The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-01
THE EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY.
Choice Products of Field, Forest and
 Mine.


 Mine.
 Commodious quarters in the Marion hotel sample room were fitted with a varied display of articles which gave the spectator fair idea of the products of field, forest and mine
 Benton county was represented by ] progressive citizens of Rogers, who re warded visitors with luscious apples and called attention to the fine speci mems of mineral-bearing ore on display Stuttgart satisfied the curiosity of thousands by operating miniature rice i farm, the power station and pumps. ! ditches and dikes being in place, while rice was growing on the plat, giving | the exhibits distinction quite noticea. ble. Sheaves of rice, oats, and corn products were also shown to make the booth even more attractive. | Alligators from a "farm" at Hot | Springs were placed on exhibition to show that Arkansas products are diver sified far beyond the range of cereals fruits, etc. A large specimen, so years old, looked complacently upon the throng, which admired greatly the nov, cities made from alligator skins. Jonesboro citizens brought variad supply of articles to show the industry and enterprise of Craighead county Hardwood mill products were shown, while grain and flour formed an inter- esting part of the exhibit. The pro- vision for railway transportation in that section was emphasized by map showing connections with commercial eenters.
 The exhibit from Walnut Ridge, Lawrence county, was varied in the ex- treme. A grape vine more than seven | inches in diameter was shown, while a sheaf of rice which took first premium at the Arkansas State fair attracted un- ' usual attention. A showcase filled with Indian relics and many specimens of | birds and animals indicated that this section of the State was at one time a farvorite haunt of the red men of the | forest. Specimens of varied cereals and the product of numerous mills show that this territory is now center of agricultural and industrial activity.
 Lonoke county, while making a splen- did display of rice, apparently believes that cotton is still king. An attractive booth was festooned with cotton, and small sacks of choice rice were given to visitors.
 Diamond bearing peridotite and dozens of specimens of Arkansas dia- monds were on display, convincing many who have been skeptical heretofore that diamonds actually exist |" in place. ' within the borders of Pike county, where preparations are under way to work the property on an extensive scale.
 Fuller $ earth, with its various prod ucts, formed an attractive exhibit, the grade shown being declared equal in quality to the best the market affords. Saline county claims much for the de- posits now being worked.
 Texarkana lauded her possibilities as a center for the manufacture of clay products by splendid display of serv- iceable articles, and made the throno I hungryo for land in that section by q quantity of new potatoes, which were easily entitled to the ribbon fol being the first of the season. Creosote blocks created additional interest.
 Washington county, the home of the University of Arkansas, was well rep resented. An exhibit of choice apples from the Springdale district caught the | Nf ;-;+ Fayetteville and other favored sections were well represented.
 Gillett, Arkansas County, was thor oughly alive to the advantages of the land congress and a novel and attract i've display was maintained. Rice growing is becoming popular in that section, while potatoes and corn are grown on the same ground each year, ill rotation. Hardwood mill products were also shown.
 Heber water was on tap at the booth designed to advertise that favorite health resort.
 Leslie claimed attention by placing on display number of choice cooper age products, while a section from the trunk of an apple tree "'in bearing sixty-seven years' suggested the pos abilities of fruit culture in that part of the State.
 The novel exhibit of Eagle pottery products attracted attention to Benton, and many who viewed the display de- clared the ware to be distinctive in 1 character and far above the average in real decorative worth. That the ciavs of Arkansas produce vases and novelties superior to the Ohio products of sim liar character was revelation tt. strangers, and this feature of the land congress alone is expected to produce early and lasting results.
 It has not occurred to many, even in the present day of high living, that cot, ton seed may be used to advantage as an article of diet. An exhibit of cotton seed flour and a practical application of it's uses was very interesting fea- ture of the congress. Choice bread, cakes and candies made from cotton seed flour were served, and it is not only nutritious, but palatable and de- lieious in many forms.
 Des Arc had moved exhibit showina how pearl buttons are made from mussel shells, and the extent of that industry was surprising.
 Bauxite, with its eight products,