Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-08-25
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PREN1IIJA1 LIST FOR 1911 *

The old Morrison County Agricultural So
ciety was organized in 1884. It maintained an
active existence for a number Of years, holding
fairs at Little Falls and then died for lack of
proper support. For number of years Nor
rison COUNTY had no fair at all. Then as sub
stitute for the old society, the Little Falls Street
Fair, came into being. This association has been
holding fairs for about eight years continuously
At nearly all of these fairs premiums have been
paid At the 1909 Street Fair :leld at Little Falls
the Association paid out $489.74 in cash premiums
on farm products and other exhibits
Every good cause should grow and prosper.
Believing that County Fairs are Of great benefit
to the people Of this county the management Of
the Little Falls Street Fair Association decided
that there was sufficient encouragement for the
establishment OF a permanent society Of this
kind, and trusting that the people will support
this enterprise, we nave organized the Morrison
County Agricultural Cooperative Society to take
the place Of the Little Falls Street Fair Assocla-
ton and carry on the work on a much larger
scale.
An enterprise Of this character requires a
great deal Of voluntary labor the part of some
prising and progressive spirit Of the people. It
also demands the expenditure of money without
any immediate returns. None of the fairs so far
held have paid anything on the investment. The
business must be conducted for years before there
can be any financial profit. While the State aids
by refunding the amount paid in premiums il
gives nothing for Incidental expenses, sucl as
amusements, advertising, labor, rental of build
ings and large number Of other things necessary
for the holding of fair, and these expenses are
usually twice as large as the amount paid out
in premiums For years the Little Falls mer-
chants have sh0uldered these incidental expenses
and will have to stand most of them this year.
1t is impossible to purchase grounds and erect
buildings for the holding of an exhibition t;lls
season, as the time is too short. The fair Will!
have to be held in the City Of Little Falls wh.re
proper accommodations can be had in the way
of buildings and other necessaries for people am
stock. 1t is hoped, however, that enough cash
can be raised so That the fair of 1912 be held
on separate grounds of its own. Every farmer
and other public spirited citizens are urged &c
become members and by their membership fees
aid in giving Morrison County the best fair in
Central Minnesota In fact wa ought to have at
least one thousand members by January 1st.
A great man once said: Fairs and exp'-
stions are the tme-keepers which mark the
progress of states and nations They record the
worlds advancement; they stimulate the energy,
enterprise and intellect Of people; quicken human
genius; they open mighty storelouses OF nfor-
nation to the student. Every fair or exposition
great or small helps to some onward step. Com
parson of ideals is always educational and as
such instruct the brain and hand of man."
comprehensive list of premiums and prizes
has been prepared. The aggregate amount OF
premiums will be seven hundred dollars-the
largest Mount ever paid in cash premiums at any
fair hello 's county. In preparing this list
the aim has be- 50 arrange the cassitications
as to bring out the best possible exhibit and to
show up Morrison Countys great resources. The
fair will be held and maintained for the benefit
of the people of the county and not Tor the
benefit of any particular individuals. In short
this Society will grow and prosper just in pro-
portion to the support it receives from the people
of Morrison County. If you want it and believe
it will be of benefit in encouraging agriculture the
raising of live stock and horses and in promoting
thrift and industry OF every kind within your
county, boost this fair.
"A knocker is made to hang on the outside OF
the door and for heavens sake let him hang
j.; there