The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-23


 ing to. Alabama has had big fair. The fair will stimulate and encourage the far ming interests of the whole state. The people of Alabama are quick to be 'edu- cated and certainly feel well repaid for the fine entertainment given by the state fair.
 Another indication of the greatness of the fair was It's thorough advertising and the mass of people who visited Birming- ham to see the fair and incidentally to do their shopping. The merchants are thoroughly we'll satisfied, and already feel repaid for the stock they subscribed
 "One of the largest retail merchants, in speaking to an official of the fair asso- citation yesterday, said this fair had brought a better class of out-of-town trade to his store than any previous fair or carnival had ever done. He also remarked: Why can't we have fair in the spring, too2'
 Many cases could be cited which would go to prove the greatness of a success ful exploited and honestly conducted fair. Every class is benefited. The farmer has an opportunity to exhibit his farm prod ucts and his live stock and poultry. 1T they possess merit he can win enough in premiums to pay the expense of exhibit- Ing. If he falls to win premium he sees by comparison why hIs product did not win, and if wise, will proceed to lay in a supply of the best.
 Housewife Benefited.
 ''The house wife is benefited because she can exhibit her embroideries, preserves and cakes, and incidentally win a. little pin money the sweetest money on earth to woman.
 '"The merchant is benefited because he has an opportunity to attractively dis play his wares and to show visiting peo- pie and customers what live wide awake concern he operates.
 "The man who buys a privilege or con- cession is benefited because he has a chance to sell his wares or to exhibit his show to a mass of people who come to spend their money just as they please.
 'prhe church societies are benefited be- cause most Of them were smart enough to engage booths and with their faithful and energetic women catered to the inner man with well cooked lunches, They all made money. One church paid s25 for it's booth and in one day cleared over S6o. Many others did just as well.
 "The horseman and live stock raiser was benefited because he had the opportunity of seeing the best horses that Tennessee, Kentucky and other states could send, and maybe some object lessons were taught Alabama breeders.
 "Will Kentucky and Tennessee horse men have the same walk-over next year? think not, first, because Alabama people are waking up to what constitutes win ner and they are determined to have one It is safe to say where one local or Ala bama horse was exhibited this year, five will be exhibited next year. Here is an example,: One man who is supposed to be the leading breeder in this section, be' cause he owns the best known stallion In tst 1Ra fn I not exhibit the stallion or a single colt He did, however, wake up and right away go to New York and purchase one of the best bred and most highly finished trottlng stallions in the whole country. This horse will help make Alabama his tory and greatly improve the stock. of this fair had not impressed that man and showed him there was a future for the live stock of the state when such fairs were to be held annually. would he have gone out to buy the best? Think not.
 The Cattle Show.
 "The cattle show was not as extensive as 1t should have been. This feature will be greatly increased next year, for larger premiums will be offered and these will be supplemented by special premiums to be offered by the various pure bred cattle organizations which always stand ready to contribute to and encourage state fairs.
 "The poultry show was the best ever held in the south and 1t is safe to say it will be three times as large next year.
 "The exhibits In both the mines and ma chnery and exhibit buildings were very creditable.
 "rhe agricultural exhibit were not extensive but demonstrated that Ala bama can produce anything she desires in the way of fruits and farm products. While only six counties competed for the liberal prizes offered, 1t Is safe to say at least thirty counties will do so next year,
 'The races were good and of sufficient variety to please all When mile Is run in 40 it signifies good horses and safe