The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-11

'I was familiar enough with ths
 plans of the officers of the Alabama state Fair this year to know that splendid exposition was to be given the people of the state" said George Gordon Crawford. president of the tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
 company, Saturday night, but I did not expect such magnificent fair as we have.
 T was especially pleased with the agricultural department. This de- partment will compare favorably with the best state expostions held in the country, and is a splendid example of the great impetus given the diver sification movement in Alabama dur ing the past few years. It shows that the farmers of Alabama are giv- ing their attention to raising better crops and crops which will eventually lift the mortgages from the farms of this state
 The woman's department was a revelation. It reflected the highest credit upon all connected with that department. and it should be visited by every man, woman and child who can go to the fairgrounds. The live stock, mechanical and other depart ments. are well worth the admission price to the fair and present in most effective manner.
 The fireworks are finer than any l ever saw at a state exposition. and the war of nations is one of the most realistic presentations I can imagine The free attractions and the band concerts are all worthy of special mention and compendation. After completing my visit to the exhibit buildings and witnessing the splendid attractions offered in front of the grandstand. really feel that should go purchase another admission ticket. The fair is giving the full worth of the admission price and much more
 Today is Birmingham Day" at tn Alabama State Fair.
 After Attendance Record
 Every loyal citizen of the greates ,ity of the south will be in attendanc Q make the day notable one in tn history of the fair and @ record break ng crowd is anticipated, even exceed ng the enormous crowds that visite. ne fairgrounds yesterday, which wa llghly entertained by the double pro sramme presented by the two band hat are in daily attendance at tn lair.
 The effort is being made to mak, Birmingham Day" the record breake, n point of attendance in the histor. If the fair.
 As every day since the fair began las brought new features, so it is witt oday for strings of high class horses lerds of pure bred cattle additiona 'xhibits, and many other miscellaneous eatures have arrived since Saturda, light Among the famous horses ant 'wner that hav4 qualified for the race oday are many noted horses. Some O hem are rated high in the annals O. lorsedom. And all are out for records This Is evidenced by the fact that nc e5s than 25 horses are entered for tn, lrsL race this afternoon.
 The mining and manufacturinf is taxed to its capacity witt xhibits as is the agricultural ant vomen's building. and all are of nor, han usual interest and all are com 'lete The poultry show is being he!t Il the building next to the midwa, which has been remodeled to fit tn, equirements of tho show. Some of ths est birds in the United States arc m exhibition and more than usual in. crest is being manifested in this ex init The live stock exhibit is complete ans y tomorrow morning the judges vii