The Princeton union., 1911-08-24
10Th ANNUAL FAIR
Work on the Buildings and Grounds
Progressing and Everything
Will be in Fine Shape.
Scan the Premium List In This Issue
and Don't Forget the Dates,
Sept. 1916 Inclusive. :

Sept. 1916 Inclusive.
Every promise made last year with
reference to the Twentieth Annual
fair of the Mile Laos County Agri-
cultural society will be more than full
filled. It will be by all odds the best
fair ever held by the association or in
northern Minnesota for that matter.
Scan the premium list on page six of
this issue, and bear in mind that any
animal, bird or thing worthy of a
premium, although not enumerated in
the list, will be awarded substantial
premium. The premiums offered this
year are from 100 to 300 per cent
larger than ever before; and do not
overlook the beautiful $50 silver cup,
offered by the Minnesota State Dairy:
mems association for the best herd of
dairy cattle. Premiums will all be
promptly paid in cash by one of the
local banks Immediately after the
close of the fair.
Particular attention is called to the
fact that all premiums offered can be
contested for by farmers from Isanti,
Sherburne and Benton counties. Ex-
hibitors from these counties will be
heartily welcomed and will receive the
same treatment as Mile Laos county
exhibitors.
A large force of painters, carpen-
ters and laborers are at work on the
grounds getting the buildings in
shape. AS already stated in these
columns the buildings will not be ex-
celled by those of any fair associa-
tion in the state outside the large
cities. The new horticultural build
ing, in the form of a maltese cross,
directly opposite the main entrance,
is Sc by IS feet with aisles 16 feet
wide: it is light and airy, with solid
cement floor and four entrances; it is
really a beautiful building and will
afford ample space to fttingly dis
play every product of the farm and
garden.
The fine art hall, located immedi-
ately south of the horticultural build
ing, has been completely renovated
and will be in excellent condition to
display all articles of domestic manu-
facture and specimens of ladies'
handiwork together with the school
exhibits.
A building, 16 by Sc feet has been
specially set aside for poultry exhib-
its. A spacious new cattle barn is
almost completed. This building is
81 by SO feet with s feet posts and will
accommodate 70 head of stock.
There is a spacious alley through the
center of the barn. In connection
with the sheds erected a year ago 100
head of cattle can be conveniently
cared for and comfortably housed on
the grounds.
A trotting barn has been built in
side the race track with six box stalls
for horses. The sheep and pig pens
have been enlarged.
The new grand stand now in pro-
cess of erection will easily seat 1,5OO
people, and it will be safe structure.
Underneath the grand stand provision
will be made for the display Of agri-
cultural machinery.
The judges stand has also been re-
built and presents neat appearance.
A permanent kitchen will be built
north of the main entrance, and tent
dining hall 20 by 46 feet will be pro-
vided-the society will own the tent.
In the southeast corner beautiful
oak grove has been fenced off and
provided with seats and benches for
picnic grounds and resting place.
Four new drive wells have been put
down and will afford a plentiful sup
ply of pure water. The buildings are
all being nicely painted. The main
entrance is located a block south of
the old entrance and is approached
over a five rods wide street. The
buildings and grounds will be in apple
pie order and nothing will be left un-
done to make the fair enjoyable to all
who may attend it.
Remember the date: September 13
to 16 inclusive.