The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-08-06

II was when the owner Of the horns
butted into Idaho's history can only
be eonjectured from the size Of the
tree which incloses them.
When oae sees Idaho's mineral
exhibit bis respect and admiration
for the state grow upon him, and he
naturally wants to see more Of the
mountain commonwealth which is
carving its way to the heart Of the
Rockies. He follows her to the
Palace OF Horticulture and finds in
the beautifully arranged snd properly
cIassifie exhibit space more than fous
hundred aud eighty plates Of luscious
apples, representing not less than
forty yeTieties, all rich IN color aud
finely favored. Peaches, pears and the
small fruits In great variety are sboEB
ia ell PROJECTIONS. Some choice
punches OF grapes in cases are Of pro-
digious size aud exquisite beauty.
This very creditable display illus
trAtes the poss. bilities VI irrigation
when applied TO soils Astounding In
the elements OF fruitfulness. 1t lie
worthy Of note that at the Irrigation
Congress Of 1908 Idsho was awarded
the first medal Of the world for fruits.
The exhibit Of idaho 10 the Palace
Of Agriculture IL one Of the most taste
ful ano attractive smODg the very
many remarkable displays In the
building. Taken as a whole. 1t Is q
beautiful picture Ia cereals aud houort
the taste and skill Of the designer.
One is not apt 10 regard Idaho Is an
Agricultural state; but after seeing
the samples Of this production on eX-
hibition bis opinion must needs
change Nowhere 10 found q finer
variety Of the smaller grains sBd th
grasses, a. d nowhere do they attain
greater perfection. Here are Illus
trations illustrating the potent ialities
Of the rapidly developing irrigation
system OF the state which is bringing
under cultivation Thousands If fertile
valleys and plains, and husbaBdry
4 follows surley upon the magnificent
mining industry. The quality of tbs
vegetable production yields the palm
TO no state 10 the Onion. Idsho's
agricultural display here il so far In
advance Of her showing at Chicago
that no comparison is possible.
Ia the Forestry, Fish aud Game
building Idaho again maintained heI
eminepce among the states. There
might have been . more extensive ex-
hibit Of Der timber resources, but her
wild animal display lie entitled iO
high praise. Here the student OF
natural hi tory fiBds mental Occups.
ton to last for several days. The
visitor can also find many curious
and novel things 20 entertain him,
especially 10 tho way of taxidermy.
In the Palace Of Education Idaho,
presentation Of her achievements il
educational lines is highly creditsbls
aud shows thst her progress is moi
confined TO agriculture aud conn ce,
Her state building. where a gener
QUE hospitality lie extended TO al
visitors, lie pretty, comfortable and
home like ana distinctly illustrative
Of the states esprit
assume that thousands Of casual
visitors, like the writer. who witness
with establishment what this youpE
mountain state has 10 shoW be people
Of The earth at this greatest Of all
worlds expositIons. must necessari.
~ become interested in her people
aud her ranches and mines which will
result Ia ultimate Investments OF
capital aud inrcease Of desirable pop.
ulation.
ldahOans have cause for felicatatioT
upon the showing they have made al
the Exposition. and the IdahC
building and exhibits. II is a distinct
pity that every one of her citizens
cannot have the opportunity OF per
sonally noting the states's prestig,
10 comparison with her sisters ot
greater age aud opportunities. They
would be proud OF the test.