The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-19
200 acres of the same general chara-

200 acres of the same general chara-
ter.
In more than q years experience as
county surveyor of Shawnee county,
lines and levels over practically all
lands within a redius of five miles OF
the city limits. north, south, east and
west. I know of no other location for
model and commodlouS state fail
grounds within that radius possessing
the advantages of this "a a reasonable
expense.
First: 1t is so situated that it may be
added to the citv bv petition for all
police purposes. electric lighting water
and with full city regulation and with
out taxation.
Second: A union depot on the
grounds for three great railroad sys-
TENS entering Topeka for the accom-
mediation of passengers, freight and
live stock.
Third: 1t would be prominent
yearly advertisement to all passengers
on two great transcontinental rail-
road trains of the enterprise, progress
and development of the city of To-
peka and the Kansas state fair.
Fourth: A continuous paved street
to the Kansas avenue main entrance
to the grounds, already substantially
and artistically ornamented.
Fifth: A double track street car
line, depot, rest rooms and toilet
rooms on the Kansas avenue entrance.
Sixth: A commodiouS and fast mile
race track, with one-half mile track
and parade grounds inside, so located
as to be advantagously seen from one
grandstand common to all, with ex-
cellent sight views of races for autos
and horse drawn carriages.
Seventh: Ample parking grounds
for all wagons, teams and carriages.
Eighth: A clear field of miles in ex-
tent for aeroplanes and flying ma
chimes of all descriptions and ascent
and descent grounds of desirable pro-
portions and conditions.
Ninth: The locations of amusements
and concessions in Garfield park thus
having them under easy police super
vision, making night privileges val
liable and affording all citizens and
attendants on the exposition evening
entertainment and leaving the rest of
the grounds clear for fair purposes.
Tenth: The easy access to these
grounds by the numerous wagon
roads from all parts of the county
and by rail from all portions of the
state would render possible a state
and county sales pavilion for holding
farming implements, blooded and
stock cattle, mules, horses, etc.
An Advertising Committee.
The overall factory committee re-
ported that negotiations were still
under way for locating such a concern
on the North side ana the committee
was continued.
This brought on a discussion as to
the needs of advertising either in the
daily or trade purposes for securing
such manufactures and a committee
composed of E. E. Olinger, Fred
Voiland and E. w. Adams were ap-
pointed to learn what advertising me-
diums were best suited for the pur-
pose.
The Granville road between here and
Calhoun bluffs which is in bad condi-
ton was discussed at some length, the
iGea being to form some feasible plan
for getting it in good shape Finally
a committee consisting of Fred Voiiand,
Fred Morris and j. w. Lukens were APP
Pointed to confer with the county offi-
Gals to see what could be done about
the matter.
Rev. w. l. Cole. pastor of the North
Side Baptist church. invited the club
to attend his church Easter Sunday
evening when he would take as his
topic. the North side slogan: Notice