Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-09

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. ] 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
ment and has introduced new ar
rangements that are receiving much
commentator. M 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-
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. ID. 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 filled.
The machinery exhibit will tax all
Accommodations. Many new exhibitor:
plays for years already have applied
| for space. Notable is the Information
| al Harvester company, which returns
after three years absence and call!
for 200 front feet of space Nearly
all the space in machinery row wa:
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-
advantage of The auto show at the
state fair as affording the widest
range of consideration in selecting
, cars. }. 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
burg, has charge of automobile and
machinery hall.
Higher standards will prevail in
the art department this year. James
j. Nelson, Amherst, for years has
contended for an adequate art ex-
hibit, and much of the success here
tofore should be accredited to him.
This year Mr.. Nelson, continuing as
uperintendent, is interesting many
artists and art societies which here
tofore have given little attention to
the fair 1t is recognized also that
art has a place in any American
home and for that reason amateur
work receives careful attention and
is well classified
Where the Housewife Reigns.
Miss Mary T. Chadwick, Water
town, continues in charge of the
Woman's work department, one of
the most important features of the
exposition. Miss Chadwick made her
department show marked improve