The Princeton union., 1914-09-24
Thousands of People Congregated
at the Grounds Every Day of
the Big Exposition.
Display of Live Stock, Grain, Grasses
Vegetables, Etc., ExceIs Those
of Previous Years.
Bogus Brook Won the TOWNSHIP
Award and r. e. Lynch Carries
Off Silver Trophy Cup.
Speeches. Races, Sports and Ball
the Vast ThrOngs.


The tWenty-third annual fair of
the Mile Lacs County Agricultural
society has come and gone. 1t was
superior to any previous fair held
by the association, and the exhibits
were more numerous and attractive
than ever. Visitors at the grounds
could not help but express their ad-
miration for the splendid showing.
Every department. was filled with
displays and all were creditable.
Practically all exhibits were in place
and ready to be viewed Wednesday
evening, the opening day of the fair,
and by Thursday morning everything
was in place. The weather on the
whole was favorable and there was
no rain upon any day of the fair.
Large crowds congregated at the
grounds daily, and the fair manage
ment was gratitied at the atten-
dance. While the number was not
as great as last year it was hardly to
be expected. as. on the day that
Jas. J. Hill spoke at last years fair,
an enormous throng of people congre-
gated at the grounds. Friday was
the banner day in number of at
tendance, there being 1854 paid ad
missions, while on Thursday there
were 624 and Saturday lips. The
total for the three days was 4,911.
Children under II were admitted
free, as were the exhibitors, super
intendents, base ball clubs and the
band boys. The Average daily at
tendance was over 5000.
The races, ball games and other
sports were of the best. Then there
was the performance in front of the
grandstand daily. The slide for life
was particularly thrilling, and the
daring acrobats were roundly ap-
plauded. The Citizens band of
Princeton, under the able direction
of Prof. Heinzeman, discoursed STIR
ring music during the fair. This is
truly creditable musical organiza
tion. and one of which Princeton can
we'll feel proud.
The officers and directors of the
society are deserving of great credit.
1t is due to their untiring efforts
that the fair was such 4 success in
its entirety. Everything possible
was done to accommodate exhibitors
rI 0fI, ici+ n
were all in shipsbape order, as Presi-
dent Bryson personally saw to it
that they were. Secretary Stanley
and Treasurer Jack were kept busy
during the progress of the exhibi-
tion, and they attended to their
duties in a commendab1e manner.
uperintendents of exhibits, races,
etc., are also entitled to word of
praise, as they were accommoda ting
and courteous.
AS usual the rest room for women
and children proved great conven-
ience, and many took advantage Of
the opportunity to utilize it.
The management was fortunate in
it's choice of speakers, and the null
titude had the privilege of listening
to two mastery speeches. On Fri
day Hon. Harry S. Swenson Of Min
neapolis spoke. County Attorney E.
L. Mcmillan introduced the speak
ers in cordial and appropriate
manner. Mr.. Swenson stated that
he had attended numerous county
fairs this year. but that none of
them could begin to equal the
splendid exposition at this place.
He dwelt at length on agricultural
problems, and spoke also on the OBJ
jects and benefits of county fairs.
His remarks concluded with an
eloquent mention of the duties of
American citizens. While Mr.. Sven
son is the democratic candidate for
congress in this district he did not
mention politics. He is fluent and
forceful speaker, and created a most
favorable impression. The vast audi
ence gave him the closest attention,
and his remarks were we'll received.
On Saturday Hon. Thos. D. Schall,
the blind orator, addressed the
gathering. Mr.. Schall is the progress
sive candidate for congress in this
district, and was also introduced by
County Attorney Mcmillan: His ad-
dress was a most eloquent effort and