The commonwealth., 1913-09-12
THE STATE FAIR
WILL Be A SUCCESS

shoull yeu ask any Mississiprian
nowadays what IA the most important
event u thr year in the Magnolia State,
without hesitation. the answer will be.
why. the Mississippi State Fair at
Ja7k-nn.' Time was when things were
different 1t has taken just ten years
of persistent. consistent, patriotic Ell
tort IN the part OF comparatively few
men TO demonstrate not only the value
to the whole commonwealth of an ex-
position such as is conducted at jack
son. but of the unselfish motives guild
ing those who have piloted the enter
p,Isr over certain aud uncertain seas to
a point that may safely be regarded
relatively as firm as the coveted rock at
the entrance to the Mediterranean.
The State Fair is here to stay. Whyf
Because the people have embraced it as
their own. No matter what the promot-
ers have done to develop it, their con-
tributlons OF exhibits, patronage and
gradually increased interest have MADE
it, and they are going to see that it
does not lag.
The record OF the Mississippi State
Fair itself speaks volumes for Missis
sppi. It's Sogress has been matter of
discussion in all parts of the United
States and the cleanliness and conssten-
cy OF its management have made it an
example for many that have sprung up
in various parts OF the country in recent
years.
The state Fair has been a forerunner
of other associations and undertakings
that have developed of late years to
id in the advancement Of agriculture
and commerce in Mississippi. 1t has
taught the people what can be accom-
pished by effort and how inestimable
is the value OF the IDEA EXCHANGE.
Idea exchanges have made million.
aires in a comparatively short length
of time--that was when a few men got
together and exchanged IDEAS for the
benefit Of that FEW Now people are
beginning to realize that a great num-
ber Of people can get together and swap
IDEAS and thereby he likewise benefited,
The only i ffcronr" is that they do it
honestly and openly and are glad to see
mr 1nnhrr r">p"r, instead of trying
to hog on t. it all"
50 q 'Hu mrrrlv conducted, is an
idea exchange. 1,j when tn" thoUsonls
OF 1uIo~uJous Mississippi farmers AMI
mcr"hao'e gather at the tanjtal City
every fan to meet at the State Fair
every one of those thousands gors home
having learned something to advance
| ~ welfare and a lesser number return
home with greater satisfaction still, that
oI know ing that they have contributed
thoac jdcrs that have benefited their
brethren, thus gaining the everlasting
gratitude of said brethren.
Every ear Of corn, every boil of cot
ton, every yam and peanut no matter
how insight cant looking, plays a part
in the great fair. The humber the ex-
hibt the stronger the spirit. Every ar.
ice just as well as every person counts
that many. The purpose is to have ev
cry Mississippi farmer adopt the most
profitable methods for producing his
crops; the I've stock raiser the most
profitable methods of raising and mar
Acting his stock; the young folks the
value and reward of education and art;
in brief, to spread the gospel of indus
try and education to every nook and cor
nor Of the state so that all willing folks
may Fosper and so that those now in
the .,rk may be enlightened along the
proper lines.
A secondary though most beneficial
object is to provide wholesome enter
tainment for the people who have just
finished their harvesting and who are
entitled to spell OF real pleasure in any
event.