervision Of
Game Inspector Samuel Fullerton.
By way Of emphasizing the impor-
lance to the Northwest Of one of ST.
PauPs largest manufacturing indus
tries, a shoe factory will be in con-
tinuous operation in the main build
ing. In this same structure will be
found a department for exhibits in
household economics.
The horticultural display will sur
pass anything hitherto presented in
Minnesota, and will involve the dis
tribution Of $1,000 In prizes.
The live stock feature will be super
Iatively interesting, and ought to prove
of great value to farmers, particularly
at this time, when so much interest is
being taken in the enlargement of this
Industry in connection with diversified
farming. The state agricultural
school, located near the fair grounds,
ranks among the highest in the cOun
try, and is a source Of genuine pride
to the people. The management Of the
fair is composed largely of those iden-
titled with the experiment station, and
the selections of exhibits may be re-
garded as the best that are available,
and these are among the best, not only
in the Northwest, but the country as
a whole.
Everything in the way of education
al interest will take place in the fore
noon, leaving the people free for the
enjoyment Of the amusements in the
afternoon The races will be the best
ever given. Minneapolis and ST. Paul
have provided $1,000 purses for their
5000 The race between the five
trained horses, starting and finishing
in the enjoyment Of their own free
dom and unrestrained by curb or
driver, will be one of the most enjoy
able and exciting incidents Of the
days pleasures. The children's day
will also be marked by many novel
entertainments, including day fire.
works and the distribution of goodies
from messengers projected into the
air.
Lest any misunderstanding or ap-
prehensions concerning the water sup
ply may exist the statement is au-
thorized that the entire supply Of
pure water will be drawn from the
Como park artesian wells. the me-
chanical appliances for its introduce
ton having been already completed.
Next week should be an instructive
and merry one for ALL AS there is to
be no state fair in Iowa this year, a
large patronage is expected from that
state.
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