The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-01
NEWS OF THE NORTHWEST

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production. He pointed out many
leaks on the average farm and pointed
out the necessity for keeping farm
books as a means for finding such
leaks.
Very interesting talks were given
by Governor Burke n G. Willis.
These men talked on the necessity Of
improving the farming methods OF
our state. Governor Burke also laid
stress on the duty Of the farmer to
the state and nation.
Representatives Of the American
Steel & Wire Co. gave an illustrated
lecture on several subjects. They
spoke Of the spraying OF crops with
iron sulphate for weed eradication.
They then followed the manufacture
Of steel from the prospector to the m
ished wire. They showed how to use
their wire and a steel post they have
just put IN the market.
Professor Richards gave a lecture
on horse judging. He pointed out the
weak places in a horse and how to de-
tect them. He then pointed out the.
characteristics Of various breeds.
Professor Shepperd had a number of
pictures Of dressed cattle. He showed
the value of various parts OF animals
and how to judge an animal with re-
gard to the most valuable parts. He
had both dairy and beef cattle with
which to demonstrate the difference
between the two types.
MI. Cooper pointed out the financial
advantages which a good farmer had
over a common laborer and small SAL
aried
Mr.. Dolve pointed out he princl-
pies On which a pillow and separator
work. He laid particular stress on
he points where faults could be
found. Professor White did the same
with the binder. A representative of
the Rumley Co. did the sanne with the
gasoline engines.
The Fair and Amussments.
In my opinion, the North Dakota
Agricultural fair of 1912 will be a rec
ord breaker. The crowds nave been
good all week. The exhibits have been
very good. The number and variety
Of designs Of gasoline traction engines.
separators and plows have beer re-
markable. All the leading companies
and many smaller ones being repre-
scented. The automobile show had
many different designs. The agricul-
tural building was very fine. The
homemade preserves. butter, ETC.,
We're unusually fine. The agricultural
college had an exhibit Of wax casts
Of many diseases. They also had pre-
served tissues. They had many mod
els of engines, telephones, grain seeds,
weed seeds, etc.
The merchants of Fargo had a very
fine exhibit in a separate building.
The exhibit of horses, cattle, sheep
and pigs was remarkable.
The cattle pens contained some very
valuable cattle, among which was the
champion shorthorn bull, Ringmaster.
Nearly every breed Of dairy COW was
represented and many breeds of beef
cattle,
The horse barn was as we'll filed
as the cow barns.
Many breeds OF draft horses were
brought together by such breeders as
Finch Bros, Of Joliet, Ill, and Ellison
81 Son of LaMoure, N. d.
The ace horses were a very good
lot and some good time was made by
them.
The mulefoot hogs were the features
OF b hog pens, although some ex-
traordinary Yorkshires were shown.
Annusements.
The Better Farming association pro-
vided amusement for the boys by
trips to the agricultural college, and
through the factories of Fargo. We
were also welcome at the Y. M. 9. A.
and l believe the boys enjoyed the
privilege Of h swimming pool more
h a any other amusement.
The free attractions at the fair
were very good. A tight wire walker
was the best. There were high dives,
by a horse, a girl and a horse and q
girl.
A trained dog and pony show was
very interesting.
Balloon, ~aeroplane and monoplane
flights were very interesting.
There were a large number OF NOV
ing picture shows, merry-go-rounds,
dancing shows, lemonade stands and
chance games.
Comment.
The orderliness and regularity Of
the camp was very noticeable. The
way in which the directors suppressed
disorderliness was surprising, when
considering the number of boys pres
ent. The directors did a great deal
for our amusement and comfort, es-
pecially in regard to our food.
I would suggest that nex years an
nouncements of the camp be made at
an earlier date than they were this
year. This would allow the superin-
tendents of schools time to give COM
petitive examinations or other tests
Of applicants before making appoint
ments. "
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