The Brinkley argus., 1910-12-16

clal exposition train, Arkansas on Wheels" which left Brinkley on "Wednesday evening, November 30th, returned on Saturday afternoon. De- cember 10th, having covered just 2,130 miles on it's showing Arkansas" ex pedition
 This remarkable train has been writ ten about so freely that it is hardly necessary to speak of it in an explana- tory way and yet it may not be out of place for me to tell of it as I saw it.
 in blaming and promoting this Statewide unique advertising project, must confess that, even in my most sanguine expectations I did not expect such prodigious success As I saw the thousands upon thousands of eager and enthusiastic people of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, braving the chilling weather and snow storms in order to go through the train and be shown and told about Arkansas by the 6G loyal boosters aboard the spe- cial train, then I realized just how great the project was
 The train consisted of three 60-foot steel exhibit cars, two Pullman sleep CTS and chair car Aboard the train there were 60 people, farmers, lawyers, doctors, merchants, bankers, college and school men, newspaper men, etc, together with fifteen young men com posing the Wynne Military Band which accompanied the party
 Those who saw the train on Wednes- day evening at Brinkley prior to it's departure on it's long Journey through the North would not have recognized it on the following day as it began showing through Illinois The score: f~boosters, together with the corps of expert decorators, had been busy all night, aud had literally transformed the exhibit cars until they were in deed veritable Arkansas on Wheels and as it began it's work the wonder ful interest and admiration of the thousands who came aboard showed how well and carefully every detail had been planned.
 k A meeting was called by the man. ager, Wm B. Folsom, soon after the train left Brinkley. who explained the necessity of having an organized and united effort in the work IA splendid orga nization was perfected with w. J. Hammond, of Hope, as president, and Charles Davis secretary, and special committees were appointed to handle every detail From that time on every man was at his post, and it is no won- der that the trip was such wonder fulfully successful one.
 Visitors, as they would come aboard would he welcomed by that prince ol hosts, Dr. Marion Nelson Watdrip who, with his jolly, hospitable manner prepared them for a kind thought ol Arkansas.
 They would find in charge of tha' beautiful display, from the enterprls- ing city of Carlisle, Mr. B. D. Muzzy who was never out of place. MT. Mug zy's wonderful exhibit of rice was tho official Rock Island exhibit of the train, and attracted a great interest. The Van Buren or Crawford county the home of the Elberta peachl dis play was in charge of w. J. Boatrish who was ALWAYS there to show them about Van Buren.
 The Ola and Bellville display was in charge of R. D. McAlullen. whose close attention and enthusiasm never waned
 The Monroe county display, Claren- con and Brinkley were linked up 10 ether and presided over mostly by $. w. Boardman of Clarendon, who | let 'em know ALL the time where he was from and how much room there was for other good citizens. Steves corn exhibit made 'em all set up and | take notice.
 The Poinsett County display was in charge of I. D. Walters. of Harris burg, and W. R. Movers, of Weiner and these gentlemen were never on duty at any stopping. Walters spotted Poinsett on the Arkansas map so that they will remember it.
 A. D. Reynolds, with splendid dis play of fruit, corn and cotton, etc, from Ozark. made everyone acquainted with the diversified opportunities oi l that beautiful and progressive city and it was a hard job to get the crowd | by.
 That wealth-producing farming sec tion of Clay County was we'll repre- scented by J. k. Spurlock, of PiggotI, I R. E. McNeill and pr. S. F.. Weigart Eof Rector Dr. w. was the custodian of the grass widow" il creation ol Arkansas native grasses, which was taking attraction.
 Paragould's Commercial Club was faithfully represented by J. w Williams, who handled" things and people in such way that Paragould will not soon be forgotten.
 The Frisco Railway had one of the most attractive displays aboard the train and was represented by Prof. J. M Wilson, of the State University a' Fayetteville,
 Union County was represented ns two of the strongest boosters on the train-L. l.. De t'ou, of the Buslness Mems League of Fl Dorado, and ', A Berry, the Huttig editor. Their dis- play was a grand one and their speclal ad matter was of great merit. Ihes were always at their post.
 Searcy was represented by Dr. ;. p Grammer. one of the finest physicians and surgeons of the state and prince of men. His honest, clear countenance