The Forrest City times., 1910-04-01
THE EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY.
Choice Products of Field, Forest and
 Mine.

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 rlce farm, the power station and pumps, ditches and dikes being in place, while rice was growing on the plat, giving the exhibits a distinction quite notlcea' ble. Sheaves of rice, oats, and corn products were also shown to make the | booth even moro attractive.
 Alligators from ''farm at Hot | Springs were placed on exhibition to show that Arkansas products are diver siied far beyond the range of cereals fruits, etc. A large specimen. SD years | old, looked complaeently 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 eraighead 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 a map showing connections with commercial | centers.
 The exhibit from Walnut Ridge, Lawrence county, was varled in the ex- treme. A grape vine more than seven inches in diameter was shown, while a sheaf of rice which took first premium Ut 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 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 a center of 1 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. uets, formed an attractive exhibit, the grade shown being declared equal ip quality to the best the market affords Saline county claims much for the de Poslts now being worked
 Texarkana landed her possibilities as q center for the manufacture of clay products by splendid display of serv. lceable articles, and made the throng I hungry for land in that section by a quantity of new potatoes. which were easily entitled to the ribbon foy 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 apple, from the Springdale district caught th, fancy of the visitors, while Winslow Fayetteville and other favored section, were well represented.
 GlIlett, Arkansas County, was thor oughly alive to the advantages of tbs land congress and novel and attract. I've display was maintained Ric growing IS becoming popular in tha section, while potatoes and corn are grown on the same ground each year m 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 hy nlaciro on display number of choice cooper, age products, while a section from the trunk of an apple tree '|in bearino sixty seven years suggested the DOS siolliues of fruit culture in that mart of the State.
 The novel exhibit of Eagle pottery products attracted attention to Ren4on and many who viewed the display de. clared the ware to be distinctive in character and far above the average in real decorative worth. That the claws Of Arkansas produce vases and noveltie, superior to the Ohio products of q sim. liar character was revelation to 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 co. ton seed may be used to advantaoo .s an article of diet. An exhibit of cotto, seed flour and practical app6ca tion Of Its uses was very interestino fe,. ture of the congress Choice bread cakes and candies made from cotton seed flour were served. and it ;s not