The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-12-25
Seeks Aid Of Mankato
For An Exhibit AT Expo
From Tuesdays Daily.


Judge Frank T. wilson of still.
water arrived in the city this morn
ing, to meet with a representative
gathering OF the Mankato business
men at the Commercial club office
this morning in regard to having a
Minnesota exhibit at the Panama
Pacific exposition. San Francisco. The
judge has been appointed by Govern
or A. o. Eberhart as commander In
charge OF the project. and is himself
enthusiastic over the representation
of Minnesota, and thoroughly con-
WINGED that every county in the state
ought to assist in bringing the ven'
ture to an accomplished fact. Judge
Wilson talked Interestingly to a repre-
sentative of The Free Press in regard
to the exhibition plans.
Il came here today to present
the project, and see II Blue Earth
county will join with us in making
ii possible to have a Minnesota ex.
hibit," said the Judge. Thirty coun-
ties of the state have already, ex-
pressed their willingness to back the
movement, and will assist through
their Commercial clubs, or by other
methods of subscription.
There is much TO be said in favor
Of the kind of exhibit proposed for
Minnesota II is something new. and
decidedly novel different from any.
thing ever attempted before by any
other state, and the idea Is being
received with enthusiasm everywhere.
All the other states to be represent
ed have favored exhibits of architect
ural creations. in the nature OF club
houses for the people TO meet when
attending the exposition.
Plan For the Exhibit.
The plan for the Minnesota ex.
hibit will be an object lesson for all
who see II. showing, as II will, COM
bined beauty and utility in the farm
home, farm buildings. and surround
ings. II is to be known as the Min.
nesota Farmstead." and its building
and arranging will be under the
direction of the Minnesota State Art
commission, and made from prize
drawings. and plans.
Few people realize that Minnesota
is the pioneer state I'm the matter
of maintaining a department Of the
state government devoted TO the adj
vancement of the artistic and indus.
trial life of its people. This com.
mission has assisted various educa.
tional clubs in the state i'm bringing
art exhibits of note to their cities.
They recently instituted two prize
contests for the best model farm
home, buildings, and best laid out
farm grounds. These prize winning
plans will be used as the dominat.
ing feature of the Minnesota exhibit
for the Panama-Pacific exposition.
University Extension Service.
THE extension service of the state
university publishes a farm annual
this year, which is devoted to the
interests of the farm home, and
gives plans and suggestions for the
best equipment to make everything
in and around 1t convenient and use.
full in every respect.
at is proposed that the 'Minneso.
Ia Farmstead' be equipped with the
latest and most effective appliances
for the comfort and convenience OF
farmers and their wives. The build.
ings and surroundings will be a beau.
tiful object lesson, showing what ex
perts who have studied the artistic
and utilitarian frcm all angles would
suggest to the people as the very
best for their farm homes. In the
model barn on the Minnesota Farm
stead 1t Is proposed to display pic
lures, maps, charts, diagrams. etc.
in a graphic way. to show the re
sources and activities of the state
of Minnesota
How is the money necessary for
the exhibit to be raised?" the judge
asked.
How to Raise Money.
'.On two former occasions at ma
tional expositions the citizens of Min
nesota advanced the funds for state
representation" answered Judge viii
son. This money was afterward,
returned to the donors by the state
Legislature. The present plan is alonl
the same lines. Each county Is ask
ed to contribute a guarantee for 9
sum in proportion to. the assessed
valuation. ? The entire cost OF th.
project is estimated at $4,000. i
How much money will be require,
from this county," was the fnrtheI
inquiry. -s..
blue Earth will be asked TO con
tribute $780," said the Judge. a'"Thii
r is much less than was asked at first
owing to changing and betterinl
of the plans of the exhibit.
Another thing that II will be wei
for the people to remember is this,
he continued. Minnesota is the onl,
state in the union. believe, tina
manufactures agricultural machinery
At saltwater the state manufacture
binder, mower. rake. and a fin,
quality of binding twine. Thes'
products VIII be exhibited In the she,
OF the Minnesota Farmstead
r, "The publicity for the state iron
this unique exhibit will be great. !