Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
EXECUTIVE HEADS ENERGETIC.

The Wisconsin state fair to be held
in Milwaukee, September S to II,
viii be not merely one big exposition
but numerous exhibitions in eonjunc-
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 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 splerdid cattle right at home
and 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 so 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 10000
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 II. c. 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 a 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
horses, and ponies. A horse show
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 end classifcations
made to meet enlarged conditions.
Ira NJ. J. Chryst, Hudson, again has
charge os the sheep department.
where his efficiency already has been
attestea. 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
engagements that are receiving much
commentator. Mr.. Dillon long has
been recognized as an ausiority ca
methods in both raising and exhibiting
swine, and is popular with experts in
that line.