Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-08-27
DISPLAYS IN VARIOUS DEPART.
MENTS SURPASS COUNTRY'S
LARGE SPECIAL SHOWS.
DAIRY SHOW WORLDS BEST
Premiums Are Increased and Super
intendents Arrange for Larger and
Higher Standards of Exhibitions.
EXECUTIVE HEADS ENERGETIC.

The Wisconsin state fair to be held
in Milwaukee, September 8 to IL,
will be not merely one big exposition
but numerous exhibitions in conjunc-
ton, each of which will rank with
and frequently outclass special shows
in it's line promoted on the largest
scale the country over. Every depart
ment will be such an exhibition of
world wide import. The fact that
the board 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 a
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 a state fair ground
and assurance of nearly $4,000
pounds of butter and cheese exhibits,
the hitherto unequalled success of
this show is a certainty. Charles L.
Hill, Rosendale, superintendent of
the cattle department, and H. 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
classifcations are afforded for gener-
al purpose, coach, saddle, high school
e11O
will be an appreciated feature. w.
X. Caldwell, Morrisonville, is super
intendent of the horse department,
and is making early and able ar
rangements
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 classifications
made to meet enlarged conditions.
Ira NJ. 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 tlsusu-
al ability in 1912. James Dillon,
MondOvi, is head of the swine depart
ment 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
swine, and is popular with experts in
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-
ducer 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. The building will
be filed.
The machinery exhibit will tax all