Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-10-29
ALL FARM PRODUCTS.
A SPLENDID EXHIBIT TO BE MADE AT
BUFFALO'S GREAT EXPOSITION.

Opportunities VIII Be sOHered F'nr
the Study of Object Lessons In
Many Important Arts and Sciences
Thousands of men, representing ev-
cry degree of skill, are fast bringing
into existence the great Pan-American
Exposition, which shall next year turn
the footsteps of half the nation toward
Buffalo. Never was an Exposition
projected amid such promising and ia
vorable surroundings and conditions.
With the best known natural wonder
of the world-the stupendous and ma
jestic falls of Niagara-within half an
hours ride of the Exposition grounds
and the greatest electric power plants
in the world using the power OF these
famous cataracts, truly magnets OF r.
resistible force, to help draw the
crowds from all directions, Buffalo
looks to an unparalleled success in
next years enterprise.
In six important particulars the Pan
American Exposition will outrival all
former undertakings of this descrip-
ton. These are in the electrical eff
fects, in the hydraulic and fountain
effects, in horticultural and floral dec
orations, in the variety and splendor Of
its statuary, in color decorations and
in the court settings. The highest
skill has been employed in developing
these features, and no pains will be
spared to bring them to a degree of
perfection never before achieved.
A large number of the most noted
sculptors of America are engaged upon
the models for the magnificent decora-
tive display of original sculpture.
About 125 groups of statuary will be
employed in the orna1nentation of
buildings and grounds, aside from
numberless small sculptures, such as
heads, floral pieces, medallions, ara
besques and work in relief upon all
buildings and architectural works.
Among the 20 or more great build
ings which will shelter the multitude
of exhibits to be brought together for
the entertainment and education of the
public next year the Agriculture build
ing ranks among the largest. This is
situated on the north side of the Mall,
opposite the Manufactures building
and east of the huge Electric Tower,
which is to be the centerpiece of cleo
trio illumination.
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long by $50 wide. 1t is very ornament
al in its exterior aspect, having broad,
high entrances richly adorned with APP
propriate plastic work The southern
facade is characterized by an open log
gia which forms an attractive resting
place or promenade from which the
crowds upon the Mall may be observed.
The roof of red tile, with broad over
hanging caves, will harmonic with>the
softer tints of the exterior walls. The
broad cornice is to be particularly rich
in its decorative detail.
The exhibit in the Agriculture build
ing will embrace every possible phase
of agricultural work, showing the adj
vantages of different processes and
methods Of work and the products of
the garden and field in their great Vari-
ETY., produced under all sorts of condi-
lions.
The superintendent of this division is
Mr.. Frank A. Converse of WoodNille,
N Y, a stock grower and farmer of
thorough experience in Exposition
work, who has been prominent in farm
sers' institute work on behalf Of the
New York state department of agricul-
ture. Mr.. Converse is receiving the CO.
operation of many prominent associa-
tons and individuals, and his CORE
sSpondence at this early date indicates q
most comprehensive exhibit of scien-
,tific farming in all it's branches.
Under the classification of agricul-
-tural systems will be shown methods |
of fertilization, including the use Of |
cover crops. commercial fertilizers, !
crop rotation, systems of soiling, with |
bulletins, statistics, addresses and eX- |
hibitions of crops raised by the use of |
particular fertilizers.
Under the classification of farm man
agement and processes the different |
systems will be illustrated with the
view OF assisting farmers to determine
whether it is best SO keep a variety
of stock or a particular breed and, if
but one kind, which shall be favored.
The question of farm help and the
different specia1ties in the way of
fruit, grain and truck farming will be
treated .exhaustively. The experience
of a large number of farmers under
many conditions of the soil, climate,
etc, will be brought together for the
information of all who wish to learn.
Under the classification of agricul-
tural statistics will be presented re-
ports from different states and prov
inces issued by the departments of ag-
ricu1ture. experimental stations, vari-
GUS horticultural, live stock and dairy
ing associations, showing the aggre-
gate OF crops And products Of all kinds.
Under the head of cereals will be ex-
hibits from different states and local.
ties. wheat, rye, oats, barley corn,
buckwheat and rice. The exhibits wifi
be arranged to prove which crop Is