Morris tribune., 1913-12-26

comment which the press of the state printed the
Great Corn and Alfalfa Exposition but paragraph or
so from some of the papers will show the of the
comment -
BAHE CONGRATULATES.
Hancock Record-Tne exposition demonstrated one
thing and that is that there is not building large enough
in the district at present to successfully handle scuh dis
play and if the show is to be made annual feature ar
rangements will have to be before another year to
provide such building We take off hats to the whole
show to the boosters who it, and the citizens
of Norris collectively and individually. The state fair
has nothing on our little C. A. Expo. and the man
who missed it missed something he will regret all his
life.
SCENE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
Clara City Heard.-With the speeches and the
bands marching through town made it scene seldom
witnessed and forgotten. The exposition it.
self was the greatest held in the state 230
ears of corn exhibition at the armCry from the
nineteen counties representing west central Minnesota
It plainly showed that Minnesota coming right to the
front as corn state and that Iowa and Illinois will have
to hustle to stay in the front rank.
A HOME EXPOSITION,
Candy News.-This was eminently home exposition
Of by and for people, and the interest manifested
by our farmers such to warrant the most unqua
fed approval of every progressive citizen having the
welfare of his community at heart
FOR BETTER LIVING.
By O. c. Ronken in Kandyohi county papers.-It
was great meeting The attendance beyond any,
body's widest dream. The exhibits good. The
programs were instructive. The enthusiasm magn
fcent 1t was more than meeting to learn how
more money The there to raise the best
cop to get the most money with which to make the best
possible living conditions.
MUCH CREDIT DUE
Kerkhoven Banner-The gentlemen at head of De-
veopment League that had charge of the Morris meeting
are enthusiastic hard working bunch who deserve much
credit for the splendid results obtained
MORRIS THE CAPITAL CITY.
Long Prairie Leader.-Morris demonstrated it's ability
for large crowds and thousands visitors went
away impressed with the husng enterprise
sve spirit of the capital city of West Minnesota
BIG FAMILIES WON OUT.
Graceville Enterprise.-Pope county easily won the
lowing cup the best attendance from counties This
was explained by Gracevite, who the Pope dele
cation marching past. by the fact that they such
large families up in Pope that other county
plete.
FINEST CORN EVER SEEN.
Hector Mirror.-The corn exhibit was shown at the
armory where from all counties the district was
most tastefuly displayed This exhibit consisted of the
finest corn ever and there and rows of
perfect ears showing that West Central Minnesota
tainy in the belt
MAKE IT AN ANNUAL SHOW.
Clinton Advocate.-It is proposed to make the corn
and alfalfa show an annual feature and suitable buildings
will be erected to accommodate it. The city of Morris de-
serves much credit for the admirable way which the
exposition handled.
MADE A NAME IN THREE DAYS.
Minneota Mascot-Morrs has made for it.
self in these three days. all the
visitors and they all back home, walking advertise
ments of the little city that did well and provided
Hospitality for the thousands who came.
GOOD LISTENERS.
Montevideo Leader.--Scores of good speakers kept
the crowds interested and by the way saw
good listeners at outdoor meetings BEFORE They had
caught the inspiration of the movement and anxi
GUS to hear and and learn and their such
vast number was an inspiration to the speakers them
selves The whole town decorated with yellow and
green bunting suggestive of and alfalfa and ablaze
with electric lights and Morris certainly the lveest
country town
BEARDSLEY DESERTED
Beardsley News Beardsley was deserted Thursday
while nearly hundred farmers and loyal