The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-11
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me Henderson College ot Afka- delphia, has an excellent display of work done by the students there and their booth has been compimented very highly by the hundreds who have passed and viewed the work exhibited therein. Some of the draw ings on exhibition there have the earmarks of real artists and 1t is difficult to convince one that any of them were not drawn by artists.
 The Brinkley schools also have a fine collection of exhibits in a spe- cial booth and every piece on display reflects great credit upon the origI- nator. The display is one of the best at the fair and is deserving of this special mention.
 The State Normal has very fine exhibit tas year and this is she first time this educational institution has been represented apart from the oth- CTS at the fair. Their booth is very attractive and the work of the stu dents is highly appreciated by those who have seen the exhibits.
 The local public schools did not overlook the fair this year. nor have they at any time in the past. The schools of this city contain many artists of coming distinction and their work as exhibited at the fair IS the occasion of much very favorable comment.
 The Tyler Commercial College, of Tyler, Tex, is numbered among those present., and has a very at 'ractive booth which goes to strength en the educational department.
 Better than even the most san guine looked for is the poultry de- pertinent this year. George A j. Ash ley, who is in charge of this depart ment, stated that last year there were but 4S0 birds entered in this department aside from the hucksters birds, but this year tAere are over one thousand entered and the huck- sters have been entirely eliminated. i. The poultry department $ tiled to overflowing, and the birds are finer than any that have ever before been exhibited. MT. Ashley is justly proud of this department and fanciers oi chickens. ducks. turkeys. geese and other fowls simply rave over the en- tries that are made in this depart ment. i,-st z
 Secretary Homer s. Fox and his Y. M. c. A. boys opened up a free reading and rest room on the grounds as was shown yesterday afternoon, when hundreds visited this tent, oc- cupied the chairs provided for them free and secured half an hour or so of rest and recreation. Daily papers from various sections of the state are there for those who wish to know what is going on at home during their absence. and drinking water is pro vided absolutely free. Y. M. C.. A. . boys iii uniforms are in attendance and ready to render aid to those de- string it. This rest and reading room has made a big hit with the state fair visitors and everyone is commenting the affable secretary and his band of Y. M. c. A. boys on their excellent judgment and torc- sightedness in providing such a public convenience.
 Dr. J. c. MinoI> surgeon-general in the Arkansas National Guard. has established an emergency hospital on the grounds and has it in charge of trained nurses who care for those who are suddenlyy taken il on the grounds or who may be in need of medical attention. This hospital was almost daily necessity last year, but thus far 1t has not been needed The nurses are there ready and willing at all times to administer to those requiring medical attention and Dr. Minor is always within cal. The emergency hospital is real boon to the sitors to the State Fair, as one never can tell when sickness will come on or how serious that sickness may be-
 The Arkansas Forestry Reserve has an excellent exhibit in the main exposition palace and shows therein what the rangers are doing in this state to conserve and protect the forests from disastrous fires, squat ters taking over the land illegall. and farmers cutting the timber wher, they have no right to do so. The exhibit shows a patent fire fightins apparatus the invention of Col Adams, who was until about yea ago supervisor of this section of tn, Arkansas Forestry. Samples of tim Der grown in this state are showI and instructions in pictures are giy en as 4o the best methods of pre-