The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-08-22

/ but numerous exhibitions in coniuDc-
! ton, each Of which will rank with
/ and frequently Outclass special shows
in its line promoted on the largest
scale the country over. Every depart
ment viii be such an exhibition OF
world wide import The fact that
/ the beard has provided for material
/ increases in premiums, particularly
! for standard varieties Of products
and manufactures and breeds of
stock, affords added assurance that
past display records will be broken,
Magnificent Dairy Exhibit.
For many years Wisconsin has
been recognized as the home of the
royalty of dairyland. The pastures of
the plateau between the valley of the
Mississippi river and Lake Michigan
abound in the finest and richest
| grasses known, and over them roam
the worlds best blooded stock. For
| eign breeders come to the Badger
| state to learn the last word about
| dairy and beef breeds of cattle. With
| these splendid cattle right at home
and a record of former exhibitions
/ that have set standards for the en-
/ tire world, also with the greatly in
| creased awards this year, the 1913
| state fair cattle exhibit will make
new mark for excellence and magni-
| tude. In direct connection, the great
| dairy product exhibit also will be the
criterion for the world wide industry
| With the finest and best equipped
| dairy building on state fair ground
| and assurance of nearly $4,000
| pounds of butter and cheese exhibits,
the hitherto unequalled success of
this show is certainty. Charles L.
| Hill, ROsendale, superintendent Of
| the cattle department, and Fl. G. Lar
son, second assistant dairy and food
commissioner and head of the dairy
| department, each are experienced
| and capable in their lines and are
! making elaborate preparations for
their exhibitions.
In the horse department arrange
ments have been made for larger
and more representative exhibit Of
the standard breeds, also with mat
erially increased awards. One change
of note is the separate classification
| this year for the Belgians, with $500
appropriated for premiums Good
classifications are afforded for gener-
| al purpose, coach, saddle, high school
| horses, and ponies. A horse show
will be an appreciated feature w.
K. Caldwell, Morrisonville, is super
| intendent of the horse department,
and is making early and able ar
engagements.
The sheep, swine, poultry and pet
stock departments are receiving
| much more than usual attention this
| year, as increased Importance of the
| industries in Wisconsin demand. In
these divisions also have premiums
been increased and classifcations
made to meet enlarged conditions.
Ira M. J. Chryst, Hudson, again has
charge of the sheep department,
where his efficiency already has been
attested Mrs. AIDA F. HOWE, Elm
Grove, the only woman member of
board, has been rechosen to superin-
tend the poultry department in
which Office she demonstrated ususu-
al ability in 1912 James Dillon.
Mondovi, is head of the swine depart
nent and has introduced new ar
rangements that are receiving much
commentator. Mr.. Dillon long has
been recognized as an authority on
methods in both raising and exhibiting
ie
that line.
Large Grain Display.
The agricultural and horticultural
departments will forbid comparison
with former years, as new plans are
on a larger scale and are designed to
interest many more important ex-
hibitors. Wisconsin's rank as a pro-
Queer of wheat, oats, barley, rye,
grasses and vegetables will be ably
demonstrated. H. E. Kruger, Beav-
er Dam, is in charge. Mr.. Kruger is
an expert in the production of pure
grains, and his barley has won the in
ternational championship successfully
for several years. D. w. Larkin,
Sturgeon Bay, is in charge of the
horticultural show, which promises
as great improvement this year as
any feature Of the fair. Many floral
societies in Milwaukee and other
cities of the state are arranging for
displays this year Thebuilding will
be filed.
The machinery exhibit will tax all
accommodations Many new exhibitors
and others who have not made dis
plays for years already have applied
for space. Notable is the Internation-
al Harvester company, which returns
after three years absence and calls
for 400 front feet OF space. Nearly
all the space in machinery row was
assigned early in the summer. The
space in automobile and machinery
hall also is being assigned rapidly
That farmers and auto dealers have
much in sympathy is proven by the
fact that the dealers ask for large
space in order that they may demon
strate all classes OF cars. City resi-
dents and manufacturers also take
advantage of the auto show at the
state fair as affording the widest
range of consideration in selecting
cars. j. a. Chinook, Hudson, is at
the head of the machinery depart
ment and the show will be a credit
to his energy. Jacob Dietrich, Cedar