Morris tribune., 1914-12-04
THE CORN SHOW
By De Witt c. Wing. Breeders 'Gazett,

By De Witt C Wing. Breeders Gazette.
Finally compelled to say that miracles have not
ceased Wonders not limited to the There
things under the The mind and heart of man
still hod the ideals and mystic eagerness for
which have compelled him onward and upward Human
nature is rich and resouceful than before
The old Pagan worship of FORM color and sound active
under all sorts of labels Hard physical labor cannot
perse mans and stop his quest of the beautiful
and the true which in the language of the field he calls
''the better or the "useful."
1t is in this generalization that would set my i'm
pressons uof the and alfalfa exposition given
by the West Central Minnesota Development Association
Benson The instructive details have been taken
my mind form of deep harmony, expressive of mans
endless endeavor realize the splendid possibilities with
in his heart
The exhibit of corn at the Corn and Alfalfa EXPOSE
ton devastating surprise In its uniformity, fidelity
to variety type sound merchantable condition. and evi.
dent highshellng percentage. it remarkable In the
sterling quality and numerical strength of it's exhibits the
show surpasses any state display that have
seen 1t is in fact comparable with the National Corn
Expositions held in recent years. Selecve breeding,
and improved methods of cultivation have given the
belt extension into regions which few
ago regarded in circles lying hopelessy
side that arbitrary division.
In central Illinois used grow early maturing
yellow dent corn, producing Short compact wel-6eG
commonly two stOck-that called Pride of
the North, 1t yielded prodigousv. Your Minnesota Is
a type established by Coates P Bull of the Minnesota
Agricultural College, appears to be practically identica
with that variety expected creditabe display
Minnesota 13 at Benson but must confess amazement
at the magnitude and excellence of the entries
this dependable, acctimated variety.
My greatest surprise however, occasioned by
the exhibits of Reds Yellow Dent which had regarded
large and too late in maturing gain thar
experimental adoption in this northern region Some
the entries of this historic popular variety 8pica
and praseworthy the best prize winning samples shown
at the old Peoria exposition. wonder whether
Reds Yellow Dent be successfully matured
average season in West Central Minnesota.
The improvement campaign begun in Indians
twenty-five go, by the late James Riley, has
like religion which in respects it resembles anC
what it has accomplished approaches the miraculous.
has enabled farmers increase hundred fold from the
returns from the fields provide tangible objec
with which energize technical instruction, given ex
preston the farmers ideal and inherent love of form
and best of ALL ushered in new marked by splendC
achievements and fraught with still greater possbilte
for American farm boys. The outstanding appeal
supreme significance OF the Benson show the display
grown. selected and entered by the modest silent lads
belonging to the local clubs. Farm boys ar
beginning to enjoy of the opportunities for
usefulness society and profound usefulness to themselves
which intelligent democracy would have then
fifty years ago. This is eemiuenty age of youth
of farm boys with chance of farm girls with voeatOns
and more impressed with the contagious
and robust psychology of Merten E. HarrsOns for
ward moving phrase, 'Let's Growt' 1t is live dynam
phrase that best expresses the community spirit Benson
has exhibited public spirit hospitality, and appreciation
that too heartily commend. The town adorne
itself with honor
The management of the exposition alert com
petent and courteous live, loyal personnel humanize
its machinery. whose efficiency free from merceuar
austerity 1t obvious the that, that mad
and conducted the show.
The Pine of Peace